05 Aug
How to Maximize the Success of a DCIM Implementation
Before data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions entered the market a dozen years ago, IT managers and facilities managers used separate tools to operate their environments. DCIM emerged as a way to unify these disciplines and gain greater visibility across
27 Jul
How LoRaWAN Enables Efficient, Long-Range IIoT Connectivity
We talk a lot about the number of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices accessing Wi-Fi networks. But that is nothing compared to the explosion of sensors, cameras, automation systems and other network-connected devices. Known as the Industrial Internet of
20 Jul
Preparing for the Move to 400GbE
Data centers are experiencing exponential demand for bandwidth driven by massive growth in data. Next-generation 400GbE optical transceivers help ensure that networks have the scalability to support that continued growth. Hyperscale data centers are well on the path toward implementing
29 Jun
The Benefits of Combining Cloud and Colocation
Organizations are increasingly looking to get out of the data center management business. The ongoing costs and challenges of managing and maintaining traditional on-premises data centers too often prevent them from focusing resources on initiatives that deliver a more clear-cut
22 Jun
Closing the IT Skills Gap with Cloud Managed Services
Closing the IT Skills Gap with Cloud Managed Services! Cloud computing underpins nearly every major business technology initiative today, from DevOps and team collaboration to supply chain management and edge computing. However, a widening IT skills gap is making it
16 Jun
Why Partnering with a Global IT Solution Provider Is More Important Than Ever
The past year brought a new set of challenges to businesses, including supply chain disruptions, increased operational complexity and rising costs. Many executives are looking for innovative ways to grow their business, increase profitability and gain competitive advantages. Global expansion
18 May
Data Center Environmental Monitoring Helps Protect Equipment and Increase Efficiency
Importance of Data Center Environmental Monitoring Numerous factors affect the performance and availability of the data center. Higher-quality equipment is more reliable than lower-quality equipment. Generally, newer equipment will perform better because performance degrades over time. Highly automated data centers
04 May
How to Overcome the IT Skills Gap and Get the Talent You Need
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused organizations of all sizes to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. Organizations are digitizing business processes, consolidating systems and data, and adopting cloud services to facilitate work-from-home models. One major obstacle is the limited supply of
Data Center Optimization Can Help Meet Reliability and Agility Demands
End-users aren’t the only ones working from home. Many IT staff are also doing their jobs remotely, making it imperative to find ways to manage and maintain data center infrastructure without going onsite. This comes at a time when highly
24 Jan
How Multiple Transit Gateways Can Simplify VPC Connectivity for Large Enterprises
In a previous post, we discussed the Transit Gateway managed service from Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS Transit Gateways act as a hub for connecting multiple Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and virtual private network (VPN) connections within a single
