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Understanding the key roles and processes in power distribution
Distribution systems are the final stage of delivering electricity from substations to consumers, ensuring reliable and efficient power supply.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is horizontal distribution of power systems?
Horizontal power distribution decentralises electricity delivery, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Electricity Delivery: Generation, transmission and distribution
Power generation produces electricity, which is then transmitted over long distances. Efficient distribution ensures electricity reaches end-users reliably and safely.
Global Cloud Services Trends
6 benefits of using Alternating Current (AC) for power distribution
Alternating Current (AC) is the preferred method for power distribution due to its ability to easily transform voltage levels and minimise energy loss over long distances.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Philippine Energy Department says its website was hacked
OUR TAKE Hacking of the Philippine Energy Department website is not only an individual cybersecurity incident, but also reflects the common challenges and needs faced by governments and organisations worldwide in protecting information security and responding to cyber threats.…
Global Regional ISP Trends
What are server rooms used for and their main suppliers?
In the vast landscape of modern technology, server rooms stand as the unsung heroes, powering the digital world we live in. These rooms are not merely physical spaces but crucial nerve centers that support the backbone of our interconnected society. What are server rooms Server…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is the ideal server room temperature?
If your organisation works with in-house servers, maintaining the ideal conditions in your server room is essential to keep your systems functioning at their best. Here’s why server room temperature control matters in a server room and the key considerations for maintaining…
Global Datacenter Trends
What is a power distribution unit (PDU) and what does it do?
Power is a foundational element of data centre operations. Without a highly reliable power source, data centre operators cannot ensure the availability and performance of IT systems. That’s why the power distribution unit (PDU) is one of the most important components of the data…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Uses and precautions for power distribution blocks
Power distribution blocks are essential components in electrical systems, offering efficient and organised distribution of electrical power while enhancing safety and flexibility. By leveraging the capabilities of power distribution blocks, engineers and technicians can…
Global Cloud Services Trends
NIST launches Dioptra to test AI model security
OUR TAKEThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has reintroduced Dioptra, an open-source web-based tool that assesses the vulnerabilities and performance degradation of AI systems due to malicious attacks, especially those that “poison” training data. This tool…
Global Cloud Services Trends
NeuralGCM revolutionises climate modeling with machine learning
OUR TAKEResearchers from Google and ECMWF introduce an innovative climate model called NeuralGCM. NeuralGCM uses neural networks to augment traditional High Performance Computing (HPC) focusing on small-scale climate processes such as clouds and precision variations that are…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Alibaba Cloud adapts to AI rivalry with price adjustments
OUR TAKEAlibaba Cloud’s recent pricing adjustments for domain names and cloud services mark a strategic pivot in response to the burgeoning competition in the AI sector. The company has increased auction starting prices for domain names and implemented price cuts across its cloud…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Xiaomi purchases $116M site in Beijing to expand EV production
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has purchased a 53-hectare plot of land in Beijing for $116 million to expand its electric vehicle production.
Global Institutional Trends
X Corp faces Irish DPC scrutiny over AI data use
Social media giant X Corp, owned by Elon Musk, faces regulatory scrutiny from the Irish Data Protection Commission over a new default privacy setting that allows user data to be used for AI training without clear opt-out options on mobile.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Electric power distribution: The last mile of electricity supply
Electric power distribution delivers electricity from substations to consumers, stepping down voltages and maintaining reliability through radial and network systems.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SpaceX’s historic Polaris Dawn mission delayed
OUR TAKEThe postponement of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission underscores the company’s prioritisation of its Crew-9 mission to the ISS. Mankind’s quest for space never ends.-Vivienne Xie, BTW reporter What happened The spacecraft corporation led by Elon Musk, SpaceX, has delayed the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Hollywood performers strike against video game makers over AI use
OUR TAKEWith the increasing use of AI in entertainment, establishing robust AI protections is essential to ensure AI protections in the entertainment industry, particularly in video games, and safeguard the rights of performers. It reflects the need for industry standards that…
Global Institutional Trends
FTC’s Khan hopes to open AI models to enhance competition
OUR TAKEFederal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan supports the use of open-weight models and emphasises their ability to empower startups by providing them with greater control over AI technologies, including investigations into companies like Microsoft, with a focus on preventing…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Why humidity matters for your server room: Ideal range revealed
In the high-stakes world of IT infrastructure, where even the slightest malfunction can lead to catastrophic consequences, maintaining the right humidity in server rooms is not just a technical detail—it’s a critical component of operational excellence. With the rapid evolution…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Inside the server room: The unsung hub of modern technology
Data is the new currency nowadays, server rooms are the unsung heroes that power our connected world. But what exactly is a server room, and why is it so pivotal to modern technology? Defining a server room At its core, a server room is a dedicated space within a building…