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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. 
The Hidden Environmental Cost of AI Data Center Hardware
Data Centres and Virtualization
The Hidden Environmental Cost of AI Data Center Hardware

The sleek, ephemeral glow of a generative AI interface masks a brutal industrial reality involving massive excavations of rare minerals and the relentless churning of specialized silicon processors. Every time an algorithm generates an image or a block of complex code, it relies on a physical infrastructure that is expanding at a breakneck pace. This physical foundation is not permanent;

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Can Energy Autonomy Solve the Data Center Power Crisis?
Data Centres and Virtualization
Can Energy Autonomy Solve the Data Center Power Crisis?

The seamless hum of a smartphone interface masks a brutal reality occurring behind the scenes in the industrial zones of the world, where the digital revolution is currently slamming into a brick wall made of unyielding copper and outdated electrical transformers. While the software layer of our civilization accelerates at an exponential rate, the physical infrastructure supporting it has remained

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How Is Crypto-Stealing Malware Evolving to Target Your Assets?
Cyber Security
How Is Crypto-Stealing Malware Evolving to Target Your Assets?

Remote Access Trojans embedded in gaming software have enabled developers to siphon over $220,000 from dozens of unsuspecting crypto wallet owners. This alarming statistic underscores a broader transformation in the world of digital larceny, where the simplicity of early phishing attempts has been replaced by intricate, multi-layered social engineering campaigns. As we move deeper into 2026, the intersection of entertainment

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Can AI Disrupt Commercial Insurance Commission Models?
FinTech Insurance
Can AI Disrupt Commercial Insurance Commission Models?

The goal of modern insurtech is to use software to handle high-volume, low-complexity paperwork so human brokers can focus exclusively on specialized risk management. This objective drives Delegance Brokerage, a New York-based startup that recently secured $3.1 million in pre-seed funding to challenge the traditional reliance on opaque commission structures. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, the firm aims to replace

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Social Security Wage Base to Rise to $192,300 in 2027
Payroll
Social Security Wage Base to Rise to $192,300 in 2027

The 2027 increase to the taxable maximum means that a single high-earning employee and their employer will together contribute over $23,800 to the Social Security system annually. This specific adjustment reflects a broader 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase aimed at preserving the purchasing power of retirees. However, for those still in the workforce, the shift signifies a notable expansion of the

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Which Five Power BI Reports Should Retailers Build First?
Enterprise Applications
Which Five Power BI Reports Should Retailers Build First?

Modern retail executives frequently oversee millions of transactions annually yet find themselves unable to answer basic questions about which shelf-stable goods are actually generating profit. While the average enterprise environment is saturated with sophisticated software like Business Central, the actual decision-making process often regresses to manual spreadsheet manipulation. This guide provides a strategic roadmap for transforming fragmented data into five

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How to Cancel a Delivery Remainder in Dynamics 365 F&SCM
Enterprise Applications
How to Cancel a Delivery Remainder in Dynamics 365 F&SCM

Managing a sophisticated global supply chain requires more than just physical logistics; it demands absolute precision in the digital data that represents every pending transaction and expected shipment. In the complex environment of Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, the ability to reconcile what was originally planned with what has actually arrived is a fundamental skill for any procurement

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How to Save Six Figures on Your Dynamics Storage Bill
Enterprise Applications
How to Save Six Figures on Your Dynamics Storage Bill

A routine security audit of a standard Dynamics CRM environment recently exposed a financial leak so significant that the resulting savings could easily finance an organization’s entire digital transformation strategy. This discovery of a six-figure storage overage rarely occurs during a high-level executive meeting; instead, it typically surfaces when an administrator looks beneath the surface of the system during a

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Choosing B2B E-Commerce Software for Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise Applications
Choosing B2B E-Commerce Software for Microsoft Dynamics

In the high-stakes landscape of industrial manufacturing, the gap between a successful digital expansion and a costly technical dead-end is often hidden behind the sleek facade of a standard web storefront. For organizations currently utilizing Microsoft Dynamics, the choice of an e-commerce platform represents much more than a simple design update; it is a critical decision regarding the structural integrity

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Optimizing Professional Services With Dynamics 365 Operations
Enterprise Applications
Optimizing Professional Services With Dynamics 365 Operations

The persistent disparity between achieving high-level project milestones and realizing actual bottom-line growth has become a defining characteristic of the modern consultancy market. In many instances, the brilliance of the work produced for a client simply fails to manifest in the firm’s financial statements as healthy profit margins. This phenomenon suggests that project success is no longer a linear path

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Is UiPath Poised for Growth Amid Institutional Shifts?
Robotic Process Automation In IT
Is UiPath Poised for Growth Amid Institutional Shifts?

CEO Daniel Dines recently sold 1,250,000 shares of UiPath at an average price of $13.44, representing a 3.97% reduction in his direct holdings during a period of institutional rebalancing. This transaction highlights a significant moment for the company as it navigates a complex financial landscape where leadership actions are scrutinized alongside broader market shifts. While the sale of such a

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Kaspersky Global Service Outage Linked to Russian Data Center Strikes
Data Centres and Virtualization
Kaspersky Global Service Outage Linked to Russian Data Center Strikes

A direct correlation has been observed between the 4:00 AM Moscow time strike on the Vladimir data center and the sudden collapse of Kaspersky’s global licensing services. This massive disruption, which lasted four days, sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community and left millions of users without access to essential protection layers. Between October 11 and October 14, 2024, the digital

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