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POE Cabling

Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology is booming. New PoE-capable devices for smart buildings are flooding the market at a remarkable rate. Now is the right time to pay attention to your cabling infrastructure and ensure you’re getting it right.  PoE technology has been around for decades, but it’s increasingly making waves in the business world […]

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The Voices of Ethernet

The Voices of Ethernet

The Ethernet Alliance has launched an oral-history archive called the Voices of Ethernet that narrates Ethernet technology’s journey from its inception in 1973 to what it is today. The purpose is to preserve Ethernet history for future generations through a collection of oral interview recordings with the pioneers of Ethernet. The history shares engaging personal […]

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The Future of Networking: Top IT Trends for 2023

With regular advancements in technology, coupled with hard lessons from the COVID pandemic, 2023 comes with multiple IT trends. Most trends center on streamlining operational efficiency, improving data security, boosting business resiliency, and fueling growth. Since the trends are numberless, Versa Technology, an IT frontrunner supplying hardware used in PoE technology, has narrowed to 10 […]

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Datacenter Stats

Data Center Statistics to Know When Planning for the Future

There are thousands of data centers worldwide, with approximately half of these in the top 20 global cities. Gartner identifies three crucial segments that Data and Analytics (D&A) corporations should strive to integrate into their 2022 strategy. The current top data center statistics represent technology, market, and business dynamics that will help companies transform uncertainty […]

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How Long Does Technology Last?

How Long Does Technology Last?

George Moore answered the question of how long technology lasts in 1965. In fact, his answer became known as Moore’s Law. “The number of transistors incorporated in a chip will approximately double every 24 months.”—Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder. Transistors form the circuitry needed to power computer chips. As the number of transistors increases, so does […]

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How Technology Drives Health Equity

How Technology Drives Health Equity

One lesson we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic is the immediate need for health equity. Although poverty and lack of access are still leading barriers to health equity, the adverse effects of the pandemic worsened the problem, exposing the true extent of inequity in health care. The pandemic resulted in hospitals being overwhelmed and […]

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The Rise of Contactless Retail

The Rise of Contactless Retail

As consumers return to the brick-and-mortar shopping experience, one thing is clear: contactless retail encounters have become a focal point.  According to a recent small business (SB) study conducted by Visa, responding SB owners identified the five top areas for growth needed in 2022. These are: Offering new products or services (41%) Increasing social media presence […]

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The Marcel Hotel Uses Power over Ethernet Technology to Become the First Net-Zero Hotel in the U.S.

The Marcel Hotel Uses Power over Ethernet Technology to Become the First Net-Zero Hotel in the U.S.

In May 2022, the first “net-zero” hotel in the country opened for business in Connecticut. Officially renamed Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, this 165-room ultra-energy-efficient building has an exciting story. The building as it stands today has been retrofitted with a great emphasis on historic preservation. Previously named the Pirelli Tire Building, […]

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