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Aug 31 / By Tarunjeet Sarao

How to Reduce Physical and Cybersecurity Risks at Edge Computing Sites

Monitoring distributed, edge computing environments has always been something of a challenge given these installations often have no IT personnel on-site. But in the current climate, with so many of us working from home and… Read Article »

Aug 23 / By Jamie Bourassa

Improve Edge Computing Systems Uptime: Strategies that Really Work

When end users ask how to best manage and maintain their new edge computing systems, the answer is not always straightforward. Unlike data centers, most applications at the edge are deemed non-critical. If a system… Read Article »

Aug 23 / By Jamie Bourassa

How IT Solution Providers Can Market Edge Computing to End Users

Why are end users suddenly demonstrating high levels of interest in edge computing solutions? It has to do with changing marketplace trends. Local devices make up the bulk of the “things” that constitute the much… Read Article »

Apr 20 / By Jason Covitz

Resilience at Edge Computing Sites Is Resilience for the Whole IT Environment

As edge computing deployments get under way, organizations need to make their edge computing sites resilient. As the saying goes, “you’re only as good as your weakest link,” so if edge computing locations are allowed… Read Article »

Jan 05 / By Pankaj Sharma

How UPSs have Transformed from Simple Power Devices to Predictors of Operational Efficiency

Most small and medium-sized businesses over the years have protected their small data centers, server rooms and wiring closets with traditional rack-based or under-the-desk “tower” Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). These systems ensure that a power backup… Read Article »

May 30 / By Pankaj Sharma

Your server room UPS has something to say. Here’s why you should be listening.

Analysts predict that Internet of Things (IoT) devices will grow from around 10 billion connected internet devices today to 30 billion devices by 2020—an uptick of about 3 billion new devices per year. These devices… Read Article »

May 24 / By Pedro Pereira

Even the CIA Outsources IT Functions: Why Private Businesses Should Too

Most businesses have a hard enough time staffing up for core functions, never mind trying to find qualified professionals to run IT operations. Technicians are expensive, and as the technology constantly evolves, recruiting individuals with… Read Article »