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Kubernetes Backgrounder: What to Consider Before Deployment

Enterprises of all sizes are embracing hybrid cloud strategies that are becoming more complex and structured. But they want the flexibility to choose where applications and data should run dynamically, depending on business, technical, and financial factors. The use of Kubernetes brings this vision within reach of most organizations, but you need the right integration with infrastructure layers, such as storage, to make it happen. How should organizations set up their storage infrastructure to make using Kubernetes—and the enterprise efficiencies it enables—achievable? Below, we look into what makes Kubernetes so powerful and important to today’s enterprises, and outline the structures and technology needed to create the perfect setup for this technology. Lock-In Danger Promotes Hybrid Solutions Every enterprise faces different challenges when deploying business-critical systems. A common problem is lock-in, where the selection of certain business systems creates conflicts with ot
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Nebulon Storage Composability Infrastructure

I had the chance to meet with storage startup Nebulon recently and have been thinking about the company’s solution and value proposition. It is very difficult to figure out where they belong in the market, but in the end I decided that their product should be included in the composable storage category. Here’s why. Nebulon’s product consists of two components: A hardware layer and a software system. Let’s explore these in turn. The hardware layer is called the services processing unit (SPU ), which is a disk controller on steroids that you install on a standard x86 server to provide sophisticated data protection and other services. This node can also be connected to other nodes and share resources to form a sort of virtual array called nPod. The controllers are PCI-based and connect through standard high-speed network interfaces. The storage resources in the back end, installed on the servers, can be all-flash or hybrid. This storage can be accessed directly from the servers themsel
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Asked and Answered:

Robotic process automation (RPA) lets businesses quickly transition analog, human-led activities into automated digital actions. What differentiates RPA from tools that have complementary or overlapping capabilities is the ability to implement computer-initiated actions that would typically require human intervention. Examples of such actions include pulling information from an unstructured document, using a visual interface to enter or query data, extract information from printed forms, or evaluate voice input. Without this capability, digital automation is not possible and, therefore, neither are the benefits associated with such automation. RPA is democratizing automation—empowering employees and increasing efficiency within organizations. But the implementation of RPA processes within a business can be difficult—and often there are alternatives that are more cost-effective and better aligned with business needs. In this report, we lay out the questions and considerations an orga
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Gotham Knights Video Game Unites the Batfamily Against the Court of OwlsGotham Knights Video Game Unites the Batfamily Against the Court of Owls

It’s been teased for over a year now, but today we finally got confirmation that a new chapter in the Batman: Arkham video game saga is on its way. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/gotham-knights-video-game-unites-the-batfamily-against-the-court-of-owlsgotham-knights-video-game-unites-the-batfamily-against-the-court-of-owls/
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Uber and Lyft Lose Bid to Keep Exploiting Their Drivers for Just a Little Bit Longer

The two companies have repeatedly argued that such a drastic change to their business practices would be extremely costly, but it’s not as if they haven’t had time to prepare for the transition. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/uber-and-lyft-lose-bid-to-keep-exploiting-their-drivers-for-just-a-little-bit-longer/
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Inside Research: People Analytics

In a recent report, “ Key Criteria for Evaluating People Analytics ,” distinguished analyst Stowe Boyd looks at the emerging field of people analytics, and examines the platforms that focus on human resources and the criteria with which to best judge their capabilities. Stowe in the report outlines the table stakes criteria of People Analytics—the essential features and capabilities without which a platform can’t be considered relevant in this sector. These include basic analytic elements such as recording performance reviews, attendance monitoring, and integration with other HR tools. The report also defines the key criteria, or the features that actively differentiate products within the market and help organizations to choose an appropriate solution. These criteria include: Full employee life cycle tracking Support for different employee types (seasonal or freelance workers) Employee surveys Diversity and inclusion monitoring Stowe also looks at the rapid innovation and em
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I Miss Polaroids

Today's instant cameras might look similar and do similar things to an old-school Polaroid, but they are most definitely not the same. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/i-miss-polaroids/
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Saving the Pug

A pug is a dog that we call a pug. And I’ll love them no matter what they may end up looking like 10, 20, or 30 years from now. from gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/saving-the-pug/
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