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Notes on cooling technology, density economics and the state of UK infrastructure, written by the people who operate it.
Data Centre Migration Checklist - How to Plan a Low-Risk Move
Use this data centre migration checklist to plan dependencies, power, connectivity, rollback and validation for a lower-risk move.
How Much Does Immersion Cooling Cost? Capex, Opex, and TCO Explained
See what drives immersion cooling cost in the UK, from CapEx and OpEx to TCO, and compare the real cost of supporting high-density compute.
What Is a Coolant Distribution Unit? A Data Centre CDU Guide
What is a coolant distribution unit? Learn how CDUs manage coolant flow, heat transfer, and pressure in liquid-cooled data centres.
AI Colocation in the UK: How to Choose Infrastructure That Will Not Hold Your GPUs Back
Carbon-Z delivers AI colocation in the UK with liquid cooling up to 120kW per rack. Built for GPU clusters, AI training, and sustained high-density workloads.
From 8kW To 120kW: When Your GPU Cluster Outgrows Standard Colocation
GPU clusters scaling from 8kW to 120kW often outgrow standard colocation. Learn the warning signs and what infrastructure changes are needed for dense compute.
Liquid Cooling For Data Centres: A Buyer's Guide
Liquid Cooling for Data Centres explained. Compare cooling options, buyer checks and key questions before planning high-density infrastructure.
What 120kW Per Rack Actually Looks Like: Power, Cooling, And Cabling Specifications
See what 120kW per rack means for power, cooling, cabling and monitoring before planning high-density data centre infrastructure.
Are Colocation Data Centres the Same as Servers?
Colocation data centres and servers fill different roles in IT infrastructure. Learn how each works, when colocation is the right choice and what to look for.
Carrier-Neutral Data Centre Benefits: Why Network Choice Matters
Explore carrier-neutral data centre benefits, from provider choice and route diversity to stronger hybrid connectivity.
What Is Immersion Cooling? A Practical Guide for High-Density Infrastructure
What is immersion cooling? Learn how it works, when it makes sense, and how it supports high-density infrastructure.
How to Improve Network Resilience in Data Centres
How to improve network resilience in data centres through diverse connectivity, tested failover, configuration control and wider observability.
Where to Colocate in the UK: A Guide to the Top Data Centre Hubs
Choosing a UK colocation hub now turns on power and cooling, not postcode. We map the four hub types and how to match each to your workload.
Why AI and HPC Workloads Need Immersion Cooling
AI and HPC racks now draw 40 to 140 kilowatts. We explain why air cooling has hit its ceiling and where immersion genuinely earns its place.
What Does It Actually Cost to Run an AI Model?
Running an AI model costs more than most organisations expect. We break down GPU hardware, power, cooling, and egress to show where the money actually goes.
What Is Colocation? The Complete UK Guide 2026
Colocation lets you house your servers in a managed UK data centre. Our guide covers costs, cooling, security, cloud comparisons, and how to choose a provider
Air Cooling vs Liquid Cooling: Which Does Your Infrastructure Actually Need?
Air cooling vs liquid cooling: which does your infrastructure need? We break down rack density, PUE, and total cost to help you make the right call.
Colocation vs Cloud - Where Your Workloads Actually Belong
Colocation vs cloud isn't a philosophy debate. We break down the real cost, compliance, and performance factors that determine where your workloads belong.
The thirst for AI
AI is revolutionary in its capabilities. It is becoming integrated to all the applications that we use…
Combating obsolete Data Centres
Dive into how immersion cooling slashes energy use and unlocks high rack densities for AI, GPU and HPC workloads.
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