April, 2021 - Nasni Consultants

Checklist: Building and decommissioning data centers

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 16, 2021
Post category:IT/Technology General
Post last modified:April 16, 2021

Data centers represent a significant investment and asset to an organization, usually serving as the center of operations to enable business success via technology. While investment in cloud services remains a strong alternative to on-premises data centers, many organizations nevertheless choose to implement or retain a full or partial presence of in-house server rooms.

This checklist, from TechRepublic Premium, can you help you plan out both data center implementations or, in the event your organization is opting for a cloud solution (or closing its doors), the decommissioning of the in-house data center.

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The Free Software Foundation’s Richard Stallman problem begins and ends with board tenure

Post author:Femi Amu
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Open Source
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

Commentary: It's hard for organizations to evolve to meet changing circumstances if its board composition remains static.

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Self-contained SmartFarm grows plants using water drawn from the air

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Lifestyle Science and Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

In many parts of the world there may not be much precipitation, but there is a fair amount of water vapor in the air – particularly at night. An experimental new device draws in that vapor, then uses it to irrigate edible plants.

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Hyundai drops full specs on Santa Cruz pickup truck

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Science and Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

The long-awaited small pickup truck from Hyundai, the Santa Cruz, has finally been fully detailed. With the exception of fuel economy and cost, we know everything about the car-based truck and its impressive capabilities.

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Tusk-free ivory substitute can be 3D printed into complex shapes

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Science and Technology Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

The ivory trade has been banned for over 30 years now, which means that technicians restoring ivory artifacts have to get creative in finding alternative materials. A new 3D-printable substance known as Digory appears to fit the bill nicely.

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How to set up an SSH tarpit in Ubuntu Server 20.04

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

Jack Wallen shows you how to add an SSH tarpit to Ubuntu Server with the help of endlessh. Image: iStock/http://www.fotogestoeber.de In your never-ending quest to secure your Linux servers, you've…

Phishing attack ramps up against COVID-19 vaccine supply chain

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

Targeting global companies, the attackers are likely seeking confidential data on the distribution and storage of the coronavirus vaccines, says IBM Security X-Force. Image: iStock/gopixa Cybercriminals have been expanding a…

DJI doubles sensor size for 5.4K-shooting Air 2S drone

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Science and Technology Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

It was just a year ago that DJI announced its compact-but-capable Mavic Air 2 quadcopter. Now, the company has shortened the name and doubled the image sensor size, with the 5.4K/30fps-capable Air 2S.

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45% of 2020 grads still haven’t found work, Monster says

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Information Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

A recent survey also details job search "desperation," salary expectations, concerns about pandemic-related employment gaps, the gig economy and more. Image: Drazen_/GettyImages To say the quarantine class of 2020 has…

Biktrix rides for miles on its first moped-style Moto ebike

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Science and Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2021

Canada's Biktrix, the company behind last year's impressive Juggernaut HD Duo electric fat bike, has launched its first moped-style ebike, the Moto, which boasts a per-charge range of more than 100 miles.

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