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 […]
Challenge: A customer running a four-node Dell VxRail P570F cluster started running into growing cost and planning issues. Dell indicated that renewing hardware and software support would be close to $20,000 per node per year. At the same time, Broadcom was pushing a move from perpetual VMware licenses to an annual VMware Cloud Foundation subscription […]
All kinds of computers rely on RAM for short‑term data storage, but in 2026 there is not enough supply to satisfy global demand because AI chips from Nvidia, AMD and Google are consuming huge volumes of advanced memory and get priority access. Major suppliers Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung dominate the RAM market, and the […]
IBM FlashSystem stands out in the all‑flash array market by combining very low latency hardware with flexible, capacity‑based licensing and built‑in efficiency features that reduce both storage and software costs. When compared with popular competitors such as Pure Storage FlashArray and Dell EMC PowerMax or Unity All Flash, it typically competes on performance density, data […]
PowerEdge 17th Generation (17G) servers deliver a big jump in core density, memory bandwidth, I/O flexibility, and AI‑readiness compared to 16th Generation (16G) systems, but 16G still offers excellent value, maturity, and broad workload coverage for many data centers. The right choice depends on whether your priority is bleeding‑edge performance and AI, or proven platforms […]
In today’s fast-paced IT landscape, infrastructure can’t wait. Whether it’s a data center upgrade, hardware replacement, or an unexpected outage, timing can make or break a project. Yet, many organizations find themselves stuck waiting weeks—or even months—for the hardware they desperately need. Lead time has become one of the most frustrating challenges in IT hardware […]
SSD and flash drive prices per TB have sharply increased in 2025, and now over into 2026, while traditional spinning hard drive prices have remained largely stagnant with slow long-term declines. This blog post explores the complex, multi-layered factors driving the SSD price surge, contrasts them with the steady trajectory of hard disk drives (HDDs), […]
Customer Overview: PreRack IT helped a recognized industry leader specializing in the safe management, transportation, and disposal of radiological materials. With operations spanning complex regulatory environments, system reliability and data protection are non-negotiable. Challenge: An energy company needed to establish a disaster recovery (DR) site to ensure business continuity, but the project faced two major […]
On Monday, 20 October 2025, the world’s digital infrastructure experienced what many are calling one of its most significant jolts in recent memory. A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted hundreds of applications, websites and services globally. Reuters+1 For companies of all sizes — from the tech giants to the local mom-and-pop shop […]
As the year draws to a close, many IT leaders face the same challenge: how to make the most of their remaining budget. In the fast-paced world of data centers, every dollar counts, and every investment decision can have lasting impacts on performance, reliability, and scalability. For organizations that want to stretch their IT dollars […]
