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Long Reads - Michael P. Kassner
In-depth features about the data center, AI, semiconductor, telco, and energy markets
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Open source tackles the security data mountain
Current security tools can’t wade through all the data: OpenSOC calls on big data techniques and open source
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The rising cost of DDoS
Data centers may be more reliable, but failures due to malicious attacks are increasing. Their cost is also rising, says Michael Kassner
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Skilling up could increase your options
Data center professionals have no problems finding work. But having the right qualifications could open the door to better opportunities
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Stopping bad guys within your servers
Traffic within your data center is more at risk than that coming through the perimeter. Micro-segmentation can ease your worries
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Can your facility survive an attack on the grid?
Targeted power utility hacks add a new dimension to data center preparedness.
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Feds apply data center freeze, and keep closing data centers
As well as closing unneeded data centers, the federal government plans strict guidelines for surviving facilities
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Data centers don’t need backdoors, at least not the digital kind
A security expert explains how to minimize the fallout from backdoored equipment
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The chip that saw the light
Researchers have finally put electronic and photonic components on one chip. This could be a game-changer, says Michael Kassner
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Cloud still raises security concerns
When it comes to adopting cloud computing, it’s wise not to overlook weaknesses in the underlying technology
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Security culture is your best protection
People are the fundamental answer to security, not technology or compliance procedures
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Compass Datacenters sold on KyotoCooling
The company says it used thermal wheel cooling to dramatically lower PUE of new data center design
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Everything must go!
Communications companies are selling data centers. Is it because of the cloud…. or something else?.
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Hybrid IT environments: worst of both worlds?
Traditional data centers fans and cloud service supporters can agree on this: hybrid environments are more vulnerable.
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Pay-for-use comes to colo
Colocation service providers are now offering pay-for-use pricing to clients who still want or need to use their own equipment
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The answer is blowing in the wind...
Believe it or not, Hurricane Sandy helped build a data center in Secaucus, New Jersey — which also won a green accolade.
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Drifting into security failure
Keeping a data center secure is a complex job, especially if “security drift” is in play.
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DC distribution is not just for the giants
Facebook and Google are trying rack level DC power. It could be your turn next
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M&O stamp could beat Tier ratings
The Uptime Institute’s famous Tier certifications might prove less useful than a different option from the same source
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Do data centers drink too much?
A typical data center drains an Olympic-sized swimming pool every two days. Is that a problem?
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The reasons why Uptime Institute changed its Tier-rating system
Compass Data Centers CEO Chris Crosby does not mince words, “If you say it, certify it.” The Uptime Institute agrees.
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Flood warning
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are hitting data centers hard. Here’s why
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Cisco’s 2015 Security Report: "It's a people problem"
Last year, Cisco focused on technology. This year’s security report shifts the emphasis to people.
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Disaggregated data centers: great idea, but not just yet
Disaggregation will be a disruptive approach, but not until photonic interconnections mature
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Silicon photonics: still waiting
Running light signals into your server hardware will disrupt your network - but not just yet
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EMP: the suitcase that can close down your site
An electromagnetic pulse device could hold your data center ransom
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Why aren't data centers hotter?
Research says IT equipment can run warmer, but data centers aren’t raising temperature to save money
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Amazon isn’t talking and Greenpeace doesn’t like that
Amazon and Greenpeace have disparate ideas as to what “Going Green” means. Who’s right?