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Edge Computing and Smart Sensors: The Perfect Fit
Elie Byrne
July 02, 2024Edge computing is one of those terms that can be ambiguous. Depending on whom you ask, edge computing might refer to a special form factor server used in a department store's POS system, an edge gateway appliance, or a collection of servers and storage in a Telco closet. But all these edge computing devices share a common characteristic: they don't live in a data center.
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The Shape of the Post-Pandemic Data-Center Industry
RJ Tee
August 27, 2021In an industry dominated by computers and technology, this blog from Server Technology highlights the role that people have played in helping us ride out the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Is There a Power Struggle Occurring in Your Data Center?
RJ Tee
March 18, 2015s occurs in many data centers across the U.S., there is a big disconnect between your business’s IT department and upper management. Despite the multitude of functions that your data center provides for your organization, just as with any other department, it is ultimately driven by its bottom line. Executives need to see that your data center is making money.
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Look Beyond Your Servers When Measuring Your Data Center’s Power Usage
RJ Tee
February 18, 2015When it comes to measuring your data center’s power usage, your servers are a great place to start. After all, servers typically comprise the bulk of electricity consumption in a facility, with each one consuming between 400 and 500 watts on average. It’s important to realize, however, that servers are only part of the equation when analyzing your data center’s overall power consumption. If you want to assess your facility’s true carbon footprint and reduce as many expenses as possible, it’s also critical to analyze every system that taps into your uninterruptible power supply.
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CAUTION: Your data is trying to warn you!
RJ Tee
February 18, 2015Uptime should be a primary focus of your data center. If your business-critical servers aren’t functioning, your bottom line will be directly affected. That is, your customer-facing application is only as strong as the network infrastructure that powers it.
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