For eBay's 3-year modernization, attention turns to developing, using open source infrastructure

Combing through each layer of its technology stack, eBay replatformed its infrastructure without incurring incremental costs. 

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 6, 2018

Cloud computing could be caught in crosshairs of US-China tariff battle

The third list of proposed tariffs by the Trump administration targets components of cloud computing hardware and data centers that would disrupt supply chains and hurt providers.

By Alex Hickey • Updated Sept. 19, 2018

Popular hybrid data centers falling short on energy efficiency

Newer technological initiatives — blockchain, Web 3.0 applications, big data and internet of things — are driving data center energy consumption up.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 5, 2018

As hyperscale capex hits records, a few operators solidify hold on market

Hyperscale capabilities have become critical to leading cloud infrastructure, software and platform providers.

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 29, 2018

The fight to overcome the 'not sexy' perception of industrial internet

Companies slow to adopt the industrial internet may have missed an early mover advantage — even if they staved off burning their fingers like some initial adopters.

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 27, 2018

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... coffee? IBM's drone project satisfies caffeine addictions

A coffee drone could be HR's dream or worst nightmare.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 24, 2018

Google fights rising data center power costs with AI

AI pulls a snapshot from sensors in the cooling system every five minutes and sends it to a deep neural network to help minimize energy consumption.

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 21, 2018

Companies run computers past their expiration date, but is tech refresh worth it?

While subscription models ensure automatic updates, they are usually more expensive than buying hardware.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 21, 2018

Cisco evolving its product portfolio and the 'strategy is working,' CEO says

The company has embraced overhauling its product portfolio, revamping offerings for a more security-conscious world.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 16, 2018

Attack of the office relic: Researchers find exploitable flaws in fax machines, printers

While unplugging a printer or fax machine from its power supply can stop an intrusion, it's not a fix that many companies opt for.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 13, 2018

Amazon is breaking down Alexa's language barriers

What's in a name? Amazon researchers are working on Alexa's ability to translate nouns in complex languages. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 10, 2018

HP, Bugcrowd to pay researchers to get printers out of a jam

Through the bug bounty program, the companies want their invite-only security researchers to hone in on vulnerabilities on the firmware level.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 2, 2018

Voice tech adoption lags in the workplace, study says

Only 55% of key decision-makers feel prepared to implement voice-powered technologies to improve their organization's internal or customer service operations.

By Robert Williams • July 19, 2018

For TBM practitioners, IT finance is alluring and mission critical

Technology Business Management is gaining momentum because it encourages technology departments to operate like a business.

By Naomi Eide • July 18, 2018

Report: AWS eyes building data center switches

After the report broke on Friday, Cisco's shares dropped 5%, wiping an equivalent of $11 billion from its market capitalization, but AWS' chief executive dismissed the report. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Updated July 19, 2018

The importance of data center intelligence for the C-level

Interpreting business intelligence on inventory and processes will help a business become more efficient, the fastest way to a healthy bottom line.

By Peter Vancorenland • July 16, 2018

US announces tariffs on $200B more goods from China

China promised to take "firm and forceful measures" in response, but it's unclear exactly what those measures will be. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 12, 2018

How Starbucks moved 23K tablets for company-wide 'bias' training

The coffee chain was tasked with delivering information simultaneously to about 175,000 U.S. workers on three weeks' notice. 

By Samantha Schwartz , Riia O'Donnell • July 11, 2018

Top 10 myths about internet performance

Web applications deliver value through dynamic, personalized interactions and bidirectional content flows. If performance lags, rippling delays and interruptions follow.

By Ed Wright • July 2, 2018

What is WPA3 and why should businesses care?

The Wi-Fi protection protocol includes improved network resiliency, protective management frames for critical workloads and 192-bit cryptographic strength.

By Alex Hickey • June 26, 2018

Beware of Dante's (ERP) Inferno

Despite countless horror stories, organizations still tend to underestimate the complexity associated with implementing ERP.

By Shawn Stamp • June 25, 2018

AWS takes home gold in IaaS, PaaS worldwide

With the exception of the APAC region, Microsoft swept all No. 2 spots while Google took home No. 3 rankings in worldwide and regional leadership.

By Alex Hickey • June 22, 2018

Under the sea: Microsoft's submarine data centers

Cloud vendors are already using wind and solar solutions to conserve energy consumed by their servers. The next frontier, however, is in the ocean's waves. 

By Samantha Schwartz • June 21, 2018

Room service, please: Alexa checks into hospitality

Because of hysteria around Alexa's privacy, there will be parts of the market with a continued "perception or misconception that Alexa is always listening."

By Samantha Schwartz • June 19, 2018

USB-C promises to become universal port fall short when it comes to compatibility

While a USB-C can run numerous features, users are finding the ports do not permit full functionality on a device.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 13, 2018