Data Center Cooling Topologies: Perimeter, In-Row, and In-Rack Configurations
In the modern digital landscape, data centers serve as the backbone of global computing, housing vast arrays of servers, storage systems, and networking equipment that power everything from cloud services to artificial intelligence applications. As data processing demands escalate—driven by advancements in AI, big data, and edge computing—the heat generated by IT equipment has become […]
The Integration of Artificial Intelligence Across Key Industries: A 2025 Perspective
In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has transcended its role as a futuristic concept to become a cornerstone of operational efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness across diverse sectors. Driven by advancements in machine learning, generative AI, and agentic systems, industries are leveraging AI to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and personalize services. According to global projections, AI adoption […]
Edge Computing for Resilient Data Center Infrastructure
On October 20, 2025, a significant disruption swept through the digital ecosystem when Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage in its US-EAST-1 region. This incident underscores a critical lesson for businesses: incorporating an edge computing strategy is essential for enhancing resilience, reducing latency, and mitigating single-point failures. Many legacy sites have been migrating […]
The AWS Outage of October 20, 2025: A Lesson in Embracing Edge Computing for Resilient Data Center Infrastructure
On October 20, 2025, a significant disruption swept through the digital ecosystem when Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage, triggered by DNS resolution issues in its US-EAST-1 region. Starting around 3:51 a.m. ET, the outage impacted over 78 services, including EC2, S3, and Lambda, causing widespread downtime for thousands of websites and applications. […]
Empowering the AI Revolution: Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Data Center Pods
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global economy, driving unprecedented demand for computational power and data processing capabilities. As of 2025, AI workloads are estimated to consume up to 10% of global electricity, necessitating data centers that can handle extreme densities—often exceeding 1 megawatt (MW) per rack—while maintaining efficiency, scalability, and […]
Introducing the Innovative 1U BPS PowerShelf from OmniOn Power
Introducing the Innovative 1U BPS PowerShelf from OmniOn Power – Powering the Future of 5G We’re excited to bring you the latest innovation from OmniOn Power, a leader in reliable and efficient power solutions for wireless, data centers, and beyond. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the 1U BPS PowerShelf, a compact powerhouse designed to meet the […]
APC Symmetra LX Has Been Discontinued
APC Symmetra LX Has Been Discontinued: Replace with Smart-UPS Modular Ultra with up to 25% Promotional Discount APC by Schneider Electric discontinued the APC Symmetra LX UPS at the end of 2024. This single-phase, modular and scalable UPS with customizable redundancy was a popular choice for larger, single-phase critical loads. As a replacement for the […]
APC Smart-UPS With Li-Ion Batteries Available From 500VA – 20KW
APC Smart-UPS With Li-Ion Batteries are part of Schneider Electric’s recently expanded and popular Smart-UPS product line that now includes more models with lithium-ion batteries. The ever-reliable Smart-UPS, long the standard for reliable back-up power for just about any critical application, now offers the option of long-lasting and lighter weight lithium-ion batteries extending the useful […]
NetBotz and EcoStruxure from Schneider Electric
NetBotz and EcoStruxure from Schneider Electric- Monitor and Protect your IT Infrastructure with Certainty. Managing data centers and IT spaces is becoming more complex as device counts grow and rack densities increase. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure IT remote monitoring and management platform paired with NetBotz appliances streamline remote monitoring and management while adding additional layers of […]
This Week’s Blackout in Europe Emphasizes the Criticality of Network Connectivity
On April 28th, 2025, the majority of the Iberian Peninsula experienced an unprecedented blackout. Early rumors of Cyberattacks, Weather Phenomena, and even Atmospheric Disturbances, have all been ruled out by local authorities. The current theory is that an interconnection issue between France and Spain caused a frequency rise that triggered the automatic shutdown of substations […]
Tariff-Related Price Increases Up to 10% Coming May 1st
As we first communicated in February, Power Solutions, LLC and our manufacturer partners have been watching the US tariff policy closely. Our industry is one that heavily relies on global trade as parts, components and finished goods are manufactured all over the world. Particularly impactful for our business are the Executive Orders issued for tariffs […]
US Tariffs Impact Pricing Across Power and Cooling Industry
Power Solutions, LLC, in partnership with our vendors, is closely monitoring the US tariff policy and its impact across our industry. Some manufacturers have already made price adjustments to account for foreign components and finished goods subject to new tariffs. While the US policy is being refined, we expect price fluctuations for any products manufactured […]