June 18, 2019
The fastest supercomputers in the world as ranked by TOP500 have reached a new milestone: all of the 500 systems on the list deliver at least 1 petaflop. These systems power scientific research at institutions around the world. Read more â¶
VMware eyes Avi Networks for data-center software
Uptick in cloud repatriation fuels rise of hybrid cloud
Survey: Data-center staffing shortage remains challenging
The carbon footprints of IT shops that train AI models are huge
Oracle updates Exadata at long last with AI and machine learning abilities
Western Digital launches open-source zettabyte storage initiative
Data centers should sell spare UPS capacity to the grid
Looking for the most efficient way to deploy Apple devices at your organization? Youâve come to the right place. Read more â¶
VMware punched up its data center network virtualization capabilities by announcing it would buy Avi Networks load balancing, analytics and application delivery technology Read more â¶
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Cloud offers many benefits, but that doesnât mean public cloud is the right fit for every app. Enterprises continue to increase investments in private cloud to improve security, boost performance, and control costs. Read more â¶
Building public awareness and achieving workforce diversity will help data-center operators contend with skills shortage, says Uptime Institute. Read more â¶
Artificial intelligence model training can generate five times more carbon dioxide than a car does in a lifetime, researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst find. Read more â¶
Oracle announced an update to its Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8 server line that includes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities, plus support for hybrid cloud. Read more â¶
Western Digital's Zoned Storage initiative uses new technology to create more efficient zettabyte-scale data storage for data centers by improving how data is organized when it is stored. Read more â¶
Distributed Energy is gaining traction, providing an opportunity for data centers to sell excess power in data center UPS batteries to the grid. Read more â¶
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft officially ends extended support for Windows 7. With a change required, now is the ideal time to ask: Will you spend more dollars and time with Windows 10 or macOS? Read more â¶
