Centralization can spread one failure everywhere · Proposed air date:
Using BlackBerry’s tightly controlled network as a 2011 example, Dr. Dave explains a systems tradeoff: centralization can support reliability and security, but when a central mistake occurs, its effects can become widespread rather than remaining isolated.
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Proposed recording date: 2011-09-17. The exact broadcast date may differ.
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