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Micro data centers build edge computing opportunities
Organizations can use micro data center deployments to increase on-site data processing. Admins can get their setups right with options from Dell and HPE. Continue Reading
Open source strategies bring benefits, but don't rush in
Before your organization can reap the benefits of open source, it's important to understand your options and map out a plan that will guarantee success. Continue Reading
IT infrastructure automation lessens the load for data center teams
Network, storage and server management can be overwhelming and time-consuming tasks. Evaluate automation techniques to simplify everything from documentation to system uptime. Continue Reading
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IT still needs the tried-and-true on-premises data center
Despite a rapidly changing IT industry driven mostly by cloud, the on-premises data center is here to stay, according to a survey by the Uptime Institute. Continue Reading
GPU-accelerated computing makes its way into the data center
Once viewed narrowly as a gaming technology, GPUs have made their way into enterprise data centers, fueling initiatives around machine learning, artificial intelligence and more. Continue Reading
Storage, security present IoT challenge in the data center
As IoT becomes more popular, admins need to reshape their data center strategies. Here are some tips to overcome common IoT challenges related to storage, security and more.Continue Reading
A big data, IoT project brings unique storage demands
With the proliferation of IoT and big data, the amount of data in the enterprise increases every day. Find out how to meet storage demands for these new IT initiatives.Continue Reading
What role does IT play in a BPM implementation?
A BPM tool helps business executives monitor performance and other key metrics. But what exactly is IT's role in a BPM implementation?Continue Reading
Storage for big data and IoT is no small detail
Capturing and capitalizing on vast amounts of data about customers and products can help a business adapt and even thrive. But implementing big data or IoT means creating or adjusting IT resources to handle the burden. With these emerging IT ...Continue Reading
A plan for preparing the infrastructure necessary for big data and IoT
An organization that's serious about implementing big data or IoT projects will need to consider what demands those undertakings will place on data center infrastructure. Given the value of predictive analytics, for example, corporate leaders may be...Continue Reading
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How implementing big data or IoT affects the data center
Data centers may need to build (or adapt) infrastructure that's flexible enough to accommodate challenging workloads, such as a big data initiative, distributed applications, or even the Internet of Things. How do data centers prepare for the ...Continue Reading
Software testing techniques to address distributed databases
Data that lives across multiple IT infrastructures makes software testing difficult. New technologies in virtualization offer some relief.Continue Reading
Five ways to maximize HPC applications' performance
High-performance computing systems pump up the processing power in enterprise data centers, but can be hard to keep in peak condition. Five steps put HPC applications into beast mode.Continue Reading