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September 29, 2014

What’s Inside the Swiss Secret, Underground Data Center Bunkers?

When you think of Switzerland, what comes to mind? Utility knives? Chocolates? Off-shore bank accounts? And then what? I can’t think of anything. I know their flag is square, which is weird. But other than that, my ignorance of Switzerland […]
September 25, 2014

How Facebook Balances Its Load to Save Electricity

Have you ever been browsing your Facebook late at night, sifting through all those baby pictures, wondering why you’re still friends with that kind of racist guy you met at your cousin’s wedding? I think we all have been there […]
September 24, 2014

The Sky is Falling, iPhones Are Bending

Have you heard about the latest iPhone and iOS8 problems? It turns out that everything that comes from Apple isn’t all manna from heaven gifted to us by a ghost Steve Jobs who is using the futuristic iPad7 to communicate […]
September 23, 2014

Comcast Plans to Whine to FCC Until They Get to Buy Time Warner

Remember that whole fiasco about Comcast wanting to buy Time Warner Cable? Yeah, it’s still going on, and the debate about Internet “fast lanes” isn’t slowing down (get it?!), but through the public backlash against the possible sale, Comcast still […]
September 22, 2014

Apple Posts New Webpage With an Open Letter on Privacy

Amid accusations of loose security of their iCloud application, Apple has launched a website with an open letter from CEO Tim Cook assuring customers that Apple’s systems are safe.  Some may say that the letter is twofold:  To put customer’s minds […]
September 18, 2014

What Are Data Centers Testing to Reduce Electricity Costs?

Unsurprisingly, one of the excruciating headaches of operating a data center is the cost to keep the servers running at optimum efficiency—that means keeping them cool and, if you’ve ever run an air conditioning unit, that means copious amounts of […]
September 16, 2014

How ‘Fastpass’ Will Eliminate Data Center Latency

Just when you thought those nerds at MIT had quieted down, they’re back at it. This time with FaceBook! But what they’re developing could change the way you “internet.” Alright, I’ll just get to it: they’re eliminating data center latency. And […]
September 15, 2014

Did You Know Data Centers Can Protect Your Data From EMPs?

That’s right, folks. The time to put the question that keeps to up at night to rest: your pictures from your junior prom will be safe from a nuclear attack. Rejoice! Oh, and if you’re one of those people constantly worrying […]
September 11, 2014

Will Apple Pay challenge Google Wallet?

  On Tuesday September 9th, 2014, Apple held it’s Keynote press conference in Cupertino, CA. The conference was labeled as the biggest in years as many consumers and media awaited the release of the speculated new smart watch from the […]
Will Apple Pay challenge Google Wallet?
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