Modular data center manufacturer, Datapod, is leading the way when it comes to data center standardisation and production with the approach being touted as the data center industry’s Model-T Ford moment and compared to the way that model changed the car industry. With a number of modular data centers under construction in their two factories…
This video from Datapod demonstrates the chilled water (CW) and direct expansion (DX) configurations in our modular data center system. The video also shows how Datapod can achieve both designs as well as the versatility of the system with added modules creating the entry vestibule and storage areas. The system’s CW configuration is better suited…
This article on data center free cooling is a follow up to ENERGY EFFICIENT DATA CENTER: KEY FACTORS IN MODULAR EFFICIENCY published early this month on the Datapod Blog. In this blog we take a look at free cooling and how it is used to improve data center efficiency. Green Grid recently published survey results…
Datapod’s world –leading approach to modular data center construction and deployment has been recognized in a new case study released by global partner Panduit. The data center case study outlines the how Datapod and Panduit work together to deliver a world class modular data center and how Panduit’s range of quality high-density QuickNet™ copper and…
Energy efficient data center manufacturer, Datapod, says data center knowledge is at the heart of their record on safety which this week celebrates two years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). Datapod is leading the way when it comes to safety in modular data center construction and the two years without any LTI’s covers the…
Modular data center infrastructure has become synonymous with energy efficiency with companies like Facebook and Google incorporating a modular approach into delivering better and more energy efficient services than ever before. But what is it about a modular data center that makes the system that makes it such a green data center solution. The answer…
The Australian Government is pressing ahead with metadata retention laws similar to those introduced by the United Kingdom last year and Datapod is poised to be a key solution. The result of the new laws will mean more investment will be required to allow for the retention of metadata for a two-year period. There has…
An overwhelming majority of CIO’s and executives responsible for data center infrastructure have indicated that modular data centers are part of their data center strategy in a recent Datapod survey. This startling insight was one of many marketing insights found in the recent annual Datapod Survey which looks into data center uptake and the drivers…
This 3D video shows a fly through of a new proposed facility in the United States. The video illustrates a ‘two stage’ deployment where the original modular data center system is deployed and commissioned with the extra capacity added 24 months later in stage two. Importantly, as stage two is added to the original Datapod…
Datapod Marketing and Communications Manager Gordon Watson will be reaching for the clouds in the Skypoint Sea to Sky Q1 Stair Challenge on 22 February 2015. The Skypoint Sea to Sky Stair Challenge is one of Australia’s toughest stair climb challenges with participants scaling 77 floors or 1820 steps up Australia’s tallest residential building, with…
A recent arson scare in Denmark has reminded data center and facilities managers around the world of the importance of fire suppression and fire proofing in data center design. As reported in Datacenter Dynamics on 3 February 2015 a Danish firm suffered an arson attack where criminals used accelerants to set the facility on fire….
Datapod has successfully completed a surveillance audit for Environment Management Systems ISO 14001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems ISO 4801 with SAI Global. SAI conduct yearly surveillance audits to ensure Datapod is achieving the ISO standards with a recertification occurring every three years. The ISO certifications help Datapod to implement, maintain and improve management…
Modular data center company, Datapod, has racked up 600 days without a lost time injury (LTI) and continues a path of dedication to safety. The 600 days without an LTI covers the two manufacturing operations in Australia, as well as the locations to which the Datapod team deploy the leading edge modular data center infrastructure,…
Modular data centre infrastructure manufacturer, Datapod, is a national finalist in the prestigious 52nd Australian Export Awards. The Australian Export Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Australia’s leading exporting companies from each state and territory across 12 categories. Datapod is a finalist in the manufacturing category and Datapod Director and Chief Architect Scott Carr…
Data centre manufacturer, Datapod, has won the 2014 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Award in the Manufacturing category. The ACT Deputy Chief Minister Mr Andrew Barr MLC presented Datapod with the award at today’s annual award ceremony at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. The ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are the Territory and region’s most prestigious awards for exporters and…
Modular Data Centre manufacturer, Datapod, hosted at TEDxCanberra Adventure on Friday 3 October. It was the first time a TEDx Adventure was held in Australia and enabled adventurers to take a behind the scenes look at the energy and water efficient data center solution. TEDxAdventures Canberra are taking place alongside TEDxCanberra 2014, from 1 to 10 October this year….
Technology now touches every corner of our lives. Whether you are a business with millions of customers around the globe or a person using a device to access online applications you are directly or indirectly relying on data center infrastructure to make interactions online. This reliance comes at a cost and the cost is not…
Innovative IT firm Datapod has been announced as a finalist in the 2014 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards. It is the second time the modular data centre manufacturer has been a finalist in the awards after winning the Small to Medium Manufacturing Award Category in 2012. The ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are the Territory and Region’s…
“If running 104km for a charity seems like a crazy thing to do, it’s nothing compared to running 2,000km.” That is what Datapod Marketing and Communications Manager Gordon Watson said today when he spoke about taking part in the final legs of the first Barrier Reef to Border Charity Run. Mr Watson will be running…
Director and Chief Architect of modular data centre manufacturer Datapod, Scott Carr, provides an insight into the advantages of entering the 2014 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards. Datapod was a 2012 winner in the Small to Medium Manufacturing category and entries for the awards close on 22 August 2014. Winners of the 2014 ACT Chief…