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Analyzing the lifecycle of data centers “from cradle to grave” is crucial for pinpointing how the industry can minimize its environmental impacts
Analyzing the lifecycle of data centers “from cradle to grave” is crucial for pinpointing how the industry can minimize its environmental impacts
The UK’s AI dilemma: Bridging the gap between regulation and innovation
Will the reds reduce the red tape?
Amid rapid tech advancements, thorough documentation and training are vital for clarity, troubleshooting, compliance, and scalability in data centers
Amid rapid industry growth, data center operators play a vital role in community engagement and collaboration
The industry faces significant challenges including stringent legal requirements, energy efficiency mandates, and infrastructure limitations
A look at the EU Energy Efficiency Directive and its renewed focus on data centers
Businesses will need to review how personal data is transferred to the US
While the Thermal Guidelines have become the de-facto standard for the environmental design and operation of ITE installed in a data center, they remain a guideline
A realistic phase-out of climate-impactful substances is required
Hyperscalers may be complying with the EU Data Act, but does it go far enough?
The ban will likely mean more for data centers than it will for consumers
It’s necessary, but not the way many people are proposing now
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol may ignore embodied carbon - but you don't have to
Only hourly matching gives an incentive to decarbonize the grid
Germany’s Energy Efficiency Act, with its demands for a PUE of 1.2, has reignited a debate: can a data center be both highly available and highly efficient?
By ignoring the circular economy, the GHG Protocol may push organizations to waste resources
Looking back at 2023's industry predictions
Optimizing data center operations with regulations in mind
... and it might just help build good relationships with your neighbors
The use of AI across public networks could trigger concerns about security and regulations
Executives have set bold sustainability claims - a painful and expensive correction is coming
Legal doesn't necessarily mean ethical
Simple politicians don't stand a chance against smug billionaires
Digital infrastructure will be regulated. Managers should focus on business processes and data collection
As an industry watcher, I wish every country could have a technopolitical bust-up as good as the one going on in Germany
With significant new data center investments, leaders want to know their money is in good hands, so how can you ensure you’re taking care of your investment from the start?
A better understanding of the standards, resulting in wider SLA ranges will forge significant progress toward a more sustainable future