Articles by author: Raymond Hawkins
The United States’ internet has been put to the test over the last six weeks, as almost the entire country has moved to streaming, learning and communicating from one wireless network. This increase in data need begs the question – what will our Internet look like as we move into a connected future post-pandemic? “Not […]
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Keep Cool with Data Center Heat Recovery Strategies
Pedro Matser started KyotoCooling some 15 years ago when he and his colleagues were asked by a data and telecommunications center in the Netherlands to find a more efficient process. “We sat down with a group of people to come up with an energy-efficient solution,” Matser said on this episode of Not Your Father’s Data Center. […]
Not Your Father's Data Center
The Data Center 2020 Bounce-Back
On this episode of the Not Your Father’s Data Center podcast, guests Buddy Rizer and Dave Liggett join host Raymond Hawkins to look ahead to 2020. Rizer has been in the data center business since the beginning. Before he took the leap, Rizer took time to get to know the industry, then filled the data […]
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What’s Happening with Cloud Computing in 2020?
Cloud computing appeared to experience a bit of a lull in the market in 2019. Raymond Hawkins, the host of Not Your Father’s Data Center and Chief Revenue Officer for Compass Datacenters, noted that the apparent 2019 lull came after a robust year in 2018. There are two primary questions that come from this observation. […]
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Combining Tech and Personal Touch Enhance Guest Experiences and Help Hotels Stay Competitive in the Rapidly Evolving Landscape
As we advance through 2024, the hotel industry stands at a crossroads where technology and personal touch converge to redefine the guest experience. In an era dominated by digital transformation, hotels are not only adopting innovative technologies but are also enhancing the traditional, personalized service that guests cherish. This synthesis of the old and […]
A Day In The Life of a Hybrid Worker
A day in the life of a hybrid worker harnesses the flexibility of modern technology to balance personal responsibilities and professional duties seamlessly. Leveraging devices like Jabra’s Speak2 75 speakerphone, Evolve2 65 Flex headphones, and PanaCast 20 video conferencing webcam help hybrid workers transition smoothly between office settings and remote work, maintaining productivity without […]
Eco Pressures and Investment Shifts are Charting a New Course for U.S. Crude Oil Production
Energy independence and climate policy are increasingly at odds and the recent data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals a striking trend: the United States has topped global crude oil production charts for the last six years, surpassing all previous records. This development prompts a deeper examination of America’s energy strategy at a […]
Cost Engineering Drives U.S. Automakers Toward Affordable Electric Vehicles
Could cost engineering emerge as a pivotal strategy for U.S. automakers striving to enhance the affordability of electric vehicles (EVs)? Facing significant challenges in production profitability and consumer affordability, manufacturers like Ford and Tesla face increasing pressure from aggressive pricing from Chinese competitors. As these financial pressures mount, highlighted by recent loss reports, […]