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January 11, 2022 11 Jan'22
LG Electronics, IBM partner on quantum computer research

Looking to expand software available for its quantum computers, IBM has added LG Electronics to its Quantum Network to explore offerings for the AI and IoT markets.
December 10, 2021 10 Dec'21
Recent quantum computing advances point to brighter future

The past year saw a handful of breakthrough technologies from IBM and Honeywell, bringing the future promises of quantum computing closer to a present-day reality.
December 07, 2021 07 Dec'21
Cambridge Quantum delivers first quantum encryption keys

Cambridge Quantum, newly merged with Honeywell's Quantum Solutions division, has debuted the first as-a-service cryptographic key generator for quantum computing.
November 30, 2021 30 Nov'21
Honeywell, Cambridge Quantum form new quantum computing firm

Honeywell is merging its internal quantum computing divisions with Cambridge Quantum, forming a new company that promises to deliver a complete quantum computing software stack.

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What are the different types of network switches?

Some of the different types of network switches include managed, modular, unmanaged and stackable. Find out how different network switches dovetail and differ. Continue Reading
grid computing

Grid computing is a system for connecting a large number of computer nodes into a distributed architecture that delivers the compute resources necessary to solve complex problems. Continue Reading
virtual to physical (V2P)

Virtual to physical (V2P) involves transferring or porting a virtual machine (VM) onto a physical machine. Continue Reading

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What to consider when selecting an IaaS provider

A good IaaS should act like a partner, tailored to your infrastructure. Keep these criteria in mind when selecting a provider for your organization's IaaS. Continue Reading
Data center backup generators for mission-critical loads

To select the correct backup generator for your mission-critical data, learn the fuel, cost and efficiency considerations you should take into account. Continue Reading
On premises vs. cloud: The major similarities and differences

An organization deciding whether to run a workload on premises or in the cloud must carefully evaluate security, reliability, costs and other factors -- and ask four key questions. Continue Reading

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Managed services benefits ease enterprise IT security woes

At a time when threats to network and data security are on the rise, MSSPs can help overwhelmed enterprises confront cloud configuration, risk reduction and regulatory compliance. Continue Reading
Managed services IT support closes the cloud skills gap

As businesses in the throes of digital transformation and cloud migration struggle to find and hire technically skilled IT professionals, MSP expertise can help fill the void. Continue Reading
What you should consider when right-sizing a data center

How does an organization decide the appropriate size and density for its data centers? Consider factors such as rack layout and available power first. Continue Reading

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Server failure, Linux comprise 2020 data center management tips

When you work in IT, you should consistently try to expand your knowledge base. This tip roundup explores recent content about Linux, IT budgeting and server troubleshooting. Continue Reading
Avoid colocation and cloud noisy neighbor issues

In any multi-tenant IT environment, noisy neighbors can be an issue. Here's a closer look at how the challenges differ in the public cloud versus colocation. Continue Reading
2 ways to craft a server consolidation project plan

Server consolidation enables admins to boost server utilization and decrease power consumption, which can also reduce costs and improve performance. Continue Reading