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Azure maintains multiple geographies to anticipate disaster recovery and data residency boundaries across its regions. Maintaining many regions ensures customers are supported...
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AWS is the biggest cloud provider worldwide constantly improving its platform and expanding its services globally. China is one of the most important countries in the global...
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Tencent Cloud is one of China’s biggest public cloud service providers leveraging its global infrastructure to provide cloud computing services with core services that...
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Demand for data center space continues to increase, but organizations are facing a number of difficulties that delay the buildout of new infrastructure. Some markets have...
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Alibaba Cloud was named by IDC as the world’s fastest-growing provider in the global public cloud market. Global market research organizations like Gartner and IDC have...
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Microsoft Azure China was officially launched in 2014 and was the first international public cloud provider to bring its cloud technology to China. Azure global and Azure...
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AWS Global and AWS China are two different regions that provide similar but different services to their respective customers. Here are some of the key differences between AWS...
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The transition to remote and hybrid work models has underscored just how dependent we’ve become on wireless networks. Wi-Fi activity last year increased dramatically, with...
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People are now technologically so advanced and innovative, new groundbreaking ideas have brought visible changes in every sector, and lifestyle is getting smarter every single...
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Many organizations had to quickly transition to cloud computing infrastructure in order to support remote operations. Now, they should be thinking about their long-term plans. The rapid adoption of cloud services without upfront planning can lead to budget overruns and management challenges. A more lasting approach to the cloud requires organizations to plan properly, exercise...
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Cloud adoption was already growing steadily before rapidly accelerating during the pandemic. Nearly 90 percent of organizations now have a multi-cloud strategy, with most using a combination of public and private clouds in a hybrid approach, according to Flexera’s 2022 State of the Cloud study. While a multi-cloud strategy has undeniable benefits, it also creates...
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Data migration sounds simple enough: just move information from one place to another. However, most organizations today have millions of files and database records. Data migration is often a massive and highly complex project. A Dimensional Research study found that 62% of data migration projects failed or were much more difficult than expected. Over half...
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Employees returning to the office are entering a different environment than the one they left in March of 2020. There are more empty desks because employees are splitting time between the office and working remotely, whether at home or in shared workspaces. Mobile devices are more prevalent and important than ever. Video meetings have become...
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Backup has always been one of the most challenging functions in the IT environment. The difficulties increased with the fast growth of data and the distribution of that data across on-premises, cloud and edge environments, and endpoint devices. Many organizations have no idea where all their data is located. According to a recent study by...
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Covid-19 exacerbated the world’s already-increasing economic downturn and employment losses. With businesses closing and going bankrupt, the recruiting landscape saw one of the worst freezes in history. Millions of employees were laid off in a single month, pushing the unemployment rate to an all-time high. Recruitment had come to a halt and was anticipated to...
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Rahi joins a program for partners seeking to innovate by offering comprehensive solutions for today’s application delivery challenges. Amsterdam, The Netherlands :— Rahi, a Global IT Solutions Provider headquartered in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, and Snapt, a Gartner-recognized application delivery and security firm, working with thousands of clients globally and protecting over 10,000 applications, has announced...
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IT infrastructure moved from a huge array of decentralized networks and computers to a centralized network with the development of data centers. Large enterprise data centers handled the increased data requirements, but they’re being replaced by cloud computing as more applications and workloads are moved to the cloud. Edge computing, with its low latency and...
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Cloud computing has rapidly emerged as a game-changer for businesses of all sizes and industries. With its multitude of benefits, it has become an essential technology for organizations worldwide. Here are some compelling reasons why businesses are embracing the cloud: Scalability and Flexibility: Cloud computing offers unparalleled scalability, allowing businesses to easily adjust their resources...
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Networking has always been a hardware-centric affair. Organizations purchase, implement and maintain a wide array of routers, switches, load balancers and other gear on a device-by-device basis. The result is a highly complex network environment that is difficult to manage and lacks the agility to meet today’s changing business demands. That’s slowly changing as more...
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Ming Gao is a system engineer based in Shanghai. Before finishing his degree in the university, Ming knew exactly where his interests and strengths lay, the field of computer science. He knew very well that he wanted to become an engineer. Before joining Rahi in September 2017, Ming worked for an automobile manufacturer as an...
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To celebrate National Technology Day, our Rahi Engineers are reflecting on some of the major technical advances in history! From the first electronic computer to the beginning of artificial intelligence, technology is constantly developing. Here is a recap over some of the most defining moments in history. 1800’s – The Computer The first computer that resembles...
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In our last post, we outlined the key features of the 5G standard. 5G is, of course, the next generation of mobile connectivity, offering much faster data rates compared to existing 4G technology, along with greater device density, lower latency, lower energy consumption, and faster handover from one base station to another. It all sounds...
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5G is a complex hybrid of different radio frequency (RF) technologies connected to an ultrafast, managed network infrastructure. It will deliver different services to different devices and applications and it must have the capacity to cope with the ever-increasing number of devices being connected to networks. Devices are not exclusively mobile phones and tablet devices, they can...
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Amazon Web Services introduced the AWS Transit Gateway service in November 2018 to enable customers to connect multiple Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) without having to rely on point-to-point IPsec tunnels. AWS Transit Gateway enables a hub-and-spoke model with centralized control of traffic routed among VCPs. This reduces operational costs and management complexity and makes it...
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Even in today’s threat climate, many organizations lack the skill sets, processes and tools they need to protect their IT infrastructure. Most have implemented basic solutions, but few have an overarching cybersecurity strategy. They aren’t sure where to begin. As organizations begin to develop a cybersecurity campaign, they should look at three core areas: vulnerability scanning,...
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is already transforming entire industries and bringing an array of benefits to organizations of all sizes. However, the devices that comprise the IoT have notoriously weak security, creating a massive attack surface to be exploited by malicious actors. Security has typically been an afterthought with the IoT, but organizations need...
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Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions have been around for a number of years and have seen broad adoption in organizations of all sizes. HCI makes good business sense for organizations with limited IT resources and the need to become more responsive to changing business demands. The term “convergence” refers generally to IT solutions that integrate compute, storage, networking and...
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In 2012, we founded Rahi Systems with a vision of becoming a trusted source for the global delivery of IT solutions and services. The response of our customers and partners has been gratifying and humbling. Thanks to their support, Rahi now has more than 700 employees and offices and distribution facilities on five continents. As we look forward...
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Over the past several years, the role of IT has been slowly transitioning from managing technology to enabling business outcomes. However, many technology solution providers continue to focus exclusively on delivering a manufacturer’s product. The traditional solution provider model does not align with today’s mindset. At Rahi Systems, we recognize that this model is outdated....
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Dear Rahi Team, The past week in the US has been witness to an ongoing debate about better inclusivity and the racism that has now come to the forefront with the injustice to Mr. George Floyd and his family. Our goal in life, no matter where we live, is to make it better for others...
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Massive amounts of data travel around the world at the speed of light, so it’s easy to underestimate the complexities associated with moving physical IT equipment across international boundaries. However, organizations must navigate an array of laws, regulations and taxation requirements as well as the logistics of shipping the equipment. The Importer of Record (IoR) is an...
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Strategic Acquisitions, New Locations and Enhanced Solutions Enable Rahi to Support Integrated Environments and Workplace Productivity Fremont, Calif. — August 29, 2018 — Rahi Systems continues to advance its strategy to provide end-to-end IT, data center infrastructure and productivity solutions to its customers worldwide. The company has completed two strategic acquisitions and expanded its U.S....
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Deploying and maintaining IT infrastructure on a global scale is challenging for even the largest enterprises. It’s difficult to build a network of reputable suppliers, and coordinate the tasks involved in getting the right products to the right location at the right time. On top of that, diverse regulations and tax considerations add a layer...
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Data Center providers are buying real estate at a rapid pace as demand for space continues to skyrocket. Of course, that’s only the first step. Building out a data center can be a long and complex process, requiring significant upfront planning and extensive expertise in multiple specialties. Rahi has been delivering peace of mind to...
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Online payment processing in China represents a major opportunity for foreign-based financial services firms. However, as we discussed in our previous blog post, foreign-based financial services firms are required to follow strict regulations, as outlined by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), making it more difficult for companies to enter the payment processing business in...
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Power Usage in Data Centers Data Center power consumption has long been a concern of budget-conscious IT managers. Today, the continued rapid growth of data center capacity has brought greater scrutiny by policymakers, environmental groups, and customers. Business executives are championing sustainability initiatives to not only reduce costs but meet corporate social responsibility objectives. Sustainability...
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Data centers consume enormous amounts of electricity. According to a report in Computer World , it takes 34 power plants each capable of generating 500 megawatts of electricity, to power all the data centers in the U.S. By 2020, the nation will need another 17 similarly-sized power plants to meet projected data center energy demands....
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The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to transform entire industries by creating never-before-imagined efficiencies and providing new business insights. It also has a dirty little secret. A paper published in November 2017 by U.S. researchers estimates that the information and communications technology (ICT) industry could produce up to 3.5 percent of global emissions by 2020...
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Rahi, global IT solutions provider, announces that its subsidiary in China obtained Cisco Premier Integrator Certification status. This certification results from Rahi’s ability to provide Cisco full-cycle services and solutions and help enterprise costumes solve their business challenge. Cisco Systems is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in the center of Silicon Valley. The company...
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Why is Penetration Testing Important? In IDG’s 2021 Security Priorities study, 90 percent of security leaders said they’re concerned that their organizations lack all the capabilities needed to address today’s cyber threats. As a result, they are making additional investments in security tools and services to bolster their defenses and better prepare for security incidents....
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Layer 2 Leaf-Spine – L2LS design In this design, 2 spine switches are paired as an MLAG domain and are presented to the leaf switches as a single switch. All links in the topology are used for forwarding with no blocked ports. In simple terms, this is a Layer-2 data center design. The rest of...
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OVHcloud Data Center Fire in France In March 2021, OVHcloud’s five-story, 5,400-square-foot SBG2 data center in Strasbourg, France was destroyed by ghastly fire that took over six hours to extinguish. Not only was the company’s SBG1 facility heavily damaged, but their SBG3 and SBG4 were forced to temporarily close. Luckily, no one was injured, however,...
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As organizations look to achieve digital transformation through the adoption of new technologies, the biggest challenge they face is focusing the right people and resources on strategic initiatives. Given the growing complexity of the IT environment, in-house IT staff are often overwhelmed by day-to-day management tasks, making it difficult to complete projects on time and...
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The transition to remote and hybrid work models has underscored just how dependent we’ve become on wireless networks. Wi-Fi activity last year increased dramatically, with record numbers of users connecting to corporate networks with their mobile devices. However, that increased activity also exposed some of the weaknesses in the current wireless network infrastructure. A recent...
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As the costs of building and maintaining an on-premises data center continue to escalate, more and more organizations are choosing to conserve capital by moving their IT hardware to third-party colocation facilities. While colocation delivers many proven benefits, it can also create management challenges. In a colocation arrangement, customers lease space in a provider’s data...
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Managed services have been popular among organizations of all sizes for many years. In essence, the managed services model allows you to outsource some or all of the maintenance, management and support of your AV/IT environment to a third-party provider. Within that basic definition, however, there’s a tremendous amount of variation. Some managed services providers (MSPs) simply monitor...
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The IT skills gap has plagued organizations for a number of years, and continues to increase. Gartner has reported that, “by 2020, 75 percent of organizations will experience visible business disruptions due to skills gaps, which is an increase from less than 20 percent in 2016.” This will not only impact new technology initiatives but...
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Most organizations could be more productive. Many business processes and workflows have bottlenecks that impede the productivity of individual employees and the organization as a whole. Given that “productivity” is defined as “yielding results, benefits or profits,” it becomes clear that “improving productivity” should be an operational imperative. But how do you achieve that objective?...
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In our last post, we discussed the top five benefits of a digital signage solution. Digital signage can reduce the costs associated with printing and updating traditional signs while enabling you to deliver highly relevant messaging to your target audience. You can also integrate digital signage with other technologies to track engagement and better understand...
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Organizations around the world are recognizing the benefits of digital signage as a transformative technology with many applications. Digital signage replaces static images with dynamic displays to enhance business communications and create a more powerful marketing message. Unlike traditional print signage that pushes advertising onto the customer, digital signage pulls customers in with vivid video...
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Scalability is a critical concern in today’s IT environment. Given the accelerating pace of demand for IT services, organizations must ensure that systems can scale in terms of performance and capacity without forklift upgrades. Organizations need a well-architected environment that makes it possible to implement new solutions rapidly and integrate them with the existing infrastructure....
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When you think of a corporate boardroom, you probably envision a large space dominated by a mahogany table and leather chairs. There may be a speakerphone and old gooseneck microphones along with a projector for PowerPoint presentations. Boardrooms are typically used just four days a year, so few organizations give much thought to updating them....
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Rahi’s A/V team is getting ready to head to the Infocomm Conference in Las Vegas June 2-8. This information-packed weeklong event features two- and three-day courses, tours of cutting-edge facilities, and immersive seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics. The schedule of sessions offers a glimpse into the key trends taking shape in...
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The cloud and mobile have made applications and data more accessible than ever. At the same time, they’ve made people less accessible — at least in terms of physical presence. Corporate teams made up of remote and mobile workers must find effective ways to collaborate and share information when they can’t meet face to face....
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When businesses grow they also need to pay attention to managing their data servers. Owning and operating a data center can be capital-intensive. Organizations that expand to keep up with the market’s demands soon realize the amount of money spent in managing their data centers, far exceeds their budgets. A Commercial Real Estate Services (CBRE)...
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