📅 - Spending on compute and storage infrastructureproducts for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, climbed 115.3% year over year to $57.3 billion in the third quarter of 2024, according to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment.
Cloud infrastructure spending is still outpacing non-cloud spending, which increased 28.6% to $19.6 billion in 3Q24. As a result of ASPs (application service providers) continuing to rise, mostly owing to the exponential growth in GPU server sales, the cloud infrastructure sector had a lower growth in unit demand of 15.6%.
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📅 - OpenShift Virtualization Engine Released for Simplified VM Management - Global provider of open-source solutions, Red Hat, has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine, a dedicated solution for managing and scaling virtual machines (VMs). This new release simplifies virtualization management by focusing exclusively on virtualization workloads, offering organizations a streamlined approach to handling their virtualized infrastructure needs.
Virtualized infrastructure remains a cornerstone of modern IT environments, supporting mission-critical applications across industries. Despite the rise of containerization, VMs continue to play a vital role in IT infrastructure. However, businesses often face challenges related to cost, [...]
📅 - BDx, APJII Collaborate to Boost IX Infrastructure and Peering in Indonesia - BDx Data Centers, one of Indonesias largest carrier-neutral operators, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Association of Indonesia Internet Service Providers (APJII) to enhance Internet Exchange (IX) infrastructure. This collaboration focuses on establishing a stronger foundation for internet traffic exchange and fostering a carrier-neutral interconnection ecosystem across the country.
A key component of the partnership is the deployment of a new Indonesia Internet Exchange (IIX) node at BDx Indonesias CGK 3A data center in Southern Jakarta. The addition of this IIX node will expand coverage across Greater Jakarta, positioning CGK 3A as a vital hub for efficient Internet [...]
📅 - How to Secure a Dedicated Server: Comprehensive Best Practices - Protecting dedicated servers is particularly crucial for companies that process sensitive data and activities, but it is important for any company that uses dedicated servers for its IT infrastructure. The evolving threat of cyberattacks, data breaches, and system vulnerabilities necessitates robust security measures. Heres an in-depth guide to securing dedicated servers.
The process of putting strong security measures in place for dedicated servers is continuous and calls for frequent updates, observation, and modification. In an increasingly digital and connected world, companies may reduce risks, guarantee operational continuity, and uphold confidence by implementing proactive tactics [...]
📅 - Globalinx Expands Virginia Beach as Global Telecom Hub - With an expansion initiative to improve global telecommunications connection, Globalinx, a prominent carrier-neutral cable landing station operator, is making major progress inVirginia Beach. Its Sandbridge Beach facility is at the heart of the plan, which would strengthen its position as a gateway for global data traffic.
Four additional subsea cable-ready bore pipes will be installed as part of the project, increasing the facility's total to eight. The beach manholes and Globalinx's 11-acre facility are connected by a six-mile front-haul conduit system that includes these pipes. The three subsea cables already in use at the neighboring Telxius Cable Landing Station (CLS), which connects [...]
📅 - Broadcom Launches SAN Switch for Rack-Based Infrastructure - With its fixed port switches, modular directors, extension switches, and administration software, the Brocade G710 switch adds to the 64G SAN offering that is the most comprehensive and wide-ranging in the business. It displays Broadcom's dedication, creativity, and dominance in fiber channel technology. The Brocade G710 is designed specifically for small and mid-sized enterprises, offering affordable access to Gen 7 Fibre Channel technology. It is the lowest latency fiber channel switch in the market, with a port-to-port latency of 460 ns at 64G speed. With an average power demand of about 65 watts, it is the most energy-efficient fiber channel switch available.
According to Dennis [...]
📅 - Fine-Tuning Web Addresses: The Advanced AI Domain Name Generator from Hosted.com - Enhanced Customization for Targeted Results At its core, the AI Domain Name Generator gives suggestions based on keywords or a brief description that uses machine learning to find the best matches. The Advanced Version allows for much more customization. Users can specify the desired length (short, medium, long) and word count (one to three words). They can choose to include or exclude specific keywords and opt for specific starting or ending words for a more focused approach.
Additionally, users can select their preferred styles such as brandable, short phrases, creative spellings, compound words, or even real-world terms. This level of detail helps ensure results that resonate with [...]