In the evolving landscape of corporate benefits, few have their finger on the pulse of HR technology and employee wellbeing like Ling-yi Tsai. With decades of experience helping organizations drive meaningful change, she has a unique perspective on how technology can bridge the gap between workplace productivity and personal-life stability. We delve into the growing trend of employers offering home
With the rise of generative AI, the power demands of data centers are exploding, forcing a fundamental reinvention of the electrical infrastructure that underpins our digital world. We’re moving from a paradigm of incremental improvements to one of radical transformation. To shed light on this critical shift, we spoke with Dominic Jainy, an IT professional whose work at the intersection
In the small Finnish town of Honkajoki, the constant hum of computer servers has become the primary source of warmth for hundreds of homes, signaling a profound shift in how society views digital waste. This innovative approach addresses two of the modern era’s most pressing environmental challenges by transforming the byproduct of our digital lives into a cornerstone of sustainable
The digital revolution powered by artificial intelligence is quietly building an insatiable appetite for electricity, challenging the very foundation of our global digital infrastructure and pushing traditional data center models to their breaking point. This explosive growth is creating an unprecedented demand for energy that can no longer be ignored. This analysis explores the emerging trend of sustainable, energy-centric data
With the smartphone market more saturated than ever, it’s rare to see a new player emerge, let alone one from the world of home appliances. We’re sitting down with Dominic Jainy, a veteran IT professional and tech analyst, to unpack the surprising entry of Dreame Technology into the mobile space. We’ll explore how a company known for vacuum cleaners plans
With a deep background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Dominic Jainy has a unique perspective on the seismic shifts occurring beneath the surface of the AI boom. While much of the world focuses on the massive, power-hungry models that are always on, always processing, Dominic’s attention is on a quieter, more profound revolution: the move toward reactive, event-driven AI.
More Than a Machine: Redefining the Role of Digital Infrastructure Data’s voracious appetite for energy has long positioned the digital infrastructure powering it as monolithic facilities, detached from the communities they inhabit. However, a new paradigm is emerging, one where data centers are not just consumers of resources but active contributors to a sustainable, circular economy. atNorth’s award-winning ICE03 facility
With projections indicating that by 2030, data processing in the United States could consume more electricity than all energy-intensive manufacturing combined, the data center industry is facing an unprecedented energy reckoning. The exponential growth of digital services and the immense power demands of modern AI workloads have pushed the energy footprint of these critical facilities to unsustainable levels. This has
Imagine a world where the digital backbone of society—data centers—grinds to a halt under the heat of unrelenting AI workloads, unable to keep pace with the demands of modern technology. This isn’t a far-fetched dystopia but a real challenge that the industry faces today. A staggering $1.9 billion deal between Schneider Electric and Switch Data Centers, the largest cooling agreement
Imagine a world where the digital backbone of society—powering everything from AI algorithms to blockchain transactions—grows at an unprecedented pace, yet leaves a heavier carbon footprint than entire industries combined. This is the reality facing data centers today, as surging demand driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and decentralized technologies clashes with the urgent need for sustainability. The tension between
Imagine a world where laptops aren’t just tools but game-changers, devices that don’t merely keep up with demands but anticipate them with jaw-dropping precision. Enter Apple’s latest masterpiece, the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, a machine that doesn’t just meet expectations—it shatters them. This laptop, powered by the revolutionary M5 processor, isn’t simply an upgrade; it’s a bold declaration of what
Introduction Picture a digital landscape where every click, connection, and computation pushes technology to new frontiers, demanding not just innovation but a complete reimagining of how businesses operate. In this dynamic environment, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a powerful catalyst, reshaping industries with unparalleled speed and potential. At the heart of this transformation is Ciena, a leader in optical networking
