The idea of modular data centers for emergency deployments is receiving increasing recognition among government and large corporate organizations and could provide the technological key to leading the fight against Ebola in Western Africa. The ability to rapidly deploy a modular data center system could provide critical technological infrastructure that would enable practitioners to deliver better patient outcomes…
According to various studies over 70% of the world’s leading organisations will need to update their data center facilities in the next five years. Data center relocation is a common occurrence in a growing company regardless of whether your new data center is modular or bricks and mortar and everything from staff movements to the…
Massive data use combined with more sophisticated software, technology and a rapid rise in airline traffic globally is increasing the need for airports around the world to develop scalable data center solutions. The number of airline flights has risen 40% over the last ten years and is set to continue increasing at a faster pace….
The increased usage of big data and the increasing need for security are two of the great data center issues facing CIO’s. The pressures evolving from the increased use of large scale data analytic software and regulatory data retention requirements means that data centers have to store a wider variety of data types, whilst the data…
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…
Datapod has been busy preparing for this week’s TEDxCanberra Datapod adventure. The behind-the-scenes adventure takes place this Friday 3 October 2014 at 1.00pm at the Datapod Factory at 84 Sheppard Street Hume ACT. The behind-the-scenes adventure will be hosted by Datapod Director and Chief Architect Scott Carr and Director of Operations Adam Smith. They will…
Datapod Director and Chief Architect Scott Carr provides an insight into how Datapod manufactures data center facilities for cloud computing systems. The 2014 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist video was shot in the Datapod factory and features footage and explanations of what makes Datapod and the modular approach so innovative and applicable to…
According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in relatively recent times (2008) the human civilisation crossed a landmark divide with half the global population now living in urban areas. Fifty years ago it was 30%. A century ago it was 10%. This rush to urbanisation puts untold pressure on planning for a city’s growth…
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…
Datapod is using advanced 3D modelling software to bring data center designs to reality in a move that helps deliver better customer outcomes. Revit software uses a database system called Building Information Management (or BIM) to deliver 3D model or virtual representations of their modular data center before building takes place. These 3D representations enable…
Datapod will showcase their ‘Cloud in a box’ solution at this week’s QuestNet Conference to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Tuesday 1st July through Friday 4th July. The Cloud in a box (CIAB) solution enables the university and research sector to deploy a provide a cloud solution by using modular…
Datapod has recently released three case studies on our website which illustrate how we are helping organisations to drive efficiency and cost savings through deploying modular data center infrastructure. Datapod highlight’s three recent case studies which show how the advanced design, engineering and configurations of the modular Datapod data center system is enabling organisations to…
A combination of technological, economic and market factors have created an environment for unprecedented disruptive change and has created a ‘perfect storm’ where data centers need to be engineered and constructed in a fundamentally different way. The new way is the creation of standardised modular data centers and this fundamental change is not a fad:…
There is so much commentary regarding modular data center infrastructure it can be easy to lose sight of the benefits and advantages of deploying a modular data center in comparison to a tradition data center build. A modular solution takes the best ideas for design, reliability and efficiency and packages everything into a prefabricated, repeatable…
There is no doubt boardrooms around the world are looking to their executive staff to use IT to deliver better outcomes at a more competitive price. This is why infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solution is an attractive answer to the data center challenge. But when outsourcing to an IaaS provider is not an option…
Whether it is the G20 in Brisbane in 2014, the World Cups in cricket and football, or the Olympic or Commonwealth Games, the organizers of these events are looking to leave a lasting legacy that can benefit the city long after the event has finished. One simple way is by deploying a modular data center…
Modular data center technology is rapidly changing the face of the data center industry. Here are a some insights from Datapod customers and industry experts. “We congratulate and honour Datapod for their innovations and pioneering impact to the data centre industry both internationally and within Federal Government. The Datapod offering should serve as exemplary to…
2014 will be a landmark year as more CIO’s begin an executive management revolution by leveraging from modular data center technology to become the engine room for better corporate outcomes. At the heart of the revolution is addressing the many pitfalls associated with traditional data center builds including custom-engineering and the associated risks, delays and…
Understanding the differences between data center technology is fundamental to long term planning. The Datapod modular data center comparison and industry example below are taken from the Datapod white paper ‘Data Center 2.0 ‘The Perfect Storm Has Arrived’. The table shown in figure 2.0 compares the Datapod System to modern non-modular data centers. The green…