Supersizing Ethernet: Tech Vendors Are Looking To Lead the Way
by PivIT Global on Dec 5, 2023 7:00:00 AM
The technology that powers enterprise networks and the internet will see some significant changes soon, with some of the biggest names in network hardware coming together. Cisco, Arista, HPE, Intel, Linux Foundation, and others have announced the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) to enh …
How the Demand for Servers Is Changing Amid the Rise of AI
by PivIT Global on Nov 30, 2023 7:00:00 AM
Servers are the backbone of the IT infrastructure of many enterprises, including cloud providers that power countless businesses. Server demand is experiencing a shift, with the total number of shipments in 2023 expected to decline from previous years, according to a report from Londo …
Reality Check: Survey Finds IT Infrastructure Can’t Keep Up With AI
by PivIT Global on Nov 28, 2023 7:17:00 AM
We’re witnessing the global adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) right before our eyes, but it’s not without its challenges. While AI can potentially improve how we do things, it requires the technological capacity that enterprises cannot yet provide. The current infrastructure is …
Here’s How Generative AI Can Improve Data Center Management
by PivIT Global on Nov 21, 2023 7:00:00 AM
Nowadays, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is all anyone can discuss. From producing professionally written cover letters for jobs to easy-to-use code snippets, generative AI models can boost productivity in many ways. The generative AI market is estimated to cross $91 billion …
Dependable, Scalable Solutions for Growing Data Demands
by PivIT Global on Nov 16, 2023 7:00:00 AM
An estimated 97 zettabytes of data were created worldwide in 2022. To put that number in perspective, one zettabyte roughly equals a billion terabytes. The world is producing more data than ever before.
How Can Data Centers Offset Emissions (And Should They?)
by PivIT Global on Nov 14, 2023 7:01:00 AM
Data centers produced 330 Mt of carbon dioxide in 2020, according to the International Energy Agency. Collectively, this part of the IT industry is responsible for 2% of global emissions, mainly through the consumption of fossil-fuel-produced energy.
Rethinking Storage: Key Insights From IBM’s Storage Summit 2023
by PivIT Global on Nov 2, 2023 7:00:00 AM
IBM is revamping its storage portfolio, announcing last March that they’re rebranding some of its offerings. However, it's only becoming clear now that IBM isn’t just seeking a rebrand but rethinking storage entirely. That was the key takeaway from the IBM Storage Summit held in late …
Uptime Institute’s Five Data Center Predictions: Are They Coming True?
by PivIT Global on Oct 26, 2023 7:15:00 AM
The Uptime Institute released its report ‘Five Data Center Predictions for 2023’ at the beginning of the year. With a tumultuous year of manufacturing and supply chain issues, one would expect things to improve in 2023. However, the economic uncertainty at the beginning of 2023 is wel …
The Future of Ethernet: What to Expect
by PivIT Global on Oct 24, 2023 7:00:00 AM
In the last 50 years, network technology has progressed by leaps and bounds, paving the way for the revolution of connectivity we have witnessed right before our eyes. It wouldn't be wrong to say that the good old Ethernet has played a vital role in this revolution.
Hyperscalers: How Do They Operate and What Benefits Do They Offer?
by PivIT Global on Oct 17, 2023 7:15:00 AM
Technologies such as cloud computing, edge computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) have ushered in the era of hyperscalers. You’ve probably heard the term in the tech space quite often, especially when people refer to Big Tech. That’s because hypersca …