The evolution of enterprise IT hardware: Key trends and solutions for data centers in 2025
The fastest-growing industry right now is enterprise IT hardware, which is evolving rapidly. Organizations are trying to manage processes and store data in their own way. Data centers are now under constant pressure, with all the digital transformation accelerating, and they have to deliver high performance with sustainability.
This year, IT leaders get to face challenges like exploding data demands, the need for secure, stricter energy regulations, and future-ready infrastructure. These challenges make enterprises think again about their hardware-related strategies.
AlmaLinux 9.4 Beta 'Seafoam Ocelot' now available
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has officially released the beta version of AlmaLinux 9.4, codenamed “Seafoam Ocelot,” available for various hardware architectures including Intel/AMD (x86_64), ARM64 (aarch64), IBM PowerPC (ppc64le), and IBM Z (s390x). Enthusiasts and developers can access the beta ISOs here.
As with any beta software, the Foundation advises against using this release in production environments. It is essential to follow this guidance, especially when considering upgrades from previous versions, as beta versions can lead to unexpected issues that could disrupt operational systems.