What’s the DL on VM ?

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With so much computing hardware in use around the globe, it is only prudent to use all that hardware in the most efficient way possible, after all, the gear is not free and it all requires space and maintenance, also not free. One way to increase hardware efficiency is to use Virtual Machine (VM) technology, and in a nutshell VM is a way to run a virtual computer within an actual computer.

Virtual Machine(s) are typically files, often called images, that run separately from everything else on the computer. The VM’s can have their own operating system, can be used for beta testing new applications, can be used to inspect and test infected code, and any other operation that benefits from being on its own. VM’s can be “sandboxed” in the host computer, meaning that they cannot interact in any way with any other part of the computer, so there is no code / instruction that can escape to, or tamper with, the host hardware.

It is possible to run several VM’s inside the same computer as long as the hardware is robust enough. For servers, VM’s can run multiple operating systems side-by-side typically using “hypervisor” software to manage them. Desktop computers would typically use the host operating system to run the VM operating system in a program window. Each VM provides its own “virtual” hardware, such as CPU, memory, hard drives, network interfaces etc, and the virtual devices are mapped to the real hardware when it is safe and/or advantageous to do so.

VM’s can provide a safe environment for testing and development, trying things out that could be dangerous on an actual, non-sandboxed computer. A good way to perceive development on a VM is “what happens in the sandbox can be kept in the sandbox”. But there are more uses for VM that have significant benefits in the production environments of many businesses. Not everything in a VM has to be confined to the VM if pathways to business operations are developed and implemented carefully.

An example of using VM technology to achieve higher efficiency in computer operations is to dedicate VM’s to specific business operations, such as EMAIL, WEBSITE, and ACCOUNTING. If each of these business functions normally has a dedicated server, there may be unused capacity in each server dedicated to each function. Using VM technology, each of these business functions can be given it’s own protected space in the available servers, and by dynamically adjusting that space, computing resources can be more efficiently utilized. A certain amount of “intelligence” is built into the VM and host environments to ensure the most efficient deployment of all computing resources.

With VM technology, companies may be able to significantly reduce costs, by having fewer servers and/or desktop machines to get all the work done.

There are several companies making great progress in VM technology, and this market space is poised to experience large growth within the next 12 months. We just sent our TREND DISRUPTORS Premium subscribers a new recommendation in the VM space and have about 20 stocks we are monitoring closely for inclusion to our portfolio.

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Lights ON – Covid OFF ?

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It’s a new year and the world’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is having it’s ups and downs, with new variants emerging, and new vaccines being tested. The efforts of the global bio-tech industry, and other industries, to combat COVID 19 continue to be enormous. Years ago there were early warnings about the potential for a deadly global virus infection. The warnings were mostly ignored, but now that this pandemic has been with us for a more than a year, with second and third waves taxing health care systems, governments and populations are taking it very seriously, trying to do more than ever to “prevent, prepare, and mitigate”.

There may be a light at the end of this dark tunnel, and perhaps there is a special light that will contribute to keeping us all safer as we negotiate the dark tunnel, and beyond.  Researchers have known for some time that certain kinds of light can sanitize surfaces, liquids, and the air, but can these sanitizing light rays be used safely, and are they effective when it comes to the new coronavirus and its variants – all those that cause the COVID-19 disease? It has been known for many years that sanitizing light waves are present in the Ultra Violet (UV) light spectrum, but most UV rays are harmful to humans and have only been used in safely enclosed environments, with limited human exposure. In recent years, researchers have discovered that there are 3 different types of light in the UV spectrum:

  • UVA – has the lowest amount of energy. We are exposed to UVA when in sunlight. Exposure to this light can cause skin ageing and damage.
  • UVB – is in the middle of the UV energy range. A small portion is found in sunlight and this is the type of UV light that can cause sunburn and skin cancer.
  • UVC – has the highest level of energy. In sunlight, most UVC is absorbed into the Earth’s ozone layer, so we have very low levels of natural exposure.

It is UVC that is most effective in killing germs (virus and bacteria) on surfaces, in the air, and in liquids.  UVC kills germs by damaging molecules like nucleic acids and proteins, rendering the germ incapable of replicating and surviving.  It’s great to kill off germs, but it is important when using UVC light to use it in a way that does not adversely affect humans. The human-safe form of UVC light is named “far-UVC”, using only wavelengths in the range of 207 to 222 nanometres (nm).

Recent developments include special UVC bulbs and lamps that can be used safely to disinfect. There is an LED version developed to produce human-safe UVC light, and there are other experimental UVC light bulbs that have a potential disinfection rate of 50 to 85% more than standard room ventilation. This light will kill off many germs, leading to a significant reduction in disease contraction and transmission. Disinfecting a room, air and surfaces, can be as easy as screwing in a UVC light bulb and giving it a little time to do its work. Researchers in Canada, UK, USA, and Europe are developing innovative UVC solutions for the world. These UVC light products can be installed to sanitize a room, a car, an airport, an operating theatre, an airplane etc.  More uses are being devised every week, some utilizing mobile robots to cover large areas, and some installed as stand alone lamps or ceiling lights. The aim is to provide a sanitized environment in virtually all spaces where humans congregate, visit, work, play, or reside.

The aim of TREND DISRUPTORS is to discover, explore, and monitor scientific and technical developments, looking for the best and brightest ideas, so that we can publish useful, actionable, investment recommendations for our subscribers.  We seek out companies using innovative technology to DISRUPT a market sector.  As a general rule, our stock recommendations are speculative, and we advise caution, discretion, and thorough research. TREND DISRUPTORS strives to identify investment opportunities that can lead to success for the well informed investor.    Stay tuned !