Q1 | Data Center News

March 2021

Keeping Data Centers Cool

Continuous Availability While Improving Performance in a Productive and Sustainable Way

Data centers are, in essence, the “brains” of the internet. They process, store, and communicate the data needed for the countless information services the world relies upon every day: everything from streaming movies, social media, banking, online shopping, or researching. Growth of data passing through data centers has been explosive and will only continue to increase.

Data Overload: Powering Data Centers in the New Normal

53% of Data Center Operators Intend to Upgrade Power Systems to Meet Increased Demand

The new report from ABB explores the unprecedented demand on data centers in 2020 and the impact it will have on future data center planning. The report examines:
• How data center professionals met increased demand in 2020.
• Their top data center power concerns for 2021.
• Power system upgrades they’re considering to meet increased data center demand.

Rethink Your Service Strategy

Data Center Sustainability

Demand for data centers is growing at an unprecedented rate, data center operators are under pressure to keep up in a timely, but environmentally responsible way. ABB is also providing industry-leading insight on current sustainability trends and innovative technologies within the data center space to further improve data center operations and support sustainability goals.

Sustainability at ABB

Embedding Sustainabilty in Everything We Do

"At ABB, we embed sustainability in everything we do in order to create long-term value. This starts with helping our customers reduce their emissions and preserve resources, which is where we make the biggest impact, and extends to our own operations, to our suppliers and the communities we serve. We strive always to be an exemplary corporate citizen wherever we operate." – ABB CEO, Björn Rosengren

Back to the Basics

Current Sustainability Trends and Innovative Technologies

Every watt counts as data center companies aim to minimize energy usage as demand continues to rise. Data center companies are leading the way in sustainability goals and reducing their impact on the environment dramatically.

Every Watt Counts

Data Center Sustainability Series

Data center companies are leading the way in sustainability goals and reducing their impact on the environment dramatically. This webinar series discusses sustainability trends and metrics and provide an understanding of innovative technologies that support reliable and scalable data center operations, while helping to lower energy footprints.

Hyper Efficiency for Hyperscalers

Save floor space with a small footprint and high power density. Save energy with 99% conversion efficiency in VFD mode, 97% in double conversion mode. MegaFlex is an easy to service, flexible and parallel-ready 1200-1600 kW UPS ideal for large data centers.

Power Distribution That Fits Your Needs

Help save energy and improve utilization by optimally balancing loads with the help of revenue-grade branch circuit metering. Save white space and help reduce arc flash risk with a compact and compartmentalized design. ABB’s 3-phase TruFit 50-300 kVA PDU is a natural fit for critical power distribution in data centers, hospitals, banks and more.

Switch on Innovation

Cyberex revolutionized power distribution with the invention of the digital static transfer switch. Now you can limit inrush current with ABB’s innovative and flexible out-of-phase transfer algorithm. SuperSwitch 4 is now available from 200-4000A, including ultra-dense front and side access models from 600-1200A.

ABB Live: Buildings for a Better Tomorrow- Virtual Expo

March 16, 2021

Smart Building thought leadership session with six webinars presented by industry experts. Presenters will focus on the benefits of automation and the expanding horizons in smart buildings.