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Decentralized networks

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) – Blockchain meets IoT

07. February, 2025 - 12:27

The connection between blockchain technology and the real world is becoming increasingly important. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are an exciting concept in this regard.

Move in the storage market

DataCore swallows Arcastream parts

05. February, 2025 - 17:17

It’s a strategic move in the storage market, but the acquisition of Arcastream’s Parallel File System business is set to revolutionize storage strategy – the deal also raises questions.

Tap-proof communication

KIT networks campuses for the quantum internet of the future

31. January, 2025 - 14:01

A milestone in quantum research: KIT has put a special fiber optic test track into operation. The 20-kilometer connection between the two campuses enables research into quantum networks and tap-proof communication.

Tangible benefits from quantum computers

How “Quantum Utility” works in practice

31. January, 2025 - 12:19

Quantum computers have enormous potential to solve problems that are too complex for conventional computers, such as simulating molecules, optimizing logistics in real time or protein folding. Quantum computers are not yet fundamentally ahead of conventional computers – general quantum superiority is still a dream of the future.

Microsoft's next-generation data center

Data centers of the future use no water for cooling

12. December, 2024 - 10:07

Microsoft has unveiled a new data center design that is optimized for AI workloads and uses no water for cooling.

Migration plans

VMware customers: More than half are considering switching platforms

19. September, 2024 - 15:06

A new survey by cloud computing company Civo shows that more than half of VMware customers are considering switching.

Light instead of silicon

Q.ANT – Photonic computing available via cloud access for the first time

16. September, 2024 - 09:23

Q.ANT’s photonic native computing technology processes data using light instead of electrons. It can therefore handle complex computing tasks more efficiently than today’s chip technologies. The innovative photonic chip technology therefore has the potential to completely change the digital landscape.

Data centers emit 3x more carbon dioxide due to generative AI

AI drives up CO2 emissions

09. September, 2024 - 15:29

The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically increase the CO2 emissions of data centers by the end of this decade. Analysts at the investment bank Morgan Stanley have calculated that data centers will emit around 2.5 billion tons of greenhouse gases worldwide by 2030 – three times

Healthcare

Intelligent infrastructure: IoT and AI in hospitals

14. August, 2024 - 10:13

From AI-controlled diagnoses to IoT-based remote patient monitoring: digital solutions are making their way into the healthcare sector and reducing the workload on employees. An intelligent infrastructure and high-performance networks are the basis for this.

Market for hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)

Competitors position VMware alternatives

09. August, 2024 - 07:11

Tobias Pföhler from StorMagic comments on VMware’s renewed OEM agreements with Dell, HPE, and Lenovo – and why competitors are positioning themselves.