Data center transitions are a common occurrence in enterprise IT functions. Whether it’s a switch to a larger space, downsizing or colocation, enterprise data center needs are constantly changing. Most companies’ first instinct is to downsize or choose new servers that seem to yield more memory or speed, but a transition to cloud computing could…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent data center, 5G technology, mobile and blockchain related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 1/14-1/18. Poor data-center configuration adds to growing e-waste crisis One significant contributor to the e-waste crisis is data centers. These centers are rapidly popping up all across the globe. And at…
The EPA notes that the rapid rate of data centers popping up around the world is having a terribly negative impact on the planet. One of the most obvious impacts is the sheer amount of power consumption. Data centers account or three percent of the global electricity supply and consume more power than the entire…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent data center, IoT and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 11/26-11/30. Trade wars are making Americans more cautious this holiday season A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by the Harris Poll, reveals that many Americans will be taking extra precaution with their holiday purchases…
5G is the newest mobile network and is scheduled to officially roll out in 2020 (but no doubt you’ll see a few deployments in 2019). One main characteristic that sets this network apart from 3G and 4G is the fact that it will use different radio frequencies than the older models and therefore will require…
A series of reports conducted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), show that as more technology companies commit to renewable energy, the more they are increasingly driving green power adoption. In fact, tech companies are becoming the number one buyer of green energy. And with the IoT taking over, experts see the renewable purchasing trend…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent electronic waste and mobile technology news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 7/16-7/20 How e-waste encourages competitors to collaborate Electronics are becoming more complex everyday, which makes recycling them a difficult and pricey operation. One industry expert points out that the creation of coalitions between…
The following is a quick recap of some of the recent technology, recycling, and e-waste industry related news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 3/12-3/16. Delivery Drones May Be More Sustainable Than Trucks We’ve been hearing more about how self-driving cars, air taxis, and drone deliveries are becoming more plausible, and yet for…
Currently, there is a rush to build out edge computing networks, which is the vital link between the massive amount of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and data centers. And EdgeMicro seems to be the front runner of the race. The company is a fairly new start-up company, has announced plans to use micro data…
Going along with the trend in connected technology, it’s pretty clear that people and businesses will continue the growing trend of reducing their need to rely on costly hardware and infrastructure by placing files and applications in the cloud. However, given the growing number of cloud storage providers on the market, will offer the maximum…
Gartner Inc. forecasts worldwide information security spending to climb to $93 billion next year. With 2017 already predicted to total $86.4 billion in spending before the year’s end, a nearly seven percent growth from 2016, it seems that information security spending is rapidly becoming a growing concern and major priority all over the globe. Experts…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 8/21-8/25 Samsung reveals Galaxy Note 8 Samsung revealed the highly anticipated Galaxy Note 8 device at a conference yesterday. The device’s predecessor, the Galaxy Note 7, experienced a public failure after all devices were recalled due to combusting batteries. Certain e-scrap metals excluded…
A survey conducted by the Uptime Institute last year indicates enterprise IT budgets are shifting away from focusing on corporate data centers and towards more outsourced services. The Uptime Institute interviewed around 1,000 data center and IT professionals. From these interviews, Uptime found 71 percent of reported assets were contained in enterprise data centers, 20…
A U.S and Norwegian partnership, Kolos, is reportedly constructing the world’s largest data center. The center, also to be called Kolos, will be built in the Norwegian town of Ballangen in the Arctic Circle. The data center is estimated to measure 600,000 square feet, and draw on a record-breaking 1000 megawatts for power. The firm…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 7/10-7/14 Two ways to protect your private network Accessing unsecure networks in public places can lead to security vulnerabilities, or in the worst case scenario, an unauthorized source gaining access to a device. When protecting smartphones, tablets and laptops, users are discouraged from…