Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing a modular and portable data center, and, in particular embodiments, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing a modular and portable data center that fits within a carry-on suitcase. In various embodiments, an apparatus for providing a modular and portable data center might comprise an external case. The external case might have dimensions that comply with commercial carry-on suitcase minimum dimensions. These dimensions might be 9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches. The external case might have at least two datacenter grade servers contained within the external case, a fan subassembly contained within the external case to cool the at least two datacenter grade servers contained within the external case, and a power subassembly contained within the external case and configured to provide power to the at least two datacenter grade servers and the fan subassembly.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method is provided employing data capacity determination logic. The logic dynamically changes a data storage capacity of an electronic data storage memory. The change in capacity is made in relation to a transient energy during a power state change sequence performed by the electronic data storage memory.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method is provided employing data capacity determination logic. The logic dynamically changes a data storage capacity of an electronic data storage memory. The change in capacity is made in relation to a transient energy during a power state change sequence performed by the electronic data storage memory.

Abstract: A system and method for wirelessly processing transactions from a plurality of point-of-sale terminals using a wireless transaction system, the system including a wireless data network for communicating data between a remote device and a server on a computer network, a plurality of point-of-sale terminals, a communications hub in communication with each of the plurality of point of sale terminals and a communications device in communication with the communications hub. The communication device includes a transceiver for communicating data to and from the server via the wireless network for at least two point of sale terminals.

Abstract: A system and method for managing information from a point-of-sale/usage device includes a remote computer in communication with a computer network, the remote computer having a database for storing information obtained from a point-of-sale/usage device, and a wireless data network in communication with the computer network. The point-of-sale/usage device includes a controller for managing operation of the point-of-sale/usage device and having memory for storing information related to the operation of the point-of-sale/usage device and information related to purchases of a product and/or service, an interface for transferring data from the controller and an Enabler device. The Enabler device includes a wireless data network transceiver linked to the interface, and a card reader in communication with the transceiver for entering credit card account information. The Enabler may also include a micro-controller, depending upon the configuration of the point-of-sale/usage device.