A record storm and a failing grid knocked out America’s second-largest state. But data centers prevailed. We hear the stories of those that were there

The conversation about cyber security of electrical and mechanical equipment is progressing slowly – but it is progressing

They’ve become integral to our world, but how robust are the satellites on which we depend?

Lack of adherence to ‘space norms’ could increase risk of in-orbit incidents

TRG opts for natural gas & diesel combo for backup generators to reduce ‘range anxiety’ in the face of hurricanes

Fredrick Brennan talks about the failure of free speech communities, the dangers of hate, and why he now welcomes censorship

Data centers adapted and - mostly - thrived in the pandemic

As we settle in for the long haul, here’s what networks can expect from the pandemic age

They’re getting bigger, so defenses need to keep getting better

“We spent the better part of the year trying to come up with solutions to having a significant amount of debt,” Michael Sicoli tells DCD

Plus plans to double in size and budget

Humanity failed to take climate change seriously. Let’s make sure that data centers don’t do the same

In 2019, criminals hit a group of US service companies through their data center provider, CyrusOne

Just remember that it will get better

Is it really that bad? Yes, say the people who are keeping one of Italy's largest data centers online

Governments are shutting down the Internet, using digital sieges to quell unrest, and threatening the Balkanization of the web

Data is private, but data centers are often shared. That’s the issue colocation security methods must contend with, now and in the future

As well as potentially unique challenges around physical security, Edge locations require greater considerations around data security

Not an external attack. Not related to last week's BGP problems. Not going to happen again?

Responding in real-time is so important and this is where the industrial edge is imperative for any business

From state spying allegations to evading sanctions against Iran, here's what you need to know

Every year as part of the DCD Awards, we celebrate the individual achievements of exceptional data center managers, people who go above and beyond the call of duty, who sacrifice their time, effort and emotional well-being on the altar of uptime.

Data centers look so squeaky clean, it’s hard to believe they can be involved in anything illegal, but you would be surprised what DCD has experienced in our years on the beat

Charles Fortin from Collard Maxwell Architects tells DCD how smaller data center operators can thrive in the age of hyperscale