New Study Compares the Dell Precision 5690 vs. the Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch on AI and Creative Workload Performance and Sustainability
A Principled Technologies study found that the Dell Precision 5690 mobile workstation outperformed a similarly configured Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch on AI and creative workloads and offered advantages in security and manageability. The Dell system was also easier to repair, which can support sustainability efforts and help companies save by avoiding replacement costs. - September 11, 2024
PT Study Found an HP Z6 G5 A Desktop Workstation Outperformed a Dell Precision 7960 Tower Workstation
PT reveals CPU performance benefits from an HP Z6 G5 A Desktop Workstation powered by AMD over a Dell Precision 7960 Tower Workstation powered by Intel - August 28, 2024
New Third-Party Reports Highlight How New Intel Processor-Powered Lenovo Laptops Can Help Organizations in the AI Era
Principled Technologies proves performance advantages of three new Intel Core Ultra processor-powered Lenovo laptops with Windows 11 Pro vs. their predecessors - August 27, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Demonstrates Performance and Value from Upgrading to Google Cloud N4 Instances Featuring 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
Compared to older N1 instances, N4 instances delivered up to twice the Java server-side performance and up to twice the performance per dollar. - August 08, 2024
Third-Party Report: Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery Can Improve Cyber Resiliency & Protect Data from Ransomware Threats Using an AI-Based ML Analytics Software and More
Through research and testing, Principled Technologies (PT) found Cyber Recovery to offer myriad data protection advantages and tools that competing solutions lack. - July 19, 2024
Principled Technologies (PT) Releases Study Comparing the Ease of Use of Server Management Tools from the Dell to Those from a Competitor
PT found that Dell Technologies iDRAC9, OpenManage Enterprise, and APEX AIOps Infrastructure Observability provided more features for admins while saving time. - July 15, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Shows Advantages of Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme Tablets for Skilled Workers
Compared to comparably sized consumer-grade tablets equipped with rugged cases, Principled Technologies (PT) found that Dell Latitude 7030 and 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets delivered a myriad of performance, capability, and durability advantages. - July 02, 2024
Principled Technologies Releases Study Comparing Dell Server Management Tools to Those from the HPE Server Management Portfolio
In hands-on testing, PT found that using Dell server management tools could help organizations improve security, sustainability, and administrator efficiency. - June 18, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Evaluates the Cooling Design Advantages of the Dell PowerEdge HS5620 Compared to the Supermicro SYS-621C-TN12R
In high-temperature test scenarios, Principled Technologies (PT) found that the Dell PowerEdge HS5620 continued running an intensive workload without component warnings or failures; in contrast, the Supermicro SYS-621C-TN12R experienced system downtime in two scenarios - June 12, 2024
Principled Technologies Reveals the Benefits of Upgrading to Dell PowerEdge R760 Servers and VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1
In hands-on testing, Principled Technologies (PT) measured how much a cluster of Dell PowerEdge R760 servers running VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.1 could help boost MySQL database performance and reduce vSAN latencies compared to a cluster of PowerEdge R750 servers running a previous version of VCF. - June 04, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study: Enabling 4th Gen AMD EPYC 9274F Processor Security Features Did Not Impact a Dell PowerEdge R7625 Server’s OLTP Performance
In hands-on tests, Principled Technologies (PT) found that the Dell and AMD solution offered similar OLTP performance with and without AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization – Encrypted State (SEV-ES) enabled. - June 03, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Demonstrates How Workstations Featuring Intel Processors Can be a Strong Choice for CPU-Intensive AI Developer Tasks
Intel processor-powered tower and mobile workstations completed three AI development workflows without using their GPUs, making them effective alternatives for these parts of the AI process. - May 28, 2024
Principled Technologies Deploys GenAI solution in Less than 2 hours with Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift Powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Principled Technologies (PT) deployed the solution, referencing a combination of Red Hat OpenShift AI documentation and Dell Validated Design, and ran a Kubernetes containers-based large language model (LLM). - May 20, 2024
Principled Technologies Deployment Guide Covering VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 on Dell PowerEdge Servers Demonstrates How Orgs Can Gain Cloud Infrastructure with Ease
The fact-based marketing leader has published a deployment guide that explains a process to help IT administrators create a private or hybrid cloud solution with confidence. - May 17, 2024
Principled Technologies publishes New Study on Upgrading to Dell PowerEdge R7615 Servers with 4th Gen AMD EPYC Processors and 100GbE Broadcom NICs
Principled Technologies (PT) deployed a modern solution based on Red Hat OpenShift, migrated database VMs from legacy servers, and saw database performance improvements that support consolidation. - May 16, 2024
Principled Technologies Releases a Total Cost of Ownership Study Comparing On-Premises Generative AI Solutions from Dell to Cloud Solutions from AWS and Azure
Through research, PT found that two on-premises Dell solutions for generative AI could have a lower three-year total cost of ownership compared to hosting a GenAI solution on similar AWS and Azure deployments. - May 15, 2024
AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processor-Based Servers Delivered Better Redis Performance and Used Less Power Than Competing Solutions in Tests
In Principled Technologies (PT) testing, three AMD EPYC processor-based two-processor solutions outshined comparable Intel Xeon Scalable processor-based solutions by handling more Redis workload transactions and requests while consuming less power. - May 06, 2024
New Principled Technologies Report Demonstrates How More Available Memory Can Improve Performance in Three Dell PCs
With more memory available in three Dell PCs—the Latitude 5440, the Precision 3470, and the OptiPlex Tower Plus 7010—Principled Technologies (PT) found that system performance increased, which could translate to a better user experience - May 02, 2024
Principled Technologies Releases Study Comparing Dell Server Management Tools to Those from the Supermicro Management Portfolio
In hands-on testing, PT found that using Dell server management tools could help organizations increase security, sustainability, and efficiency. - April 30, 2024
Principled Technologies Compares the Security Features in Dell, HP, and Lenovo PC Systems
This research study used materials each OEM has made public to look for 10 security features and determined that Dell provides more of these features than either HP or Lenovo. - April 29, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Finds That Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS Offered Stronger and More Consistent Storage Performance Than a Competing Solution
Principled Technologies (PT) compared multiple configurations of both solutions and found that the Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS solution delivered consistently higher storage performance with the ability to scale. - April 22, 2024
Principled Technologies Releases Education-Centered Study Comparing Windows 11 Pro Laptops with UFS and SSD Storage
Principled Technologies (PT) performance engineers timed how long it took to perform several classroom tasks on two pairs of laptops—one set with UFS and one set with SSDs. - April 02, 2024
PT Study Found Amazon EC2 R7i Instances with 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Delivered Better Transactional Database Performance Than R6i Instances
Testing with a PostgreSQL workload revealed the performance advantages of Amazon EC2 R7i instances featuring 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. - March 15, 2024
Principled Technologies Finds That Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server Outperformed the Soon-to-be-Retired Azure Database for MySQL – Single Server
In hands-on testing, Principled Technologies (PT) found that Azure Database for MySQL– Flexible Server with AMD EPYC provided stronger online transaction processing (OLTP) performance, lower latency, and better performance-per-dollar value than Azure Database for MySQL – Single Server. - March 06, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Finds That Organizations Can Realize Better Value and Performance with Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server
In hands-on testing, Principled Technologies (PT) found migrating from Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Single Server to Flexible Server with AMD EPYC can give companies stronger online transaction processing (OLTP) performance, higher database throughput, and more performance per dollar. - March 06, 2024
New Principled Technologies Report Explores How Equipping School-Issued ChromeOS Devices with More Powerful Intel Processors Could Improve the Classroom Experience
Hands-on testing accompanied by fictional storylines show how investing in ChromeOS devices equipped with powerful Intel processors can reduce session-restore wait times for students. - March 06, 2024
New Principled Technologies Research Report Compares Dell AI Portfolio with Similar Offerings from Supermicro
The report from Principled Technologies (PT) compares details of the two companies’ AI portfolios and references industry benchmark testing results from ML Commons. - March 01, 2024
New Principled Technologies Report Reveals How a Solution Combining Dell APEX Data Storage Services and Amazon Web Services Could Improve Backup and Recovery Outcomes
Hands-on testing showcased how combining the Dell APEX solution with Amazon Web Services (AWS) allowed for the quick completion of multi-cloud backup, restore, and disaster recovery scenarios while offering greater flexibility and functionality than AWS alone. - February 21, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Finds Performance and Value Advantages for Azure SQL Database Hyperscale
In hands-on testing, Principled Technologies (PT) compared the database performance and cost effectiveness of Azure SQL Database Hyperscale and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL I/O-Optimized instances. - February 14, 2024
New Principled Technologies Studies Explore the Potential of Using Microsoft Azure Services to Build AI-Powered Chat Services with Organizations’ Own Data
Proof-of-concept testing confirmed not only that it’s possible to build an intelligent AI-powered chat application using Azure Cosmos DB and other tools from Azure, but that doing so is a straightforward process that can quickly bring value to organizations. - February 12, 2024
New Principled Technologies Report Highlights the Durability, Ease of Serviceability, and Ease of Deployment of Dell Chromebooks
Hands-on testing revealed three Dell Chromebook models were easy to service, survived hinge durability testing, and were easy to deploy, making them strong options for long-lasting use in K-12 school districts and hospitals, or for field sales teams. - February 08, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Demonstrates the Benefits of Backing Up and Restoring Data with a Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance
In a variety of test scenarios, the Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance with Transparent Snapshots using the Light Weight Delta (LWD) service saved time backing up and restoring data, used less physical capacity, and consumed less power compared to a similarly sized competitor. - February 02, 2024
New Principled Technologies Research Report Compares Dell AI Portfolio with Similar Offerings from HPE
The report from Principled Technologies (PT) compares details of the two companies’ AI portfolios and references industry benchmark testing results from ML Commons. - January 29, 2024
New Principled Technologies Report and Infographic Reveal the Enhanced Durability of the Dell Latitude 5440 Laptop
In hands-on testing, a Dell Latitude 5440 laptop noticeably outperformed an HP EliteBook 640 G10 in drop testing, while scratch testing revealed that its durable paint coating protects against chips and flakes. - January 29, 2024
Principled Technologies Publishes Hands-on Test Results from HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 and ZBook Studio 16 G10 Mobile Workstation Comparisons
Principled Technologies performed generational upgrade performance testing on G10 and G9 HP ZBook Firefly 14 and HP ZBook Studio 16 G10 mobile workstations, as well as competitive comparisons on HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 models. - January 23, 2024
New Principled Technologies Report Highlights Manageability Benefits of a Dell PowerEdge MX Server Environment with OpenManage Enterprise & OpenManage Enterprise Modular
In hands-on testing, a Dell PowerEdge MX server using OpenManage Enterprise and OpenManage Enterprise Modular saved time, reduced the likelihood of error, and eliminated the need for manual admin intervention during overnight firmware updates. - January 18, 2024
Principled Technologies Reveals Performance Advantages for Users Who Choose HP ZBook G10 Mobile Workstations
Principled Technologies compared processing performance on HP ZBook Firefly G10, HP ZBook Power G10, and HP ZBook Fury G10 mobile workstations powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors. - January 18, 2024
New Principled Technologies Study Highlights the Strong AI Inference Performance of the New HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Server Powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Gold Processors
In hands-on ResNet-50 image-recognition testing, the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 server handled significantly more samples per second than the generation model, while also delivering lower latency. - January 12, 2024
New Principled Technologies Report Highlights the Network Performance Potential of IPv6 and How a Dell server with a Broadcom NIC Can Maximize Those Gains
In hands-on testing, the first IPv6-only compliant end-to-end solution from Dell and Broadcom offered strong performance, and the Broadcom Offload feature dramatically increased read performance for both IPv6- and IPv4-based networks. - January 10, 2024
In Hands-on Tests in Durham, London, Berlin, and Tokyo, Principled Technologies Finds Advantages for Dropbox Compared to Three Competitors
In 289 of 336 individual comparisons of uploading, downloading, and syncing files and folders between Dropbox Advanced, Microsoft OneDrive for Business (Plan 1), Box Business, and Google Workspace Business Plus, Dropbox was the faster service. - December 18, 2023
New Principled Technologies Study Highlights How Investing in Dell Latitude 7340 Ultralight Laptops Could Boost Productivity, Privacy, and Comfort for On-the-Go Workers
In a new laptop comparison, Principled Technologies (PT) found that an Intel Core™ i7-1365u processor-powered Dell Latitude 7340 Ultralight outperformed a 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (2022) with Apple M2 chip in several plugged-in and unplugged benchmark comparisons, contained more business-essential accessory connection options, provided more built-in privacy features, and stayed cooler under load - December 14, 2023
Multiple Principled Technologies Studies Reveal Areas Where Eight Intel Processor-Powered Lenovo Devices Outperformed Competitive Apple Devices
In hands-on testing, eight latest-generation Lenovo devices powered by Intel showed strong performance in everyday task completion, productivity benchmarks, video conferencing, and more. - December 14, 2023
New Principled Technologies Studies Examine the Performance Benefits of HP ZBook G10 A Mobile Workstation PCs
In a variety of hands-on tests, Principled Technologies (PT) compared the HP ZBook Firefly 14 G10 A Mobile Workstation to the Dell Precision 3480 Workstation, as well as the HP ZBook Power G10 A Mobile Workstation PC to the Dell Precision 3851 Workstation. - November 27, 2023
Principled Technologies Releases New Report Showing That IT Admins Can Deploy Operating Systems and Drivers to PCs with a Single Process Regardless of Processor
Principled Technologies (PT) compared the time and effort to deploy operating systems on laptops with AMD and laptops with Intel processors using two different management approaches. They were able to use the same deployment process on AMD processor-powered systems and Intel processor-powered systems, finding that the deployments took them the same amount of time. - November 27, 2023
New Principled Technologies Reports Compare HP Notebook PCs to Apple Mac Counterparts
In their latest study, Principled Technologies (PT) showed that an HP EliteBook 1040 G10 Notebook PC and an HP Dragonfly Notebook PC G4 achieved higher web browsing performance than an Apple MacBook Pro 14" and an Apple MacBook Air 13", respectively, for comparable or lower cost. - November 21, 2023
Principled Technologies Compares the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Desktop PC to the Apple Mac Mini in Their Latest Study
In hands-on testing, Principled Technologies (PT) found that the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor was available at a 28.1 percent lower cost, achieved an up to 16.7 percent higher WebXPRT 4 score, took up 20.0 percent less space, and offered a greater variety of ports than the Apple Mac mini with an Apple M2 Pro processor. - November 21, 2023
Principled Technologies Releases Studies Comparing the Performance and User Experience of Multiple HP EliteBook 845 G10 Configurations to Dell Latitude 7440 Laptops
In hands-on testing, PT found that multiple configurations of the HP EliteBook 845 G10 offered stronger plugged-in and unplugged performance than similarly configured Dell Latitude 7440 laptops and a previous-generation EliteBook. - November 20, 2023
Principled Technologies Found That Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL Outperformed Three Competitors While Offering a Lower Price Per Performance
In Principled Technologies (PT) testing, Azure Database for MySQL handled more database transactions per second (TPS) with lower latency than three other MySQL services and cost less for the same performance. - November 16, 2023
Principled Technologies Finds That the HP Z8 Fury G5 Workstation PC Can Save Significant Time During Demanding Content-Creation and AI/ML Workflows
Under intensive workloads, the HP Z8 Fury G5 outperformed a previous-generation HP Z8 G4 Workstation PC and a current-gen Lenovo ThinkStation P620 Tower Workstation. - November 16, 2023
Principled Technologies Study Compares Storage-as-a-Service Solutions: Dell APEX Private Cloud with Dell APEX Data Storage Services Block and an Amazon EBS io2 Solution
The Dell APEX solution not only delivered better performance an Oracle Database workload, but its monthly cost was up to 45 percent lower than that of the Amazon solution. - November 14, 2023