Australian data centers prepare for dust storms
Everyone knows how dust storms are making everyday life difficult for many Australians, but few realize that this natural disaster is also impacting data centers.
According to itNews, the dust storms are clogging ventilation filters in data centers across Syndey and Brisbane. At some, the wind has been so powerful that fire alarms were set off.
The dust is also affecting server cooling. When particles get into air conditioning filters, it causes them to operate less efficiently and thus remove less hot air from the servers. To help combat this problem, many facilities have turned external ventilation off.
Some facilities have seen increased loads, too. Cellular provider Telstra has reported a 41% increase in picture messages. This is all the result of people sharing storm photos.
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ICANN Sydney Meeting Under Way
ICANN 35, the organization’s 35th international meeting, is currently taking place in Sydney.
Topics to be covered at the meeting include Internationalized Domian Names (IDNs), changes to the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP), abuse policies, and the new gTLD program.
ICANN holds several of these meetings every year in order to connect with and receive input from industry professionals around the globe.
Because the event is being hosted by Australia, there’s been an emphasis on the .au TLD and Australian web infrastructure. In an address to attendees, Stephen Conroy, the Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, offered praise and support for ICANN, citing important contributions to the organization from the land down under.
You can follow the meeting on syd.icann.org or participate remotely, if you are so inclined.
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