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Although cloud infrastructure services have alleviated the need for organisations to procure and manage their own hardware, the reality is most organisations still see a need for on-premise systems for reasons such as security and performance. In training neural networks, for example, on-premise high performance computing systems are often preferred for cost, as well as compliance reasons in the case of industries such as healthcare and finance. In this e-guide, find out why some companies are still hanging on to older hardware, the pros and cons of different types of server hardware, and what one Chinese tech giant is doing in the microprocessor space.

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    A lot has changed under the hoods of modern servers, especially over the last few years. That means when it’s time for your enterprises next refresh cycle, there are some interesting new features to consider.

    Fortunately, we have access to some of the top minds in the hardware industry and their expert takes on the subject.

    Save a copy of SearchDataCenter.com’s latest ebook, How to Choose Your Next Server to learn more about the latest server features, ranked and recommended.

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