Even though workload across data centers globally has increased six times since 2010, thanks to better and more efficient hardware, our overall energy consumption hasn’t increased that much. But as advancements are made in “smarter,” AI-powered technology and as well as other data-hungry innovations that seek to improve our personal and professional lives, data center … Read more
4 Common Hardware Buying Mistakes For Companies In a world where every company is a technology company, strategic investments in your IT infrastructure are critical to business success. But before you whip out that credit card, take a few minutes to consider these four common mistakes companies make when buying hardware. At the very least, … Read more
Responsibly Retiring IT Infrastructure: 5 Things to Know As your business grows and expands, so do your technology needs. Maybe you’re thinking about replacing some of your old, damaged, or unnecessary technology. Or maybe you’ve already purchased and installed replacements, and you’re left with a bunch of old hardware, collecting dust and taking up space … Read more
Hiring an IT Manager: 6 Key Things to Consider As your business grows, so does the tech you rely on. One day you’re sharing logins and troubleshooting over Slack. The next, you’re juggling cloud tools, network issues, and employee access, all without a dedicated owner. That’s when most companies realize they need an IT manager. … Read more
Over 2400 governments, schools, and healthcare agencies dealt with ransomware attacks in 2020. Shadow devices pose an increasing security threat to businesses trying to shield themselves from these attacks, according to a new report from Infoblox, since shadow devices open an organization up to engineering hacks, phishing, and malware injection. The report claims 35% of … Read more
Nobody likes creepers. However, employee monitoring technology is becoming almost as common as us being tracked by Facebook and Amazon. Nearly 80% of companies digitally monitor employees, and about half have fired employees for internet and email infractions, according to research from the ePolicy Institute. While employers have the legal right to track internet activity, … Read more
Based on its rate of growth, the management at a large internet service provider (let’s call them … Definity) thinks they’ll need a certain amount of the latest wireless modems for their customers. Definity orders that amount (plus a few extra just in case) from a major manufacturer (OEM) like Cisco. However, their customer base … Read more
Toilet paper, lumber, and now … computer chips. That’s right; car companies and consumer electronics are duking it out over a tight supply of semiconductor chips, and some larger companies have been stockpiling chips as if they were packs of 3-ply Charmin in 2020. Obviously, the shortage of these parts used in notebook computers, smartphones, … Read more
