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Data Center Cooling- Changing the Standards for Temperature and Cooling Methods Part 2 of a two-part blog post. Part 1 discussed power consumption and some methods employed by data centers to curb power consumption. Part 2 is a drill-down into … Continue reading

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The Future of Data Center Cooling and Power Consumption Part 1 of a two-part Blog Post Cooling and subsequent Power Consumption at Data Centers account for the largest part of operating costs as well as a large part of the … Continue reading

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A recent report is predicting 23% growth in the storage industry and it’s pointing to cloud services as the impetus for this growth. Information Technology market intelligence company International Data Corporation (IDC) released a recent report forecasting aggressive growth in … Continue reading

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This time it’s Oregon’s Turn In December of last year we posted a blog article about the silent boom in the data center industry. Although somewhat prescient, we have to confess it was probably just dumb luck with a little … Continue reading

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Cloud Computing – If it’s not Mobile It’s Not Cloud ok- maybe a little exaggeration but it gets your attention. That’s right- cloud service providers take heed. If your product offering isn’t yet mobile, you’re probably already behind the curve. … Continue reading

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Those involved in delivering Cloud Computing solutions, take note:  The Giant has voted with her wallet. Microsoft plans to invest $150 million to expand its new data center in southern Virginia, continuing a series of expansion announcements that hint at … Continue reading

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An interesting re-post from multiple sources: 7 ways that cloud computing will change business 1.    The creation of a new generation of products and services.The economics of cloud computing lets innovative companies create products that either weren’t possible before or … Continue reading

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Brace Yourself, Fortify the Gate, Prepare for the Storm- The Spam storm that is. With no shortage of con artists in our world- The Internet is a safe haven for all types of cons and trickery. According to an M86 … Continue reading

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The Software & Information Industry Association(SIIA) says Cloud Computing is not a New or Singular Technology- Keep New legislation Away. The SIIA has published a white paper in an attempt to make the case against any new cloud-specific legislation or … Continue reading

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6 Important Questions to Answer Before Selecting a Cloud Computing Provider Cloud Computing Providers are popping up everywhere.  According to several studies, many Cloud Computing models have already moved from the startup into the mature product stage which means, among … Continue reading

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