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Data Centre Maintenance / Management stories - Page 8

A data centre cannot run effectively without being properly maintained and managed. Poor maintenance can often lead to catastrophic data loss and physical damage. Data centre maintenance and management is undertaken by data center operators as a key responsibility. It involves ongoing inspection, cleaning, analysis, repairs and recovery of all electrical hardware and components.

​​Regular data centre maintenance is a crucial part of a data centre's operations. It's essential for improving data centre design and making sure clients are kept happy and satisfied with their storage and data options.
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Schneider Electric calculates the costs of data centers

Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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Data center operators and users now have access to a new tool that provides cost analysis for different types of IT infrastructure deployment.
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Spark recalls power back-up kit for wireless landline phones

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Although Spark says it is not aware of any fire incidents or harm caused as a result of the defects, the company is recalling all devices immediately.
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Vertiv chooses CSL as supplier of UPS products in NZ

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Vertiv has appointed Cuthbert Stewart as its New Zealand distributor for its line of uninterrupted power supplies (UPS).
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IT & OT convergence brings new cyber risks to industrial sector

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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The convergence of IT and OT in the industrial sector, especially energy, brings heightened cyber risks, demanding robust cybersecurity measures, experts warn.
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Eaton brings first lithium-ion UPS to ANZ

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Designed for distributed IT and edge computing, the UPS offers increased network security and battery life, and remote management capabilities.
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Emergence of large enterprise set to propel data storage market

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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The movement to hybrid storage, proliferated use of smart phones, laptops, and tablets has increased penetration of storage data management.
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Genesis launches virtual power plant platform

Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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Genesis partners with Karit to create a virtual power plant for customers, allowing them to generate, store, and sell energy.
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NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Customers need to understand how a system's energy storage capacity degrades or fades so that they can predict the life and performance of the system.
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Big win for Schneider Electric at DCS Awards

Thu, 30th May 2019
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Schneider Electric wins Data Center ICT Management Innovation of the Year for its EcoStruxure IT Expert solution.
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Schneider shares advice for solving edge computing challenges

Thu, 16th May 2019
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Schneider Electric has shared the findings of a new whitepaper that delves into the issues of deploying IT at the edge.
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Schneider Electric wins optimisation product of the year

Tue, 14th May 2019
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IT infrastructure giant Schneider Electric is celebrating success this week after the 2019 Networking Computing Awards.
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Beyond IoT: How businesses are using edge computing

Mon, 13th May 2019
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Edge computing brings bandwidth-intensive content and latency-sensitive applications closer to the user or data source.
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Waikino School's $10k win turns shipping container into STEM learning hub

Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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Waikino School transforms a $10,000 Genesis grant into a solar-powered STEM hub with a shipping container, featuring a kitchen and 3D printer.
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Information is power when choosing electricity plans

Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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Kiwis are keen to switch electricity providers to save money, but many lack crucial knowledge about their current usage and kilowatt hour prices.
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6 steps for setting up a server room for your business

Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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Schneider Electric's Kavita Manral discusses the modern server room and advice for setting up one for a business.
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Schneider Electric launches IoT ecosystem

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Schneider Electric Exchange will be a cross-industry open ecosystem designed to solve customer problems related to energy and process efficiency.
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Schneider and Cisco partner for new micro data centre options

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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The tech heavyweights have announced a partnership in an effort to tap into a burgeoning market specialising in lightweight solutions.
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Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
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New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students' interest in STEM and renewable energy.
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How Renesas aims to simplify building automation

Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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Renesas Electronics integrates KNX protocol into its G3-PLC powerline communication solution, offering cost-effective networking for smart buildings.