Changes to Data Center Flash Over the past six years, Data Center Flash has moved rapidly from SLC Flash which stores one data bit per memory cell through MLC flash storing two bits per cell. It will then go to the current three-bit TLC Flash, which now accounts for over 90% of all flash shipments. Each move lowered the per-GB cost of flash but also delivered diminishing price reductions. This was done while introducing increasing technical challenges maintaining flash performance, reliability, … [Read more...]
Opportunities Expanding for IT Leaders
Technology plays a fundamental digital role for every business and is crucial in delivering an excellent customer experience. Opportunities are expanding for CIOs and IT leaders, but only if they are willing to rise to the challenge. Do you have a seat at the executive table? A new Forrester Research Study is out. Read it and you will learn about these key topics: The two main types of IT leaders Where strategic leaders create value How to earn a leadership role Click here and … [Read more...]
How to Talk About Emerging Technologies for More Productive Conversation
Talking about emerging technologies tends to be a muddled way to approach a conversation about the disruption happening in companies. While the term often comes up, it glosses over the many more specific ways to talk about the changes that are impacting every sector of every industry. Options in the cloud and digital transformation are happening now, but emerging technologies may include conversations surrounding topics like artificial intelligence and blockchain. The problem is that what’s … [Read more...]
Fiber Capacity in the Pacific NW
Two of the Industry’s thought leaders, Eric Rosenberry, NWAX President, and Conan Lee, Managing Director at Jones Lang, were featured at a networking event hosted by 7x24 Exchange (www.7x24exchange.org). The highlights were the Pacific NW’s phenomenal fiber capacity and critical infrastructure. The area ranks 5th in the nation largely due to the presence of Google, Intel, and Amazon, as well as the fact that Oregon has the most undersea fiber routes anywhere in the country. Both small and … [Read more...]
Comcast Joins Charter in Committing to Full Duplex DOCSIS 3.1
Full Duplex DOCSIS 3.1 Comcast has joined Charter in committing to DOCSIS 3.1 for the long term. Following Altice USA’s somewhat stunning announcement last week, it would be the first U.S. cable company to deliver multigig services with an all-fiber network. Speaking at UBS’ annual media and telecom conference this week, Comcast and Charter swore allegiance to the “Full Duplex” version of DOCSIS 3.1. This is a technology currently under development by CableLabs. It can theoretically … [Read more...]