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Data Centers Ahoy!

SF startup will fill cargo holds with computer networks

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 12, 2008 9:00 AM CST

(Newser) – This spring will see the debut of a curious new green tech innovation: the floating data center. As an alternative to typical off-site computer backups, a startup plans to build its server networks inside shipping containers stored on cargo ships. International Data Security will open...   Read full story »

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