Edge networks a particular challenge for summer power, IT staffing needs (opens in new tab)

Summertime power fluctuations and vacationing staff members can be a bad combination, especially for organizations operating large edge IT environments. Power loss, not hardware failure, is the leading cause of outages on distributed sites such as retail stores and gas stations, according to . These disruptions are often triggered by weather events, unstable electrical supply, or simple on-site issues like hardware failure. For companies operating thousands of locations, outages can be routin...