Dishwasher Analogy: How a GPU server (or data center) is like a dishwasher
GPU server racks are the industrial workhorses behind AI training, scientific simulations, and real-time analytics. To understand their operational footprint, especially in terms of water, power, and auxiliary systems, it helps to step into a more familiar setting: your kitchen. Let’s imagine a GPU rack as a high-end dishwasher. This could be the quiet, energy-efficient […]
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How do Data Center Investors Decide When and Where to Invest?
Investing your money can be extremely stressful and knowing exactly when to invest and which company to invest in can be even more so, especially since data centers may be a foreign industry to most. While many find investing to be a second nature those who might not have the time or patience to research […]
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Fuel Cells in Data Centers
Fuel cells have been presented as the technology solution as the domain of datacenters seeks more power suppliers, offering a pathway to a version of sustainability,reliability, and scalability. As data centers continue to expand globally, driven by theproliferation of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT ecosystems, the demandfor clean and efficient power solutions has intensified. […]
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Liquid Cooling Complexities: Flushing Technology Water Loops
As server densities rise and AI workloads drive higher power demands, advanced water cooling technologies have become essential to support deployments at the server, rack, and row levels. From chip-level liquid cooling to rear-door heat exchangers, flushing cooling loops play a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency, removing contaminants, and extending the lifespan of cooling […]
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Data Center Oversupply?
The data center industry has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, driven by the increasing demand for AI workloads, cloud computing, and digital transformation. In 2025 signs of oversupply have begun to emerge, with major players scaling back data center leases and analysts warning of a potential market correction. The Boom The rapid expansion […]
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Small, Micro, and Nano AI Data Centers
Small, Micro, and Nano AI Data Centers As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every facet of modern industry—from autonomous vehicles to personalized healthcare—the demand for computing infrastructure continues to grow as they aim for high performance, energy efficiency, and geographic proximity to sources. Larger and larger data centers have dominated the news, as more are developed […]
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Work-Life Balance: Boundaries and Antigoals for Designers and Engineers
For designers and engineers, the intricacies of achieving equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal well-being are particularly pronounced. These fields demand a harmonious blend of analytical precision and imaginative creativity, both of which suffer under the weight of relentless deadlines and unrealistic expectations. The perpetual drive for innovation often compels individuals to extend their professional […]
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Data Center Energy Use from Now to 2030
Projected Data Center Energy Use from Now to 2030 Data centers play an increasingly vital role in the global digital economy, supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise IT operations, and an ever-growing array of internet services. However, the energy consumption of these facilities has raised significant concerns regarding sustainability and efficiency. As we look […]
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Water-Side Economizers for Data Centers in Cold Climates
Data centers in colder climates can significantly reduce energy consumption by leveraging economizers to take advantage of naturally low ambient temperatures. Water-side economizers, for instance, can use cold outdoor air to lower the temperature of the chilled water loop, reducing or even eliminating the need for mechanical chillers during colder months. This process, known as […]
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