Intelligent IT Infrastructure solutions that deliver unmatched performance and platform flexibility
Intelligent IT Infrastructure solutions that deliver unmatched performance and platform flexibility
Communication is a critical part of a data center disaster preparedness plan. Colocation providers should have a clear protocol in place that outlines the communication process both internally and with customers in the event of an emergency. This video player requires Javascript to be active for browser/device detection; please enable Javascript in your browser to view this content. … Read More...
IT professionals are tasked with finding the best infrastructure option for their organization while making the most efficient use of their budgets. Public cloud services have become particularly popular, especially for businesses that do not have the resources to operate their own data centers. However, most companies require more customization and control than the public cloud can offer on its own. When evaluating different cloud options, the biggest challenge is making sure your … Read More...
What are the latest cloud-related trends in the information technology space? The impact of cloud computing on the IT industry has changed the way that CIOs and IT leaders think about business operations. With so much information available on the topic, here are four articles that provide a glimpse into the current industry trends for cloud hosting services, colocation and managed hosting. Gartner: Cloud computing makes IT strategically valuable The rise of cloud computing has created … Read More...
It’s 10:45pm on a weeknight, and my four-week-old daughter is on her fifth diaper in less than two minutes. And of course, it’s the last one in the house. I considered constructing a homemade diaper out of tape, paper towels, and a small garbage bag, but my wife was displeased with the idea. So I was forced to make a trip to the store. I hopped in the car and headed for the fastest route to my destination, but there was a problem: traffic. Oh, expletive. Traffic is not only found on … Read More...
In addition to mock disaster drills, colocation providers should have a planned maintenance program in place. Watch our video to hear Internap’s Bill Brown, VP, Data Center Operations, discuss why preventative maintenance is a critical element of data center disaster preparedness. This video player requires Javascript to be active for browser/device detection; please enable Javascript in your … Read More...
Every day, lines get cut. Every day, routers go out. Every day, every tier-one network provider has some type of outage. While many of these problems are fixed quickly, fiber cuts present a different challenge, as shown in this Level 3 Communications blog, 10 Most Bizarre and Annoying Causes of Fiber Cuts. With risks like these, what is the best way to maintain the highest level of internet performance for your business and your customers? The causes of fiber cuts range from squirrel damage … Read More...
The Digital Hollywood event in Los Angeles earlier this month brought together content providers and technology companies from around the country to discuss the future of digital content distribution and licensing. As expected, the business of content creation and publication has progressed at breakneck speed in recent years, and as a result, the Digital Hollywood conference has evolved from a “dreams and ideas” workshop into a forum for strategic business and licensing discussions. The … Read More...
Join the Technology Association of Georgia on May 22, 2013 to hear Hi-Rez Studios discuss their bare metal cloud solution and how it has helped them achieve higher economic efficiencies and superior online gaming performance. Have you ever wondered how online gaming companies meet end user demands for high performance and low latency? Fast-paced MMOGs have unique challenges regarding IT Infrastructure, and providing an exceptional user experience is critical. During a global launch, your new … Read More...
In our previous video on data center disaster preparedness, we discussed the importance of documented emergency response plans. Next, it’s time to test those plans and make sure they do more than just look good on paper - they need to be reliable and executable in the event of a real disaster. This video player requires Javascript to be active for browser/device detection; please enable Javascript in your … Read More...
The amount of data collected at every part of the supply chain has steadily increased, enabling retailers to make extremely informed decisions about what to sell, when to sell it and who to sell it to. The science of collecting these vast amounts of data and trying to draw meaningful conclusions falls under the term “big data.” This vast amount of information quickly becomes complex, unruly and difficult to store; and it’s nearly impossible to extract meaningful insight using traditional … Read More...
