As information-technology equipment becomes more robust, it is better able to handle humidity in its area and is less likely to suffer an outage that can hamper a business.
Tyler Buffkin tackles the topic of whether humidity is still an issue at all in “Does Humidification in Office IDF Rooms Still Warrant Concern?” in the latest issue of Engineered Systems magazine. He points out how ASHRAE standards have improved building environments, making the control of humidification less important than before.