Technology & Infrastructure

Designing Data Centers: Power, Cooling, and Efficiency Designing a data center means balancing power reliability, cooling capacity, and ongoing efficiency. From the row of racks to the rooftop generator, every choice affects cost, uptime, and the environmental footprint. This guide offers practical ideas you can apply in real projects, big or small. Power design basics Start with accurate load estimates for current needs and future growth. Determine peak load, then apply a modest diversity factor to avoid overbuilding. Plan for redundancy: N+1 or 2N, depending on risk tolerance and budget. Choose an efficient UPS and understand how its efficiency changes with load. Include on-site generation or reliable backup power if the grid can be unstable. A clear battery room layout, ventilation, and fire protection help keep operations safe. ...

Smart Homes and Connected Infrastructure Modern homes blend devices and services into a connected network. Lights, climate control, cameras, and appliances talk to you and to each other. When we expand the idea to connected infrastructure, we also consider how homes interact with energy grids, street lighting, and municipal sensors. The result is convenience, energy savings, and new safety features that work in the background, often without you noticing. Getting started Begin with a clear goal: save energy, improve comfort, or boost security. Then pick a single hub and a few devices that share a standard so they can talk to each other easily. ...