More than a decade ago, when I was assigned there, the term "computing center" was already pretty outdated. System operations outsourcing had already caught on regardless of company size, and modern "data centers"—equipped with state-of-the-art earthquake resistance and uninterru…
That day had been scorching hot since morning. On my way home from work, I finally got dizzy on the sidewalk. I stood there for a while, leaning against a utility pole. Once I finally regained my sens…
[WARNING] The following document is a work of total fiction. Any resemblance to actual organizations, entities, or individuals is purely coincidental. -------------------------------------------------…
(Trigger Warning: Contains depictions of child abuse.) I have almost no memories of my early childhood. But there is one strange experience that remains vividly scorched into my mind. I'd like to tell…
This is a story I heard from an acquaintance named A. A runs a coffee shop. It does reasonably well, with various regulars visiting from morning to evening. Some quietly enjoy their food and drinks, w…
