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In today's fast-changing world, businesses are no longer limited by borders. Thanks to advanced technology and the rise of multinational companies, it has become the norm to...
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As organizations look to expand their operations in the Chinese market, adopting a hybrid cloud environment that combines a global cloud platform like Microsoft Azure and...
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For many international businesses with a presence in China, network stability issues are often the biggest concern when their users or employees in China try to access...
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AWS China comprises 2 AWS regions, Beijing and Ningxia, with 6 availability zones in total. Beijing is operated by Sinnet and Ningxia is operated by NWCD. As you probably know...
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As businesses increasingly move their operations to the cloud, it becomes essential to have a well-designed and secure cloud environment. This is where Cloud Landing Zones...
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AWS China announced the availability of AWS Organizations in the Beijing and Ningxia regions in 2020. Before we deep dive into the AWS Organizations service, I think it's...
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Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure created by Microsoft for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network...
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The AWS Marketplace China is an online platform operated by AWS China that covers products in both AWS China regions (Beijing and Ningxia). The AWS Marketplace China is a...
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Microsoft Azure is a popular cloud computing platform that offers various services to support organizations in various industries. Azure Global and Azure China are two...
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In today’s fast-changing world, businesses are no longer limited by borders. Thanks to advanced technology and the rise of multinational companies, it has become the norm to form strong international collaborations. This means that companies often operate in multiple countries, with offices and teams spread across the globe. However, this new way of doing business...
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As organizations look to expand their operations in the Chinese market, adopting a hybrid cloud environment that combines a global cloud platform like Microsoft Azure and Alibaba Cloud becomes an increasingly popular choice. If you’re already using Azure DevOps and want to continue leveraging its capabilities while integrating Alibaba Cloud services such as Elastic Compute...
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For many international businesses with a presence in China, network stability issues are often the biggest concern when their users or employees in China try to access services based in other countries and regions. Their users and employees outside China are satisfied with the access to the services, but the users in China don’t get...
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AWS China comprises 2 AWS regions, Beijing and Ningxia, with 6 availability zones in total. Beijing is operated by Sinnet and Ningxia is operated by NWCD. As you probably know from my previous blog posts, AWS China has completely separated regions from global regions. Due to the separate infrastructures, the user accounts of AWS China...
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As businesses increasingly move their operations to the cloud, it becomes essential to have a well-designed and secure cloud environment. This is where Cloud Landing Zones come in, providing a framework for businesses to build and manage their cloud infrastructure. A Landing Zone is a pre-built cloud environment that is designed to be scalable, secure,...
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AWS China announced the availability of AWS Organizations in the Beijing and Ningxia regions in 2020. Before we deep dive into the AWS Organizations service, I think it’s worth saying, that the AWS Global and AWS China accounts are completely separated. There is no direct connection between AWS Global and AWS China. Both regions of...
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Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure created by Microsoft for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. Azure provides a range of cloud services, including computing, storage, data management, and application services. Microsoft Azure has two distinct cloud platforms: Azure Global and Azure China....
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The AWS Marketplace China is an online platform operated by AWS China that covers products in both AWS China regions (Beijing and Ningxia). The AWS Marketplace China is a different and independent platform from the AWS Marketplace. Thus, you will not find precisely the same sellers or products. AWS Marketplace China is a curated digital...
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Microsoft Azure is a popular cloud computing platform that offers various services to support organizations in various industries. Azure Global and Azure China are two versions of Azure that cater to different regions, each with its own set of services. This article will provide a comprehensive comparison of the services offered by both Azure Global...
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Mark Twain famously said, “The report of my death has been grossly exaggerated.” The same quote could apply to enterprise data centers. For years, IT industry analysts have been reporting the demise of onsite, corporate-owned data centers, predicting that organizations would move all of their IT infrastructure to the cloud. That simply hasn’t panned out....
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IT process automation is a top priority for senior IT decision-makers, according to a new study conducted by Gatepoint Research. More than half (54 percent) of respondents say they plan to implement IT process automation within the next year, and another 31 percent in the next 12 to 18 months. Two-thirds (66 percent) say they...
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Collaboration software became a critical investment for most companies in 2020 due to the need to support work-from-home operations. With remote and hybrid work models now the norm, tools such as messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing remain high-priority technology tools in 2023. Now, however, organizations are looking to enhance the user experience and develop...
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ResearchAndMarkets.com projects that the global SD-WAN market will see a compound annual growth rate of 31.9 percent through 2027. The firm says that cloud adoption is a primary driver of this impressive growth. The cloud, mobile, and distributed computing models have dramatically changed network traffic patterns. Traditionally, most traffic stayed within the corporate LAN, and...
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Deploying and managing IT infrastructure on a box-by-box basis locks IT teams in the role of technology caretakers. It’s bad enough in the centralized data center, where growing density and ever-increasing complexity have made administration resource-intensive. When those same challenges exist in multiple remote locations, you wind up with a monumental headache. Not that long ago, branch offices...
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Organizations are increasingly dependent on high-speed, high-capacity wireless networks to provide users with access to applications, services, and data. However, deploying, managing, and scaling these networks has become a significant burden as Wi-Fi traffic has surged to record levels over the past two years. Analysts say Wi-Fi traffic has increased by up to 80 percent...
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Companies across all sectors of the economy have embraced digital transformation initiatives in order to accelerate and optimize business activities. However, fully achieving digital transformation requires network modernization. Mobile, cloud, collaboration, and remote access technologies are fundamentally changing how organizations operate and deliver value to their customers. But these technologies place significant strain on traditional...
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Outdated or obsolete applications make up nearly a third of the typical organization’s software portfolio, increasing the risk of cyberattacks, data loss, and operational failures. Poor software quality costs U.S. businesses more than $2 trillion a year, according to the Consortium for Information & Software Quality. The CI/CD Pipeline To address these levels of risk...
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Global Data Center “One-Stop” Delivery, Empowers Chinese Enterprises Overseas Shanghai, China – April 27th, 2022 – Global IT solutions provider Rahi has officially reached a strategic partnership agreement with Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR). The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). With their integrated resources and global presence, Rahi and Digital Realty will...
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Demand for data center space continues to increase, but organizations are facing a number of difficulties that delay the buildout of new infrastructure. Some markets have limited available power and community resistance to new data center facilities. Data centers are also competing with industrial developers for available land. However, supply chain constraints and price volatility...
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You must’ve heard, ‘Variety is the spice of life,’ right? That transcends to everything we do. We rarely want the same repetitive play of things. Take a look at our lifestyle. What excites us, inspires us and makes our emotions ebb and flow don’t come from just one source or one homogenous group. It’s not...
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Indonesia has some of the strictest import regulations worldwide, consisting of complex licensing, documentation, and permitting. Any company moving products through Indonesian customs must have an appropriate import license, import identification number (API), and customs registration (NIK). Without proper documentation, goods can be detained or exported back to their original facility. Most notably, only Indonesian...
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Why China? Online sales are on the rise in China. According to data from eMarketer, 2021’s online sales represented 52.1% of all retail sales in China. This is an 18% increase from 2019 when online sales only accounted for 34.1% of all retail sales in China. In comparison, South Korea has the next highest rate...
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Why the Philippines? The Philippines is a rapidly growing market for business process outsourcing (BPO). Evolving from a source for low-cost labor to a center for high-quality services at competitive prices. Companies worldwide are opening contact centers and sales support operations in the Philippines to take advantage of strong English language skills. Health information management,...
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Fremont, Calif. – February 24, 2022 – Rahi, a global IT solutions provider, announced two significant leadership updates and an expansion that will further advance the company’s strategic capabilities across the US, LATAM, and APAC regions. Global Expansions Rahi is expanding its global footprint by increasing its Bay Area square footage by 150,000 square feet....
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I have been building international IT businesses in Latin America for eight years. Little has been heard or read about the region’s potential, but instead, we hear a lot about the challenges it represents. You will read about those challenges and our methods to overcome them, turning them into opportunities. Business Opportunities in Latin America...
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Rahi’s presence in Taiwan On December 3rd, 2021, Rahi celebrated its official Taipei office opening in Songshan District, Taipei. Rahi Taiwan team invited some enterprise customers and well-known IT vendor partners to the opening party. Rahi’s CEO, CTO, COO, CFO, and other executive leaders from headquarters and the APAC region also joined the event “virtually”...
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The past year brought a new set of challenges to businesses, including supply chain disruptions, increased operational complexity and rising costs. Many executives are looking for innovative ways to grow their business, increase profitability and gain competitive advantages. Global expansion could provide those opportunities. An international presence can allow even smaller organizations to reach new...
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In today’s rapidly-changing environment, it is paramount for businesses to be swiftly able to connect and collaborate and Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) is at the forefront of it. UCaaS is a cloud-based platform that combines all communication channels into a single, streamlined interface. While it emerged as a popular trend back in 2019,...
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Blockchain technology has revolutionized the data that would have been difficult to predict a few years ago. What is only considered to be a technology behind the birth of cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has spread its wings and now encompasses almost all facets of industries. Now, IT experts, especially in the data center industry are eyeing to...
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The internet has come a long way since its inception in the early 90s. Beginning from fetching information for users to read with web 1.0 to empowering them to build businesses, make connections and explore the infinite possibilities with web 2.0, it has certainly made a mark on everyone . However, these advancements have certainly...
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Phishing has become a rage in the threat actors’ community to start exploiting people. While the technique isn’t new, the rapid adoption of cloud technologies across the globe has created a new playground to start executing their malicious intent. This has stirred concern in the CIOs community which is already struggling to combat the ever-evolving...
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For years, data center power and cooling requirements remained relatively stable, enabling organizations to plan for the facility’s 10- to 15-year lifespan. Data centers were able to support IT growth and technology refreshes without the need for major upgrades. However, the models traditionally used for data center planning are being outpaced by radically changing requirements....
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Data centers play a critical role in the efficient operation of businesses, providing secure and reliable hosting solutions for critical IT infrastructure. With the increasing demand for data processing and storage, data center networking solutions have become more complex, leading to a wide range of network architecture options. In this article, we will explore how...
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In today’s digital age, data centers play a critical role in the efficient operation of businesses. As companies generate more data, the need for scalable and secure data center networking solutions becomes increasingly important. One technology that has gained popularity in recent years is network virtualization. In this article, we will explore the role of...
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As data centers become more critical to the success of businesses, ensuring that they are properly cooled has become increasingly important. Efficient cooling not only reduces energy costs, but it also helps to prolong the life of your equipment, prevent downtime, and maintain the safety and reliability of your data center. In this article, we’ll...
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Data centers play a crucial role in the efficient operation of businesses, providing secure and reliable hosting solutions for critical IT infrastructure. With the increasing demand for data processing and storage, data center networking solutions have become more complex, leading to increased pressure on IT teams to manage and maintain these environments. One solution to...
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As organizations look to achieve digital transformation through the adoption of new technologies, the biggest challenge they face is focusing the right people and resources on strategic initiatives. Given the growing complexity of the IT environment, in-house IT staff are often overwhelmed by day-to-day management tasks, making it difficult to complete projects on time and...
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The transition to remote and hybrid work models has underscored just how dependent we’ve become on wireless networks. Wi-Fi activity last year increased dramatically, with record numbers of users connecting to corporate networks with their mobile devices. However, that increased activity also exposed some of the weaknesses in the current wireless network infrastructure. A recent...
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As the costs of building and maintaining an on-premises data center continue to escalate, more and more organizations are choosing to conserve capital by moving their IT hardware to third-party colocation facilities. While colocation delivers many proven benefits, it can also create management challenges. In a colocation arrangement, customers lease space in a provider’s data...
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Managed services have been popular among organizations of all sizes for many years. In essence, the managed services model allows you to outsource some or all of the maintenance, management and support of your AV/IT environment to a third-party provider. Within that basic definition, however, there’s a tremendous amount of variation. Some managed services providers (MSPs) simply monitor...
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The IT skills gap has plagued organizations for a number of years, and continues to increase. Gartner has reported that, “by 2020, 75 percent of organizations will experience visible business disruptions due to skills gaps, which is an increase from less than 20 percent in 2016.” This will not only impact new technology initiatives but...
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In a hybrid work world, audiovisual technology provides the critical connective tissue that binds remote, mobile and on-premises workforces. Most would like those connections to be a little stronger, however. Incompatible video meeting platforms create frustrating technical barriers and contribute to “meeting inequity” — a sense that not everyone has an equal opportunity to communicate,...
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Remote and hybrid work models have forever altered business operations, and many organizations recognize there’s no returning to the pre-pandemic status quo. Employees want the flexibility to work anywhere. They need a reason to come into the office. This is having a dramatic effect on the A/V equipment market in Australia, New Zealand and beyond....
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The workplace has fundamentally changed over the past few years with the transition to hybrid work models. Most employers say they plan to continue supporting a blend of in-office, remote, and mobile workers on a permanent basis. While the shift delivers important benefits such as increased productivity and access to expanded talent pools, it also...
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Collaboration software became a critical investment for most companies in 2020 due to the need to support work-from-home operations. With remote and hybrid work models now the norm, tools such as messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing remain high-priority technology tools in 2023. Now, however, organizations are looking to enhance the user experience and develop...
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The global market for audio/visual technologies has grown rapidly as organizations seek to support remote and hybrid work models. Technavio expects the pro A/V market to see a compound annual growth rate of 7.31 percent through 2025, with 41 percent of that growth contributed by the Asia-Pacific region. In Australia, organizations are shrinking their office...
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Although digital signage is primarily used in retail, there are applications and use cases in a wide range of industries. In fact, virtually any company can use digital signage to improve employee communication and engagement. Organizations just have to keep in mind that the return on investment (ROI) can be tricky to calculate. Organizations commonly...
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Conferencing and collaboration technologies are now mission-critical components of the IT environment. Rahi is helping customers in Southeast Asia manage them effectively through its partnership with Q-SYS in Singapore. Rahi now offers a managed service for the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video, and control Platform. With Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager we can securely connect to a...
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Virtualization, cloud, mobile, and other digital technologies have sparked immense innovation over the past decade, but they’ve also increased data center complexity. Organizations must connect multiple geographically distributed network segments and cloud instances in order to support thousands of different applications, virtual machines (VMs), and workloads. This has made network management far more complex than...
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Smart companies are naturally focusing on customer communications amid changing market conditions. Smarter companies are also carefully crafting their internal communications; to help their employees be effective and gain confidence in the company. Employees are the lifeblood of any organization, and they increasingly turn to the company for trusted information in times of uncertainty. The...
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