One of the best ways to improve security is to install a video camera. We just did this in our new data center area at our HQ. This system captures and records movements to a server.
As a operator of multiple data centers, we consume more electric power than most other companies. We are really concerned about that. So to reduce the CO2 emissions and be green, we are
(1) Using "Green Power" from Puget Sound Energy
(2) Reduce electric consumption by using the natural air to cool our servers
(3) Retire old servers in 3 to 5 year period.
It is not alway easy, but we are try our part. Also, we host 35,000 companies email servers using little over 400 servers. That is 98% reductions in server foot print.
Every year when the weather gets better, we have bee problem. And every year, we ask local pst control company, Paratex Pest Control http://www.paratex.com/ to take care of them. It is that time of the year again.
Apple has decided to ship my order one piece at a time instead of consolidating everything into one shipment. Although the order was FREE SHIPPING, it is a waste of money. They could have given me a discount of $20 or $30 if I wait until everything is ready for shipment. I would have waited.
Did you know why some hard disks are more expensive than the other even though they are made by same company with same specifications?
Most hard disk failure happens in the first 800 hours or first months? Once the hard disk survives this initial period, they basically last for years. So manufacturers run some of their hard disks for 800 hours before they ship out. Those hard disks passed this 800 hour tests are considered the best and will cost you more.
I ordered an iPad. It will be great if I don't have t carry may laptop when I go on the business trip. I don't know if it can.
It costs more than a Windows laptop computer. Also, Google will be releasing something similar to iPad based on Android OS. And I am sure Microsoft will soon follow with Windows 7 mobile.
My friend send me this picture of in-flight magazine on KLM (Royal Dutch Airline).When you scan this code, it will take you to a rather long URL with special promotions. It is eye catching, isn't it.