Over the years, hard disk drives have gotten smaller, hold more data and perform faster. But they may have reached the end of their useful lives. Another option has hit the scene and reduces data center power costs by 90 percent and heating costs by 50 percent. It also offers better performance, more reliability and a lower total cost of ownership. This issue's feature story shows what solid state drives can do for a data center. 

With more virtual conferences and less travel, should you bother with business cards? Chime in with your thoughts on the future of sharing contact information with these little cards. Some of us struggle with bluntness, especially where touchy subjects come in. So rather than hurt someone's feelings, we tell a teeny white lie. Find out what advice folks give for when you confront a "white lie" situation.

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Meryl K. Evans
Editor, Connected Digest