We now stand at the threshold of the next (but far from final) frontier of 5G, the main strategic benefit of which will be enhanced device-to-device communication. Download the new white paper from Compass Data Centers that explores how 5G in data centers and related technological and business changes will impact the location, size and functional focus, as well as inter-connectivity and data storage requirements of today’s colocation facilities.
Turning on 5G: Using Edge Archetypes to Identify the Most Mature Use Cases
The deployment of 5G and the improvements it delivers in the areas of data throughput, edge computing, ultra-low latency, and efficiency is now imminent. Download the new white paper from Vertiv that explores scenarios that illustrate how some will need 5G to achieve the performance required to support adoption of the proposed use case, while others are working without 5G today but will be inherently improved by the capabilities 5G delivers.
Data Center Evaluation Checklist Makes Comparison Easy
The use of colocation services has continued to increase, rapidly becoming the solution of choice for organizations requiring an efficient, secure and cost-effective way to manage their IT infrastructure. Colocation providers deliver a stable foundation upon which you can support your core business and execute on your IT strategy – but not all data center service providers are created equal. Download the new white paper from Cyxtera that provides a data center checklist to ensure you cover all selection criteria as you tour various facilities.
Four Technologies That Will Affect Your Enterprise Network, and How to Support Them in Your Premise Networks
As a Network Engineer, responsible for ensuring availability and speed of the network to business users, there are a number of technologies you should consider when planning any upgrades to your enterprise network. This white paper, by Chatsworth Products (CPI), summarizes these technologies and their impact on the physical premise network, and highlights some advancements in cable management and equipment storage that will help you with network upgrades. Download the new report from Chatsworth Products to learn more about the latest technologies for your enterprise network.
PDU Provisioning: How to Configure Your Intelligent PDUs and Get Them on the Network Faster & Easier
One of the challenges with intelligent cabinet power distribution units has been the ability of users to get them configured and working on their network. Only on the network can they truly provide the valuable power and environmental monitoring and alerts that the user has paid for. Download the new white paper from Server Technology that will offer suggestions and solutions as to ways the user can get their PDU’s up and going on the network quickly, with a reasonable amount of effort and configured in a way that provides real value to the facility personnel.
Get Up to 55% Better Hybrid Cloud Computing Performance with Improved Agility, Security and Reliability
A new white paper from Digital Realty shows how to improve hybrid cloud computing performance and ramp up agility, security and reliability through its Service Exchange product, powered by Megaport. Download the report now to find out how leveraging the right network solution can simplify and speed up hybrid cloud computing for your business.
Data Center Trends
In the data center, speed is everything. The challenge is to look ahead and know what you have to be prepared to deliver-in the immediate future and later on-and chart the most expedient and flexible course forward. The faster that available technologies and applicable standards evolve, the harder that job becomes. Download this white paper to learn more about current data center trends and how to be prepared.
Data Center Physical Realities in a Software-Defined and Virtualized World
This white paper addresses five key aspects of IT that are inextricably tied to computing’s physical realities, even as that computing becomes more virtualized. Download this white paper to learn more about software defined networks for the data center.
How Reliable PDUs Lead to Reliable Data Centers
In this eBook, we will discuss the cost and security implications of maintaining a data center and the importance of having a reliable PDU to help you achieve continuous uptime.
To learn more download this E-book.
Workloads, Data Centers & Cloud Strategy: Market & Technology Trends
Watch this webinar replay featuring 451 Research’s Principal Analyst, Carl Lehmann, and Iron Mountain’s Technology Director, Don Davis, as they discuss…
• The market and technology trends that influence workload, data center and cloud strategy
• How to evaluate the characteristics of various workloads and execution venues
• How to manage workloads across on-premises and off-premises ecosystems
Data Center Frontier is edited by Rich Miller, the data center industry’s most experienced journalist. For more than 15 years, Rich has profiled the key role played by data centers in the Internet revolution.