| September |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| Data Reduction Demystified |
Storage |
John Powell, Ayyaswamy Thangavel, and Mark Elliott |
Data reduction ratio (DDR) has become an important component for all-flash and hybrid primary storage solutions – specifically as it pertains to efficiency and cost.
This article explains in an agnostic and product-specific manner why DRR matters, the technology, mechanics, and math behind it, along with best practices and examples on how to determine what DRR should be used when sizing a solution. |
| Data Protection Solution for Multi-Clouds |
Cloud |
Pablo Calvo, David Cuesta, and Mahmoud Elsayed |
Just because data is hosted on the cloud doesn’t mean it can automatically be recovered when a disaster, user errors, application errors, ransomware, or other malicious activities occur that result in data loss.
This article presents a central cloud services solution capable of adapting to different providers such as Azure Cloud and AWS Cloud that eliminates the need for new training every day as well as helps reduce the cost for additional cloud backup services. |
| 5G: Challenges, Solutions & Future Prospects |
5G |
Divya Jyothi V and Lavanya Srinivasachari |
This article illustrates the evolution of 5G technology, key benefits, current challenges, and Industry solutions.
The authors also address future prospects/opportunities with various use case scenarios on how 5G elevates the user experience. |
| Data Protection in a Quantum World |
Data Protection |
Bharath Krishnan, Sunayana Devi, and Adil Ameen |
Are Quantum Computers of the future a boon or a bane? Machines of such capabilities may usher in a new era of cyberattacks, all on a quantum level. What does the future hold for data protection in a Quantum World?
This article examines this question, beginning with a brief introduction of Quantum Computing and what makes it such a necessity despite its complexities. It then explores the possibility of Quantum Computing becoming a double-edged sword that could massively disrupt the data protection industry as it exists today. |
| October |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| QLC Flash: The Latest Advancement in Storage |
Storage |
Keith Veigas and Ritesh Agarwal |
This article addresses the advantages of Quad Level Cells (QLCs) – the highest cell density of NAND flash – and examines under which workloads they will work best. QLC applications and characteristics are also discussed.
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| Serverless Computing: The Future Opportunities |
Server |
Tejesh V |
Serverless does not mean that the there are no Servers. Serverless is a cloud-native development methodology that enables developers to create and execute apps without having to worry about managing servers.
This article discusses Serverless Architecture, advantages and disadvantages, how Serverless computing is used for business, and future opportunities. |
| AIoT with Edge Computing in the 5G Era |
Edge |
Arathy Jeevan and Vinesh Garimella |
IoT and AI combined may emerge as the next ‘smart revolution’. With advancements in 5G and Edge computing, AIoT systems will open doors to a new era of a data-driven world.
This article explores the benefits, disadvantages, and security concerns of AIoT with Edge computing in the 5G Era. |
| How IT Changes to Advance Sustainability |
Cloud |
Mikhail Gloukhovtsev |
Increasingly, companies are recognizing and embracing the realization that developing sustainable IT strategy can help them reduce their environmental impact.
In this wide-ranging article, Mikhail Gloukhovtsev explores many thoughtful topics and offers insights and recommendations that will help readers develop and implement environmentally-friendly IT services. |
| November |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| Trace ESXiHost in UCS Domain Using PowerShell |
Virtualization |
Dinesh Shaw |
This article provides a PowerShell-based solution – with step-by-step instruction – that automates tracing and identification a UCS Server’s physical location within minutes, enabling System Administrators to take swift and appropriate action. This handy tool drastically reduces traditional manual effort, saving time and money. |
| Smart Power Management for Data Centers |
Data Center |
B Ranjeeth and Karishma R |
Modern data center size has expanded exponentially leading to an upsurge in power consumption rates of data centers.
This article highlights the necessity for intelligent power management in data centers. The authors discuss Advanced Characteristics of Intelligent Power Management, Smart Load Shedding, Integrated Management ability, Branch Circuit Protection, Three-Phase Power, and the benefits of Intelligent power management. |
| NetWorker Backup of IP-less DAG |
Storage |
Andreas Balthasar |
This article proposes a best-practice for backing up an IP-less Microsoft Exchange Database Availability Group (DAG) with Dell EMC NetWorker. Using the current solution, if the selected Exchange node is down backup is no longer possible for the entire DAG unless backup is manually activated on another node.
The solution in this article describes how to perform backups, even when nodes are
down. |
| CloudIQ and Its Impact on APEX |
Cloud |
Kevin Paul Raj, Ryan Dsouza, and Pramod J |
This article details CloudIQ, the cloud-based proactive monitoring and predictive analytics application for Dell systems and its possible impact on APEX, Dell Technologies’ portfolio of as-a-Service offerings.
The authors explore the impact that CloudIQ could have on APEX as a tool, how it would benefit stakeholders and the advantages to using such a tool with your infrastructure. |
| December |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| Computer Vision for Daily Tasks |
Artificial Intelligence |
Aditya Sharma |
Computer Vision is a subfield of Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence where humans teach computers to see and interpret the world around them. While humans and animals naturally solve problems using vision from a very young age, helping machines interpret and perceive their surroundings via vision is at the heart of computer vision.
This article explores scenarios – healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture where computer vision can be applied and implemented. |
| Ubiquitous Computing |
Security |
Ashwani Kumar, Honey S, and Vibha Choudhary |
Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp) is rapidly evolving and becoming an integrated part of solutions in numerous application domains.
This article considers threats and their solutions for strengthening network security for Ubicomp. The authors cover a sampling of the main security solutions, i.e. how to achieve real-time network intrusion for data protection, device reliability, network Intrusion and authentication. |
| Rescuing Recycling |
Green |
Bruce Yellin |
IT plays a major role in recycling by enabling companies to convert waste into new raw materials.
This article discusses how recycling works, problems we face, its economic realities, and how computer science and other technologies are keys to its rescue. The science and economics of recycling is introduced, and how IT disciplines such as artificial intelligence, optical scanning, and more are making strides in rescuing recycling and protecting our planet. |
| Starting a Storage Conversation |
Storage |
Hok Pui Chan |
Become a trusted advisor and the “go-to’ person for your customer’s problems.
This article raises common storage topics and provides discussion points and some insights for follow-up questions in a storage discussion. Gaining a holistic view of your customer's requirements will help you architect the correct storage solution for them. |
| January |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| Cyber-physical Systems Smart Data Handling |
Edge |
Mohamed Sohail |
IoT has dramatically increased threats to critical assets. Organizations need to expand security programs to include cyber-physical systems as IoT and other devices heavily interact with many endpoints, most having a dynamically changing security profile.
This article proposes a new and efficient method to overcome many of the issues being faced in the current architectural framework. The author illustrates an efficient and tested methodology of some of the main challenges, and how to address them. |
| SDN for Securing IoT Systems |
Internet of Things |
Gaushil Patrick, Golla Venkata, and Harsha Vardhan |
Conventional security measures fall short of adequately protecting IoT systems without noticeable impact on performance.
This article posits a software-defined network (SDN) approach to protect the network in a more efficient and flexible way. A comprehensive survey of the security features is introduced along with discussion of improvements and challenges provided by SDN. |
| Decentralized Storage: Intro to Metaverse |
Storage |
Nidhi Shree N and Sai Ganesh |
Since its emergence, the World Wide Web has made significant progress.
This article chronicles the evolution of the web – from version 1.0 to 2.0, to 3.0 – and the future of decentralized storage in the Metaverse and Web 3.0 technology along with its key components, applications and challenges. |
| DARQ Technologies |
Artificial Intelligence |
Athira Anirudhan, Amal D Nair, and B Ranjeeth |
DARQ is an emerging technology touted as the catalyst in the next technology disruption to deliver new capabilities for businesses.
This article deep dives into subsets of DARQ to detail how each bring their own benefits and simplicity to modern problems. The authors discuss how embracing these technologies and employing them will benefit organizations in more ways than we can imagine. |
| February |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| Roadmap to 5G |
5G |
Aditya Garg, Eisha Raghav, and Samreen Abbas |
The technology sector has adopted 5G to keep up with unrelenting innovation and advancement.
This article offers an in-depth discussion about 5G, how it is on the road to revolutionizing every possible sector around the globe, the challenges, and ways to overcome them while using it to its full efficiency. The authors highlight the incorporation of 5G in mobile network codes (MNCs) and explore how it can affect the business as well. |
| Tech-Induced Easy Prescription |
API |
Shri Vishnu S and Krithika Jagannath |
As has occurred during the Covid-19 Pandemic, most medical consultations are held online/over a phone call, which increases the likelihood of miscommunication.
This article posits a unique application-based solution to solve the problem of illegible handwritten prescriptions and a great solution to efficiently perform consultations during a pandemic such as COVID-19. The authors present an idea that will help doctors generate E-prescription by voice commands and send the same to the patient as SMS/PDF. |
| Swinging Between Classical and Quantum Bits |
Quantum |
Rajasekhar Nannapaneni |
Problems or use cases which can’t be solved using classical computers can be solved using quantum computers by leveraging quantum properties. Constant change of applications and their requirements necessitates flexibility in switching between Classical and Quantum Computing.
This article examines the process of toggling between classical data and quantum data to solve complex and next-generation problems such as Quantum Cryptography. |
| APEX Cloud Economics |
Cloud |
Yashas Vishwas, Thejushree K, and Prajwala Kumar |
This article covers topics that you should consider when selecting short- and long-term cloud solutions to realize better ROI on your cloud investment and how APEX cloud services is positioned to help you attain these goals.
Best practices from Dell Technologies and other top cloud service providers for building a TCO model that align with the key financial stakeholders and business decision makers are also presented and discussed. |
| March |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| Cloud Effects on Edge Computing |
Cloud |
Uddharsh Vasili, Titiksha Sahai, and Sankalp Sharma |
This article highlights the various benefits of cloud computing at edge locations for applications such as self-driving cars, healthcare, streaming services, VR/AR and smart homes. Also discussed is how Dell Technologies is leading the way in assisting industries in driving higher results through cloud offerings such as DCaaS, VCF over VxRail, and more. |
| HPC: The Future of Computing is Now |
Data Science |
Karishma R |
This article takes an in-depth look at what High Performance Computing (HPC). The author discusses how it works, its high-level architecture, where and in which industry it can be used, benefits and challenges, HPC in the cloud compared with traditional HPC, a few HPC use cases and finally Dell Technologies innovation and solutions in HPC. |
| ObjectScale: Next Evolution in Object Storage |
Storage |
Nithin Shankar and Kshitij Yadav |
Organizations that need to store huge volumes of unstructured data should look past their present storage arrangements and assess new methodologies.
This article details how the ObjectScale scale-out, software-defined object storage platform works, deployment options and how its advantages enable a high degree of adaptability, accessibility and security while controlling storage costs. |
| Multiple Access Technique 5G Wireless Network |
Networking |
Swathi Prabhu, Swathi S Prabhu, and Rajat Palkar |
Conventional multiple access schemes, i.e. FDMA, TDMA and OFDMA, will struggle to meet the many new requests expected for 5G organizations. A new multiple access scheme must be developed which can increase the capacity of the system.
This article explores how nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) will eclipse orthogonal multiple access (OMA) procedures used to allocate resources in today’s wireless networks. |
| April |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| A Smart Massive IIoT Upgrade Framework |
Internet of Things |
Mohamed Sohail, Mohiey Mostafa, and Mohammad Rafey |
Managing large pools of Massive Intelligent IoT (IIoT) – i.e. deploying, maintaining, and managing software/firmware upgrades – creates a unique set of challenges.
This article proposes a new and efficient method to overcome many of the issues that can arise in the current architectural framework. The authors illustrate an efficient and tested methodology of some of the main challenges, and how to address them. |
| ML and AI in Sports: An Overview |
Artificial Intelligence |
Harish Subramanian |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have had huge impacts on the sports industry, due to the vast amount of data and the applications of the collected data using the technology.
This article highlights a few case studies to provide an overview of how AI/ML has integrated in various sports around the globe. |
| Container Security for Integrated Protection |
Containers |
Divya R and Anirudh Sandur |
This article can serve as a keystone document for anyone looking to understand security methodologies around container architecture. It also provides a starting point to appropriately investigate container security best practices.
Benefits of container security and a few use cases of VMware Carbon Black that illustrate best practices to be considered to automate DevOps with Full Lifecycle Container Security based on the environment.are also covered. |
Isilon Performance Analysis -
T-Analyzer |
Storage |
Nidhi Shree N and Sai Ganesh |
This article explores the T-Analyzer tool and how it can aid in analysis of Isilon cluster performance metrics with the help of the logs generated using the T-Analyzer scripts.
The authors discuss Post-Sales Performance Analysis, Performance Indicators Review, Understanding the Performance Metrics, and Future Enhancements. |
| May |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
Demystifying Data Lakehouse -
A New Paradigm! |
Data Science |
Abdul Mannan |
This article provides a brief history on the evolution of data management systems, from Data Warehouse to Data Lakes and now the Data Lakehouse.
The author discusses Data Lakehouse architecture in detail, examining use cases, benefits and nuances of modern-day data management architectures. |
| Decentralized Application(dApp) on Blockchain |
Blockchain |
Karishma R and Saran M S |
Distributed application (dApp) developers leverage the open source model to create competitive products that connect to a distributed network, enabling users to choose and control how they interact with these applications. In essence, dApps restores power to users.
This article describes aApps and their use on blockchain. The advantages and disadvantages of dApps versus traditional apps are discussed along with the 3 types of dApps. The authors explore Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions and conclude with provide a brief summary of the future of dApps. |
Robotic Fish -
AI Security/Surveillance |
Artificial Intelligence |
Karuna K |
The vast majority of Earth’s undersea world remain a mystery as manual exploration is difficult and dangerous. An Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) is much more efficient, accurate and safe compared to humans for performing exploration. Taken further, bio-mimicked UUVs perform even better than traditional UUVs.
In this article, the author describes a design of a bio-mimicked UUV – Robotic Fish – that offers versatility, incorporates greater technology and leverages a unique Fin Propulsion System that improve on design of traditional UUVs. |
| PowerScale Cybersecurity-Superna Airgap Guide |
Storage |
Lenin Ponnappa, Shwetha L, and Prateek Bhat |
This article covers the various types of threats and the importance of cyber security to fend off attacks. Ransomware attacks and types are explored, followed by a discussion on PowerScale integration with Superna Ransomware Defender to overcome ransomware and cyber threats. |
| When True Collaboration Means Going Global |
Storage |
Mathias Trocme, Mickael Parnet, and Allan Guardini |
This article is relevant for any industry vertical leveraging a central repository to edit large files collaboratively while addressing and overcoming performance challenges. The authors discuss how to design and build similar architecture, along with providing valuable insight to sizing guidelines. |
| June |
| Title |
Category |
Author(s) |
Summary |
| Technology Adoption Curve |
Data Science |
Ravisha Khurana, Samriddhi Jaiswal, and Anusha Hegde |
Organizations find it challenging to bridge the gap between introducing new technologies to their workforce and the willingness of team members to accept and use new tools and processes.
This article explores the findings of a survey plotted to Moore’s Technology Adoption Curve to understand technology adoption patterns of a global IT company's employees – what is in it for them and how easy or hard it is to adapt to the changes. |
| How EDA Fits in Cloud & Edge Environments |
Cloud & Edge |
Poorna Prashanth |
Event Driven Architecture (EDA) is an approach to build and develop applications that asynchronously communicate or integrate with other applications and systems via events.
This article provides insights on the relevance of EDA in Edge and Cloud environments and will be a valuable resource for sales teams to drive initial conversation on Edge and Cloud solutions associated with decoupled microservices. |
| Is Data Treatment Essential at Edge Gateway? |
Data Science |
Marcio Monteiro |
This article dissects the anatomy of the edge gateway to gain a better understanding of the most common architectures. It employs a historical review of the edge to discuss new roles of the edge gateway treating data for leveraging a final solution.
The author engouages discussion of how data handling can be eased by adopting an operational technology (OT) approach to well-known IT problems.
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| APEX || The Transformative Path Ahead |
Cloud |
Siva shankari Chandrasekaran |
APEX, Dell’s as-a-service Cloud Portfolio offering, paves the way for digital transformation by enabling cloud advantages such as simplicity, agility, and better control.
This article describes what APEX is, how to begin with Cloud Adoption, the different models available, and how it works. The authors also opine on how APEX will be a 'Game Changer'. |