Writing on the Edge

Scary Security Stats

How are you celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

October 6, 2020

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What are you doing this month to stay safe? And what are your plans for the future?

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Too Much Data and Not Enough Storage?

I know the feeling …

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

August 5, 2020

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“We are very happy to introduce the Top Tier Products Awards to the data center industry,” said Mike Murphy, publisher of Mission Critical.

Writing on the Edge

It's Time to Hop on the Digital Transformation Bandwagon

Don’t wait for opportunity to knock — just open the door

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

June 3, 2020

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Considering the state of the world right now, I think it’s the perfect time to envision the way we want our futures to look once COVID-19 is safely behind us.

The Latest in Coronavirus Coverage

Highlights of our most recent content

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

April 14, 2020

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We've compiled a list of some of our most recent articles, podcasts, and product releases focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and how the industry is adapting to the new normal, working to stop the spread of the disease, and — simultaneously — maintaining operations.

Facility Managers Deserve Some Recognition

Submit your nomination for the 2020 Facility Manager of the Year Award

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

April 3, 2020

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Right now, facility managers are tasked with maintaining maximum uptime and high availability. Though this may seem like a typical day in the data center, it’s not. With businesses all over the country switching to virtual offices at the snap of a finger and families isolating themselves in their homes with nothing to do except watch Netflix and play internet games, our networks are stressed.

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Survey Reveals How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting the Mission Critical Industry

Full report is available for free

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

March 30, 2020

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During this unprecedented time, there is a lot of uncertainty. That’s why Mission Critical magazine is working closely with Clear Seas Research, a BNP Media company, to keep you up-to-date on coronavirus coverage and how it is affecting the industry.

Mission Critical Magazine Announces the Top Tier Product Awards

Claim your spot today!

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

February 4, 2020

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Manufacturers have continuously changed with the times, investing heavily in research and development efforts to bring the smallest, fastest, greenest, smartest, most efficient, most resilient, most flexible, and most innovative solutions to the market. And that’s why Mission Critical magazine is excited to announce that our inaugural Top Tier Product Awards is currently open for entries.

Editorial

It’s Time to Fully Embrace AI

Do you see AI as part of the equipment, part of the team, or both?

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

December 18, 2019

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I recently had the privilege of attending the 7x24 Exchange Intl.’s 2019 Fall Conference in Phoenix. Throughout the course of the event, there were a lot of topics I heard repeatedly: cybersecurity, speed, 5G, microgrids, renewables, infrastructure, and cloud and edge computing.

IT-Colo Strategic Planner

Sharing Doesn’t Always Mean You End Up With Less

Colocation may be the answer to your growing pains.

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

October 21, 2019

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There are pros and cons to everything, and colocation is no exception. Though it may be a relatively new concept to the data center world, it definitely wasn’t born yesterday. Other industries have been building their business models around the idea of colocation for quite some time.

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Happy to Be in the Cloud

The mission critical industry is changing, and so is the magazine

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

October 16, 2019

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I’m sure you noticed a different face on this page, but I still want to take up a few lines here to introduce myself. My name is Amy Al-Katib, and I am the new editor-in-chief for Mission Critical magazine.