0411, 2021

What is blockchain storage?-explanation, how it works and its advantages.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ November 4, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Cloud computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Security Management and Cloud Operations Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud storage management and standards, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT Management

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesBlockchain storage is a way of saving data in a decentralized network, which utilizes the unused hard disk space of users across the world to store files. The decentralized infrastructure is an alternative to centralized cloud storage and can solve many problems found in a centralized system. By TechTarget Contributor How blockchain storage works Blockchain relies on distributed ledger technology (DLT). The DLT acts as a

1610, 2021

Hitachi Vantara’s new VSP 5600 hits 33 million IOPS

Tekmart Data Center Team/ October 16, 2021/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center storage and networking, Data center systems management, Datacenter Hardware Trends, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Enterprise data storage strategies, Expert Advise and Opinion, Flash Memory, Industry News and Expert Advice, Partner Content, Partner Resources, Research Results and Trends, Tekmart Partner Content, Trends: Datacenter Hardware and Solutions

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesHitachi Vantara launched new VSP 5000 models and added storage options to its E Series. The products may help enable storage consolidation for customers. By Adam Armstrong Hitachi Vantara has expanded its storage portfolio with new Virtual Storage Platform 5000 models that dramatically speed up throughout and performance and added new storage options to its E-Series platform. The storage vendor,

2909, 2021

Data processing units accelerate infrastructure performance

Tekmart Data Center Team/ September 29, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesDPUs often run on networking packets to move information in the data center, instead of supporting processing workflows. Get an overview of the technology and the main vendors. By Daniel Robinson The CPU has literally been the core of computing for several decades, especially since it became possible to integrate all the circuitry onto a single microprocessor chip. After the

2709, 2021

Data center contactless tech beyond the Covid-19 pandemic

Tekmart Data Center Team/ September 27, 2021/ ‘New Normal’ courtesy of Covid-19, Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT compliance and governance strategies

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesNo-touch tech like haptics and LiDAR became commonplace during the coronavirus pandemic, but such technology can increase demands on the data centers supporting it. By Julia Borgini The global coronavirus pandemic and the post-COVID-19 “new normal” encouraged massive evolutions in contactless technology and made it more ubiquitous than ever before, inside data centers and out. As this technology creates new

2709, 2021

8 (eight) of the best green computing practices

Tekmart Data Center Team/ September 27, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Datacentre cooling infrastructure, Datacentre energy efficiency and green IT, Datacentre performance troubleshooting, monitoring and optimisation, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesAs climate change becomes a more pressing issue, these sustainability best practices can help your data center go greener, which benefits both your business and the environment. By Julia Borgini Making a data center more environmentally friendly means studying your facility’s power and resource usage and learning what potential changes can make a difference. You can take steps such as

2309, 2021

On-site power generation for data centers; their pros and cons.

Tekmart Data Center Team/ September 23, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesOrganizations considering a move to on-site power generation should weigh drawbacks — such as cost — against benefits, including sustainability and increased control over power. By Jacob Roundy Data centers that generate their own power on site can enjoy benefits such as increased energy efficiency and maximized uptime. Although cost and resource availability present barriers to success, you should consider

0809, 2021

How to choose a mass notification system vendor: -top vendors and a checklist on what to consider.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ September 8, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Datacentre disaster recovery and security, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning, IT infrastructure management and planning, Storage Vendors

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesMass notification systems are crucial to a business continuity and disaster recovery strategy. To choose the right system, cross-check its capabilities with your requirements. By Brien Posey and Paul Kirvan Mass notification systems send one-way messages via email, smartphones, office phones and home phones to inform staff and the public of an emergency. These systems contain a database of names,

2307, 2021

Smart PDUs; why your data center need one now.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ July 23, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA smart PDU can help you monitor and manage power flow more efficiently than a traditional PDU. Here’s what you should consider before deciding whether to adopt. By Julia Borgini Power hardware for the data center provides admins with increased insight and management capabilities as it evolves. Smart power distribution units can optimize power management in data centers, but to

2104, 2021

Developments on Solid-State Storage Technology

Staff Writer/ April 21, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Hardware Trends, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Flash Memory, Industry News and Expert Advice, Partner Content, Partner Resources, SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive), Solid-state storage, Tekmart Partner Content, Trends: Datacenter Hardware and Solutions

Reading Time-approximately: 10 minutesIDC’s Jeff Janukowicz explores solid-state storage. Dive into recent SSD developments, how SSDs will continue to reshape the enterprise landscape and five things you should know about enterprise solid-state storage. By Jeff Janukowicz The conversation.. 00:21 Jeff Janukowicz: Good day everyone and thank you very much for joining me. My name is Jeff Janukowicz. I manage IDC’s coverage around storage and

2104, 2021

Ease the green data storage transition in 3 ways

Tekmart Data Center Team/ April 21, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center storage, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesEnergy-efficient storage promises several benefits. Finding the right approach requires carefully assessing available technology, where you keep your data and costs. By John Edwards As more organizations contemplate transitioning to an energy-efficient data center, green data storage is gaining attention. With several storage technology choices available, the main challenge green storage adopters face is finding and following their best approach