After years of big gains, the energy efficiency of data centers has stalled. The key data center efficiency measurement, power usage effectiveness, is not improving. It even declined a little from last year. The reason may have to do with the limits of the technology in use by the majority of data centers. Improving data […]
Preview: Live transcription with Azure Media Services
Azure Media Services provides a platform with which you can broadcast live events. You can use our APIs to ingest, transcode, and dynamically package and encrypt your live video feeds for delivery via industry-standard protocols like HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and MPEG-DASH. You can also use our APIs to integrate with CDNs and deliver to […]
Multi-protocol access on Data Lake Storage now generally available
We are excited to announce the general availability of multi-protocol access for Azure Data Lake Storage. Azure Data Lake Storage is a unique cloud storage solution for analytics that offers multi-protocol access to the same data. This is a no-compromise solution that allows both the Azure Blob Storage API and Azure Data Lake Storage API […]
5G and IoT lead telco transformation drive, while AI and automation use cases are yet to mature
69% of telco leaders say 5G and IoT will lead digital transformation drive Only 44% see network performance as a critical use case for AI and automation 67% believe talent is the biggest obstacle to analytics and AI deployment Telco leaders are optimistic about the promise of digital transformation, but there is a lack of […]
5 reasons why hyper-converged infrastructure could be right for you
There are a number of different use cases for hyper-converged infrastructure systems, but it is sometimes difficult to separate the marketing hype from real-world best practices. While there may not be one single indicator that definitively affirms your need for hyper-convergence, there are several symptoms that point to why hyper-converged infrastructure may be just what […]
Small manufacturers looking to be acquired must have IIoT
Small manufacturers, many of whom have been in business for decades and consistently generate $2 million (€1.8 million) to $20 million (€18.1 million) in annual revenue, are seeking an exit strategy. The founders of these companies are often critical suppliers in the industry sector supply chain including aerospace, aviation, automation, machining, and food production. The […]
Increase efficiency with data center temperature monitoring
A data center’s operating environment is as important to system availability as reliable power and software. Good data center temperature and humidity controls are an essential part of facility monitoring and upkeep. By following the latest recommendations, admins can preserve their hardware while also saving energy. In 2004, ASHRAE published its landmark Thermal Guidelines, establishing recommended […]
Georgia Tech Internet of Things Research Center Releases White Paper on Digital Transformation
The Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT) announces the release of a white paper that offers some pathways for business leaders as they explore digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT). The study gives context for IoT and Digital Business Transformation (DBT) relative to […]
5 Real and Tangible Impacts of the IoT on the Business World
An article by Marc Kavinsky, Editor at IoT Business News. For many organisations, the Internet of Things remains a very abstract concept, and they might not see the real implications it could have on their line of business. But people who understand these repercussions, and how the IoT could end up completely transforming things like […]
5G Subscriptions to Top 2.6 Billion by End of 2025
According to the November 2019 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G to cover up to 65 percent of the world’s population by the end of 2025 and handle 45 percent of global mobile data traffic Smartphone users to consume a global average of 24 GB per month in 2025 from 7.2 GB currently, as […]