Intelligent IT Infrastructure solutions that deliver unmatched performance and platform flexibility
Intelligent IT Infrastructure solutions that deliver unmatched performance and platform flexibility
What in the world is a bare metal server? Sounds like something out of Terminator II, right? Well, good news for all of us, it’s not a movie prop or character, but rather a real-world fit to a new age problem. What if you want to avoid CAPEX (purchasing, maintaining, servicing, depreciating, etc.) and you need a dedicated computing resource for your project? Let’s say it’s a big data type of project, and your client (or boss) demands it’s in a secure environment to protect their … Read More...
Whether you’re trying to protect your data from a natural disaster, or concerned about meeting compliance or regulatory requirements for data storage, colocation and cloud services can provide peace of mind for your business. While there are many reasons to take advantage of colocation services, improved security and data protection can be some of the most important. Below is a collection of articles to provide insight into the security capabilities of colocation and cloud services. NIST … Read More...
Later this year, Internap will unveil our New York Metro data center, located in Secaucus, NJ. For businesses that require colocation and data center services in the New York area, this new location provides another option in addition to our existing facility in lower Manhattan. This video player requires Javascript to be active for browser/device detection; please enable Javascript in your browser to … Read More...
Gaming companies that develop massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) require highly reliable connectivity for a consistent gaming experience. To meet consumer expectations and avoid outages, game developers must have an IT Infrastructure in place that allows them to assess network availability and performance across multiple carriers. The ability to deliver your game across the optimal network path helps reduce the risk of disruptions and slowdowns that would otherwise result in lost gaming … Read More...
As cloud solutions have evolved from physical servers and virtualized environments to SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) and even IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), companies today must navigate through a sea of different cloud options. While cloud computing provides organizations with increased flexibility and cost-effective IT Infrastructure solutions, some workloads and applications demand higher performance than the virtualization layer allows. This has led to the … Read More...
When evaluating colocation providers, finding data center space that meets performance and cost requirements can be challenging. Facilities built using green design techniques with sustainability in mind are able to offer enterprise IP, managed hosting and colocation services without sacrificing environmental responsibility and efficiency. Internap’s Los Angeles data center demonstrates a commitment to sustainability while meeting customer demand for industry-leading colocation services. … Read More...
In our previous video, we discussed the importance of communication best practices during a data center emergency. In this final episode of our Data Center Disaster Preparedness series, we’ll focus on the importance of having the right people in place. This video player requires Javascript to be active for browser/device detection; please enable Javascript in your browser to view this content. … Read More...
The mobile payment industry is positioned for rapid growth within the next few years as consumers increasingly use their smartphones and other devices to make payment transactions. From digital goods to mass transit, and even traditional brick and mortar stores, merchants who accept mobile payments have an opportunity to capitalize on this trend. But how can mobile payment providers achieve the level of security and efficiency that end users demand? Consumers expect mobile transactions to … Read More...
Since moving to Singapore in 2010, I quickly realized that this is “Asia’s Silicon Valley”. But despite tremendous growth over the years, the little red dot still has a long way to go. Events like Walkabout Singapore help create interaction, idea sharing and awareness across the city’s tech scene. As a testament of our commitment to startups, Internap joined in the fun of Walkabout Singapore 2013. So what is Walkabout? Well, the idea is simple. Once a year, all the tech companies in … Read More...
With all the hype around cloud these days, figuring out where cloud fits and where it doesn't can be challenging. Virtualization often gets confused with private cloud, but in fact, virtualization is usually a component of cloud, whether public or private. Let’s consider a couple of real-world examples to illustrate the difference between virtualization and a true private cloud deployment. Example 1 - Virtualization An IT department, continually installing/reinstalling new servers, … Read More...
