With organizations becoming more reliant than ever before on data availability, a new array of terms describing different types of redundancies has entered the IT infrastructure lexicon. In many cases, these terms don’t quite mean what they sound like or create a misleading impression about what specific circumstances they actually cover. Sometimes, similar-sounding terms may … Read more
Imagine, while shopping, you view a bag of coffee beans through your phone’s camera and you see the coffee plantation where the beans were grown or watch a video of the roasting process. Imagine walking through Colonial Williamsburg and using your phone or a set of AR-enabled glasses to view what it would have looked … Read more
When disaster strikes, a good disaster recovery plan can mean the difference between preserving data availability and suffering prolonged system downtime. As safeguarding data and services becomes more critical to protecting an organization’s brand reputation, today’s companies can no longer afford to wait until things go wrong to develop a plan for restoring their essential systems and safeguarding sensitive … Read more
Transitioning from an on-premises data solution to a colocation data center is a big undertaking for any organization. In addition to planning out the intricate details of the migration, IT leaders also have to think about specific equipment needs for the new environment. For some organizations, moving into a data center could mean transitioning from having … Read more
Cloud computing has radically altered the landscape of today’s network environments. Whereas organizations once confined their data and computing operations to private, often onsite data centers, virtualization and the spread of multiple service platforms have made it possible for assets and activities to be located in public clouds that can be accessed from anywhere at … Read more
Although organizations often take every precaution imaginable, the threat of server downtime is difficult to fully eliminate. With even a few minutes of downtime likely to cost dearly in terms of lost productivity and opportunity, companies are turning to data centers to keep their mission-critical network systems up and running no matter the circumstances. For some industries, … Read more
The process of delivering data from one point in a network to another is often taken for granted by many businesses, but the details involved can be incredibly important, especially when it comes to data center infrastructure. A poorly optimized network can result in congested traffic due to bandwidth limitations and sluggish performance owing to high levels of latency. … Read more
With massive amounts of cable running through the facility and a dizzying array of ports and plugs to manage, data center network infrastructure can be a confusing topic for anyone who isn’t used to building or managing those systems. Fortunately, the basic principles of a data center networking architecture are relatively simple, which is a big … Read more
The financial industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the rapid advancements in technology and the increasing demand for personalized customer experiences. Banking analytics, which refers to the use of data-driven insights to enhance banking operations and customer service, is at the forefront of this revolution. In this article, we will delve deep into … Read more
Welcome to the ultimate guide on Data Center Design! Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or a business owner looking to expand your infrastructure, this blog post aims to be your one-stop resource. We’ll delve into the intricacies of designing a data center, from the basics to the advanced, making this complex subject digestible for … Read more