Lots of news about improvements in data centers this week. It’s as if suddenly, a whole bunch of folks woke up and realized that these things are here to stay, and so need some extra attention.
For example, Data Center Knowledge is reporting that Datapipe has built a beautiful, glass-enclosed atrium for its data center. The pictures of the lobby posted on Flickr are impressive to say the least.
Meanwhile, UK publication TechWorld is reporting that IT consultant Glasshouse is offering a data center “greening” service to ensure that your data center is getting a “green bill of health.” Its Energy Proficiency Impact Analysis is the path to success. I personally would’ve come up with a different phrase, so as to get a better acronym–something that spells out GREEN ME, perhaps? Just a thought…
Finally, blogger/consultant Steve Duplessie has already picked up on some very interesting data center news–Google is planning to build a data center in Belgium that dispenses entirely with chillers to support its cooling systems. As we’ve discussed on this blog in the past, there is a growing recognition that cooling can be done in a far more energy-efficient manner by simply using the air from the outside. Let’s hope this trend continues, as it’s obviously good for the planet.
