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Maison Edwards

Maison Edwards has a dedicated following interested in a wide range of IT-related topics, which include, Cloud, Data Centres and Virtualization, Enterprise Applications, and Storage. Of particular interest to his audience are the ways these technologies build and rely on each other, which Maison is easily able to communicate through his writings. A particular highlight of his work is the ways in which it has been able to help organizations accelerate their migration to cloud and to realize the benefits of infrastructure modernization. 
What’s Fueling Microsoft’s US Data Center Expansion?
Data Centres and Virtualization
What’s Fueling Microsoft’s US Data Center Expansion?

Today, we sit down with Dominic Jainy, a distinguished IT professional whose expertise spans the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain. With Microsoft undertaking one of its most ambitious cloud infrastructure expansions in the United States, we delve into the strategy behind the new data center regions, the drivers for this growth, and what it signals for

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What Derailed Oppidan’s Minnesota Data Center Plan?
Data Centres and Virtualization
What Derailed Oppidan’s Minnesota Data Center Plan?

The development of new data centers often represents a significant economic opportunity for local communities, but the path from a preliminary proposal to a fully operational facility is frequently fraught with complex logistical and regulatory challenges. In a move that highlights these potential obstacles, US real estate developer Oppidan Investment Company has formally retracted its early-stage plans to establish a

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Is Your Cloud Backup Truly Disaster-Proof?
Cloud
Is Your Cloud Backup Truly Disaster-Proof?

The startling reality that 93% of companies suffering significant data loss for ten or more days file for bankruptcy within a year underscores a dangerous complacency in modern business continuity planning. Many organizations operate under the assumption that migrating data to the cloud is the final step in securing their digital assets, effectively outsourcing their disaster resilience to a third-party

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Ireland Ends Data Center Ban with Tough New Power Rules
Data Centres and Virtualization
Ireland Ends Data Center Ban with Tough New Power Rules

As the artificial intelligence boom strains global power grids to their breaking point, Ireland has pivoted from a complete ban on new data centers to a revolutionary policy that redefines the cost of digital expansion. This analysis examines the landmark decision to end the de facto moratorium on new grid connections, detailing a stringent new framework that transforms data centers

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Integrating Business Central and Dataverse for Strategic Growth
Enterprise Applications
Integrating Business Central and Dataverse for Strategic Growth

The silent friction of disconnected data systems often grinds business momentum to a halt, creating an invisible but costly operational gridlock that stifles growth and complicates even the most routine tasks. In many organizations, financial data resides in one system, sales information in another, and operational metrics in yet another, forcing teams to navigate a maze of disparate platforms. This

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Business Central Exposes Your Broken Business Processes
Enterprise Applications
Business Central Exposes Your Broken Business Processes

The successful launch of a new ERP system should be a moment of triumph, yet for many organizations transitioning to Microsoft Dynamics 356 Business Central, the post-go-live period is defined by a pervasive and unsettling feeling that something is fundamentally wrong. Even without catastrophic crashes or obvious technical glitches, a sense of friction and uncertainty creeps in, undermining user confidence

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How Is Spark NZ Future-Proofing Its Cloud?
Cloud
How Is Spark NZ Future-Proofing Its Cloud?

In the intricate digital ecosystem that powers a modern nation, the unseen infrastructure supporting every transaction, video call, and data query is as critical as the physical roads and bridges that connect its cities. For New Zealand, the responsibility of maintaining this digital backbone falls heavily on its leading telecommunications provider, Spark NZ. As the country’s demand for data-intensive services

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Trend Analysis: AI Driven Internet Traffic
Networking
Trend Analysis: AI Driven Internet Traffic

The digital world we navigate daily is merely the visible surface of an ocean teeming with unseen, automated activity, where artificial intelligence is now the dominant current shaping the flow of global data. The internet is not just growing; it is being fundamentally rewired. A massive surge in artificial intelligence activity is reshaping the digital landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities and

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Trend Analysis: Agentic Operations
AI and ML
Trend Analysis: Agentic Operations

The theoretical discussions surrounding an autonomous AI workforce are rapidly giving way to the tangible reality of managing intelligent agents operating within live production environments. As organizations race to deploy AI agents that can reason, act, and automate complex workflows, a critical new discipline is emerging: Agentic Operations, or AgenticOps. This new field is not a distant concept but an

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How CMMS Integration Unlocks Factory Floor Efficiency
Enterprise Applications
How CMMS Integration Unlocks Factory Floor Efficiency

In the world of manufacturing, the unsung heroes of operational efficiency often sit quietly on warehouse shelves. Spare parts management, a discipline frequently overshadowed by production metrics, holds the key to unlocking significant cost savings and boosting uptime. To explore this critical intersection of maintenance strategy and inventory control, we spoke with Dominic Jainy, an IT professional with deep expertise

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Fix Your Business Central Bank Reconciliation
Enterprise Applications
Fix Your Business Central Bank Reconciliation

The seemingly straightforward task of matching your company’s cash records with the bank’s statement can quickly become a complex puzzle that halts critical financial reporting. In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, a smooth and accurate bank reconciliation process is the bedrock of financial integrity. It serves as a crucial control, ensuring that every dollar is accounted for and that the

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Strategic Partnership vs. Vendor Relationship: A Comparative Analysis
Enterprise Applications
Strategic Partnership vs. Vendor Relationship: A Comparative Analysis

Deciphering the intricate web of external business relationships has become a defining challenge for modern enterprises, where the success of a project or even the entire corporate strategy can hinge on the quality and nature of its third-party engagements. The line between a company that simply sells you a service and one that co-creates value with you is not merely

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