A Type of Computing: NYTimes Crossword Moves from AWS to Google App Engine

Online games can be compute-intensive, particularly first-person shooters or games with heavy graphics that require a lot of power. But apparently a crossword puzzle can put a strain on cloud architecture, too.
The New York Times crossword – first in Continue reading A Type of Computing: NYTimes Crossword Moves from AWS to Google App Engine

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Four Providers’ Houston Data Centers Online, but Access Roads Flooded

Houston data centers operated by four providers have remained online since Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday evening, but streets surrounding at least most of the facilities are flooded, cutting off customer access.
The hurricane (which experts h Continue reading Four Providers’ Houston Data Centers Online, but Access Roads Flooded

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VMware Pitches Hyper-Converged Infrastructure for Edge Computing

We don’t often get a chance to stick two buzz-phrases into one headline, but thanks to VMware, today is our lucky day.
For companies looking to deploy edge computing, be it computers in retail stores, in remote offices, or on factory floors, VMware h Continue reading VMware Pitches Hyper-Converged Infrastructure for Edge Computing

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