When managing a data center, you tackle a number of things, including data security, scalability, and infrastructure maintenance. As an alternative to a traditional data center, many companies are deciding to migrate to the cloud. Before you make a decision evaluate which cloud infrastructure would work best. There are three basic cloud options: public, private or hybrid. Each infrastructure has its pros and cons. In this article, we provide an overview of the three cloud storage options. The Public Cloud The public cloud is a third-party hosted cloud computing environment. […]
In 2011, IBM created Watson, a supercomputer, to compete on the game show, Jeopardy. By 2013 the AI was being used commercially helping with medical treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. IBM eventually made the Watson platform accessible to everyone. Developers are now utilizing Watson to customize granola bars, provide health advice, and to personalize online shopping. It should not come as a surprise that the technology company would use the same AI to help IT professionals. According to IBM.com, the platform provides companies with artificial intelligence capabilities that […]
The Toxic Truth of CRTs CRTs (Cathode Ray Tubes) for a time were the standard for television and personal computer screens. Now the CRT monitor has become obsolete. Recycling a CRT monitor is not the easiest process. Companies must be careful when disposing of CRTs due to the lead located in the funnel glass. These materials in the CRTs are considered hazardous. Disposing of the funnel glass comes at a cost. Unwilling to pay, some recyclers choose to dump the monitors in landfills or export them to other countries. After […]
Do you know how many data breaches happen on average each year? According to a report by Risk Based Security, there were 4,149 data breaches in 2016. The cost of a data breach can be extremely costly for a company. On average a data breach cost a business $4 million. Did you know malicious attacks only account for 48% of data breaches? If you want to learn about the other causes of data breaches, the cost of data breaches and more, see our full infographic below.
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