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 [...]
Sneak preview: Internap’s New York Metro data center (video)
06.14.2013 By:
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Los Angeles data center boasts high power density, performance and LEED certification
06.11.2013 By:
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 [...]
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Disaster preparedness: daddy preparedness
05.15.2013 By:
Just over ten months ago, my wife called me from home with eight used pregnancy tests staring at her from the bathroom trash can. Without hesitation, she uttered, “I’m pregnant.” My first words were every man’s first words in that situation upon hearing this unexpected news – “you’re what?” A weird concoction of excitement and [...]
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Data center disaster preparedness: disaster-resistant design and infrastructure – part 1 (video)
05.03.2013 By:
For IT organizations evaluating data center space or colocation services, it’s important to consider disaster mitigation and recovery capabilities. In this video, watch Bill Brown, VP, Data Center Operations at Internap, discuss certain factors that should be present to minimize disruptions to your business in the event of a disaster. Redundancy standards for power and [...]
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Does your data center provider have what it takes to prevent disaster?
02.07.2013 By:
Threats to business continuity can take place any time of year, so it’s important to always be prepared. If you are seeking a new data center provider or merely reevaluating your existing one, there are several questions you should ask to determine their ability to prevent a disruption to your critical business operations in the [...]
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The Atlanta Falcons: six lessons in disaster recovery from the dirty birds
01.18.2013 By:
For most of last Sunday’s NFL playoff game, the Atlanta Falcons rose above the Seahawks in the Georgia Dome. But with a 20-point lead and minutes remaining in the 4th quarter, disaster struck. The feisty Seahawks went on a surprise attack that sent the soaring Falcons into a speeding nosedive, threatening a disastrous end to [...]
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What does modular mean to you? Evaluating modular data center options
09.04.2012 By:
The need for scalability in the data center has driven demand for some interesting engineering ideas over the years. For example, I remember when I got my first tour of an actual self-contained, portable data center. Sun’s Project Blackbox had just been released — a data center built into a standard 20-foot shipping container. The [...]
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The six keys to disaster preparedness: Mock disaster drills
08.09.2012 By:
Last week I discussed the importance of choosing a data center services provider with a documented emergency response plan in my list of six keys to disaster preparedness. Now its time to put that response plan into practice with mock disaster drills. A provider may have seemingly perfect site disaster preparedness plans — on paper! [...]
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The six keys to disaster preparedness: Documented response plans
08.02.2012 By:
In my previous post, I mentioned there are six keys to disaster preparedness that you should look for in any data center provider: infrastructure design, documented response plans, mock disaster drills, preventative maintenance, clear communication and the right people. This week, I’ll talk about number two on the list: a well-documented response plan. It is [...]
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No compromises: performance and reliability
06.01.2012 By:
A couple of my previous blogs have focused on two key aspects of the sport of Formula 1 racing: testing and teamwork. Both of these points lend themselves to better performance, and F1 is all about performance — but just as important is reliability. Specific manufacturing methods can give an F1 team parts that will [...]
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