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IT Recycling vs Re-Using: Getting the Most of Your Equipment [INFOGRAPHIC]
IT Recycling vs Re-Using When your equipment gets to the end of its IT lifecycle or when a tech refresh leaves IT assets unused, organizations look for the most secure, ethical, and sustainable solution for retiring hardware while maximizing investment returns. So which is the better option for your equipment: [...]
The Importance of IT Project Management Metrics
The Importance of IT Project Management Metrics Whether you have an internal team managing your IT projects, or you are outsourcing a third-party PMO, it’s essential to understand the crucial metrics that can define success for an IT project. What is IT Project Management? IT Project Management is the complete oversight [...]
How Long Will the Chip Shortage Last?
The global chip shortage continues, and in this highly-digitized world where chips help power essentially everything—from cars to IT devices, to everyday appliances, and even toothbrushes, no industry has remained unscathed from the adverse impact of the chip shortage crisis. Tiny Chips, Huge Crisis According to a Semiconductor Supply Chain report released [...]
How to Pick the Right IT Vendor for Global Projects
How to Pick the Right IT Vendor for Global Projects The growing importance of procuring the right equipment during this technology-reliant era has put emphasis on the value of trusted vendor partnerships. After all, it’s not just about finding a reliable supplier at the onset of acquisition, but also choosing [...]
What is Third Third-Party Maintenance?
What is Third-Party Maintenance? The need to maximize the use of data center equipment and possibly extend life cycles has called significant attention to third-party maintenance (TPM). TPM providers have now become integral alternatives to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support when OEM contracts expire, and particularly when products reach their [...]
WD’s 6.5-Exabyte Mishap: How to Face the Fallout
WD’s 6.5-Exabyte Mishap: How to Face the Fallout The contamination accident in a Western Digital partner’s facility last month, which resulted in a massive 6.5-exabyte loss, is expected to trigger a price hike in flash SSD products. Sadly, this isn’t the only problem businesses are running into in the IT [...]
