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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. 
Balancing AI Growth and Environmental Impact in Modern Data Centers
Data Centres and Virtualization
Balancing AI Growth and Environmental Impact in Modern Data Centers

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology becomes increasingly integral to various business operations, its associated energy demands have caused a significant surge in power consumption and carbon emissions from global data centers. This surge in energy consumption has caused serious environmental concerns, especially regarding the ability of current infrastructures to handle such intense power densities and cooling requirements. Mark Fenton, Product

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How Is Nxtra Transforming Data Centers With AI-Powered Efficiency?
Data Centres and Virtualization
How Is Nxtra Transforming Data Centers With AI-Powered Efficiency?

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the efficiency of data centers is of paramount importance, not only for enhancing performance but also for reducing environmental impacts and operational costs. Recognizing this, Nxtra, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has taken a significant leap by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its data center operations. This strategic move aims to optimize efficiency and

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The Transformative Power of Cloud Computing in Business and Daily Life
Cloud
The Transformative Power of Cloud Computing in Business and Daily Life

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the significance of cloud computing has never been more pronounced, transforming both businesses and individual lives in profound ways. Cloud computing, a model for delivering various services like data storage, servers, and software over the internet, has become the backbone for modern enterprises. Businesses are now leveraging cloud services for their unparalleled flexibility and scalability,

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Navigating Cloud Computing: Security, Sovereignty, and Sustainability
Cloud
Navigating Cloud Computing: Security, Sovereignty, and Sustainability

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a transformative force, providing businesses and individuals with unprecedented capabilities to store, process, and manage data. Major providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud boast state-of-the-art security infrastructures, including robust encryption, regular audits, and automated threat detection. However, despite these advanced measures, the inherently shared environment

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The Transformative Power of Cloud Computing in Modern Society
Cloud
The Transformative Power of Cloud Computing in Modern Society

When you hear the term "cloud computing," you might visualize a fluffy white cloud in the sky, an ephemeral and untouchable entity. This seemingly whimsical imagery actually draws from a well-established symbol used in network diagrams to represent the Internet. Historically, the cloud symbol has signified a vast, external infrastructure, complex yet accessible, over which users have little direct control.

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Amazon Steers AI Cloud Strategy Eyeing OpenAI and Diverse Models
Cloud
Amazon Steers AI Cloud Strategy Eyeing OpenAI and Diverse Models

As the race for supremacy in the AI cloud sector intensifies, Amazon is adjusting its strategies, keenly observing the advancements of OpenAI’s models and considering their potential integration with AWS. Matt Garman, the leading figure at Amazon Web Services (AWS), articulated an interest in seeing OpenAI utilize the AWS platform, although he stopped short of confirming any ongoing negotiations. Amazon’s

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Transforming Data Storage in Aerospace and Government with Open Source
Data Science
Transforming Data Storage in Aerospace and Government with Open Source

In the rapidly evolving landscape of data storage, the government and aerospace sectors stand out due to their critical need for secure, scalable, and adaptable solutions. This case study delves into the innovative solutions provided by 45Drives, a pioneering company in the open-source data storage systems space. The insights provided by Dr. Doug Milburn, President and Co-Founder of 45Drives, and

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Adopting Sustainable IT Practices to Curb Data Center Energy Consumption
Data Centres and Virtualization
Adopting Sustainable IT Practices to Curb Data Center Energy Consumption

As the demand for data storage and processing continues to surge, data centers are facing unprecedented pressure to adopt sustainable practices. The escalating focus on environmental reporting and the imperative to reduce IT carbon footprints have made it necessary for data center operators to scrutinize their software efficiency and energy consumption meticulously. This shift towards sustainability is driven by both

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TM Global Expands Data Centers to Boost Malaysia’s Digital Ecosystem
Data Centres and Virtualization
TM Global Expands Data Centers to Boost Malaysia’s Digital Ecosystem

Telekom Malaysia’s wholesale arm, TM Global, recently announced ambitious plans to expand its core data centers in Cyberjaya and Johor, driven by the ever-growing demand for both domestic and international data hosting services. This latest initiative focuses on the second phase of expansions at the Klang Valley Data Centre (KVDC) in Cyberjaya and the Iskandar Puteri Data Centre (IPDC) in

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Amazon Invests $1.3 Billion in Italy for Renewable Energy Data Centers
Data Centres and Virtualization
Amazon Invests $1.3 Billion in Italy for Renewable Energy Data Centers

Amazon is significantly enhancing its presence in the data center market through strategic investments and initiatives. The global tech giant recently announced a $1.3 billion investment in its data center operations in Italy over the next five years, aimed at bolstering its regional cloud computing capabilities under Amazon Web Services (AWS). This investment follows AWS’s earlier $2.2 billion commitment to

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How Will Dynamics 365 Business Central Benefit Your Manufacturing?
Enterprise Applications
How Will Dynamics 365 Business Central Benefit Your Manufacturing?

The impending transition from Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Manufacturing to Dynamics 365 Business Central is causing ripples in the manufacturing industry. Microsoft’s announcement to cease new licenses for Dynamics GP by April 2025 and end support by January 2028 has created an urgent need for businesses to strategize a move to a new ERP system. This significant change necessitates careful

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Sweet Security Launches Cloud Detection Platform on AWS Marketplace
Cloud
Sweet Security Launches Cloud Detection Platform on AWS Marketplace

The realm of cloud security is evolving at a brisk pace, as Sweet Security has announced that its cloud-native detection and response platform is now available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace. This strategic integration means AWS customers can now effortlessly incorporate Sweet Security’s advanced runtime detection and response capabilities into their existing cloud setups. Sweet Security aims to

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