Empowering COVID-19 Research with Cutting-Edge Tech

PHOENIX (PRWEB) December 23, 2020

phoenixNAP, a global IT services provider offering security-focused cloud infrastructure, dedicated servers, colocation, and specialized Infrastructure-as-a-Service technology solutions, announced a case study detailing its collaboration with Intel on building an IT platform for a COVID-19 project by Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope.

In an effort to help the global fight against COVID-19, TGen proposed the creation of a centralized platform for knowledge and information sharing between researchers from all over the world. The platform is intended to automatically pull data related to COVID-19 sequenced genomes from multiple sources and provide an aggregated dataset to enable comparative research. This would help identify previously uncharacterized elements in the SARS-CoV-2 genome and observe important correlation between them for the purpose of improving diagnostics, vaccine constructs, and treatments for COVID-19.

Considering the volume and complexity of biomedical data, the platform needed powerful hardware to ensure seamless processing, reliable storage, and global availability. phoenixNAP and Intel collaborated to provide a customized solution to support these needs. phoenixNAPs hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) powered by Intel Xeon Dual Gold 6258R CPUs and Intel NVMes (P4610) with Intel VROC, Intel NICs, and Intel Optane persistent memory met the needs of the project. The ultrafast network experience is enabled through a customized implementation of Intel Tofino Programmable Ethernet Switch Products, which Intel has offered since the acquisition of Barefoot Networks in June 2019.

We needed a robust computational environment for large data volumes and sophisticated analytical tools. We have maintained compute infrastructure with phoenixNAP for years, but we needed to expand and customize it to support this project. We got a more streamlined, powerful infrastructure that will give us enough power and memory, while at the same time providing us with a great degree of flexibility as our research expands. Intel Optane PMem emerged as a logical solution to support large data sets, said Glen Otero, VP Scientific Computing, TGen.

Healthcare is becoming more intelligent, distributed, and personalized. Intel technologies are helping to enable a new era of smart, connected, value-based patient care, remote medicine and monitoring, individually tailored treatment plans, and more-efficient clinical operations. Intel-enabled technologies help optimize workflow to lower research and development costs, improve operational efficiency, speed time to market, and improve patient health, said Rachel Mushahwar, VP and GM, Intel US Sales, Enterprise, Government and Cloud Server Providers

TGen is doing an amazing job every day and this project is one of the examples of how they are actively working to make life-changing results. We discussed their project and knew that Intel will be open to collaborating with us on building a proper platform for it. We are excited for having the opportunity to work with both Intel and TGen on something this relevant to the entire world, said Ian McClarty, President of phoenixNAP.

TGen has so far identified several new features in the SARS-CoV-2 genome and continues to focus on making new contributions to the cause. Its project addresses a critical need of the global biomedical community and promises to enhance further research on COVID-19. It also demonstrates the potential of using innovative technology to make a difference in the lives of millions of people.

Download full case study here: https://phoenixnap.com/company/customer-experience/tgen

About phoenixNAP

phoenixNAP is a global IT services provider with a focus on cyber security and compliance-readiness, whose progressive Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions are delivered from strategic edge locations worldwide. Its cloud, dedicated servers, hardware leasing and colocation options are built to meet always evolving IT businesses requirements. Providing comprehensive disaster recovery solutions, a DDoS-protected global network, hybrid IT deployments with software and hardware-based security, phoenixNAP fully supports its clients business continuity planning. Offering scalable and resilient opex solutions with expert staff to assist, phoenixNAP supports growth and innovation in businesses of any size enabling their digital transformation.

phoenixNAP is a Premier Service Provider in the VMware Cloud Provider Program and a Platinum Veeam Cloud & Service Provider partner. phoenixNAP is also a PCI DSS Validated Service Provider and its flagship facility is SOC Type 1 and SOC Type 2 audited.

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Before making a decision, the most appropriate way to resolve this dilemma is to understand the differences between dedicated server and cloud server.

Some issues must be very well clarified, such as the way of functioning, the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. It is also necessary to understand on what occasions one or another technology is more suitable.

Below, we will show in detail the answers to each of these questions. Thus, you will be able to visualize the best option for your business.

First, you need to understand what a dedicated server is. Basically, it is a computer that allows remote access to files and software. In other words: we are talking about a physical machine, also known as Bare Metal.

Maybe the best example of dedicated server is Proto Compute. This is a dedicated server specifically designed for high performance operations, data security, IP Pool, and stability. Proto Compute provides various features such as reboot, boot-up control, shutdown, and so on. These features make it easy for users to remotely control and configure the operating system. This dedicated server works on Supermicro based systems. Supermicro based system that supports both hot and less critical cold storage. Proto Compute is provided by Heficed, a high-tech server provider company.Dedicated servers are very popular with companies that manage large amounts of data but dont want to lose any privacy.

The term dedicated is used to determine that only one customer has access to the hardware. Not to mention that the server is configured according to the companys needs. This option is still frequently adopted, as it allows a high density of resources in a unitary environment. This means cost savings.

Suppose a machine occupies only one unit in the data center, for example. But it is possible to put up to 528 GB of memory, with 8 SSDs of up to 3.8 TB each. This option is indicated for those who intend to implement their own virtualization or in cases in which a large acquisition of resources is required on a single machine.

This service option provides some advantages to companies. See the main ones below!

As the server is dedicated, all resources are used only by the contracting company. Therefore, all your performance can be used exclusively this is an important feature for businesses that need high performance in processing and IOPS.

Another considerable benefit of this technology is stability. Since all resources are centralized, their operation is also simpler. But, as it is an equipment that works in isolation (stand alone), it is not always possible to maintain the redundancy of all components when a hardware problem occurs.

There is the redundancy of cards, controllers and sources, for example. However, in the event of a complete hardware loss, the entire environment will be unavailable. Cloud environments (IaaS), on the other hand, work with a greater contingency for the loss of hardware, enabling a wide availability of resources.

Security is also seen as a major advantage in this model of servers, since only authorized persons can access the system. However, when concentrating the entire operation of the company on a single server, people should be given unrestricted access, since it is not possible to restrict it by specific parts of the environment. This is a feature easily configured on targeted servers.

Before we talk about the advantages of using the cloud, lets quickly conceptualize it. The term infrastructure in the cloud or virtual data center is used to refer to infrastructure resources created through virtualization, for the purpose of performing data processing. Thus, when hiring a cloud computing service, the customer does not pay for equipment, but for virtual resources that are capable of processing and storing different workloads.

Cloud servers offer a number of benefits, as you can see below:

This feature allows the customer to increase or decrease the computational resources of his service according to the business need.

Because it offers the possibility to scale resources, the cost is an attraction of the cloud. This is because you pay only for the services that are actually used. In addition, there is a reduction in the amounts referring to investments in hardware and software from a proprietary data center.

Cloud servers have features that enable high availability in critical cases. Thus, when there are technical problems, new sections are created, maintaining all the characteristics of the environment. Imagine that you have several applications in a single system, such as e-mail, ERP and database. In this case, the cloud offers a greater guarantee compared to dedicated servers, on which all applications would be stopped. But if they are on a cloud server, they will maintain their availability.

The choice between the two models must take into account the needs of the company both technological and financial. The cost of the dedicated server is lower, however the cloud can be segmented, which makes it more accessible, in addition to offering greater availability. What each company must do is identify the profile and which of the two solutions is best suited to its business.

There are situations in which the best alternative is a compromise between both options. If you have a database that needs a high concentration of resources, you can choose a physical server in order to have the benefit of density. The other services that talk to the database are hosted on virtual servers, taking advantage of segmentation. Before deciding on the best option, it is necessary to make some considerations. No matter where the server is: in the cloud or in the companys own data center, the big difference is related to spending on resources.

The cost of 528 GB of memory on a dedicated physical server is much less than the lowest value that a cloud server can reach, the same goes for SSD storage. This means that you can have a fast, lower cost and high quality environment, but without so much availability guarantee. This is the single point of failure.

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Microsoft is working on designing its own custom processor for its products, according to a report from Bloomberg news. Details are scarce, but the report notes that the new processor Microsoft is working on is in-house and will use ARM-based designs. It could not only be used to power data centers, but also the Surface line of computers.

Though Microsoft already worked with its partner Qualcomm on ARM-based processors for the Surface Pro X and other Windows 10 on ARM devices like the Galaxy Book S, this move also could signal another bigger shift away from depending on Intels processors and Qualcomms partnership.

Microsoft is not alone in making such a move. Apple recently proved that it could successfully shift away from relying on Intels line of processors in favor of its own in-house processor. In November, the iPhone maker announced the M1 CPU, in a new line of MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models. That ARM-based M1 CPU has been praised for being more powerful, with longer battery life, too.

Previous Microsoft Surface products have all had chips from Intel and AMD. The exception is the Surface Pro X, which features the Microsoft SQ1 and SQ2 chip, which was co-engineered with help from Qualcomm. The Surface Laptop 3, meanwhile, featured a custom Surface Edition AMD Ryzen chip.

Intels Xeon chips power most data centers. AMD dipped into the server market, too, with its EPYC lineup of processors.

Even if the ARM-based chip Microsoft is working on is powerful enough, Microsoft would have its work cut out for itself in shifting to its own custom ARM-based processor, mainly due to issues with the software.

Apple depends on the Rosetta 2 emulation to power certain apps that are designed for traditional MacBooks with Intel processors and not yet updated for the M1 chip. Microsoft only recently tweaked Windows 10 to support both 64-bit and 32-bit applications, and it is still in beta testing. Reports have also shown that Windows 10 performs better on Apples M1 Macs running under emulation than when it runs natively on devices like the Surface Pro X.

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Home networks, remote working software and cloud systems will be at the center of a new wave of attacks in 2021, Trend Micro predicts.

Cybercriminals in 2021 will particularly look to home networks as a critical launch pad to compromising corporate IT and IoT networks.

As we begin to enter a post-pandemic world, the trend for remote working is likely going to stick for many organizations. We predict more aggressive attacks to target corporate data and networks, said Jon Clay, director of global threat communications for Trend Micro.

Security teams will need to double down on user training, extended detection and response and adaptive access controls. This past year was all about surviving: now its time for businesses to thrive, with comprehensive cloud security as their foundation.

The report warns that end users who regularly access sensitive data (e.g. HR professionals accessing employee data, sales managers working with sensitive customer information, or senior executives managing confidential company numbers) will be at greatest risk. Attacks will likely exploit known vulnerabilities in online collaboration and productivity software soon after they are disclosed, rather than zero-days.

Access-as-a-service business models of cybercrime will grow, targeting the home networks of high-value employees, corporate IT and IoT networks. IT security teams will need to overhaul work from home policies and protections to tackle the complexity of hybrid environments where work and personal data comingle in a single machine. Zero-trust approaches will increasingly be favored to empower and secure distributed workforces.

As third-party integrations reign, Trend Micro also warned that exposed APIs will become a new preferred attack vector for cybercriminals, providing access to sensitive customer data, source code and back-end services.

Cloud systems are another area in which threats will continue to persist in 2021, from unwitting users, misconfigurations, and attackers attempting to take over cloud servers to deploy malicious container images.

Cybercriminals will continue to go where the money is seeking the greatest financial returns on their attacks. Organizations and security teams must remain nimble and vigilant to stay ahead of criminals.

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