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    HPE launches software push with CloudOps bundle

    At HPE Discover, the infrastructure vendor promises a 'great VM reset' on HPE Private Cloud and touts a new software push.

    By Tim McCarthy • June 25, 2025
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    Agentic AI at the core of HPE networking, GreenLake updates

    The infrastructure titan launched several new products and services aimed at bolstering customers' appetite and abilities for AI workload optimization.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    HPE offerings dive into AI features and new bundle packages

    The new HPE Cloud Ops Software suite bundles pieces of the vendor's private cloud data centering offerings, and HPE expands AI capabilities in software and hardware.

    By Tim McCarthy • June 24, 2025
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    Texas Instruments injects $60B into U.S. chip manufacturing

    The company will partner with Nvidia, Apple, Ford, SpaceX and others to spur domestic semiconductor production.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    HPE doubles Nonstop server platform memory, bandwidth

    The company says its latest releases will fuel efficiency for enterprise customers, with the help of Intel Xeon processors.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    What are the Uptime Institute’s data center tier standards?

    Data center tiers are a system created by Uptime Institute LLC to describe the availability of infrastructure resources in a facility.

    By Paul Kirvan, Clive Longbottom • June 16, 2025
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    What is PUE (power usage effectiveness)?

    Power usage effectiveness (PUE) is a metric used to determine the energy efficiency of a data center.

    By Paul Kirvan, Mark Fontecchio, Alexander Gillis • June 12, 2025
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    Liquid and dry cooling in a water-stressed world

    Liquid cooling efficiently manages AI-driven heat in data centers, but water scarcity poses challenges. Water restrictions force data centers to find alternative cooling methods.

    By Robert McFarlane • June 11, 2025
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    What is computer room air conditioning (CRAC)? CRAC vs. CRAH unit differences?

    A computer room air conditioning (CRAC) unit is a device that monitors and maintains the temperature, air distribution and humidity in a data center, network or server room.

    By Paul Kirvan, Alexander Gillis • June 10, 2025
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    Amazon to launch $10B data center upgrade in North Carolina

    As Amazon races to compete with Big Tech rivals for AI dominance, its Tar Heel State investment is part of a $100 billion capital expenditure effort slated for 2025.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Meta inks 20-year nuclear deal to power data center

    The tech giant's agreement with Constellation Energy will secure an alternative source for power-hungry AI ambitions -- likely saving a once-doomed nuclear energy plant.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    What is carbon footprint?

    A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, product or activity.

    By Katie Terrell Hanna • June 3, 2025
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    A guide to switch from Windows to Linux

    Switching from Windows to Linux can seem like a daunting task. Follow this guide to seamlessly migrate to Linux, from premigration practices to installation.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Expert Advice // Processor technology in the data center

    Useful commands to check CPU info in Linux systems

    You can issue commands through your Linux CLI to gather CPU information, including detailed information on cores, class, virtualization support, architecture and usage.

    By Jack Wallen • May 29, 2025
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    Opinion // Omdia Analysts' Perspectives

    AI and private cloud: 2 lessons from Dell Tech World 2025

    Two key insights emerged for IT professionals around enterprise AI integration and private cloud infrastructure.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    Dell Technologies customers building real-world AI apps

    Enterprises and nonprofits at Dell Tech World 2025 are already deploying advanced AI, as Dell Technologies readies a new wave of products to meet future demand.

    By Tim McCarthy • May 22, 2025
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    What is hyperconverged storage?

    Hyperconverged storage is a software-defined approach to storage management that combines storage, compute, virtualization and networking technologies in one physical unit that's managed as a single virtualized system.

    By Rahul Awati, Brien Posey, Rodney Brown • May 21, 2025
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    Dell makes private cloud optionality a priority

    Dell Technologies wants to enable automation and choice on its data center hardware, with third-party support for Dell NativeEdge and new software, including Dell Private Cloud.

    By Tim McCarthy • May 20, 2025
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    Dell Technologies CEO expects AI ubiquity in the enterprise

    Michael Dell says he anticipates smaller, focused AI deployments for enterprise applications, but IT experts foresee challenges in adoption and security.

    By Tim McCarthy • May 20, 2025
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    Dell Technologies pitches its hardware for AI data centers

    Servers, networking and storage hardware take center stage at Dell Technologies World 2025, as well as a tightly integrated offering with AI titans such as Nvidia and Google.

    By Tim McCarthy • May 19, 2025
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    Single-tenant vs. multi-tenant cloud architecture

    Single-tenant and multi-tenant cloud architecture offer unique advantages and disadvantages. Understanding both is crucial for selecting the best fit for your organization.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    What is an inductor?

    An inductor is a passive electronic component that temporarily stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor's coil.

    By Robert Sheldon, Gavin Wright • May 16, 2025
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    What is an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and how does it work?

    An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a part of a central processing unit (CPU) that carries out arithmetic and logic operations.

    By Gavin Wright, Katie Terrell Hanna • May 16, 2025
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    Nutanix platform may benefit from VMware customer unrest

    Nutanix's Next 2025 conference attendees are jumping ship to the platform after Broadcom's VMware buy, as Nutanix executives plan enterprise-driven evolutions for the platform.

    By Tim McCarthy • May 9, 2025
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    Nutanix CEO talks customer challenges and platform updates

    Many customers are still looking for a VMware exit and need a modernized platform, Nutanix President and CEO Rajiv Ramaswami says in this Q&A with Informa TechTarget.

    By Tim McCarthy • May 8, 2025