Data center cooling costs can be a real pain for data center managers. On average, 40 percent of the total energy consumption in a data center goes towards keeping their IT equipment cool – which is comparable if not greater than the cost of powering their IT hardware! To add to the problem, new equipment
How to Select an Outdoor Metal Enclosure
Modern technology has higher performance specifications than ever before. That’s making it more difficult for buyers to source outdoor metal enclosures that can stand up to today’s rigorous demands. In addition, the expectation is that these products will last longer than they did in previous decades. Outdoor metal enclosures can pose a unique set of
Maysteel Supports Local Students’ Community Project
Maysteel backs the communities that support our team members and our facilities. Over the years, this has included our Dedication to Manufacturing Excellence scholarships, volunteering with local tech programs, and engineering and manufacturing internships. Our most recent opportunity came from local Wisconsin high school students near our Allenton, Wisconsin headquarters. The Village of Slinger, near Allenton, contacted Slinger High School to contribute to the Ice Age Trail. The Ice Age Trail expands over 1,000
Data Center Racks: How To Make The Best Decision For Your Facility
With data centers running at capacity and technology evolving rapidly, quality racks need to be more than just cabinets for storing equipment. Modern facilities with high demand require storage solutions that will not only keep up but also reduce operational costs in new or existing spaces by preserving valuable floor space; optimizing airflow and cooling;
DAMAC Official Wi-Fi Sponsor for Data Center World 2021
DAMAC, A Maysteel Product, is the official Wi-Fi sponsor for the Data Center World 2021 event. Data Center World is happening August 16-19, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The four-day event brings together IT Infrastructure/Management, Facilities Management, Cloud Architects and more “focusing on the rapidly advancing data center technologies like
How Data Center Colos Benefit Business
Technology is moving at the speed of light, and data centers are being pushed to rapidly expand. How can you quickly deploy your data center infrastructure? As data center construction was paused or delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are turning to colocation models to quickly expand their footprint and support their virtual
Metal Enclosure Design Tips: Metal Stamping
What is metal stamping and how do you find a supplier with metal stamping capabilities? Welcome, or welcome back to our blog series on metal enclosure design tips. This time we’re focusing on metal stamping, a popular and cost-effective manufacturing process. In this blog, you’ll learn about metal stamping, its advantages and disadvantages, common applications, processes and types of stamping presses. What is precision metal stamping? Thomasnet defines metal
