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Mission-critical enclosures

Underpinning this fast-moving digital world is not just the IT software and hardware, but the foundational layer of the data centre.

02/05/2023 11:48:59

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At the very least, the data centres unable to meet digital demands because of ageing, inflexible infrastructure, are in real danger of losing
business to competitors.

The challenge right now for the data centre industry is ensuring that its facilities can match the speed of innovation, including its
enclosure choices.

The majority of existing legacy data centres consist of large data halls, with much, if not all, of the supporting M&E infrastructure
attached to the walls and ceiling of the building, and/or under a raised floor.

The cabinets may well have remained in the same place since
day one. In simple terms, much of the infrastructure and enclosures are fixed, inflexible, inefficient, and difficult to move.

Read the full article in DPA's May issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.