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The move to busbar power distribution systems was ignited in large part due to new regulations outlined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) about the importance of global standardization in the design and functionality of industrial power distribution. But in the handful of years since busbar emerged on the world stage, manufacturers have experienced a variety of key benefits in incorporating this more modular approach to power distribution, particularly in terms of reducing energy consumption and costs.

For today’s manufacturers, the choice of IT computing installation most often comes down to colocation vs. private data center. Each type of IT installation comes with its own benefits and opportunities, and the challenge for manufacturers is understanding which of the two is ideal for their IT computing and data processing needs. The considerations that factor into this decision are established and understood in the manufacturing space: time, money, and resources. However, the discussion between colocation and private data centers does contain some nuances that are unique to the IT computing world.