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Archives for December 2020
Avoid colocation and cloud noisy neighbor issues
Noisy neighbor issues in IT are a major problem that can be difficult to deal with. A noisy neighbor is a workload that’s using up one or more resources on a platform in a manner that restricts the availability of such resources for other workloads. On physical platforms, this is only a problem for a […]
9 considerations for a colocation data center selection checklist
Using a colocation data center facility can benefit many organizations. However, there are colocation facilities that make sense for an organization and colocation facilities that don’t. Getting the choice wrong can be extremely expensive for, if not detrimental to, business operations. The following nine areas are the main ones to add to your data center […]
Why we can’t delay safeguarding the IoT in critical national infrastructure
When discussing Internet of Things (IoT) security, it is vital to first recognise the increasing extent to which our daily lives are reliant on these entirely connected systems. Integrating IoT devices within mission-critical industries means that, while gaining efficiencies, we create a breeding ground for new points of attack. These networks are of vital importance, says Alan […]
Cisco buys London firm IMImobile for £550m
Cisco has acquired London-based cloud communications provider IMImobile for approximately $730 million (£550m). The acquisition, which is the largest Cisco deal in the UK for almost three years, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. The tech giant is looking to push further into automation to reach out to its customers with IMImobile software being brought in to […]
Most used passwords for 2020: The internet’s favorite curse word, name, food, and team
CyberNews analyzed more than 15 billion passwords; if your favorite one is at the top of the list, it’s time to change right now. RayaHristova, Getty Images/iStockphoto “World’s Best Boss” Michael Scott caused an unplanned power outage (he’s used both a space heater and fan on high and in the same socket). Power returns nearly […]
Risks vs Benefits When Implementing the IoT into the Supply Chain
An exclusive article by Bernie Brode, Nanotech Product Researcher at Microscopic Machines. Supply chains are, by their very nature, engaged in a constant struggle against a wide array of forces trying to pull them apart. International restrictions and political unrest, unforeseen delays, disruption and theft, and more. The list goes on. The year 2020 brought […]
Episode 24: How the ticketing industry is thriving in the midst of a global pandemic
<!– –> Share this post: Listen to this IBM Blockchain Pulse Podcast episode and others on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher. IBM Blockchain Pulse has had the privilege of hosting several returning guests this season but few have worked in industries as heavily impacted by COVID-19 as our guests today; Matt Zarracina and Ken Lesnik, […]
Vancouver Metro Disrupted by Egregor Ransomware
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Retail colocation vs. wholesale data centers: How to choose
Third-party data center facilities come in many shapes and sizes. However, they can be lumped into two main approaches: wholesale and retail. The differentiation used to be easy to make: a wholesale data center was one where a single customer rented a facility owned by a third party, whereas a retail colocation facility was one […]