Colocation data centers provide a wide range of services and advantages to organizations looking to unburden themselves from the expense and hassle of maintaining their own private, on-premises IT infrastructure. Making the move to a data center is no small step. Aside from the initial questions of server space, rack deployment density, power availability, and cooling capabilities, organizations also need to think … Read more
Data centers are a key component of many companies’ business strategies. Managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud-based developers need the rich connectivity options that only a data center’s infrastructure can provide. But with so many data center facilities to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which ones are capable of providing superior service today, but … Read more
As we step into 2023, machine learning remains at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing multiple industries and elevating user experiences. Several notable applications of machine learning are emerging, poised to redefine our engagement with technology and our surrounding environment. In this article, we’ll explore six of these compelling use cases, shedding light on their potential … Read more
The digital age has brought about a myriad of advancements, but with it comes the responsibility of ensuring data security and compliance. One of the most crucial standards in this realm is SSAE 18. This article delves deep into the intricacies of SSAE 18 and why it’s indispensable for your data center. The world of … Read more
With organizations becoming more reliant than ever before on data availability, a new array of terms describing different types of redundancies has entered the IT infrastructure lexicon. In many cases, these terms don’t quite mean what they sound like or create a misleading impression about what specific circumstances they actually cover. Sometimes, similar-sounding terms may … Read more
Imagine, while shopping, you view a bag of coffee beans through your phone’s camera and you see the coffee plantation where the beans were grown or watch a video of the roasting process. Imagine walking through Colonial Williamsburg and using your phone or a set of AR-enabled glasses to view what it would have looked … Read more
When disaster strikes, a good disaster recovery plan can mean the difference between preserving data availability and suffering prolonged system downtime. As safeguarding data and services becomes more critical to protecting an organization’s brand reputation, today’s companies can no longer afford to wait until things go wrong to develop a plan for restoring their essential systems and safeguarding sensitive … Read more
Transitioning from an on-premises data solution to a colocation data center is a big undertaking for any organization. In addition to planning out the intricate details of the migration, IT leaders also have to think about specific equipment needs for the new environment. For some organizations, moving into a data center could mean transitioning from having … Read more
Cloud computing has radically altered the landscape of today’s network environments. Whereas organizations once confined their data and computing operations to private, often onsite data centers, virtualization and the spread of multiple service platforms have made it possible for assets and activities to be located in public clouds that can be accessed from anywhere at … Read more
Although organizations often take every precaution imaginable, the threat of server downtime is difficult to fully eliminate. With even a few minutes of downtime likely to cost dearly in terms of lost productivity and opportunity, companies are turning to data centers to keep their mission-critical network systems up and running no matter the circumstances. For some industries, … Read more