While there’s no doubt that IPv6 is an eventual end point, we have a long road to get there. It’s time that we, as an industry, take a step back and think about what transitioning to IPv6 entails. In fact, with so much fervor in favor of IPv6, this year’s IPv6 Day missed a crucial point on this transition — infrastructure. Continue Reading »
Networking | Blog Post | Wayne Rash Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The war of words surrounding the proposed merger of AT&T with T-Mobile is heating up as the various filing deadlines draw nearer. Approximately 30,000 people and organizations have filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing the merger. Continue Reading »
Data Center | Blog Post | Julius Neudorfer Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Like any popular movie, there is usually a sequel. It looks like the rise in popularity of the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric follows that same path. Continue Reading »
Networking | Blog Post | Wayne Rash Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A few days ago I wrote a column that criticized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approving the start of operations for a satellite-based data service by a company called LightSquared. I got a response from a communications consultant, Michael Marcus, respectfully disagreeing with me. Continue Reading »
Mobile Computing | Blog Post | Wayne Rash Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Unless you’re a T-Mobile customer, chances are you haven’t thought too much about the announcement in March that AT&T is going to buy Deutsche Telekom’s U.S. unit, T-Mobile USA. Continue Reading »
IT Management | Blog Post | Charlene O'Hanlon Monday, January 31, 2011
The Obama administration recognizes the impact of small businesses on our economy, which is why it has developed a number of new initiatives to help spur small-business development as a way to pull the United States out of its economic morass. Its latest endeavor – Startup America – is a way to promote entrepreneurship and high potential startups, and has some technological big guns backing up the effort. Continue Reading »
Data Center | Blog Post | Julius Neudorfer Monday, January 3, 2011
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which developed the LEED building standards, has a draft document entitled "Building Design & Construction" that covers many types of buildings such as schools, warehouses and data centers. Continue Reading »
Networking | Blog Post | Wayne Rash Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Just before Christmas, right about the time Congress goes home and the courts go into recess for the holiday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its long-awaited and somewhat controversial report and order on net neutrality. Continue Reading »
