In 1975, a 20-year old Bill Gates stated a bold ambition that many at the time thought naïve: his fledgling startup would put a Windows computer on every desk and in every home. Gates, and his co-founder Paul Allen, never quite realized that ambition. They did however, grow “Micro-Soft” from a tiny, underfunded company selling […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]