Industry News: September 14-18 – IT Recovery, Leveraging the Cloud in COVID-19 Response and Microsoft’s Underwater Data Center Resurfaces
Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering how IT is recovering during the pandemic, how cloud technology is being used in the COVID-19 response, details on Microsoft’s deep-sea data center, Microsoft WVD, and an update from VMware.
Let’s get started…
Many IT teams were initially stretched thin when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. While digital transformations are still taking place, a new survey of IT leaders indicates that they are moving out of crisis mode and focusing on business initiatives once again. CIO gives us a full breakdown of the IT sector’s recovery here.
Cloud platforms are being leveraged in the fight against COVID-19. Now, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is giving us a look at some of the products their customers are using AWS to operate, including autonomous floor-cleaning vehicles and airport check-in kiosks. Read more about these innovations to help slow the spread in Silicon Angle here.
Data Centers and the ocean don’t sound like a natural pairing – but don’t tell Microsoft that! The tech giant just pulled their Project Natick data center off of the ocean floor after two years. And they say it was more reliable than those on land. Can this project help with future data center construction? Find out in Data Center Dynamics here.
Microsoft is also discussing its Window’s Virtual Desktop (WVD) service allowing remote desktop access. But what’s the difference between WVD and VDI? And can the service be deployed quickly? Redmond Channel Partner has the answers here.
Among VMware’s recent product updates, the company has announced what they’re calling “the fastest way to get started with Kubernetes.” Learn more about the addition of Tanzu to vSphere in Virtualization & Cloud Review here.