The PC: Not Dead, Just Mature Maintaining U.S. Technology Leadership IT Thanks/No Thanks 2013 Is Technology Sexist?

The PC: Not Dead, Just Mature

At least two things just won’t die: the PC and claims that the PC is dead. IDC is forecasting a large drop in PC shipments ...

Maintaining U.S. Technology Leadership

The U.S. is generally recognized as the world leader in technology, having founded the silicon industry and hosting many top universities in science and engineering. ...

IT Thanks/No Thanks 2013

Thanksgiving is approaching, so in the spirit of appreciation (or lack thereof)—and in the spirit of good fun—here’s a look at some of the big ...

Is Technology Sexist?

Compared with other industries, the proportion of women in technology-related fields tends to be much lower. But identifying the reasons behind this disparity is more ...

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The PC: Not Dead, Just Mature

The PC: Not Dead, Just Mature

December 5th, 2013

At least two things just won’t die: the PC and claims that the PC is dead. IDC is forecasting a large drop in PC shipments for 2013, but it is also predicting stabilization of yearly shipments at around 300 million units—which is nothing to sneeze at. The recent changes in the computing-device market point to a number of dynamics among consumers and businesses, including those running data centers. Good-Enough Computing PCs, a term that typically encompasses desktops and[...]

Understanding Performance Monitoring in Today’s Datacentric World

Understanding Performance Monitoring in Today’s Datacentric World

December 4th, 2013

In years past, a trip to the DMV or the laundromat meant hours of flipping through dated newspapers and magazines. But today with the rise of mobility, consumers are no longer bored as they wait for their fluff and fold. Today’s world is connected to an ongoing data stream, and whether its corporate applications or checking out the latest online viral video, consumers are looking for a constant stream of data, whenever and wherever they w[...]

Maintaining U.S. Technology Leadership

Maintaining U.S. Technology Leadership

December 3rd, 2013

The U.S. is generally recognized as the world leader in technology, having founded the silicon industry and hosting many top universities in science and engineering. Each year, however, prognostications about the nation’s demise into second-tier status crop up, usually in the context of demanding more government funding of various programs, reducing corporate tax rates or beefing up education. But truly maintaining technology leadership involves more than just throwing more (of other people’s) money at the pro[...]

The High Costs of “Bring Your Own Network” (BYON)

The High Costs of “Bring Your Own Network” (BYON)

December 2nd, 2013

The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement introduced new challenges to IT administrators, many of which are now being addressed by a variety of mobile device management (MDM) solutions on the market. But the general approach to MDM has neglected an important aspect of mobility, which is managing how devices connect to the corporate network over public, uncontrolled access points. The widespread availability of Wi-Fi hotspots, including the smartphone in your pocket, has sparked a “bring your own n[...]

The Brave New “Flat” World of Software-Defined Networks (SDN)

The Brave New “Flat” World of Software-Defined Networks (SDN)

November 27th, 2013

In the international bestseller The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, author Thomas Friedman states that the world is now a level playing field for commerce, where all competitors have an equal opportunity regardless of their physical location, history or economic position. In his tome, Friedman outlines 10 “flatteners” that have evened the global playing field—and every single one is a technological advancement except for the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Those[...]


Magazine

2014 Data Centers: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”

2014 Data Centers: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”

December 2nd, 2013

Summer has ended, and 2013 is almost over. This is a great time to look ahead to the coming year, especially in the data center where predicting future requirements can sometimes seem more like an art than a science. Fortunately, industry trend data can help answer some important questions. What..more...


Press Releases

Logicalis US Data Center Expert to Answer IT Pros’ Toughest Questions at Gartner Data Center Conference 2013

December 3rd, 2013

Many large enterprise organizations are moving to hybrid cloud deployments as part of their overall IT strategy.  Aligning IT with a cloud delivery model promises unparalleled flexibility and agility, but ..more...

ViaWest Supports Intel’s Top 500 Supercomputer Project

December 3rd, 2013

ViaWest, the leading colocation services provider in North America, announces its partnership with Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) to house their most efficient and densely packed supercomputer in ViaWest’s Hillsboro Data Center located in northwest Oreg..more...

New Paragon Migrate OS to SSD 4.0—One-Step Migration to Solid-State Drives

November 27th, 2013

Paragon Software Group (PSG), the leader in data backup, disaster recovery and data migration solutions, announces Paragon Migrate OS to SSD 4.0, a one-step tool to help with Windows systems..more...


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