Sustainability is becoming a growing concern for many organizations. Yet many companies are unaware of how much technology impacts the environment. Below are a few stats that could help make your organization more sustainable in 2020. Unnecessary Emails have a Greater Impact A new study commissioned by OVO states that in the UK alone, over 64 million unnecessary emails are sent daily. If each UK adult sent one fewer email that would save more than 16,433 tonnes (over 36 million pounds) of carbon a year. This is just a small […]
This year, Liquid Technology was listed on the CRN Tech Elite 250 list. To compile this annual list, The Channel Company’s research group and CRN editors work together to identify the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the North American IT channel. Companies who have earned these elite designations— which enable solution providers to deliver premium products, services, and customer support—are then selected from a pool of online applicants. Other CRN awards include Solution 500, and Fast Growth. “CRN’s Tech Elite 250 list recognizes solution providers with extensive technical knowledge and […]
Recently, Eclypsium, a security firm published an experiment about a large tech company’s cloud services. The company they tested was the tech giant, IBM. The security firm rented an IBM server and then altered the company’s firmware. They hid the changes even after the renting period was over. This exercise demonstrated a possible issue with IBM’s services. Eclypsium believes this can allow hackers to plant malware. If hackers have access to your data they can change it, steal it or even destroy it. Since the experiment, IBM has changed some […]
Many of the tech trends from 2018 will continue into 2019. These trends are being used in various markets and industries. Majority of the top trends are making work more efficient for organizations. Here is our list of the top tech trends of 2019: Artificial Intelligence From chatbots to voice apps artificial intelligence is being used more than ever and becoming commonplace in everyday life. Innovation in AI technology has made it more accessible than ever. Organizations can now use the tech to easily support their business. This process makes […]
Within the sphere of enterprise IT, operating from a cloud environment has become standard. Organizations across the board are recognizing the advantages of switching to cloud computing, including better cost efficiency, mobility, reliability and disaster recovery. However, a crucial step in making the move to the cloud is considering what will become of businesses’ existing infrastructure once it is made superfluous by a cloud migration. There is often a significant amount of untapped value left in residual infrastructure, which goes to waste if businesses fail to create a proper disposition […]
Each year Per Scholas helps hundreds of people learn new skills and find jobs. The organization’s mission is to open doors to transformative technology careers for individuals from often overlooked communities. Per Scholas offers a number of technology training courses. They have offices in New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and National Capital City. The organization also plans to expand to other U.S. cities in 2019 to serve more communities. Since 2014, Liquid Technology has supported Per Scholas with over $800,000 through proceeds from recycled IT equipment. This Giving […]
Thirty years ago, The Simpsons started as a cartoon short on the Tracey Ullman Show. Since then the series has become a part of pop culture history. The Simpsons humor seems outlandish but sometimes also seems to predict the future. In 2000, the Simpson’s eerily predicted Donald Trump’s presidency. The show has also accurately predicted a number of technology innovations including video chat, smartwatches, and 3-d printed food. One of the reasons for the show’s success is the creator’s skill to tap into the consciousness of the everyman/woman. In honor […]
Building a data center is big business in the United States. Data centers can help a states economic development by bringing new jobs. Many states have created programs to incentivize data center development. As long as the company meets state guidelines, the data center is eligible for the benefits. For example, Indiana offers 100 percent exemption on sales tax for power infrastructure, physical plant, and computer equipment. West Virginia provides both sales and property tax abatements for the building of new data centers. The top ten largest US data center […]
Now more then ever we are creating large amounts of data online. Organizations use this data in a variety of ways. Depending on your industry your company may be utilizing big data to enhance your product or solution. In our Deciphering Big Data infographic, we drill down into some of the ways big data is used.
Next week, Liquid Technology will be in Orlando exhibiting at IAITAM Spring ACE. Our Director of Northeast Sales, James Patrignelli, will be speaking at the conference. Joining him on stage will be Cloud Solutions Architect, Joe Conlin from 2nd Watch. Joe Conlin is an AWS certified solutions architect who works with enterprise IT organizations that are looking to consume the public cloud in a secure, reliable, and cost-efficient manner. The two will be discussing 10 ways to maximize your migration to the cloud. If your organization is migrating to the […]