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Data Center Acronym Encyclopedia (Expanded Edition – 2025)
November 5, 2025
A comprehensive reference guide for data center, cloud, network, and digital infrastructure professionals.
⚡ Power, Electrical & Mechanical Infrastructure
AC – Alternating Current
DC – Direct Current
UPS – Uninterruptible Power Supply
VRLA – Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (battery type)
LIB – Lithium-Ion Battery
BESS – Battery Energy Storage System
GENSET – Generator Set (diesel or natural
The Story of How Northern Virginia Became the Center of the Internet
November 5, 2025
If you told someone in the 1970s that a quiet stretch of farmland outside Washington, D.C. would one day become the beating heart of the world’s internet, they’d probably laugh.
But that’s exactly what happened.
Today, Northern Virginia — especially the areas around Ashburn
How to Read a Data Center Supplemental (Using Digital Realty as the Example)
Data Center 101: What a Data Center Is & How It Has Evolved (2010–2025)
November 5, 2025
What is a Data Center?
A data center is a specialized facility designed to house the physical computing infrastructure that powers nearly every digital service: cloud computing, AI, streaming, financial trading, enterprise IT, and government systems.
At its core, a data center provides five foundational elements:
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