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Google Patent Reveals Data Center Innovations
Data Center Knowledge (Nov 30 2009) Power and Cooling , Cloud Computing , Servers
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Google has revealed some of the secret technology inside its mighty data centers, but its engineers are busy cooking up new secrets.
An example: Google is seeking to patent an advanced data center cooling system that provides precision cooling inside racks of servers, automatically adjusting to temperature changes while dramatically reducing the energy required to run chillers.
The cooling design, which could help Google slash the power bill for its servers, reinforces Google’s focus on its data centers as a competitive advantage in its battle with Microsoft and other rivals for leadership in cloud computing.
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