Retail chains like Wal-Mart, Giant and Lowe’s are turning to artificial intelligence and robots to help improve customer experiences and assume some of the tedious elements of retail operations.
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In Travel, Data Centers Make the World Go Around
Data centers are critical to the operation of travel companies, who require global access to real-time data. Uptime is crucial, and the financial and operational cost of downtime is high.
The Rise of Smart Speakers and Voice Could Boost Data Centers
Adoption of smart speakers has grown rapidly over the past year. The rise of voice assistants and voice search is expected to boost demand for processing power and data storage.
Data Centers Power the Growth of eSports for Gamers, Streamers
The rapid growth of eSports has gaming companies investing in network infrastructure, including the acquisition of low-latency hosting specialists. Data centers play a pivotal role in the growth of the competitive gaming ecosystem.
50 Percent of Firms Still Not GDPR Compliant: How About Your Data Center?
In security and privacy, the big event of 2018 was the arrival of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). So why are so many reporting that they’re still not compliant -and may never be?
How Data Centers Power Wall Street and the Financial Sector
Data is the lifeblood of the financial services industry. Here’s a look at the many ways that Wall Street and the broader financial sector rely upon data centers, and the evolution of that relationship.
Why Data Centers Are Important for the Retail Industry
Data centers are vital components of retail operations in the modern world, delivering enhanced customer experiences, both online and off.
Why Data Centers Are Important for the Health Care Industry
The health care industry is expected to spend close to $2.7 trillion per year on IT infrastructure by 2020. Here’s a closer look at the factors driving data center demand from the health care sector.
How AI Will Inhabit Our Data-Driven Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed in everything from manufacturing to medicine. AI will likely boost demand for cloud and data center services, as companies provision storage and computing power to analyze that data.
Virtual Reality May Test Our Digital Infrastructure
Virtual reality content may need up to 20 times more storage space than a today’s high-definition video. Will your data center be ready? Here’s a look at how VR may test our digital infrastructure.
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