According to Info-Tech Research Group, 64% of organizations engage in some form of data center colocation services. In addition, Gartner has observed more and more enterprises enlisting colocation services, and has identified several reasons behind this trend.* 1. Since organizations are more geographically distributed, they don’t necessarily have an optimal central location in which to locate a [...]
Top 5 considerations for cloud computing
01.27.2012 By:
The potential advantages of cloud computing are well documented. If designed and provisioned properly, cloud deployments can lower capital and operating costs, increase flexibility and reduce complexity. You need to weigh the benefits gained from using one type of solution over another. When making the decision between private and public, it is useful to consider [...]
Are we ready to support 50 billion devices on the Internet?
01.25.2012 By:
In January’s issue of Fortune (The Future Issue) there is a great short read on the newly burgeoning role of the “Data Scientist”. The Data Scientist will manage the overflow of data needed to support the predicted 50 billion devices that are coming online over the next 10 years. Wow, 50 billion devices on the Internet, really?! [...]
Optimizing for [Internet] traffic jams
01.23.2012 By:
Like many Atlantans, I commute from the burbs on 75/85 each day to make my way downtown to work. Most of the time my track down the major north/south artery takes me right around 30 minutes, but on certain days an accident blocks my path, or there is just so much traffic on the road [...]
What do sports and a Content Delivery Network (CDN) have in common?
01.19.2012 By:
Well, both require speed, agility and teamwork to get the “W.” Just as a football player needs speed to run faster than his opponent to reach the end zone, a CDN needs speed to deliver content across a worldwide network to users that are hungry for video and feature-rich websites. While a hockey player uses [...]
Top Considerations When Choosing a Green Colocation Provider
01.17.2012 By:
We have all heard service providers profess that their facilities are “green,” but how do you know if they are acting on their green initiatives? Going green in the data center can significantly reduce your carbon footprint, but you need to know the right questions to ask to make sure your provider is doing their [...]
Internet 101
01.12.2012 By:
It all began with a man by the name of J.C.R. Licklider who introduced the concept of an ‘intergalactic network.’ He was appointed the head of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) after he developed an idea for a global computer network that would allow users to access information from anywhere in the world. [...]
Managed Hosting services on the rise: 4 drivers for growth
01.10.2012 By:
Managed hosting services are gaining popularity in the IT community. With growth rates in managed hosting for the North American and European markets estimated in the mid-teens to low 20% range through 2013*, you have to wonder what are the drivers causing this demand? IT Infrastructure Costs Most data center equipment has an average lifespan [...]
What’s your favorite flavor of cloud?
01.05.2012 By:
Cloud computing comes in many different flavors and has uses across a variety of industries. But how do you determine which configuration is right for you? Cloud can be broken down into three basic categories: public, private and hybrid. Figuring out which one will work for your business depends on your specific needs. Private Cloud [...]
Two great tastes that taste great together
01.03.2012 By:
Do you remember those Reese’s peanut butter cup commercials from the 1980’s? They claimed that “two great tastes that taste great together” were the next candy revolution. Who could resist chocolate with peanut butter in it? It is the perfect candy. Complete indulgence with no sacrifice. Today, Internap acquired Voxel. Sweet! It makes me think [...]