Mission Critical magazine spoke with several industry experts — on topics ranging from cybersecurity and the upcoming election to 5G and cloud service selection — to catch a glimpse of their outlooks.
Business success is often linked to understanding and deploying the right technologies. From artificial intelligence and automation to line of business applications, it can be difficult to cut through the hype to understand which technologies are truly innovative and impactful.
Findings From “The Real Business of Blockchain: How Leaders Can Create Value in a New Digital Age”
October 25, 2019
Blockchain is forecast to generate $3.1 trillion in new business value worldwide by 2030 — half of it by 2025 with applications designed for operational improvement, according to Gartner Inc.
While data centers enable other businesses to connect globally, the buildings themselves can, ironically, have poor connectivity for those inside — slowing productivity, increasing costs, and even impacting safety.
More than 80% of cybersecurity and risk leaders say the technologies could make enterprises more vulnerable
October 24, 2019
An overwhelming majority of cybersecurity and risk management leaders believe that developments in 5G wireless technology will create cybersecurity challenges for their organizations.
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With 5G on the horizon, and the promise of a host of new technology applications like autonomous vehicles, consoleless gaming and instant grocery delivery, we are set to create an unprecedented amount of data that will require rethinking the way our telecommunications and data infrastructure is built and managed going forward.
Make no mistake, 5G will most definitely alter how data centers are designed and, in some cases, will change the role they play in the larger network. By some estimates, data centers will be spending over half their operating budget to support 5G by 2025. The $64,000 question is, where will the money be spent and for what?
The Southeastern U.S. is known for its mild climate, comforting down-home cuisine, and southern hospitality. Recently, however, this region has been expanding its repertoire to encompass a new facet of the technological future: data centers.