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The Internet of Things

The Internet has come to simplify and connect us all! Since it’s beginning in the 80’s, it has brought connections that have revolutionized through the years. From easy computer tasks, search engines and chats to house appliances, cars and Alexa, yes even Alexa… everything is connected to the internet.

1. What does IoT mean?

IoT means Internet of Thing. This is a system of interrelate computing devices mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

2. How does it work?

The IoT ecosystem consists of web-enabled smart devices that use embedded systems, to collect, send and act on data they acquire from their environments. These devises share the sensor data they collect by connecting to an IoT gateway or other edge device where data is either sent to the cloud to be analyzed or analyzed locally. These devices communicate with other related devices and act on the information they get from one another. This digital ecosystem can also make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to aid in making data collecting processes easier and more dynamic.

3. Why is IoT important?

The Internet of Things provides the necessary tools to help people live and work proficiently. IoT also provides businesses with a real-time look into how their systems really work, delivering insights into everything from the performance of machines to supply chain and logistics operations.

4. What are the benefits?

• Monitor their overall business processes

• Improve the customer experience (CX)

• Save time and money

• Enhance employee productivity

• Integrate and adapt business models

• Make better business decisions

• Generate more revenue

IoT encourages companies to rethink the ways they approach their businesses and gives them the tools to improve their business strategies.

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Ref.: https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/Internet-of-Things-Io

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Let’s talk about Co-Location 

Also referred as Colo, Co-Location is a large Data Center facility that rents out rack spaces to clients for their servers or equipment. This service is very beneficial for business that do not have the space or resources needed to maintain their operations but want the full benefits.

What is Co-Location?

The term Co-Location refers the way IT equipment and resources are located or installed. The term references the fact that servers and other equipment from many different companies are ‘co-located’ in one data center. Usually organizations own their networking hardware and these are housed and maintained by Data Center staff.

Benefits of having a Co-Location Service:

  • Better Connectivity
  • Improved Network Security
  • Redundant Power Supply
  •  Room for Growth
  • Cloud Migration
  • Bursting Capability
  • Reliability

Interested in having our Co-Location Service in your business? Contact our Tech Gurus at (787) 705-0555 for more information. 

Ref.: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/2485/co-location-colo https://www.racksolutions.com/news/data-center-trends/what-is-a-colocation-data-center/ https://www.opusinteractive.com/6-advantages-of-colocation-for-your-business/

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Different Types of IT Teams

Every IT team is different but all are formed with the same common principles. Here are four types of IT Teams:

1. Project Teams:

These are teams that will implement systems, help solve specific problems or make changes in one specific project until completion. Once the project has ended they will transition to a new project.

2. Process Teams:

Also known as IT Business Support Teams, they are a team of analysts, project managers and data experts that have permanent tasks with owning, managing and improving the IT Systems of a business.

3. Operations Team:

Also known as IT Service Management, their main objective is to maintain the IT Ecosystem up and running at all times. They focus on technology infrastructure, monitoring and ensuring that the services and systems are performing normally to support the business operation

4. Support Teams:

These team is a combination of the operations and project teams. They will ensure that the business is performing correctly while completing many projects each day.

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Ref.: https://freshservice.com/it-team