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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. 
Generative AI Data Architecture – Review
Data Science
Generative AI Data Architecture – Review

The monumental migration of generative AI from the controlled confines of innovation labs into the unpredictable environment of core business operations has exposed a critical vulnerability within the modern enterprise. This review will explore the evolution of the data architectures that support it, its key components, performance requirements, and the impact it has had on business operations. The purpose of

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Trend Analysis: National Data Sovereignty
Data Centres and Virtualization
Trend Analysis: National Data Sovereignty

As digital information increasingly dictates economic power and national security, a quiet but powerful movement is reshaping the global landscape of governance. A growing number of nations are reclaiming control over their digital territories through a principle known as national data sovereignty, which asserts that a country’s data is subject to its own laws and governance. This accelerating trend is

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Pekin Data Center Plan Sparks Fierce Local Opposition
Data Centres and Virtualization
Pekin Data Center Plan Sparks Fierce Local Opposition

From Farmland to Server Farm A Small Towns Big Tech Dilemma The quiet transformation of a sprawling 320-acre portion of Lutticken Farm into a massive data center campus has positioned the small town of Pekin, Illinois, as the newest battleground in a burgeoning nationwide debate over land use and technological expansion. This proposal is not merely a local issue; it

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Adaptive Cloud Security – Review
Cloud
Adaptive Cloud Security – Review

The relentless acceleration of cloud environments has pushed traditional security models to their breaking point, forcing a fundamental reevaluation of how we defend digital assets in a state of perpetual change. Adaptive Cloud Security represents a significant advancement in the cybersecurity sector, shifting the focus from post-event inspection to real-time understanding. This review will explore the evolution of this security

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Trend Analysis: Cloud Security Consolidation
Cloud
Trend Analysis: Cloud Security Consolidation

Navigating the modern cloud security landscape has become an exercise in managing organized chaos, with security teams often finding themselves overwhelmed by a fragmented array of specialized tools and a relentless deluge of uncontextualized alerts. This complexity is not merely an inconvenience; it represents a critical threat. The visibility gaps and alert fatigue created by tool sprawl directly undermine an

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How Do We Secure Tomorrow’s Data Centers?
Data Centres and Virtualization
How Do We Secure Tomorrow’s Data Centers?

The digital heartbeat of modern civilization resides within the heavily fortified yet increasingly vulnerable walls of data centers, sprawling complexes now facing a security paradigm shift of historic proportions. As the engines of artificial intelligence and cloud computing demand unprecedented computational power, the infrastructure supporting them is expanding at a breakneck pace. Projections indicate that demand for data centers will

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Are Data Centers the Next Systemic Insurance Risk?
Data Centres and Virtualization
Are Data Centers the Next Systemic Insurance Risk?

From Concrete Buildings to Critical Infrastructure a Paradigm Shift in Risk The invisible engines of our digital economy, data centers, are triggering a fundamental overhaul within the global insurance industry. Once viewed as little more than high-value real estate, these facilities are now being reclassified as a standalone, systemic risk class, demanding a radically new approach to underwriting. This analysis

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SoftBank Launches Infrinia to Simplify AI Data Centers
Data Centres and Virtualization
SoftBank Launches Infrinia to Simplify AI Data Centers

The rapid global expansion of artificial intelligence has created an insatiable demand for GPU-powered computing, but this growth has also introduced immense complexity for data center operators. As AI applications become more diverse, so do the requirements of their users, spanning a wide spectrum from those needing fully managed, abstracted bare-metal servers to others seeking affordable, hands-off AI inference services.

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Is Your Business Central Consolidation Too Slow?
Enterprise Applications
Is Your Business Central Consolidation Too Slow?

Finance teams in multi-entity organizations often find themselves caught in a frustrating cycle where the demand for timely, consolidated financial data clashes with the very structure of their enterprise resource planning system. While Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central excels at maintaining data integrity by isolating each company into a secure container, this foundational design creates significant roadblocks for leadership, auditors,

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How to Prepare and File 1099s in Dynamics GP
Enterprise Applications
How to Prepare and File 1099s in Dynamics GP

The annual rush to complete year-end tax reporting often creates a high-pressure environment for accounting departments, but with a well-defined process, it can be transformed into a predictable and manageable task. For businesses relying on Dynamics GP, the system offers a robust framework for handling 1099 preparation and reporting. However, its effectiveness is not automatic; it depends entirely on diligent

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Integrated B2B Ecommerce Platforms – Review
Enterprise Applications
Integrated B2B Ecommerce Platforms – Review

The digital transformation of B2B commerce has consistently demonstrated that a standalone webstore is no longer sufficient for managing the intricate relationships between manufacturers, distributors, and their clients. Integrated B2B Ecommerce Platforms, particularly those connected to ERP systems, represent a significant advancement in digital commerce for manufacturers and distributors. This review will explore the evolution of these platforms, focusing on

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Why ERP Delivery Needs a Specialized AI Copilot
Enterprise Applications
Why ERP Delivery Needs a Specialized AI Copilot

The familiar rhythm of an ERP project teetering on the edge of chaos is a scenario all too common for delivery teams struggling with outdated tools in an age of unprecedented complexity. This guide is designed to navigate the shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive risk management by illustrating how a specialized AI copilot can fundamentally transform ERP implementation success.

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