Industry Perspectives

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Tape and the Cloud: An Unexpected Combination for Modern Storage

Aug 03, 2018

Data stored on tape is not susceptible to network-based malware or ransomware, unlike cloud storage or other network-attached storage devices.

Colocation Data Center Facilities: One Size Does Not Fit All - Part 2

Aug 02, 2018

Finding a colo provider that accommodates change as it occurs in the IT arena and provides flexibility within a lease agreement is imperative to managing cost.

The Best Security for Data Centers Is Based on Lack of Trust

Jul 31, 2018

It is critical that we remove assumption from the security mindset altogether.

Effective AI Requires A Healthy Diet of Intelligent Data

Jul 30, 2018

Most data lakes will be useless by 2018, because they are filled with raw data few people have the skills to use, according to one estimate.

Time to Aim Lower: Zero Latency at the Edge Is Achievable at Scale

Jul 27, 2018

The last key to achieving zero latency is completely dependent on where the most popular content and compute services reside.

How Tape Storage is Changing the Game for Data Centers

Jul 26, 2018

By 2025, tape transfer rates are predicted to be five times faster than HDDs.

How Real-Time Monitoring Lowers Data Center Power and Operating Costs

Jul 25, 2018

The best practice to keep a handle on costs, track assets, and achieve optimization is to monitor equipment in real time, throughout its lifetime.

Finding Common Ground Between Sys Admins and Database Admins, Part 3

Jul 24, 2018

SANless failover cluster software provides a versatile and affordable high availability solution that satisfies the needs of both Sys and DB Admins.

Colocation Data Center Facilities: One Size Does Not Fit All - Part 1

Jul 23, 2018

Depending on the industry, tenants should assume they will put 10 to 30 percent of their application workload in the cloud.

Edge Computing: Clarity Over Confusion

Jul 19, 2018

If we can’t agree on even the most rudimentary terminology, we stand little chance of putting edge computing and all its promise into practice.

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