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The specs are impressive. The SSD has a max power draw of 25 watts, the same as a regular low density PCIe SSD. It can reach 7.4 GB per second of sequential reads, pretty much saturating the PCIe 4.0 interface. With 122TB in a 3.5-inch form factor, the D5-P5336 consumes up to 84% less storage power in network-attached storage (NAS) deployments versus a legacy hybrid hard-disk drive triple level cell (TLC) solutions. That also means…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is available now, starting at $1,800. It’s an ultraportable, reliable workhorse with good connectivity and security features that professionals will love. It’s rather expensive, and its average display is overshadowed by flashy OLEDs on comparable devices. more buying choices The fifth generation of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X13 line aims to bring AI-ready connectivity to the business user, in a lightweight 2-in-1 or standard form factor, lots…

ZDNET conducted expert research using our hands-own knowledge with various iPhone 15 models and prior experience with screen protectors for other devices. We spent time considering individual needs and wants for screen protectors, and prioritizing elements like cost, material, durability, extra features, and more. We considered the screen protectors we’re currently using, ones we’ve used before, and options that we haven’t personally tested, to provide a curated list of both hands-on tested and expert researched…

akinbostanci/Getty images The generative AI boom might have started with the launch of ChatGPT, but the technology has now been integrated into all kinds of productivity platforms designed to make our everyday workflows easier. A fear many people have when they hear about AI use in the workplace is that the technology will replace them. However, the tools I’m talking about here won’t do the work for you — rather, they can increase your work productivity. Also:…

The clock strikes 4 PM, and the tedious monotony of your office day is beginning to hit. Your smartphone, that trusty sidekick you rely on for keeping you organized and productive, is gasping for life at a perilous 15% battery. Panic? That’s not your style. You recall your secret weapon – you have a power bank. With a swift move, you reach into your bag, pull out your trusty power bank, and hook it up to…

Cloud environments (public, private, hybrid): 62% Scale (numerous devices, traffic, schema, etc.): 55% Lack of needed skillsets: 41% False positive alerts: 41% Remote employees: 40% Alert storms (alerts causing other alerts, noise, etc): 39% Next-generation technology (5G, 400gE, SD-WAN, SDN, etc.): 34% Not enough network operations personnel: 34% Inadequate operations tools: 31% IoT devices: 30% While survey respondents pointed to the technical factors making network observability difficult, the lack of available and skilled candidates also…

blackdovfx/Getty Images Organizations feel pressure to accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) but have yet to see the anticipated gains. This is coupled with the lack of necessary infrastructure to scale their deployments.  According to Cisco’s 2024 AI Readiness Index, just 23% say they have the necessary GPUs to meet current and future AI demands. The index surveyed 3,600 senior business leaders across 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan and China.  Another 30% of respondents have…

Now that Apple has released the iPhone 16, the iPhone 15 is available at a massive price decrease from when it first came to market. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are fantastic devices with stylish and lightweight design, cutting edge cameras, and the Dynamic Island feature at the top of the screen.  Also: Best iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max cases you can buy While the next…

A new Costco membership comes with a $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance and requiring the member to be present), it’s a good time to invest in your own. And with this deal, when…