Data centers are entering a new memory era. As organizations refresh servers to support AI, virtualization, analytics, databases, cloud services, and increasingly dense workloads, DDR5 is becoming the standard memory technology in new enterprise platforms. That does not mean DDR4 is suddenly obsolete. Millions of productive servers still run DDR4 memory, and for many organizations, […]
Dell has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) date for a some Dell Compellent models in Aug of 2026. After this date, Dell will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their Dell Compellent models. Upgrading to newer models can be expensive, and […]
HPE has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) date for a some 3PAR StoreServ models in Aug of 2026. After this date, HPE will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their HPE 3PAR StoreServ models. Upgrading to newer models can be expensive, […]
For years, the default playbook for enterprise infrastructure refreshes has been simple: call a big-name VAR, pick the newest OEM platform, accept the lead times, and move on. But that “factory-fresh at any cost” mindset is starting to crack under the pressure of budget constraints, project deadlines, and leadership expectations. In this post, we’ll break […]
In the public sector, modernization projects often start with a simple idea: upgrade aging infrastructure, improve performance, and keep leadership happy with visible progress. But when the refresh hinges on the “newest gen” OEM hardware, that straightforward plan can quickly turn into a stalled, over-budget headache. That’s exactly what happened when a US Court District […]
Artificial Intelligence is the biggest priority on every IT leader’s roadmap. But let’s be honest: the price tags associated with deploying AI infrastructure can give any CFO heart palpitations. Because tier-1 enterprise GPUs are expensive and hard to come by, many companies are trying to “shortcut” their way into AI. Unfortunately, some of these workarounds […]
Price increases across the IT market are no longer temporary disruptions—they are becoming the new normal. From enterprise servers and storage systems to networking equipment and OEM support contracts, businesses are facing consistent upward pressure on costs. For organizations running data centers or managing critical IT infrastructure, these increases can quickly erode budgets and delay […]
Running out of storage capacity does not always mean it is time to replace a Dell Unity array. Dell’s Unity guidance emphasizes maximizing hardware resources, building storage pools carefully, spreading workloads across available resources, and staying current on the operating environment, which makes targeted expansion a practical path when controller performance and platform fit are […]
An AI accelerator is a specialized chip that speeds up AI computations—especially the matrix and tensor math used in neural networks—more efficiently than a general‑purpose CPU. For modern workloads like large language models, real‑time vision, and personalization at scale, these accelerators (GPUs, TPUs, NPUs, FPGAs, ASICs) have become the engine that makes “practical AI” possible […]
Summer is the most underrated strategic asset in higher education IT. When campus activity slows down, higher ed data center teams suddenly gain something they almost never have during the academic year: room to breathe, think, and safely execute the kind of work that actually moves the needle on reliability and performance. In this post, […]
