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August 23, 2021 23 Aug'21
IBM boosts AI speed, security on next-gen mainframe processor

Hoping to make the mainframe more relevant to users implementing AI, IBM plans to introduce next year a processor that runs AI applications faster and with better security.
July 15, 2021 15 Jul'21
Edge-to-cloud architecture turns key for digital initiatives

Enterprises pursuing digital transformation initiatives may need to reexamine their infrastructure architecture to bring compute and storage closer to data generated at the edge.
June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21
Dell HPC and AI work spawn deployment-easing Omnia software

Dell Technologies spotlighted its open source Omnia software as part of its latest initiatives to ease the deployment and management of HPC, AI and data analytics workloads.
June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21
Nvidia partners with Google Cloud to boost AI for 5G app dev

Nvidia continues its aggressive push into both the AI and 5G markets, partnering with Google Cloud to aid in development of AI apps for the data center to the edge.

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data center

A data center -- also known as a datacenter or data centre -- is a facility composed of networked computers, storage systems and computing infrastructure that businesses and other organizations use to organize, process, store and disseminate large ... Continue Reading
storage capacity planning

Storage capacity planning is the practice of assessing current data storage needs and forecasting future storage requirements. Continue Reading
edge virtualization

Edge virtualization is the practice of using software versions of physical computing resources at the edge of a network, closest to the devices that produce data. Continue Reading

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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
Understand the 5 main benefits of hybrid cloud for businesses

Why choose between public cloud and private systems when you can have both? With hybrid cloud, enterprises can address workload requirements, business demands and budgetary needs. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud similarities and differences

Organizations sometimes struggle to understand the difference between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud. Check out this video and tips to get familiar with these architectures. Continue Reading

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Use colocation and cloud together

Rather than deciding between cloud or colocation, consider using both cloud and colocation. Colocation can support a hybrid cloud environment and help cut down on cloud costs. Continue Reading
Colocation data center market moves closer to the edge

Data center co-location provides companies a way to expand and diversify their infrastructure. The market is growing to increase data distribution and help advance edge use cases. Continue Reading
Understand the costs of a disaster recovery failure

A disaster recovery plan may seem like an unnecessary expense to some businesses, but a lack of preparation will cost you. 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