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Click on each title to read the synopsis for a white paper topic. You will then have the opportunity to request the full document or an onsite presentation. To request any number of documents at once, feel free to go directly to our request page.

Our Opinion: Technical Paper Series

An Electrical Win-Win Solution and Best Practice
by Christopher Johnston, PE

Will Liquid-Cooled Solutions Save Energy?
by Vali Sorell, PE and Terry Rodgers

Designing a Cost-Effective Data Center
by Christopher Johnston, PE

Special Editions

Green Critical Facilities: Exploring sustainable practices for implementation in critical facilities
Explore some of the realistic ideas for achieving the green goal in electrical and mechanical infrastructure and equipment in this presentation.

Mission Critical vs. Critical Mission Thinking
While mission critical thinking has dominated the management approach of many affected enterprises, today’s business environment merits an evolution in thinking and business practices to critical mission thinking.

Global Best Practices Series

Integrated Automated Controls for Data Centers – Philosophy & Approach
We examine embracing today’s technology trends and energy-efficient automation measures with advanced environmental monitoring to get the most out of your data center.
Battery Condition Determination for Critical Facilities
This white paper looks at the testing methods and record keeping procedures that can be used to determine battery condition using normal troubleshooting instruments.
Mission Critical Facilities and Operations
Executive Overview of Threshold Considerations
Commissioning Critical Facilities
This white paper offers a comprehensive explanation of Commissioning phases, levels of testing and benefits; and a sample protocol for optimum system Commissioning.
Outsourcing Considerations for Critical Facilities
Today, it is not unusual to have companies consider outsourcing key functions in critical and hypercritical facilities™.
Critical and Hypercritical Facilities™: Security Considerations
As security issues remain constant, global best practices suggest that organizations have an effective security plan already in place, and make security a fundamental consideration spanning the entire life cycle of the facility.
The Use of Outside Air Economizers In Data Center Environments
Syska’s Critical Facilities Team takes a look at airside economizers and the possibility of utilizing this method of energy reduction in a data center setting.