Purkay Labs reflects on a year of achievements in 2023, highlighting the a new Thermal Survey Service, a new blog called “Keep Your Cool”, and some new user-friendly updates to our software. As always we were proud to sponsor several data center conferences, and are anticipating a year of continued innovation in 2024.

Where do you begin when implementing a successful Data Center sustainability program? With a simple thermal survey. good thermal survey is like turning on a powerful spotlight, revealing the hidden realms that impact your operations’ efficiency, sustainability and bottom life.

Introducing the our Thermal Survey Service, which helps to set a new benchmark for proactive and efficient data center management.

Purkay Labs, a trailblazer in thermal surveys for new and existing data centers, proudly showcased its commitment to innovation, leadership, and community engagement at three prominent 7x24 Exchange conferences this fall.

Does your organization proactively identify and remove abandoned or unused servers from the computer room? Most data centers have old technology platforms that remain operational for archival or research purposes. But what’s the impact?

What happens when a baby boomer tries Chat GBT at work? In the latest Keep Your Cool blog, Purkay Labs Principal Consultant explores using Chat GBT to help solve some modern day data center challenges.

Learn how a major Colo Provider used the Purkay Labs Thermal Survey to evaluate their cold aisle containment strategy.

When you talk about about improving the efficiency of your data center- do you consider the human element? In my experience, Data Center Technicians are our first line of defense. So how do we empower them?

What happens when a baby boomer tries Chat GBT for the first time? In the latest Keep Your Cool blog, Purkay Labs Principal Consultant explores using Chat GBT to help solve some modern day data center challenges.

Do you have a HVAC maintenance routine in place? If not, it might be time to take action to ensure that you keep a suitable temperature and humidity level. Neglecting routine maintenance can lead to decreased efficiency, system failure, and costly downtime. 

Monitoring temperature and humidity during a preventative maintenance audit is crucial to ensuring the health and longevity of your equipment. Without proper temperature and humidity control, your data center is at risk of equipment failure, downtime, and potential loss of revenue. Here are some tips on how to monitor temperature and humidity during a preventative maintenance audit.

We’re always making adjustments that make your AUDIT-BUDDY easier to use. We wanted to summarize some of the enhancements the team has been working over this year.

Preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring that the data center operates at optimal levels, reduces downtime, and avoids costly repairs. But what do you include in a good PM routine? This article covers a high level view of how to conduct a good PM check.

Now you can quickly share your AUDIT-BUDDY data in one click- with the new “Report” generator. This allows you to quickly share your information in a custom, pre-organized report.

One of the critical factors that contribute to the reliability of a data center is its maintenance. Preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring that the data center operates at optimal levels, reduces downtime, and avoids costly repairs. This article explores what exactly is preventative maintenance and what are the benefits.

Purkay Labs, the leading provider of portable environmental monitoring systems, is proud to announce its participation in 5th Annual International Data Center Day on March 22, 2023.

Overcooling is a common issue in data centers, which can lead to unnecessary energy consumption and higher costs. This checklist can help you identify if your data center is over-cooled and provides solutions to avoid overcooling.

Are you aware that overcooling your data center can have negative consequences on both reliability and availability? In this article, we'll break down why keeping your data center temperature within Ashrae limits is crucial, and how Purkay Labs' thermal audits can help you optimize your cooling and save money on electricity.

Overcooling is a common issue in data centers that often goes unnoticed. It can waste energy, increase operating costs, and decrease the lifespan of your equipment. By using a tool, like the AUDIT-BUDDY and the Static Heat Map, you can identify areas of overcooling and adjust your cooling strategy to optimize energy efficiency and equipment performance. The data will help you to adjust your cooling strategy to save energy, reduce operating costs, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.

By applying the Six Sigma DMAIC process & the AUDIT-BUDDY system, data center operators can systematically improve their cooling systems and achieve significant improvements in efficiency and reliability