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Daily Digest June 7, 2016 Internet of Things: Five truths you need to know to succeed Hard-learned lessons from building IoT projects for more than a decade. Resource of the day Practical Considerations for Implementing Prefabricated Data Centers Implementing prefabricated modular data centers results in well-understood benefits including speed of deployment, predictability, scalability, and lifecycle cost. The process of deploying them – from designing the data center, to preparing the site, to procuring the equipment, to installation – is quite different than that of a traditional data center. This paper presents practical considerations, guidance, and results that a data center manager should expect from such a deployment. New at TechRepublic IBM launches cloud-based development environment for Apache Spark We can't prevent AI changing the world but we can stop robots cooking cats How to build a data-driven culture with credibility How to use SQL to create more SQL How to easily share files and folders with groups in Google Drive Office Q&A: How to save time formatting Word tables Gain more control over your Android notifications with Notif Log New from Tech Pro Research New equipment budget policy This Tech Pro Research policy enables the IT department to coordinate equipment purchases, standardize components based on job responsibility, and prepare for maintenance, repairs and upgrades. Sign up for a Free Trial of Tech Pro Research and preview our articles, tools, policies, and templates. Today's recommended downloads The Drivers and Benefits of Edge Computing (APC by Schneider Electric) Preventive Maintenance Strategy for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Ten Cooling Solutions to Support High-density Server Deployment (Schneider Electric) Practical Considerations for Implementing Prefabricated Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Classification of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Tools (APC by Schneider Electric) A special feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Building the Software Defined Data Center Building a powerful back end for your business is less and less about buying big, expensive boxes. There are massive efficiencies, agility, and manageability benefits of virtualizing your data center and running it from software. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Click the newsletter title below to subscribe. Election Tech 2016 TechRepublic Cover Stories Connect with TechRepublic Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy © 2016 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.