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Writing on the Edge
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Amy Al-Katib, editor-in-chief of Mission Critical magazine, shares her thoughts on a wide range of topics that affect the industry worldwide.

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Writing on the Edge | New Year, New Sustainability Metric

It’s time to get a grip on embodied carbon
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January 6, 2021
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We need to shift our focus to embodied carbon and start measuring the footprints of the journey, not just the destination.
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As If By Magic

Recruiting shouldn't be a sales pitch
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December 10, 2020
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We hear a lot of about awareness in this industry — how low it is, what we can do to raise it, how important it is, etc. But how much do we talk about it outside of the industry?


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Give Gratitude

Who are you thankful for, and have you told them?
November 4, 2020
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The last thing you want to do in the middle of an industrywide labor shortage is lose your top talent to a competitor — or to anyone else, for that matter. So, what’s the best way to keep them?
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Risky Business

Understanding “The Matrix”
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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?
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Scary Security Stats

How are you celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
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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 …
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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.


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It's Time to Hop on the Digital Transformation Bandwagon

Don’t wait for opportunity to knock — just open the door
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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.
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The Latest in Coronavirus Coverage

Highlights of our most recent content
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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.
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Facility Managers Deserve Some Recognition

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


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