With rising demand from AI, cloud hosting, co-location facilities, and edge-network buildouts, data centers operate 24/7 and draw significant power. While most of that energy feeds servers and HVAC systems, data center lighting still plays a crucial role in uptime, safety, and efficiency. Choosing the right fixtures isn’t just a matter of visibility—it’s a matter of performance and sustainability.

When schools go quiet for summer break, the real work begins behind the scenes. It’s the ideal time for facility managers and maintenance teams to tackle lighting upgrades—and the classroom is the best place to start.

When the gym is empty, it’s game time—for your maintenance team. Gymnasiums and auditoriums are at the heart of school life, hosting everything from pep rallies and basketball games to graduation ceremonies. That makes them two of the most rewarding—and visible—places to upgrade your lighting.

Hallways and common areas are the arteries of any school building—spaces students and staff pass through frequently throughout the day. Lighting here sets the tone and provides consistent visibility, comfort, and safety.  During summer and holiday downtime, upgrading to LED lighting can be a strategic move with high impact.