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The AWS Cloud Extends to the Edge, With Likely Boost for Colo Providers

By Rich Miller - December 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

Adrian Cockcroft, the VP for Cloud Architecture at Amazon Web Services, speaks at Edge Computing World in Mountain View, Calif. (Photo: Rich Miller)

As Amazon Web Services extends its cloud into edge computing, it will be deploying more servers with colocation providers & telcos. Here’s a closer look at AWS Local Zones and their potential impact on the edge computing sector.

Tagged With: Amazon Web Services, Edge Computing, Voice Assistants

The Rise of Smart Speakers and Voice Could Boost Data Centers

By Kayla Matthews - February 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

Smart speakers like the Amazon Echo are seeing rapid adoption. What will this mean for data centers? (Photo illustration: Rich Miller)

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.

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Can Voice Assistants Play A Role in the Data Center?

By Bill Kleyman - November 5, 2018 1 Comment

Can voice assistants play a role in the data center? Bill Kleyman argues that they can. (Image: Rich Miller, Amazon)

Can voice assistants play a role in the data center? Bill Kleyman argues that they can, and says data center managers are intrigued about the possibilities for voice technology.

Tagged With: Data Center Management, DCIM, Voice Assistants

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How to Simplify Distributed IT Management? Focus on the Tools to Improve Flexibility and Efficiency

How to Simplify Distributed IT Management? Focus on the Tools to Improve Flexibility and Efficiency Russell Senesac, Director of Data Center Strategy at Schneider Electric, explores how to address distributed IT management and the tools available today.

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The COVID-19 Crisis and the Data Center Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic presents strategic challenges for the data center and cloud computing sectors. Data Center Frontier provides a one-stop resource for the latest news and analysis for decision-makers navigating this complex new landscape.

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Northern Virginia Data Center Market: The Focal Point for Cloud Growth

The Northern Virginia data center market is seeing a surge in supply and an even bigger surge in demand. Data Center Frontier explores trends, stats and future expectations for the No. 1 data center market in the country.

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