Source: https://expedient.com/2012/04/

# Archive of posts from 2012

 ![From the Potatoes to the Operating System - Expedient Manages Everything](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png)

## [From the Potatoes to the Operating System - Expedient Manages Everything](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-19-from-the-potatoes-to-the-operating-system-expedient-manages-everything/)

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Author[Kristin Puzon](#)

Read Time 2 min Read

The average American consumes more than 140 pounds of potatoes each year. But did you know that this popular side dish can also serve double duty as a battery. In fact, with enough potatoes you could power just about anything: 600,000 potatoes are capable of powering one 60 watt light bulb 3,300,000 can power one server 26,400,000,000,000 could power...

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## [How Experienced Companies Utilize Virtual Colocation](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-11-how-experienced-companies-utilize-virtual-colocation/)

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Author[Expedient](#)

Read Time 2 min Read

Why are companies experienced with VMware turning to virtual colocation?  Well, consider this: The problem many growing companies face is allocating resources to match their growing IT needs. Yes, it is important to have an infrastructure in place capable of supporting your services, products and customers. However for small to large companies, the challenge of allocating resources...

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## [Cloud Computing: Public vs. Private Cloud Solutions](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-04-cloud-computing-public-vs-private-cloud-solutions/)

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Author[Brent Meadows](#)

Read Time 3 min Read

For most companies, the question surrounding cloud computing does not come down to its advantages. In truth, there is little doubt that cloud computing services are a cost effective solution, allowing companies to expand their data capacity and system capabilities without investing in their overall infrastructure. When it comes to cloud services, the question invariably turns to...

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