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Standards Australia

January 14, 2026
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Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Evolution of the standards system in Australia is tracking the evolution of the United States standards system administered by the American National Standards Institute. In many economic sectors adherence to Australian Standards is mandated by legislation, however, access to the standards are often cost prohibitive, particularly to small business and sole traders.

Principal petitioner Andrew Gardso, an electrical engineer, states,

“This in essence will force small organisations and sole traders out of business or necessitate services being performed without having access to these standards.”

Access to Standards Australia Construction codes can cost more than $2673 for three years’ access to the National Construction Code set of standards.  A petition to the Australian parliament’s House of Representatives seeks free or affordable access to essential standards that govern the safety and consistency of products services and systems, including design and construction.

Wiring Rules

Vertical Transportation Experience

Sheep and Wool

Survey and Analysis of Current End-User Data Analytics Tool Support

Elevatorpedia

Net Zero Initiative

Three ways Artificial Intelligence is transforming agriculture and food


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Incorporation by Reference

Canadian Parliament Debate on Standards Incorporated by Reference

 

 

Data Center Bust & Boom

January 13, 2026
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"One day ladies will take their computers for walks in the park and tell each other, "My little computer said such a funny thing this morning" - Alan Turing

Data centers in colleges and universities are crucial for supporting the extensive technological infrastructure required for modern education and research. These centers house critical servers and storage systems that manage vast amounts of data, ensuring reliable access to academic resources, administrative applications, and communication networks. They enable the secure storage and processing of sensitive information, including student records, faculty research, and institutional data.

Uptime Institute Tier Classification

Moreover, data centers facilitate advanced research by providing the computational power needed for data-intensive studies in fields like bioinformatics, climate science, and artificial intelligence. They support virtual learning environments and online course management systems, essential for the increasingly prevalent hybrid and online education models. Efficient data centers also contribute to campus sustainability goals by optimizing energy use through modern, eco-friendly technologies.

ANSI/TIA 942 Data Center Infrastructure Standard

Additionally, robust data center infrastructure enhances the university’s ability to attract top-tier faculty and students by demonstrating a commitment to cutting-edge technology and resources. They also play a vital role in disaster recovery and business continuity, ensuring that educational and administrative functions can resume quickly after disruptions. Overall, data centers are integral to the academic mission, operational efficiency, and strategic growth of colleges and universities.

We have followed development of the technical standards that govern the success of these “installations” since 1993; sometimes nudging technical committees — NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE, BICSI and UL.   The topic is vast and runs fast so today we will review, and perhaps respond to, the public consultations that are posted on a near-daily basis.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Related:

Ernst & Young LLP: Why there is no silver bullet for data center financing

Data Center Growth

Gallery: Supercomputers & Data Centers

Data Center Wiring

Datacenter Architecture

Power Management For Data Centers Challenges And Opportunities

Data Center Operations & Maintenance

Inauguration of New Supercomputer

Big Data Applications in Edge-Cloud Systems

Supercomputer Tour

Data Center Metrics

2029 National Electrical Code Panel 5

January 13, 2026
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Electrical Safety Stack

Brown University Electrical Design Criteria | Information Technology Resources Policy

The University of Michigan has supported the voice of the United States education facility industry since 1993 — the second longest tenure of any voice in the United States.  That voice has survived several organizational changes but remains intact and will continue its Safer-Simpler-Lower Cost-Longer Lasting priorities on Code Panel 3 in the 2029 Edition.

Today, during our customary “Open Door” teleconference we will examine the technical concepts under the purview of Code Panel 3; among them:

Article 200 Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors

Article 250 Grounding and Bonding

Article 270 Higher voltage grounding and bonding

Article 750 Lower voltage grounding and bonding

Annex D Example D14

IEEE-IAS/PES JTCC Representative: Daleep Mohla

Public Input on the 2029 Edition will be received until April 9, 2026.

Related:
  • Since the lifespan of educational buildings make the building core and shell susceptible to multiple changes not typically associated with commercial buildings, additional pathways should be placed in areas where the core and shell components of the facility are likely to re-main for extended periods of time
  • It is recommended that all areas of an educational building have wireless coverage unless prohibited

RELLIS Data and Research Center

January 13, 2026
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Time sensitive November 11, 2025 Update:

The project, located on the Texas A&M University System’s Rellis Campus in Bryan (Brazos County), has faced significant delays. Originally slated to begin construction by November 2021, it was pushed back due to the 2021 Winter Storm Uri. In November 2023, construction was announced to start in 2024, with an expected opening in Q3 2024 (July–September). However, no sources confirm completion or operations.Recent developments include:

  • February 2025: Bryan approved a reinvestment zone on the 25-acre site to attract the data center, with ongoing negotiations.
  • October 2025: Officials clarified no formal plans have been submitted for the site, despite zoning approvals for potential development.

The project’s official site (rellisdrc.com) states “Site will be available soon,” indicating it’s still under preparation. It’s designed as a 225,000 sq ft Tier III facility with colocation, cloud services, and educational spaces for workforce training.

FYI:

Company building RELLIS Campus Data & Research Center files for bankruptcy

Construction to begin on Rellis data center in Texas in 2024

Time Extension Approved By Brazos County Commissioners To Build A Privately Owned Data Center On The RELLIS Campus


The RELLIS Data and Research Center will be a public – private development with Texas A&M University.  The data center will be built on the new RELLIS Campus located in College Station, Texas.  It will offer cloud storage and outstanding managed services. The RELLIS Academy and Research Lab offers the ability for Texas A&M University to give real world data center experience to both students and faculty.

RELLIS Data and Research Center at Texas A&M University

Application of Big Data in Power System Reform

January 13, 2026
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Application of Big Data in Power System Reform

Abstract:  Power grid operation and maintenance decision-making reform is an important part of power system reform. With the construction of massive historical quasi real-time data management platform, the reform of power system is also advancing. However, in the face of massive data explosion, the business level and business logic become disorganized and redundant. Based on the actual situation of Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau, the sg-erp data center is composed of structured data center, massive data center, unstructured data center and power grid GIS data center. With the unprecedented growth of business application data, the data center can improve business logic and promote power system reform. The experimental results show that big data technology has a broad application prospect in the reform of power industry.

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Smart Grid Blockchains

Power Management For Data Centers Challenges And Opportunities

Digital Agonistes

January 12, 2026
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Today at the usual hour we explore how Best Practice Case Studies on the use of cell phones in K-12 schools “might” evolve into a de-facto standard for all school districts.  Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

Case studies evolve into general consensus standards through a multi-stage, evidence-driven process:

  1. Discovery & Proof-of-Concept (individual success)
    A few organizations implement an innovative approach and achieve dramatically better results.
  2. Validation & Replication (early adopters)
    Other organizations study the cases, replicate the approach, and publish similar positive outcomes → credibility grows.
  3. Widespread Discussion & Refinement (community phase)
    Conferences, journals, consultants, and industry groups analyze, critique, and refine the practice. Variations emerge and the strongest elements survive.
  4. Pattern Recognition & Codification (framework stage)
    Thought leaders and associations identify common success factors, create frameworks, guidelines, and maturity models.
  5. Institutionalization (consensus stage)
    Major standards bodies (ISO, NIST, ITIL, COBIT, etc.), regulators, or dominant industry players formalize the practice into official standards, certifications, or audit requirements.
  6. Taken-for-Granted Status
    The former “innovative case study” becomes the default expectation — “this is how things are done.”

Timeframe: typically 5–15 years, depending on industry pace and evidence strength.

 

Readings:

IEEE: How to use effectively smartphone in the classroom

IEEE: Possibilities and Challenges in Mobile Learning for K-12 Teachers: A Pilot Retrospective Survey Study

IEEE: Acceptable Use of Technology in Schools: Risks, Policies, and Promises

IEEE: A Review of the Repercussions of Mobile Phones and the Internet on Education

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