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Notes from the field.

Practical guidance on keeping critical power, cooling, and monitoring systems running — from the engineers who work on them every day.

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What Wisconsin Manufacturing’s Labor Challenge Means for the Future of Facility Infrastructure

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Wisconsin Drives Manufacturing Summit at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

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How to Create a Server Rack Setup That Doesn’t Drain Your Energy

Traditional server rack setups can’t keep up with AI and other high-performance equipment. Learn how to organize your new technology in this article.

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Demystifying Power Quality: Why Harmonic Mitigation and Surge Suppression Are Critical for Your Facility

Protect your facility from downtime, equipment failure, and high energy bills with power quality solutions like harmonic mitigation and surge suppression.

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Navigating NFPA 70B Compliance: A Roadmap for the 5P Industries

The National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 70B has long been a trusted guide for electrical equipment maintenance, but the 2023 edition transformed…

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The Only Data Center Cooling Plan You Need to Beat the Heat

AI is making server racks hotter, and heatwaves are getting longer. Learn how to build the perfect data center cooling system to prevent overheating.

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Best Practices for Improving Redundancy in Cooling Technology

Cooling technology redundancy involves more than just backup cooling systems. Learn about the best practices you can use to protect uptime.

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Your Expert Guide to Supplying Power and Preventing Downtime

Don’t let unplanned downtime rob you of thousands of dollars. Implement the right battery backup systems to keep your entire facility running.

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Save Your Time and Money with These Expert Server Rack Setup Tips

Depending on your server rack power setup, you could be wasting money. Whether you have one server rack or multiple, if it isn’t configured properly, you…

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What to Look For in an E-Rate IT Infrastructure Partner

Not sure what you need in an E-Rate IT infrastructure partner? Learn why eligible equipment at reasonable prices isn’t the only thing you should consider.

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2025 Data Center Trends: Advances in AI Chips and Liquid Cooling

Data centers big and small face constant changes to technology and if they don’t keep up, they risk slowing or even shutting down their operations.

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Liquid Cooling vs. Air Cooling: Which is Right for Your Facility?

What’s the difference between liquid cooling and air cooling? Learn the key differences and how to choose the best solution for your equipment.

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Battery Testing: The Key to a Healthy Data Center

Regular battery testing doesn’t just ensure your uninterruptible power supply units can run; it ensures your facility will operate no matter what.

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