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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. 
Time to Upgrade: Modernizing Your Outdated ERP System Now
Enterprise Applications
Time to Upgrade: Modernizing Your Outdated ERP System Now

In the rapidly evolving world of business technology, the relevance and efficiency of enterprise systems are under constant scrutiny. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, once heralded as groundbreaking solutions for managing business processes, often find themselves outdated and inadequate as companies scale and innovations proliferate. Industry reports reveal that a significant portion of organizations are seeking to upgrade their current

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Is Your ERP Budget Ready for Business Central Price Hikes?
Enterprise Applications
Is Your ERP Budget Ready for Business Central Price Hikes?

As organizations leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) needs, an important development is the rise in licensing costs set to come into effect. Navigating these changes requires a strategic approach to maintaining a balanced budget while optimizing the use of Business Central. Understanding the reasons behind the price increases and the impact they might

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Harnessing Renewables for Southeast Asia’s Growing Data Centers
Data Centres and Virtualization
Harnessing Renewables for Southeast Asia’s Growing Data Centers

Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as a central point for data center operations, with nations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines witnessing unprecedented growth. This development coincides with increasing power demands and accentuates environmental concerns, mainly due to the region’s current dependence on fossil fuels. As technology continues to burgeon, there is now a vital call for a balanced

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Will Solar Power Ever Fully Energize Data Centers?
Data Centres and Virtualization
Will Solar Power Ever Fully Energize Data Centers?

While solar power presents an attractive option for powering data centers due to its affordability and clean energy profile, its adoption remains limited within the industry. Data centers, notorious for consuming huge quantities of electricity, are increasingly exploring renewable sources like solar to mitigate their carbon footprints. However, the industry exhibits both optimism and hesitation about fully embracing solar energy.

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Why is Musk Blocking OpenAI’s UAE Data Center Deal?
Data Centres and Virtualization
Why is Musk Blocking OpenAI’s UAE Data Center Deal?

The world of technology has been abuzz with recent revelations involving Elon Musk and his apparent efforts to hinder OpenAI’s involvement in a major data center project in the UAE. This ambitious undertaking revolves around a substantial 5GW data center campus announced under the leadership of former President Trump, now spearheaded by the Emirati AI firm G42. As OpenAI sets

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Is Your Serverless Architecture Truly Serverless?
Cloud
Is Your Serverless Architecture Truly Serverless?

With escalating demand for agile and cost-effective computing solutions, serverless architecture has emerged as an appealing paradigm in the technological landscape. Promised as a low-friction model that liberates developers from the intricacies of server management, it offers the allure of elastic scalability and a consumption-based pricing model. Yet beneath the veneer of simplicity, the true essence of serverless often remains

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Are Space-Based Data Centers the Next Digital Frontier?
Data Centres and Virtualization
Are Space-Based Data Centers the Next Digital Frontier?

The concept of space-based data centers is gaining traction as the world continues to grapple with the increasing demand for data processing and storage. Traditional data centers, often sprawling across locations known for their favorable conditions, such as Loudoun County, are powerful but bring their own limitations, including land use and environmental concerns. Against this backdrop, the innovative vision of

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Thylander Unveils Plan for Major Danish-Owned Data Center
Data Centres and Virtualization
Thylander Unveils Plan for Major Danish-Owned Data Center

In a significant move set to reshape the data center landscape in Denmark, Thylander has unveiled plans to construct an expansive 100MW data center in the city of Esbjerg. This development marks a pivotal step in Denmark’s technological expansion, particularly given its focus on Danish ownership amid increasing foreign investment in local infrastructure. With operations expected to begin this year

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Ohio’s Data Center Boom: Vantage and EdgeConneX Investments
Data Centres and Virtualization
Ohio’s Data Center Boom: Vantage and EdgeConneX Investments

Ohio’s data center industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, setting a new trajectory for technological and economic development within the state. This expansion is largely fueled by notable investments from leading companies such as Vantage Data Centers and EdgeConneX. These entities are making substantial commitments to establish vast data center facilities, reflecting a growing trend toward the decentralization and enhancement of

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Red Hat and Oracle Enhance Hybrid Cloud Capabilities on OCI
Cloud
Red Hat and Oracle Enhance Hybrid Cloud Capabilities on OCI

In a significant move aimed at redefining cloud infrastructure capabilities, Red Hat and Oracle have expanded their collaboration to enhance hybrid cloud functionalities on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This strategic partnership broadens the scope of Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat Enterprise Linux across Oracle’s diverse deployment environments, including government and sovereign clouds. A key highlight of this collaboration is

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Alibaba and SAP Unite for AI-Powered Enterprise Innovation
Cloud
Alibaba and SAP Unite for AI-Powered Enterprise Innovation

In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements, strategic alliances have become vital for businesses aiming to innovate and transform digitally. An exemplary instance of this is the partnership between Alibaba Group and SAP SE, which heralds a new era of enterprise innovation primarily in China with ambitions to extend the impact further into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and

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Red Hat Navigates Hybrid Cloud, AI, and Quantum Future
Cloud
Red Hat Navigates Hybrid Cloud, AI, and Quantum Future

In the rapidly shifting landscape of technology, companies face complex challenges and seize new opportunities. Red Hat, a respected leader in open-source software, remains at the forefront of this dynamic field by continuously evolving its strategies and offerings. Its focus has been to address growing demands in hybrid cloud environments, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing. These advancements represent both

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