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Rob Johnson @RobJohnsonJ

CEO at @Vertiv. On a mission to empower the digital world through critical technologies that drive possibility. Proud father of five.

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Rob Johnson @RobJohnsonJ
8 Sep 2021
Vertiv has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire @engineeringei, a global provider of switchgear, busway & modular power units. As our customers’ power requirements continue to grow, we know this combination will help us meet their evolving needs. investors.vertiv.com/financi…

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Great insights from @Vertiv's @SARMUL on the opps for #telecoms operators when it comes to the intersection between #edge and #5G. We think Vertiv’s Edge Archetypes 2.0 research could help simplify some of that edge decision making for telco operators. vertiv.com/en-us/about/news-…

Demystifying 5G Edge Computing

Today’s telcos are deploying edge computing resources across their networks, in volumes and at speeds that reflect the urgency of an industry chasing every piece of a very big, very rich pie. 5G...

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Great to see Lex Coors from Interxion featured in this new #podcast from @dcdnews. Fascinating to hear about Lex's background in the shipping industry and the parallels with managing #datacenters and other #criticalinfrastructure. datacenterdynamics.com/en/po…

Zero Downtime

DCD's podcast focusing on the data center and digital infrastructure industry

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The last decade of the #internet has been dominated by the large #cloudproviders. But we may be headed for a new phase of decentralization driven by #edge but also Web3.0, and potentially the #metaverse. It will be fascinating to see how it all plays out… forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr…

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Today’s #CIO has a diverse set of skills that are essential to the success of any business. There’s something to be said about their unique ability to combine strategy and innovation with both technical and business senses. bit.ly/3xYL2OD

The CIO role is changing. Here’s what’s on the horizon | MIT Sloan

Chief information officers are focused on new business models, cloud infrastructure, and working with the C-suite, according to a new survey.

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Grid-interactive UPS systems are an important tool in the race to carbon neutrality. Here are my thoughts on ways this innovation can help organizations prioritize #sustainability in the #datacenter. bit.ly/2UwOVg9
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Managing a large – and growing – #IT footprint takes scalability & thoughtful process development. Critical #digitalinfrastructure plays a key role in making this kind of expansion possible. bit.ly/3jnJatG

IT at the Edge: Managing Fast-Paced Growth with Streamlined Processes

It took a pandemic to unleash business appetite for edge computing, but now there’s no going back. Healthcare organizations enabled telemedicine services; education organizations started and scaled...

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Thanks to #edgecomputing, NASA is cutting down on lag time when it comes to data analysis and transmission. Coming soon to a red planet near you – live DNA sequencing? bit.ly/37lCZRk

Edge computing is critical to NASA's Mars ambitions

Astronauts need the ability to process data in real time in order to establish a sustainable presence on the moon en route to Mars.

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Looking forward to the possibilities the #5G rollout will continue to bring. Early use cases are already showing ways this technology could transform the way we live and work. bit.ly/37dPvCn
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#Edgecomputing is transforming the way we use data. @NetworkWorld does a great job summarizing its potential use cases & trends that will continue to drive the technology forward. bit.ly/3wLSooa

What is edge computing — how AI and 5G add speed and intelligence

With deployments of IoT devices and the arrival of 5G fast wireless, placing compute, storage, and analytics close to where data is created is making the case for edge computing.

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#Quantumcomputing is one step closer to moving out of the lab and into the #datacenter. @ZDNet zd.net/3hEOwRr

Quantum computers take up a lot of space. Researchers decided to shrink this one down

Quantum computers usually take up a lot of space. To make the technology more accessible, researchers have now downsized the technology.

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As the pace of innovation accelerates, many big breakthroughs aren’t as far off as we might think. Excited for @Vertiv’s role in providing the infrastructure needed to make these transformations possible.
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Check out our latest channel-first initiative, the MSP Control Center, which helps our @Vertiv partners manage their growing network of edge sites and keep all equipment performing at peak levels. #edgecomputing bit.ly/3B6jiL2
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Automation, artificial intelligence and security are some of the top priorities for CIOs as they ramp up #digitaltransformation. Critical digital infrastructure will be key to enabling these efforts. on.wsj.com/3yu5U1a

Tech Spending Expected to Rise as Pandemic Restrictions Ease, Economy Improves

Liberty Mutual Group Chief Information Officer James McGlennon plans to spend more this year on the software and tools behind digital experiences customers became accustomed to during the pandemic.

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Despite spikes in online traffic during the pandemic, digital systems remained remarkably resilient. @ShiraOvide shares how it was made possible thanks to networks designed for adaptability & interconnectedness. #technology nyti.ms/3yrvDXV

Why the Internet Didn’t Melt Down (Published 2021)

At the start of the pandemic some feared the internet wouldn’t be able to keep up. Luckily, they were wrong.

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#5G is on pace to reach 1 billion users two years quicker than 4G. It’s rapidly becoming the global standard, creating a growing need to build out the digital infrastructure that makes ultra-fast, low-latency connections possible. tek.io/3jaOCBB

5G Archives | TechRepublic

5G is the next generation of mobile technology--the fifth generation wireless network standards will succeed 4G, LTE, and 3G networks. 5G technology will impact remote workers, smart cities, IoT...

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Healthcare IT teams have a lot to consider as they optimize their infrastructure to meet rising demand for #telehealth services. Here’s how @Vertiv is helping providers ensure the performance & availability of these critical services. bit.ly/3A2lPFw

How Healthcare Providers Can Use Edge Computing to Offer Telehealth Applications

Healthcare organizations are using telemedicine, wearables, mobile applications, sensor-tagged medication, and other tools to improve patient care and compliance. Healthcare providers need to ensure...

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#AI is poised to transform #datacenter management, creating important efficiencies & cost savings as workloads continue to rise. bit.ly/3gRXt8A
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If you’re trying to keep up with the ever-evolving world of #5G infrastructure, our @Vertiv experts have you covered. Our guide outlines some of the top opportunities & considerations for 5G deployments as this #technology matures. bit.ly/3g15WHe
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It’s fascinating to see what can be made possible by #cloudcomputing. Data storage capacity created by the cloud is even allowing companies to plot paths to the moon – without the supercomputers & resources generally behind space exploration. nyti.ms/3gk16Uz
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