Amy Al-Katib is editor-in-chief of Mission Critical magazine. She loves music, fresh air, laughing, and chap stick. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University and has worked for BNP Media since 2016. She can be reached at 248-244-6498 or at al-katiba@bnpmedia.com.

Writing on the Edge

Risky Business

Understanding “The Matrix”

Amy Al-Katib

October 19, 2020

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When Tom Cruise came out with no pants, sliding around the floor in his socks, were you calculating the likelihood of him suffering a slip and fall while assessing the possible damage to both his body and the personal effects in the house? I doubt it. But, imagine someone asked you to do just that … would you feel qualified?

Scary Security Stats

How are you celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

Amy Al-Katib

October 6, 2020

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

Congratulations to the Top Tier Products Awards Winners

Seven manufacturers step into the inaugural winner’s circle for products that span eight categories

Amy Al-Katib

August 17, 2020

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Seven manufacturers stepped into the inaugural winner’s circle, and, together, they are raising the bar when it comes to mission critical equipment and what to expect.

Writing on the Edge

Too Much Data and Not Enough Storage?

I know the feeling …

Amy Al-Katib

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.

State of the Industry

A Roundtable Discussion With Mission Critical Professionals

Amy Al-Katib

July 22, 2020

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It’s a Mission Critical tradition to host this roundtable discussion every summer, so we reached out to industry professionals to find out what they have to say about COVID-19, the supply chain, edge computing, sustainability, and more.

natural language processing (NLP) techniques

How To Avoid Stereotypical Biases in AI

Examining the path forward for the tech community

Amy Al-Katib

June 18, 2020

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As the conversation on social justice and race heightens nationally, the tech community is examining some glaring issues found in natural language processing (NLP) techniques.

FinTech Solutions Save Companies Time and Money

COVID-19 accelerates automated payment solutions

Amy Al-Katib

June 16, 2020

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Mission Critical magazine recently spoke with Karla Friede, CEO of Nvoicepay, to find out more about automated payment solutions and how businesses can transition from paper checks to ACH to save costs, enable remote work environments, and keep employees safe.

The Optimal Edge

The Edge Takes Center Stage

Measuring industry awareness and usage of edge computing technology

Amy Al-Katib

June 11, 2020

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Exactly when will technology reach the future — the one that relies on edge infrastructure, complete with self-driving cars and smart buildings that communicate with each other to make up truly smart cities?

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

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.

Eaton Applies Additive Manufacturing to Help Frontline Workers

Covid-19 sparks innovation for power management company

Amy Al-Katib

May 13, 2020

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In a recent interview with Mission Critical, Michael Regelski, senior vice president and chief technology officer for the Electrical Sector at Eaton, discussed a few of the ways the company is contributing to the fight against COVID-19.

Mission Critical Magazine

2020 September/October

There's a lot to consider when it comes to data center efficiency — this issue of Mission Critical focuses on the IT equipment and other rack space considerations.

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