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Application SLAs in the Cloud: A Big Swindle?Application SLAs in the Cloud: A Big Swindle?

Availability SLAs promising uptime of 99% or more might seem attractive, but they can be misleading. Learn how to navigate the pitfalls of cloud service agreements.

Jun 26, 2024

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6 Min Read

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Data Observability

The Hidden Hurdles of Data Center Observability and How to Overcome Them The Hidden Hurdles of Data Center Observability and How to Overcome Them

byChristopher Tozzi

Jun 24, 2024

4 Min Read

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Data Integrity: The Hidden Challenge in Hybrid IT Strategies Data Integrity: The Hidden Challenge in Hybrid IT Strategies

byIndustry Perspectives

Jun 20, 2024

5 Min Read

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The Green Revolution: How Data Centers Are Making AI Sustainable The Green Revolution: How Data Centers Are Making AI Sustainable

byIndustry Perspectives

Jun 18, 2024

5 Min Read

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Data Center Career Development

Plugging the Mainframe Skills Gap: Three Ways to Tackle a Looming Crisis Plugging the Mainframe Skills Gap: Three Ways to Tackle a Looming Crisis

byIndustry Perspectives

Jun 13, 2024

5 Min Read

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Hybrid Cooling: The Bridge to Full Liquid Cooling in Data Centers Hybrid Cooling: The Bridge to Full Liquid Cooling in Data Centers

Jun 3, 2024

5 Min Read

ChatGPT Outages Highlight Urgent Need for Monitoring AI Dependencies

ChatGPT Outages Highlight Urgent Need for Monitoring AI Dependencies

ChatGPT Outages Highlight Urgent Need for Monitoring AI Dependencies

byIndustry Perspectives

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Energy & Power Supply

LED Lighting: The Eco-Friendly Trend Illuminating the Data Center Industry

LED Lighting: The Eco-Friendly Trend Illuminating the Data Center Industry

byData Center Knowledge Editors

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Data Center Software

Software’s Strategic Role in Addressing the Data Center Talent Shortage

Software’s Strategic Role in Addressing the Data Center Talent Shortage

byData Center Knowledge

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DDoS Attacks: Data Centers Caught in the Crosshairs

DDoS Attacks: Data Centers Caught in the Crosshairs

byData Center Knowledge

Power Supply plays a vital role in fueling data center growth in HPC and AI

AI Data Centers

Data Center Growth: Power Supply's Vital Role in Fueling HPC and AI

Data Center Growth: Power Supply's Vital Role in Fueling HPC and AI

byData Center Knowledge

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Navigating the GenAI Wave in Enterprise Data Centers

Navigating the GenAI Wave in Enterprise Data Centers

byData Center Knowledge

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AI Data Centers

It's Time For The EU AI Act – What You Need To Know

It's Time For The EU AI Act – What You Need To Know

byData Center Knowledge

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center is an example of adaptive reuse

Adaptive Reuse: 5 Strategies for A Successful Data Center Conversion

Adaptive Reuse: 5 Strategies for A Successful Data Center Conversion

byDavid Hart, MOCA Systems, Inc.

Data Center Approach to Legacy Modernization: When is the Right Time?

Data Center Approach to Legacy Modernization: When is the Right Time?

Data Center Approach to Legacy Modernization: When is the Right Time?

byKevin Tate, Jumar

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AI Data Centers

Data Center Efficiency Will Overcome AI-Fueled Build-Out Challenges

Data Center Efficiency Will Overcome AI-Fueled Build-Out Challenges

byErik Gronvall, CommScope

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Data Center Tiers

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Data Center Tiers

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Data Center Tiers

byChristopher Tozzi

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Data Center Infrastructure Management

Retrofitting, Refurbishment, and ROI for Legacy Data Centers

Retrofitting, Refurbishment, and ROI for Legacy Data Centers

bySam Prudhomme, Accelevation

Baidu cloud computing center is the largest data center in Asia

Security & Risk Management

Don't Leave Me Stranded: The Risk of Unused Data Center Assets

Don't Leave Me Stranded: The Risk of Unused Data Center Assets

byGordon Johnson, Senior CFD manager at Subzero Engineering

6 Tips to Gain Control Over Your Cloud Spending

6 Tips to Gain Control Over Your Cloud Spending

6 Tips to Gain Control Over Your Cloud Spending

byMatt Powers, Wesco Distribution

Scalability is a Critical Component of Modern Data Center Infrastructure

Scalability is a Critical Component of Modern Data Center Infrastructure

Scalability is a Critical Component of Modern Data Center Infrastructure

byMatt Archibald, nVent

The shift towards large cloud providers poses potential security and performance challenges.

From Centralized to Distributed: The Future of Cloud Application Management

From Centralized to Distributed: The Future of Cloud Application Management

byBilly Thompson, Akamai

2024 Data Center Un-Predictions: Five Unlikely Industry Forecasts

Data Center Construction

2024 Data Center Un-Predictions: Five Unlikely Industry Forecasts

2024 Data Center Un-Predictions: Five Unlikely Industry Forecasts

Data Center Liquid Cooling is Moving from Niche to Mainstream

Data Center Liquid Cooling is Moving from Niche to Mainstream

Data Center Liquid Cooling is Moving from Niche to Mainstream

byMichael McNerney, Supermicro

Top Cloud Migration Challenges and How to Face Them

Top Cloud Migration Challenges and How to Face Them

Top Cloud Migration Challenges and How to Face Them

byRuss Kennedy, Nasuni

The EU Takes the Lead in AI Regulation

AI Data Centers

The EU Takes the Lead in AI Regulation – But the New Rules Will Have Global Implications

The EU Takes the Lead in AI Regulation – But the New Rules Will Have Global Implications

Progressing sustainability goals with environmentally conscious data management

Progressing Sustainability Goals With Environmentally Conscious Data Management

Progressing Sustainability Goals With Environmentally Conscious Data Management

byRags Srinivasan, Veritas

Celebrating IT's Milestones and Achievements in 2023

Industry Impact: Celebrating IT's Milestones and Achievements This Year

Industry Impact: Celebrating IT's Milestones and Achievements This Year

Explore the most recent advancements in site-specific fire protection for mission-critical facilities

Security & Risk Management

Safeguarding Your Data Center: Extinguish Fires, Protect Business Assets

Safeguarding Your Data Center: Extinguish Fires, Protect Business Assets

byDanielle Felch, Johnson Controls

DDR5: When Is It Time to Make the Shift From DDR4?

DDR5: When Is It Time to Make the Shift From DDR4?

DDR5: When Is It Time to Make the Shift From DDR4?

Navigating AWS Storage Pricing: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in S3 Tier Selection

Navigating AWS Storage Pricing: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in S3 Tier Selection

Navigating AWS Storage Pricing: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in S3 Tier Selection

bySebastian Straub

Cloud repatriation and data centers: When to Go, When to Return

Understanding the Cloud Lifecycle: When to Go, When to Return

Understanding the Cloud Lifecycle: When to Go, When to Return

byUgur Tigli, MinIO

Tackling the 5 Biggest Challenges of the Data Center Industry

Operations & Management

Tackling the 5 Biggest Challenges of the Data Center Industry

Tackling the 5 Biggest Challenges of the Data Center Industry

byGad Benett, Techtonic

Managing Modern Data Centers: The Importance of a Digital Twin

Data Center Infrastructure Management

Managing Modern Data Centers: The Importance of a Digital Twin

Managing Modern Data Centers: The Importance of a Digital Twin

byOliver Lindner, FNT Software

Data tiering enables IT managers to keep hold of their observability data

Data Tiering: Achieving Sustainable Observability Without Compromising Effectiveness

Data Tiering: Achieving Sustainable Observability Without Compromising Effectiveness

byOzan Unlu, CEO, Edge Delta

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