Around the World — via the IoT — in 80 Days
"I’m kind of a walking showcase for the IoT. I’m totally connected to the world. I’m doing this ride solo, but the truth is that I’m never alone.” - Hugo Scagnetti
July 28, 2016 • 5 min read Technology
Which Hadoop Architecture is Right for Me?
Hadoop technology just turned 10, and has gained tremendous momentum. But some components of the traditional architecture are coming of age, and a new approach to Hadoop architecture is emerging.
July 26, 2016 • 2 min read Data
Honey I Shrunk the PC Storage
Storage is the quiet backbone that enables much of what you love about your latest laptop.
July 26, 2016 • 3 min read Data
Flash At the Edge
“2.9 ZB of data stored on edge devices by 2019.” Go ahead, let that sink in for a moment. The Internet of Things has created an influx of data and information that very few were ready for and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Yet this frontier is a new opportunity for mobile […]
July 25, 2016 • 1 min read Data
A New Approach! All-Flash Storage Solution for SAP HANA
Storage is the cornerstone for persistence in pretty much any and all databases, including those that run in memory. Here’s a tale of three storage methods and how flash memory can revolutionize SAP HANA.
July 25, 2016 • 7 min read Data
Give the Connected Home an Edge with NAND Flash
TV watching habits all over the world have been changing for some time. We watch more video on demand (VOD) and recorded shows taking advantage of the connected home. Even when watching live television, we often pause and make use of a recorded pause-buffer. This phenomenon is often referred to as time-shifting. The ability to […]
July 21, 2016 • 4 min read Data
SQL Server Migration: 4 Tips on Where Flash Fits
Are you considering moving off SQL Server® 2005 or 2008 this year? For those migrating, here are a few SQL Server migration tips to help you evaluate your next steps and determine what flash is most advantageous to your environment.
July 20, 2016 • 6 min read Data
Virtual Reality — Hype or Game Changer?
For decades, virtual reality has been at the cusp of becoming “the next big thing.” Much like 3D TV, the Segway, Google Glass, and other revolutionary technologies that were supposed to change the way we interacted with and viewed the world, VR tried for so long to gain mainstream adoption and failed. This article shows […]
July 19, 2016 • 4 min read Data
From Fortune 500 to Startups: the SSD Goes Mainstream
No matter where we look, the entry of the SSD into the personal computing industry is a triumphant one. Here are 6 reasons why SSDs are making way in business notebooks and desktops.
July 14, 2016 • 7 min read Data
Data Lives Everywhere
What do the medical imaging devices and pinball machines have in common? They both have local storage requirements. From 3D images of my own pearly whites or just the high score of the latest Pinball Wizard, more and more devices are relying on solid state drives to safeguard their most important local data. In fact, […]
July 12, 2016 • 3 min read Data