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    Texas Advanced Computing Center debuts high-efficiency chip cooling solution

    The modular cooling system can initially be rolled out on a limited number of server racks and scaled over time to accommodate increases in energy demand and rack density.

    By Brian Martucci • March 25, 2024
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    Schneider Electric, NVIDIA partner to map AI data center playbook

    The collaboration will provide reference designs for upgrading existing data centers to meet AI demands, Schneider Electric says.

    By March 21, 2024
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    Trendline

    Data Centers

    Exponential growth in the data center market is driving the need for more energy-intensive chips, leading operators to seek more power, improved cooling solutions and optimized designs that can boost efficiency and performance. 

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    AI growth pushes data center cooling upgrades, greater density, other innovations

    As the sector’s footprint and power use grow and states consider energy efficiency requirements, smaller enterprises are looking for colocation space and renewable energy.

    By March 15, 2024
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    Boosting HVAC efficiency with new technologies, additives

    Nanofluids offer quick, low-cost ways to improve performance without system upgrades or replacements, manufacturers say, with even newer innovations on the horizon.

    By March 14, 2024
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    Qmerit launches EV charging warranty support, maintenance services

    The services can help charge point operators address reliability concerns, maximize their investment and meet uptime requirements of federal funding, the company says.

    By March 13, 2024
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    How digitalization can help manufacturers reach sustainability goals

    In the wake of the SEC’s new climate disclosure rule, companies can use data tools and cloud-based solutions to better track emissions, experts say.

    By Michelle No • March 13, 2024
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    GE Vernova, Montana Technologies form dehumidification joint venture

    Montana’s AirJoule technology, when paired with GE Vernova’s sorbent materials and coating process, could significantly lower HVAC energy consumption for many applications, the companies say. 

    By March 12, 2024
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    FreeWire touts energy backup, grid support with Boost Power Pro

    Facilities managers can connect up to four Boost Power Pro units to increase site backup power or charge multiple EVs during grid outages, FreeWire says.

    By Brian Martucci • March 8, 2024
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    CREF, Aeroseal will address HVAC efficiency, air quality at healthcare and other facilities

    CREF says it will apply the startup's technology across healthcare facilities, educational institutions and commercial buildings in its portfolio.

    By March 4, 2024
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    Tenable’s exposure management platform aims to help operators strengthen cybersecurity defense

    As IT systems, operational technologies and IoT tools merge with physical assets like HVAC systems and badge readers, cyber criminals are exploiting a wider attack surface, the company says.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Data center demand pushes organizations to secondary markets: JLL

    AI-driven demand, high power costs and limited supply spurred data center growth in secondary and tertiary markets during the second half of 2023, according to the firm’s report.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    AtmosZero raises $21M for electric industrial boilers

    The drop-in replacement boilers can help electrify industrial systems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the company says.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
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    Modine’s new infrared heaters promise energy efficiency, cost savings

    The MEQ and MES series can last for over 5,000 hours and transfer heat directly to people or objects at a cost of $0.24 to $0.77 per hour, a company executive says.

    By Feb. 15, 2024
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    Microsoft Azure customers hit by phishing, account takeover attacks

    More than 200 organizations have been targeted via employee compromise, Proofpoint said.

    By Matt Kapko • Feb. 14, 2024
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    Cushman & Wakefield takes collaborative approach in AI+ strategy

    The firm aims to use AI to provide more data visibility for workers and, in turn, clients, enhancing the intersection between employee experience and client consumption.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 13, 2024
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    Scenera, S&I seek to replicate facilities management platform model from South Korea in the US

    The effort builds on the success of case studies in South Korea, where a retailer garnered roughly 10% in energy savings and cut maintenance costs by 17%, Scenera’s CEO says.

    By Feb. 13, 2024
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    AWS expands data center footprint to absorb growing customer demand for AI

    The hyperscaler is extending the life of its cloud servers to offset a planned increase in data center capital investments.

    By Matt Ashare • Feb. 8, 2024
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    Choice Hotels, Tesla partner on EV charging deployment across US

    EV charging is increasingly in demand, Choice noted, with guests at its Cambria brand ranking EV charging as one of the top three sustainability priorities they look for when booking a stay.

    By Jenna Graber • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Butlr expands privacy-driven heat sensor technology to healthcare

    The MIT Media Lab spinoff says its opt-in generative AI models can provide building efficiency and utilization insights, without capturing any personally identifiable information.   

    By Feb. 6, 2024
  • Schneider Electric restores sustainability operations after attack

    The company is still investigating the ransomware attack, which led to the theft of data.

    By David Jones • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Trane Technologies piles up $6.9 billion backlog

    The company’s CEO said a strong pipeline of commercial HVAC projects has led the business to play a larger role in its overarching financials.

    By Feb. 5, 2024
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    Honeywell Building Technologies expands margin growth despite cost inflation

    The segment’s overall sales were down 1% year over year despite a 6% growth in building solutions during that time, the company reported.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    Data centers turn to new on-site power generation, higher rack density: JLL

    Operators will need to manage higher power densities by employing intelligent management and monitoring software that fuel efficiency, according to the firm’s global outlook for data centers.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    Facilities management in 2024: More high-tech, sustainable operations but RTO concerns remain

    The industry is integrating technology into building operations to balance cost effectiveness, space planning and sustainability.

    By Facilities Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Johnson Controls reports $27M hit from ransomware attack

    The company spent $23 million on its response and remediation of the September ransomware attack, it said in a Tuesday SEC filing.

    By Matt Kapko • Jan. 31, 2024