Establishing the initial plan and design for the new data center can be a challenging task, especially for IT leaders who are inexperienced. Start the project off...
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Many IT departments lack internal expertise to undertake a data center build project as facilities require specific industrial design and engineering requirements to meet...
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Including both current and future facility requirements helps to align costs and capacity with enterprise needs. Calculate power, cooling, and standby power requirements...
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A data center build project charter is essential to the planning phase of the project. It lays out important information such as the project's description, potential...
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Organizations embarking on the selection process for an IP Telephony (IPT) solution may elect to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) after determining their final...
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The hype leading up to the launch of the Apple iPad leads to ridiculously high expectations for the device. Some say it missed the mark in some respects, but the device...
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One of the most important phases a new data center build is selecting the building site. Whether it is an existing building or a new construction site, IT must exercise...
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In complex, multi-vendor data center environments, a contract management policy is an essential control tool used to minimize the risk and maximize the benefits of vendor...
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Organizations that have determined a shortlist of co-location vendors (likely after the RFP process) should conduct additional due diligence before making the final...
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The expertise required to successfully design and implement an enterprise cabling infrastructure is unlikely to be found in-house. Use this fully editable RFP template to...
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