Pittsburgh is transforming into a significant player within the expanding Midwest tech corridor, driven by a major investment in data center infrastructure. The city, traditionally known for its industrial heritage, is now embracing the digital age with a $10 billion data center project on the site of the former Homer City coal plant in southwestern Pennsylvania. This ambitious project underscores
The growth of AI data centers, commonly referred to as hyperscalers, is swiftly transforming the energy landscape in the United States. As these massive data hubs expand to meet the intricate demands of cloud computing, they require vast amounts of consistent and reliable energy. This surge in energy consumption presents a dual-edged sword—posing challenges to public utilities and energy providers
As global data consumption continues to surge, particularly with the proliferation of artificial intelligence applications, the imperative for efficient and sustainable data storage solutions has become more pressing than ever. A recent study commissioned by Seagate highlights how the expansion of data centers to accommodate AI-driven business demands has accentuated challenges related to energy consumption, carbon footprint, and overall sustainability.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play a pivotal role in managing business operations, and selecting the right ERP solution is crucial for organizational success. With a plethora of options available, navigating ERP systems can be daunting for industry professionals, IT leaders, and software buyers. Recognized as invaluable resources, the ERP Software Blog and ERP Cloud Blog have gained notable positions
As a new quarter begins, it’s the ideal moment to ask whether your ERP system is facilitating growth or hindering progress. Businesses using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can significantly benefit from periodic system checks and optimizations. These efforts can transform routine operations into opportunities for remarkable performance enhancements. For small and mid-sized enterprises, aligning the ERP system with business
The digital transformation of enterprises has become essential in staying competitive and ensuring operational efficiency. Despite the clear advantages of migrating workloads to the cloud, such as enhanced scalability, reduced hardware costs, and access to advanced cloud services, only 42% of enterprise workloads are currently in the public cloud. This low adoption rate highlights the challenges and hesitations many enterprises
Datadog has been making waves in the tech world with the recent introduction of new and enhanced observability products tailored specifically for Google Cloud users. Focusing on influential tools like BigQuery, Gemini, and Vertex AI, these advancements are designed to help teams monitor costs, optimize queries, and identify potential data quality issues in BigQuery. Additionally, Datadog’s new features for large
The recent updates announced by NetApp and Google Cloud aim to enhance the AI capabilities of Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, providing significant improvements for large-scale cloud storage workloads. This collaboration is set to simplify the scaling of high-performance enterprise applications, including databases, electronic design automation, AI applications, and content data repositories, making it easier for organizations to handle petabyte-scale workloads.
As Australian enterprises grapple with increasing tariffs and evolving cloud costs, many businesses are transitioning from public cloud solutions to private cloud platforms. Initially, the appeal of public cloud storage lay in its scalability and cost-efficiency. However, concerns over geopolitical influences, such as tariffs and trade tensions, have led businesses to reconsider their strategies. These external economic factors can affect
In today’s data-driven world, the importance of data compliance for businesses cannot be overstated. Data compliance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding data management and security to ensure that sensitive information is handled correctly. Organizations rely heavily on data for their operations, making it imperative to comply with various data protection standards. Beyond avoiding penalties and
Manufacturers using Microsoft Dynamics 365 often encounter challenges when it comes to truly understanding and optimizing their production costs, especially for businesses involved in batch processing. Integrating Vicinity Software with Dynamics 365 can address these challenges, offering a more accurate and comprehensive view of manufacturing costs, leading to improved business decisions and enhanced profitability. Streamlining Cost Tracking The Challenge of
In a significant move to revolutionize the adoption and deployment of artificial intelligence within enterprises, Google Cloud has announced the launch of an open interoperability protocol called Agent2Agent. This innovative protocol is designed to streamline AI agent orchestration across various enterprise platforms, marking a substantial advancement in the integration of AI tools in business operations. The announcement was made during
