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 […]
IBM FlashSystem storage has long been recognized for high performance and reliability, but choosing the right drive interface—NVMe or SAS—can substantially impact workload efficiency, cost, and long-term scalability. This guide dives deep into NVMe and SAS drive options for FlashSystem arrays, comparing their architectures, strengths, and suitability across typical enterprise use cases. Understanding IBM FlashSystem: […]
Data centers are the backbone of modern enterprises, powering everything from cloud computing and analytics to e-commerce and collaboration platforms. Yet, as critical as these infrastructures are, they also represent some of the most significant capital and operational expenditures for businesses. Hardware — servers, storage systems, and networking devices — is at the center of […]
Enterprise IT infrastructure is at a turning point. With growing demands for workloads like AI, high-performance computing, edge deployments, and cloud-native applications, server hardware has to evolve rapidly. Dell’s PowerEdge line stands as a leader in the server market, and its progression from the 16th to the 17th generation demonstrates some of the industry’s biggest leaps in capability, efficiency, […]
Chapter 1: The Dawn of the Disk Drive Era – IBM 305 RAMAC (1956) The story of disk drives begins with a giant leap—both literally and figuratively. In 1956, IBM introduced the world to the IBM 305 RAMAC (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control), the first commercial computer to use a hard disk drive […]
NetApp’s AFF (All-Flash FAS) portfolio addresses a vast range of storage demands, but recent product launches and updates have brought frequent questions from businesses evaluating the NetApp AFF C Series versus the AFF A Series. Both lines provide enterprise-grade flash storage, but they target distinct use cases, workloads, and IT priorities. This blog post delivers […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, businesses are continuously seeking data center solutions that offer agility, scalability, and efficiency. As technology advances and the need for rapid deployment grows, modular data centers (MDCs) have emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar facilities. But how do these two approaches truly compare? In this comprehensive […]
Higher education institutions rely more than ever on digital infrastructure to deliver coursework, manage operations, and support research. At the heart of it all? The campus data center. While often hidden behind locked doors and tucked into the background of university life, the data center is the silent workhorse that powers everything from learning management […]
As data centers power the digital world, efficient cooling is fundamental to their performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The debate between liquid cooling and air cooling has intensified as server densities, AI workloads, and energy costs rise. This comprehensive guide explores both cooling strategies, their technologies, benefits, drawbacks, and the future of data center thermal management. […]
