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As AI needs rise and cloud costs escalate, organizations are reassessing colocation, adopting a balanced approach that prioritizes workload-specific strategies.
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IBM infrastructure revenue down; open source, quantum on rise
IBM is looking to close what its CEO is calling "delayed sales" and eyeing a quantum future. While infrastructure and mainframe revenue is down, other units are up.
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Preparing for the data center talent shortage
Organizations are encountering a talent shortage in data centers as demand for AI-driven infrastructure grows. Explore insights on risks and workforce development strategies.
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Data center sustainability: What are renewable energy credits?
Data centers claim 100% renewable energy by using renewable energy credits (RECs) and power purchase agreements (PPAs), highlighting the complexities of true sustainability.
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Using power telemetry for data center capacity planning
Power telemetry provides data center teams critical insights for efficient capacity planning, enabling better management of varying AI workload power demands in real-time.
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AI operating models: Balancing autonomy and human oversight
AI operating models in data centers define decision-making and risk management. Balancing machine autonomy and human control is crucial for efficiency and governance.
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IBM infrastructure revenue down; open source, quantum on rise
IBM is looking to close what its CEO is calling "delayed sales" and eyeing a quantum future. While infrastructure and mainframe revenue is down, other units are up.
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Preparing for the data center talent shortage
Organizations are encountering a talent shortage in data centers as demand for AI-driven infrastructure grows. Explore insights on risks and workforce development strategies.
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How do risk assessment costs vary and why?
Risk assessments help identify and, more importantly, prioritize activities an organization needs to address its most serious threats and vulnerabilities. However, costs may vary.
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Kelsey Hightower's advice for platform engineers as AI looms
In this episode of IT Ops Query, Kelsey Hightower breaks down the current state -- and future -- of platform engineering in the AI era, plus skills development tips for IT leaders.
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Using power telemetry for data center capacity planning
Power telemetry provides data center teams critical insights for efficient capacity planning, enabling better management of varying AI workload power demands in real-time.
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Data gravity and its role in data center efficiency
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AC to DC power conversion: A challenge for AI data centers
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Balancing automation with human oversight in AI data centers
AI enhances data center operations through automation but requires human governance to manage risks, ensure ethical use and maintain control over critical decisions.
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How to secure the data center's expanding attack surface
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How to use Vim in Linux
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Complexities of integrating AI into legacy data centers
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Enterprises return to colocation: The appeal of shared facilities
As AI needs rise and cloud costs escalate, organizations are reassessing colocation, adopting a balanced approach that prioritizes workload-specific strategies.
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Preparing for the data center talent shortage
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The benefits of using direct current power for data centers
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Data center sustainability: What are renewable energy credits?
Data centers claim 100% renewable energy by using renewable energy credits (RECs) and power purchase agreements (PPAs), highlighting the complexities of true sustainability.
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Data center cooling systems and technologies and how they work
Extreme heat and cold can keep equipment from operating at peak efficiency. Explore cost-efficient and cost-effective cooling technologies and smart options for your facility.
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How to decommission a data center: A step-by-step guide
Follow this step-by-step guide on decommissioning a data center, covering planning, inventory management, data security, and compliance to maximize recovery value.
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IBM infrastructure revenue down; open source, quantum on rise
IBM is looking to close what its CEO is calling "delayed sales" and eyeing a quantum future. While infrastructure and mainframe revenue is down, other units are up.
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Data center hardware and strategy
IBM seeks mainframe, data center integration
IBM launched new models for its z17 mainframe series and LinuxOne servers to fit in a data center, at a time when space is at a premium. The vendor also made IBM Bob updates.
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More VMware customers jumping ship as contracts wind down
Enterprises have explored new virtualization options for years. With VMware contracts ending, now's the time for many to make the change, as some vendors offer migration incentives.
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