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High-performance computing as a service: What you need to know

HPC services can be a way to meet expanding supercomputing needs, but depending on the use case, they’re not necessarily better than on-premises supercomputers.

Apr 1, 2020 11 mins

Data Center

Neural computing should be based on insect brains, not human ones

Insect brains are a better model for artificial intelligence in IoT than human brains are because they are simpler and focus on key processes, scientists say.

Mar 31, 2020 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Internet of Things

5 metrics you need to know about your backup and recovery system

Enterprises need to gather key data to determine whether their backup and recovery plans match up with reality.

Mar 30, 2020 7 mins

Backup and Recovery Data Center

Survey: Most data centers don’t meet the needs of their users

You don’t need to downsize your data center, you need to expand it, says the survey.

Mar 26, 2020 3 mins

Data Center

How to disinfect data-center gear

Dell has some suggestions on how to disinfect sensitive electronics

Mar 24, 2020 3 mins

Data Center

Private cloud reimagined as equal partner in multi-cloud world

A new generation of private cloud options, including Amazon Outposts, Microsoft Azure Stack and Google Anthos, is leading enterprises to rethink their cloud strategies.

Mar 23, 2020 8 mins

Cloud Computing Data Center Private Cloud

Coronavirus challenges remote networking

COVID-19 sends IBM, Google, Amazon, AT&T, Cisco, Apple and others scrambling to securely support an enormous rise in teleworkers, and puts stress on remote-access networks.

Mar 19, 2020 9 mins

Data Center Networking Security

COVID-19 best practices for data-center operators

Uptime Institute has created a COVID-19 response guide based on tips and recommendations from its network of data center operators and partners.

Mar 19, 2020 7 mins

Data Center Disaster Recovery

Electronics should sweat to cool down, say researchers

Scientists think that in much the same way the human body releases perspiration to cool down, special materials might release water to draw heat from electronics.

Mar 18, 2020 3 mins

Data Center Internet of Things

Mellanox, Inphi boost network feeds with new hardware

Mellanox delivers fast new switches, while Inphi focuses on high-speed interconnects for massive data movement.

Mar 12, 2020 3 mins

Data Center Networking