If the data you store on your server or other service is important to you, likely you’d prefer it not ending up in the hands of others. If so you should use the power of cryptography. There are many options to choose from whether you’re running Windows, Linux or BSD but we’ll be focusing on … Continue reading "Linux Encryption & Backup Tools" The post Linux Encryption & Backup Tools appeared first on GigeNET.

What is the value of a server? In this world of virtual machines and dedicated servers, our customers are becoming more and more removed from the physical components that comprise a server. Everything is easily replaceable — everything except the data contained within the servers. Countless work hours have gone into making each server unique, … Continue reading "Mitigating the Effects of Data Loss : Raid Vs Backups" The post Mitigating the Effects of Data Loss : Raid Vs Backups appeared first on GigeNET.

With so many hosting companies available to the consumer, how does one choose? Before you can do that, you have to know your application, in the case of mobile apps, knowing your app and its backend functionality is critical. Let’s discuss the three types for a moment. Native or Encapsulated apps are apps in which … Continue reading "Choosing a provider for your Native or Cloud App" The post Choosing a provider for your Native or Cloud App appeared first on GigeNET.

I’d like to talk about some of the great new features coming to your WHM/cPanel servers. One great feature in particular is EasyApache4. EasyApache is a piece of software available on your WHM/cPanel server that allows you to rebuild your Apache/PHP environment with different versions and modules of Apache and PHP. EasyApache4 is the updated … Continue reading "Why you should upgrade to EasyApache4" The post Why you should upgrade to EasyApache4 appeared first on GigeNET.

When it comes to websites and your online presence, there is an abundance of styles, ideas, and languages you can use. Some languages are more important, versatile, and common than others. These languages will make sure your website looks and works correctly in all browsers and operating systems, which will save you time and frustration. … Continue reading "Most Important Programming Languages for Web Development" The post Most Important Programming Languages for Web Development appeared first on GigeNET.

Social media mistakes happen. From accidental tweets to posting irrelevant information, these are all avoidable. I am going to go over some common mistakes you can make when you first market a startup on social media. Some of you are currently working in a startup, some of you are working at an agency where you … Continue reading "Common Social Marketing Mistakes Made By Tech Startups" The post Common Social Marketing Mistakes Made By Tech Startups appeared first on GigeNET.

Cloud Vs Dedicated: Which is better hosting for a startup? Most of the time when hosting providers refers to Cloud hosting, they tend to leave out the fact that Cloud is primarily built on hardware-based dedicated server(s) infrastructure. The strength and resiliency of your cloud infrastructure depends on its underlying core hardware and the network … Continue reading "Cloud Vs Dedicated: Which is better hosting for a startup?" The post Cloud Vs Dedicated: Which is better hosting for a startup? appeared first on GigeNET.

Choosing an operating system for your server may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult decision. Whether you are just getting started with your first website or looking to get set up on a more powerful server at GigeNET, these simple guidelines can help you make your decision. Budget … Continue reading "Linux Hosting vs. Windows Hosting" The post Linux Hosting vs. Windows Hosting appeared first on GigeNET.

Welcome to the wonderful world of social media marketing where you can get rich off shares, likes, pins, retweets, plus one’s, and more. Today I am going share four rewarding social media platforms for your hosting company. You have the power to share whatever you want with your audience but in the words of Han … Continue reading "Four Social Media Marketing Platforms For Your Hosting Company" The post Four Social Media Marketing Platforms For Your Hosting Company appeared first on GigeNET.

With winter in full blast in Chicago and across much of the United States, it is important to make adjustments to GigeNET’s datacenter’s mechanical systems to make sure we can handle it. To ensure the most optimal datacenter conditions year-round, quarterly inspections and spot checks are performed to the environment for our client’s mission-critical equipment, … Continue reading "Winterizing the Datacenter, But Keep the Heat Off" The post Winterizing the Datacenter, But Keep the Heat Off appeared first on GigeNET.

? Most malware is mundane, but these innovative techniques are exploiting systems and networks of even the savviest users. ? By: Roger A. Grimes ? Millions of pieces of malware and thousands of malicious hacker gangs roam today’s online world preying on easy dupes. Reusing the same tactics that have worked for years, if not […]The post 7 Sneak Attacks Used by Today’s Most Devious Hackers appeared first on GigeNET.

GigeNET’s channel partner referral program offers generous rewards for the length of the client’s contract and a streamlined process. GigeNET, a leading full service hosting and DDoS protection provider headquartered just outside Chicago, IL announced a new Channel Partner referral program today. This turnkey solution is designed to reward partners with a generous commission for […]The post GigeNET Announces New Channel Partner Program! appeared first on GigeNET.

? Hidden by the coverage of the government shutdown, the Affordable Care act was due to begin accepting applicants, but ran into massive technological failures, preventing most from signing up. They are only the most recent in a long line of high tech, big budget failures over the last few years. ? By: Jon Swartz, […]The post High-tech blunders: HealthCare.gov isn’t alone appeared first on GigeNET.

? The loosely organized hacker group Anonymous began Operation Payback in 2011 intent on striking back against several large scale companies. A recent indictment against 13 members of the group, but will it have the effect that the government was looking to achieve? ? By: Robert McGarvey ? The U.S. government has unsealed an indictment […]The post Anonymous Hackers Hit With Indictments appeared first on GigeNET.

? Cloud computing offers services and abilities that traditional computing could never offer. As more and more companies expand beyond traditional computing, they are seeing new avenues to completing their goals. ? By: Mike Freeman ? Life Technologies sells desktop software for analyzing DNA, mostly to research labs. But the Carlsbad company realized that personal […]The post Cloud Computing Continues to Mature appeared first on GigeNET.

? With the influx of new technologies hitting the market, knowing the ins and outs of every device that you own is becoming increasingly difficult. David Pogue explains in a recent TED Talk how to best approach learning new technologies and staying current. ? By Nick Cowling ? I remember the moment I discovered that […]The post The Real Lesson in David Pogue’s Time-saving Tech Tips appeared first on GigeNET.

? Scholars are testing a new technology to spread the internet over the last unconquered frontier, underwater. Using high pitched chirps, the stations can relay a signal back and forth, albeit at speeds that rival 1980?s internet technology. ? By: Robert McMillan ? You can use the internet in Antarctica. You can tweet from the […]The post Finally, the Underwater Wireless Modem We’ve All Been Waiting For appeared first on GigeNET.

? The cloud is quickly becoming more widely accepted solution for small to medium sizes businesses. The past issues associated with the cloud, including cost, reliability and uptime have all been eliminated. ? By: Marissa Tejada ? Migrating to the cloud is an exciting transition, but IT professionals must be prepared. There is a lot […]The post Cloud Computing Survey: What IT Professionals Want appeared first on GigeNET.

? The government has begun using more and more sophisticated technological means to protect the data that they store in the cloud. By studying their methods, we can adapt some of these security measures for our own needs. ? By: Bill Kleyman ? At the core of the cloud and modern IT platforms sits the […]The post How Government IT Uses Virtualization to Lock Down Clouds appeared first on GigeNET.

Hackers are using a botnet to scour Google for websites that use vulnerable installations of the vBulletin forum software. Exploitation of common systems has become a growing headache for technology companies all over the globe. Some 35,000 sites that use vBulletin, a popular website forum package, were hacked recently by taking advantage of the presence […]The post Hackers use botnet to scrape Google for vulnerable sites appeared first on GigeNET.

With cyber attacks becoming the norm, it is more important than ever before to undertake regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure on a regular basis that the cyber controls are working. Geraint Williams, Senior Consultant at IT Governance, explains: “Vulnerability scanning examines the exposed assets (network, server, applications) for vulnerabilities […]The post How important is penetration testing? appeared first on GigeNET.

Infoworld – It’s hard to get a good job in IT these days, but it’s all too easy to lose one. There are lots of reasons for instant termination. Failure to fulfill your obligation to protect your employer’s digital assets or abusing your vast powers for your own nefarious ends are two sure ways to […]The post Fatal distraction: 7 IT mistakes that will get you fired appeared first on GigeNET.

For those of you that are not particularly technologically savvy and would like a little better explanation of how Cloud computing works, other than just being told that “it’s magic” by your resident propeller head, here is a little introduction that you may find useful. Once upon a time every household or village had its […]The post TechFocus: The many benefits of Cloud computing appeared first on GigeNET.

With the launch of NASA’s lunar mission the space agency is taking a big step in an effort to create an outer space Internet. “This is akin to the fact that you have a fiber-optic connection into your house and you get faster downloads. We want to get faster downloads in space,” said Don Boroson, […]The post NASA’s lunar mission could lead to Internet in space appeared first on GigeNET.

Because many enterprises have already upgraded their networks to the 802.11n standard, sales growth in the enterprise wireless LAN sector was cut in half during the second quarter, according to Infonetics Research. Global wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment revenue increased by 14 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, compared to a jump of almost 30 percent […]The post WLAN enterprise growth slows after 802.11n upgrade rush appeared first on GigeNET.

Enterprise cloud computing is poised for substantial growth, a new study has indicated. Findings from from TheInfoPro, a service of 451 Research, discovered that 69 per cent of those who have separate budgets for cloud computing expect their spending to increase in 2013 and 2014. The study also found that infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) software-as-as-a-service (SaaS) activity […]The post Enterprise cloud computing set for growth, study shows appeared first on GigeNET.

On Friday, Google told The Washington Post that it was accelerating the implementation of end-to-end encryption between its data centers worldwide. The search giant did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Ars. “Google has data centers around the world, and when you have an e-mail stored, it’s stored at [something like] six […]The post Google speeding up end-to-end crypto between data centers worldwide appeared first on GigeNET.

Do you have an IT job involving enterprise data? More importantly, do you want to keep it? If you answered “Yes” to both questions, you’ll want to make sure you’re fully prepared for three big shifts in technology that are reshaping today’s enterprise data center. In the next few blog posts, I’ll talk about these […]The post 3 things you need to know to save your IT job: #1 Cloud computing appeared first on GigeNET.

Dan C. Marinescu is the author of Cloud Computing: Theory and Practice. He was a Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana from 1984 till 2001 when he joined the Computer Science Department at the University of Central Florida. In this interview, Marinescu outlines a variety of interesting facts about cloud […]The post Key cloud computing trends and enterprise security appeared first on GigeNET.

Demand for Public Cloud Computing Services Remains Strong, but Adoption Hurdles Persist NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Market Monitor, a service of 451 Research, projects that Cloud market revenue will increase at a 36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), putting the cloud computing market just shy of $20 billion at the end of […]The post Cloud Computing Market Revenue to Approach $20 Billion by End of 2016 According to New 451 Research Study appeared first on GigeNET.

Computer clouds have been credited with making the workplace more efficient and giving consumers anytime-anywhere access to emails, photos, documents and music as well as helping companies crunch through masses of data to gain business intelligence. Now it looks like the cloud might help cure cancer too. The National Cancer Institute plans to sponsor three […]The post HOW COMPUTER CLOUDS COULD HELP CURE CANCER appeared first on GigeNET.

GigeNET’s Cluster Solutions offer expert setup and easy administration with InterWorx’s Cluster Panel. GigeNET, a leading provider of full service hosting solutions, is excited to announce their new Cluster Hosting packages that can easily be managed and maintained with InterWorx’s Cluster Panel and their epic support. Clustered hosting offers many benefits including scalability, agility and […]The post GigeNET Announces New Cluster Hosting Solutions appeared first on GigeNET.

Does cloud computing really reduce energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions? This has been a subject of debate for some time. The large data centres used for cloud computing are usually more energy efficient than in-house data centres, but there are transmission costs and other overheads. Add to that the difficulty of proper metrics for […]The post It’s official – cloud computing does save energy appeared first on GigeNET.

If you are planning to start a business website, it is essential that you select the right hosting plan. There are several different kinds of hosting plans for you to choose, and they offer different capabilities and features. Successful online businesses prefer to use dedicated server hosting, because it can handle a large amount of...

Three banks plundered with DDoS distraction. Criminals have recently hijacked the wire payment switch at several US banks to steal millions from accounts, a security analyst says. Gartner vice president Avivah Litan said at least three banks were struck in the past few months using “low-powered” distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks meant to divert the attention...

Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, the group behind three phases of distributed-denial-of-service attacks against banks since last September, now says more attacks against U.S. banks are on the way. The group made its announcement in a July 23 posting on the open forum Pastebin. al-Qassam Cyber Fighters hasn’t attacked since the first week of May,...

Numericable is a cable TV company operating in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Rex Mundi claimed to have stolen customer data and demanded €22,000 for its return. Numericable declined, and denied that the hackers had the data. Rex Mundi (king of the world) is a hacker group that makes a habit of hacking for extortion. Last...

In September 2012, six major American banks came under attack by hackers, and customers could not gain access to their accounts or pay bills online. The attacks did not affect customer bank accounts, but the rash of so-called distributed denial-of-service, or DDOS, attacks such as these against major financial institutions have forced them to step...

Alan McMahon works for Dell in enterprise solution design, across a range for products from servers, storage to virtualization, and is based in Ireland. Cloud computing is used in many different ways these days, but not everyone is completely on board the cloud train quite yet. For those holdouts who just aren’t sure whether or...

Way to go, NSA: America’s lead in cloud computing is in jeopardy because of you. Foreign competitors think they can grow market share in cloud computing because of concerns raised by the National Security Agency’s PRISM program and other government collection of electronic data from third parties. U.S. cloud computing companies could lose $22 billion...

Zimbabweans knocked offline and see data wiped because of slew of cyber attacks last week during the elections, TechWeekEurope learns. Cyber Repression: In the weeks leading up to and following Zimbabwe’s election of last Thursday, Zimbabweans were hit by significant Internet-based attacks. In some, they could have just been the victims of collateral damage. In...

A recent edition of the UK The Economist had an interesting article called “The Server Market; Shifting Sands”. What the article highlighted was the fragile and fluid nature of the global server market. What stands out in the article is the decline in server revenue for the two leading server manufacturers HP and IBM when...

TO MOST people, a computer is a device with a screen and a keyboard, sitting on their desk or on their lap. More and more of them have tablets and they may recognise their mobile phones as powerful computers too—for that is what they have become. But a lot of the world’s computing power is...

Many companies still fear adopting cloud computing, but security is no longer the big reason. So says a survey set to be released Tuesday, which found that companies are concerned about the potential for operational failures and other glitches in cloud-based computing, a fast-growing system in which users store their apps and data on servers...

Turkish security researcher claims to have found flaw in system, which has been offline since Thursday as company ‘rebuilds and strengthens’ security around databases Apple says its Developer portal has been hacked and that some information about its 275,000 registered third-party developers who use it may have been stolen. The portal at developer.apple.com had been...

Albert Einstein, a man not known for his lack of learning, once said that we should never learn what we can look up in a book. While it’s often efficient to have all the commands and options we need at our fingertips, sometimes the effort of cramming all that arcana into our brains isn’t worth...

About Graeme Caldwell — Graeme works as an inbound marketer for InterWorx, a revolutionary web hosting control panel for hosts who need scalability and reliability. Follow InterWorx on Twitter at @interworx, Like them on Facebook and check out their blog, http://www.interworx.com/community. If we accept that all businesses, when creating an infrastructure to support their online...

About Graeme Caldwell — Graeme works as an inbound marketer for InterWorx, a revolutionary web hosting control panel for hosts who need scalability and reliability. Follow InterWorx on Twitter at @interworx, Like them on Facebook and check out their blog, http://www.interworx.com/community. An extremely hard to find backdoor that exposes web users to malware infection has...

Our CTO here at GigeNET, Ameen Pishdadi, was recently interviewed by Net-Security.org. In this interview he discusses the various types of DDoS attacks, tells us who is at risk, tackles information gathering during attacks, lays out the lessons that he’s learned when he mitigated large DDoS attacks, and more. Read the full article on the...

In this article we will discuss how to achieve High-Availability on a tight budget which is surprisingly easy and inexpensive for most organizations to achieve.The post High-Availability Cloud Servers on a Budget using Redundant Locations! appeared first on GigeNET.

In this article we will discuss how to achieve High-Availability on a tight budget which is surprisingly easy and inexpensive for most organizations to achieve. Continue reading ?

GigeNETCloud V3.0.6 Release in LA!  Chicago customers will soon be migrated to new portal! We are excited to announce the latest version of our cloud portal version 3.0.6! This is only available in the LAX cloud at the moment but we will be replacing the Chicago Legacy portal (V2) with the new GCloud Portal (V3)...

GigeNETCloud V3.0.6 Release in LA!  Chicago customers will soon be migrated to new portal! We are excited to announce the latest version of our cloud portal version 3.0.6! This is only available in the LAX cloud at the moment but … Continue reading ?

When business owners plan to launch or upgrade their ecommerce site, they will often be presented with the issue of choosing dedicated or shared hosting. There are key differences between shared hosting and dedicated hosting so it is important to do the research before making a choice. Below is a guide on the key differences...

When business owners plan to launch or upgrade their ecommerce site, they will often be presented with the issue of choosing dedicated or shared hosting. There are key differences between shared hosting and dedicated hosting so it is important to … Continue reading ?

Colocation hosting gives businesses the service of putting servers in a high tech colocation facility which will provide ether a 100Mbps, 1,000Mbps, 10,000Mbps Internet connection. Enterprise can manage their servers remotely and the colocation host provider provides 24/7 maintenance and server support. If you have your own server, this is an effective option if you...

Colocation hosting gives businesses the service of putting servers in a high tech colocation facility which will provide ether a 100Mbps, 1,000Mbps, 10,000Mbps Internet connection. Enterprise can manage their servers remotely and the colocation host provider provides 24/7 maintenance and … Continue reading ?

Data Colocation network is a redundant interconnected configuration that is wired to achieve and maintain maximum up time. If there is a failure in any part of the network, within just a matter of seconds, redundancy kicks in automatically. Although a data center colocation network is designed not to fail, the redundancy is a protection...

Data Colocation network is a redundant interconnected configuration that is wired to achieve and maintain maximum up time. If there is a failure in any part of the network, within just a matter of seconds, redundancy kicks in automatically. Although … Continue reading ?

Bloomberg’s enterprise solutions build on the company’s core strength, the leveraging of technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance....

Bloomberg’s enterprise solutions build on the company’s core strength, the leveraging of technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy … Continue reading ?

A recent AMD global cloud study reveals growing trust in cloud computing as businesses achieve measurable value. The study examined attitudes and approaches to Cloud Computing across the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. AMD surveyed IT decision makers in public and private sector organizations. The most notable finding is that IT decision makers name Infrastructure...

A recent AMD global cloud study reveals growing trust in cloud computing as businesses achieve measurable value. The study examined attitudes and approaches to Cloud Computing across the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. AMD surveyed IT decision makers in public … Continue reading ?

Cloud Computing and Business Analytics, Top Priority For Mid-market CIOs The results of an IBM survey of 3,000 chief information officers around the world have revealed that cloud computing and business analytics are the top technology priority for CIOs at mid-market companies and organizations for the next five years. The study found that “Eighty-three percent...

Cloud Computing and Business Analytics, Top Priority For Mid-market CIOs The results of an IBM survey of 3,000 chief information officers around the world have revealed that cloud computing and business analytics are the top technology priority for CIOs at … Continue reading ?

K-12 Schools in the United States Shift their IT Budgets toward Cloud Technologies According to the ‘CDW-G 2011 Cloud Computing Tracking Poll,’ conducted by O’Keeffe & Co on behalf of CDW-G, “K-12 schools in the United States will spend more than a quarter of their IT resources on the cloud within five years.” The study...

K-12 Schools in the United States Shift their IT Budgets toward Cloud Technologies According to the ‘CDW-G 2011 Cloud Computing Tracking Poll,’ conducted by O’Keeffe & Co on behalf of CDW-G, “K-12 schools in the United States will spend more … Continue reading ?

Managed cloud computing is a cloud provider providing the managing of scalable, on-demand, and redundant computing resources which are virtualized on many servers. Managed cloud hosting has the security and reliability of private cloud hosting, but it is as cost efficient as a public cloud. Clients will pay for a managed cloud hosting service normally through...

Managed cloud computing is a cloud provider providing the managing of scalable, on-demand, and redundant computing resources which are virtualized on many servers. Managed cloud hosting has the security and reliability of private cloud hosting, but it is as cost efficient … Continue reading ?

IBM has recently proved it can conserve water with cloud computing.  The city of Dubuque deployed IBM’s analytics and cloud computing technology in 2010 as part of its Smarter Sustainable Research Program. IBM was able to reduce water utilization by … Continue reading ?

IBM recently published the results of its “2011 IBM Global CIO Survey,” the most recent biennial CIO survey. An important revelation of the survey was a chart that explains the increasing priority that CIOs are putting on both mobility solutions … Continue reading ?

No webmaster wants to see their website undergo significant periods of downtime. Not only is it a frustrating experience, it can also lead to loss of visitors, customers, and sales. Downtime refers to the amount of time a website is … Continue reading ?

I can’t help but take notice of the recent string of cloud failures we’ve been hearing about this year. Blogger went down for about 20 hours last month and Microsoft’s BPOS hosted bundle also reported a significant amount of downtime. … Continue reading ?

As changing perceptions of cloud computing is changing, more industries are embracing the cloud. The financial services industry is one industry that is embracing cloud computing. Companies that deal with sensitive data such as the financial service industry are becoming … Continue reading ?

Options to Consider When Selecting a Managed Web Hosting Plan Whether you are new to the online business world, or you are looking to upgrade from a shared hosting plan, managed web hosting is the ideal web hosting solution. This … Continue reading ?

For people who want to build a successful online business, they have to choose the best web hosting plan that meets their needs. Often, when starting out with creating an online business, many people do not have the skills or … Continue reading ?

Hybrid hosting consists of a combination of dedicated, colocation, and cloud servers that are delivered through a private dedicated network. When choosing hybrid hosting, users have the ability to have standalone components run on a segment of a whole network … Continue reading ?

Overview of the Types of Managed Web Hosting Dedicated web hosting offers businesses access to customized web resources that are dedicated solely to one user for each server. Because this type of hosting is not shared, dedicated hosting is much … Continue reading ?

GigeNET is proud to announce that we have been awarded and recommended as a Best Web Hosting    Company by WebHostingSearch.com: “GigeNET has been awarded and recommended as a top rated web hosting and development company by Web Hosting Search, a … Continue reading ?

Government Agencies Confused By The Terms ‘Virtualization’ and ‘Cloud Computing’ A new study that was conducted by Quest Software’s public-sector subsidiary found that “nearly two-thirds of state and local respondents indicated that there is confusion in their organizations about what … Continue reading ?

Most people begin their online business using a shared web hosting plan. However, they will eventually have to upgrade to a website host that will give them with the features and functions that allows them to grow their ecommerce site. … Continue reading ?

For those unfamiliar with the cloud, it can seem a bit difficult to understand. Basically cloud computing is dynamic visualization of web hosting. In other words, Cloud computing is a way for shared servers to deliver services from an external … Continue reading ?

It can be difficult picking an ecommerce hosting plan, particularly if you are just starting a business online. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration, particularly when choosing a web host provider. When choosing an online … Continue reading ?

Because Cloud computing has seen significant gains in popularity recently, the research firm Gartner says “cloud contracts still contain areas of risk for IT decision makers.” Research VP at Gartner, Alexa Bona, said in a statement that “IT decision makers … Continue reading ?

More studies are now showing that more businesses are seeking to take advantage of cloud computing in an effort to gain a competitive edge. According to a recent IBM survey of 3,000 global chief information officers (CIOs,) “60 per cent … Continue reading ?

Dedicated hosting is one type of high-performance hosting you can acquire which is widely known as an efficient and cost effective hosting solution for small, medium, and large businesses. With a dedicated hosting plan, you get the power and performance … Continue reading ?

Colocation Hosting offers Businesses more Freedom and Flexibility For a business that has developed the infrastructure, such as acquiring their own server, to run an ecommerce website, they need to ensure that they have the tools and resources to keep … Continue reading ?

Recently defense and intelligence agencies have begun to adopt cloud computing. This in part is due to the higher efficiency cloud computing provides and the cost saving benefits. However, there are a number of other reasons why the DoD is … Continue reading ?

Cloud hosting has become a force in the web hosting industry and is changing how businesses expand their operations. Cloud computing consists of a network of servers that are used to provide redundancy and the allocation of tasks in order … Continue reading ?

Anyone who starts an online business wants it to grow and establish a clear presence on the web. If you have a shared hosting plan, you will eventually have to upgrade to a host that can meet your changing business … Continue reading ?

For an online business to be a success, it is important to acquire the best web host plan that meets your business needs. With a quality and dependable host provider, you will not have to deal with constant problems with … Continue reading ?

IT research firm Gartner recently reported that “the levels of hype around cloud computing in the IT industry are deafening, with every vendor expounding its cloud strategy and variations.” As cloud services become more affordable and efficient, it is expected … Continue reading ?

A recent survey the Interop Conference in Las Vegas revealed that migration to cloud computing services has increased 20 percent compared to last year.  As well, it was found that the companies who said they adopted the cloud reported the … Continue reading ?

The Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF), an industry group that develops systems management standards, has recently began an effort to develop cloud computing audit specifications with the goal of dealing with security concerns about cloud computing. The Cloud Audit Data … Continue reading ?

To be a business success on the web, a company needs an informative, reliable, and easy to navigate website. Today, there are many web hosting companies offering different types of web hosting plans. Before you make your web host choice, … Continue reading ?

Cloud hosting is considered by many web developers as the future of web hosting. Cloud hosting uses distinct load-balancing methods to permit a network of servers to run simultaneously to efficiently power the websites of thousands of webmasters. In the … Continue reading ?

Shared Hosting is often chosen by users who are just beginning their online endeavors. However, for a growing business, shared hosting can have a number of limitations so it is important to be aware of these limitations before choosing this … Continue reading ?

When a business has grown to the point where they need more website resources and control, they will often upgrade to dedicate hosting. When selecting a web hosting plan, it is important to understand important details and considerations to avoid … Continue reading ?

Attacks on computer systems are on the rise. If a hacker gets into a system and steals credit card numbers, customer data, Social Security numbers, it can be financially devastating for a company. Businesses can lose most of their customers … Continue reading ?

Colocation hosting is type of web hosting that provides customers with server space in a state-of-the-art data center. Customers will give their server to the data center where it will be housed in a secure space. Colocation hosting is one … Continue reading ?

A recent report released by the environmental group Greenpeace entitled, “How Dirty is your Data? A Look at the Energy Choices That Power Cloud Computing,” revealed that the data centers that power cloud computing account for about 2% of global … Continue reading ?

A web hosting service gives people to ability to store their web pages on a web server. Online users are than able to access those web pages. There are two types of web server hosting that are often chosen to … Continue reading ?

For any business, no matter the size, it is critical that they have an ecommerce site that maintains high performance and high security. If they don’t then they will likely lose customers and profits. For a small business, running an … Continue reading ?

When choosing a web hosting provider, it is essential that you understand each type of hosting option so that you can make an informed choice so that you select the best web host that meets your needs. The three most … Continue reading ?

The earthquake followed by the 30ft tsunami that hit Japan’s North East did not just destroy physical infrastructure, but it also destroyed computer servers and networks. The result was enormous loss of data and the loss of communications.  For companies, … Continue reading ?

Dedicated web hosting is a popular web hosting choice as it provides access to basically unlimited amount of essential server resources such as memory, disk space, and bandwidth. Unlike shared hosting, dedicated web servers are entirely dedicated to a single … Continue reading ?

Many businesses looking for a reliable way to host a website will often managed web hosting because you do not have to be an IT expert to run and manage the dedicated server. As well, managed web hosting comes with … Continue reading ?

Due to the increasing number of website attacks, it is vital that enterprises implement a diverse number of security measures in order to protect their websites from a wide range of security threats. The following is list of the ways … Continue reading ?

Strategy Analytics, a US based market research company, released a report entitled, ‘Are Tablets Set for Enterprise Primetime,’ that revealed “increasing power, range and availability of tablet devices is driving their growth in the workplace.” The increased use of the … Continue reading ?

There are many web hosting providers offering many different types of web hosting packages and services. Because web servers are vital to ensuring online enterprise success, it is important to understand the different types of host options and the various … Continue reading ?

When a business uses host managed servers, they will enjoy such benefits and features as: minimizing operational expenses, reducing capital costs, and they have more control of their server infrastructure.  Using host managed servers gives enterprise a considerable competitive edge … Continue reading ?

Engineered for Flexibility, Reliabilityand Cost-efficiency Colocation Hosting is one type of server hosting that is well worth considering. Colocation hosting gives businesses an efficient way to host their servers and equipment while improving their business operations, cutting their capital costs, … Continue reading ?

VPS hosting is a popular hosting option as it is one of the most cost efficient options on the market. Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting is a hosting a web server where there is partitioning of the server so that … Continue reading ?

Many businesses are choosing Virtual Private Servers (VPS) because these servers can be partitioned into multiple servers allowing each of the replicated servers to operate as an individual virtual server. Linux VPS hosting is a Linux based virtual server that … Continue reading ?

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) can also be called a VDS or virtual dedicated server because you are getting a similar type of hosting as a dedicated server but it is cheaper. Many small and medium businesses are selecting VPS … Continue reading ?

Website hosting companies use to offer dedicated servers where the host provided minimal management services. Now, due to increasing demands, managed dedicated hosting services come with a wide range of host management services as well as a wide range of … Continue reading ?

Videos have now become a major feature on the internet as a way to improve marketing strategies. Nearly every industry is now getting their webmasters to incorporate their videos in their marketing campaigns. Businesses are realizing the benefits of adding … Continue reading ?

The function of dedicated server architecture is to maintain a single server that will be dedicated to a single application. It is the process of limiting applications to improve the efficiency of client-server systems. There are a variety of reasons … Continue reading ?

Recently, Toyota and Microsoft held a press teleconference to announce a new $12 million partnership to bring cloud computing to Toyota vehicles. The partnership will give Toyota’s the ability to have their vehicles equipped with the technology to access telecommunications … Continue reading ?

When a business ecommerce site has grown to the point where they need more resources, they will often look to dedicated hosting. When moving to dedicated hosting there are certain things you should know so you do not make a … Continue reading ?

The IT industry is seeing more services being moved to the cloud. The result has been customers in search of host providers that provide high availability ensuring continual up-time. Server reliability is an essential feature businesses are looking for when … Continue reading ?

The UK government is now realizing that cloud computing is fast becoming the dominant form of internet computing. The government is now set to introduce cloud computing in the next couple of years. The move is to help government departments … Continue reading ?

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Data Sharing and Storage – Cloud Providers vs. The Big Companies Innovations in IT computing has resulted in cloud host providers offering improved computing performance, reduced data storage costs, improved online storage, and improved bandwidth. Companies such as Google and … Continue reading ?

AMD focusing on Cloud and Virtualization Enterprise Chips To Improve Performance Business computing is quickly moving to virtualization and cloud computing and in the near future it is expected to dominate the computing industry. The result has been more IT … Continue reading ?

For the majority of businesses, if asked about their main concern about hosting a website, they will answer security is a major concern as they want a reliable host that will ensure their data is safe and secure. Today, internet … Continue reading ?

Unfortunately, many IT professionals have overlooked ‘capacity planning’ when managing their virtual environments to cost-effectively fulfill current and future business needs. However, a recent survey conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by TeamQuest found that more companies are realizing the … Continue reading ?

European Cloud Standardization Strategy – Consultation Date Announced The European Cloud Computing Standardization Strategy is well on its way to becoming a reality. European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes, announced consultations for the development of the European cloud … Continue reading ?

With more innovative computing technology on the market, today, businesses have more options when choosing a web host.  One type of web hosting solution that is now expected to overtake traditional web hosting is Cloud Hosting. Cloud Hosting is predicted … Continue reading ?

Cloud Computing Study – IT Role Needed in Shaping Business Strategy and Driving Innovation CA technologies and IDG recently published a study examining how large company IT decision-makers view the impact of cloud computing on their future business activities. The … Continue reading ?

In order to successfully compete online, businesses need a quality web host that can effectively support the businesses ecommerce needs. Cloud hosting involves operating on multiple connected servers which means it is not limited to a single server. Cloud hosting … Continue reading ?

Today, there are many online backup solutions available on the market. With such a variety to choose from, it can seem confusing choosing the right sight solution that ensures your data is completely protected. Below are a number of questions … Continue reading ?

Finding the right web host can be a time-consuming and frustrating experience. There are a large number of web host providers offering all sorts of features and incentives. With all of the technical language, it can seem like a confusing … Continue reading ?

Demand for Outsourcing and Third-Party Services Expected to Grow in 2011 A new EquaTerras 4Q10 Advisor and Business/IT Service Provider Pulse Survey has revealed that the demand for outsourcing and third-party services is anticipated to grow in 2011. However, the … Continue reading ?

Network-based computing is fast becoming the preferred business IT choice over traditional in-house based computing. As well, daily business and individual computing are now migrating from hard drives to Internet servers. For instance, Facebook has cited that more than 100 … Continue reading ?

A recent report by Forrester Research entitled “Security and the Cloud” has predicted that the cloud security market will grow to $1.5 billion  by 2015. The security areas that will be the main focus are data security, identify and access … Continue reading ?

Cloud computing is Internet-based computing. Shared servers provide software, resources, and data on demand to computers and other computer related devices. Business will make use of a cloud providers infrastructure. Microsoft is now heavily involved in cloud computing. To compete … Continue reading ?

Cloud computing is one of the fastest growing hosting solutions. In order to get the most out of your Cloud, you have to make sure you have a quality cloud provider that provides strong security solutions. It is important to … Continue reading ?

Businesses are always looking for higher performing servers and computers. When researching servers, one aspect you will read about is a CPU. A CPU will be described as being a 32-bit or 64-bit. These terms are referring to the number … Continue reading ?

With the various web hosting plans available, it can often be difficult deciding which hosting plan is best for you business. Once you have chosen a type of hosting plan, you also have to consider the the server subtypes of … Continue reading ?

Managed Dedicated Server Hosting is a popular internet hosting enterprise solution.  Managed dedicated server hosting emphasized excellent customer and technical support 24/7/365 and high performance and reliability. There are many important characteristics of managed dedicated server hosting that makes it … Continue reading ?

Many computing experts have their own opinions between server operating system, Linux, Windows, or Unix web hosting, is better. To decide which operating system is best for you, you need to have an understanding how each one works. Windows: Microsoft … Continue reading ?

Business owners have to focus on a wide range of enterprise tasks such as marketing, advertising, promotions, customers, sales, and inventory. Having a website that has to be managed and monitored 24/7/365 can drain valuable time and IT department resources.  … Continue reading ?

To get the most benefit of a website, you need a proper web host. Two such choices that most webmasters will choose are a dedicated server and cloud computing. Many people can be confused about which host they should choose. … Continue reading ?

For anyone looking to publish and run an ecommerce website, it is essential to get the best web host that meet their specific enterprise needs. When considering your traffic requirements and expected revenue, you will need to decide whether you … Continue reading ?

Today, everyone who wants to have a website needs web hosting. Businesses in particular need  a secure and high performing website to ensure they can reach their customers and grow their sales. Today there are a number of different types … Continue reading ?

Businesses of all sizes need the services of a web hosting company to host their websites. When considering dedicated server hosting, three important factors to take into consideration are the reliability of the server, disk space and bandwidth allocation, and … Continue reading ?

A successful web site depends on a good web host, however it is equally important to choose the right type of server. There are a number of server types available with two such server choices are dedicated servers and virtual … Continue reading ?

For Businesses, Dedicated Servers are Better than Shared Hosting Businesses have a number of server choices to host their ecommerce websites. Dedicated servers and shared servers are two server choices available to businesses looking for a server to host their … Continue reading ?

Managed Dedicated Server Hosts: Choosing The Right One For Your Enterprise The right managed dedicated server is essential to ensuring that all of your enterprise needs are met. The managed dedicated server you choose should be based on the platform … Continue reading ?

Within the managed hosting industry, there are various types of hosting services available. One such hosting server is Managed Dedicated Server Hosting. This type of managed hosting is chosen when there is higher traffic demands and the business needs a … Continue reading ?

For webmasters and web marketers, dedicated server web hosting has become a popular web server choice due to the many benefits that come with the server. Using a dedicated server hosting plan offers a wide variety of advantages allowing a … Continue reading ?

Developments in server technology that gives businesses the ability to host their websites has now allowed businesses to maintain a high quality and powerful website that meet their needs and changing demands. To effectively compete in the virtual world, a … Continue reading ?

When maintaining a high traffic website, you have to make sure that you are operating in a dependable dedicated server environment. The key to running a reliable dedicated server is to implement proper management practices of the operating system. This … Continue reading ?

Today more enterprise of all sizes and industry are choosing dedicated servers to host their ecommerce websites. A dedicated server is a server that a business leases or rents from a dedicated server host provider. Server Customization With a dedicated … Continue reading ?

Today, every business requires a fully functioning website that maintains high performance and high availability 24/7 to ensure visitors will always have access to their website. There are many different hosting options available that offer different services and features. For … Continue reading ?

Businesses have the choice of a number of different types of servers. One such server is Managed Dedicated Servers. Managed dedicated servers are servers where a hosting provider manages the server for their client. The hosting provider will perform such … Continue reading ?

Energy efficiency is the new ‘buzz word’ in the IT industry. With computers now an indispensable part of business, such an immense amount of energy consumed is a growing concern in a world where the trend is to move towards … Continue reading ?

Today the benefits of cloud computing are becoming more widely known among enterprise of all sizes. The flexibility and features that come with cloud computing gives enterprise the ability to manage their IT infrastructure in a cost-effective way. Cloud computing … Continue reading ?

T??r? are many reasons why a business would want to use a server hosting service. Server hosting allows a business to benefit from a stable and reliable server. With a hosting server they will install only applications and software they … Continue reading ?

When planning to acquire or upgrade a server, the best choice available is a dedicated server. A dedicated server is a single computer in a network set aside for serving the needs of the server network. The server is leased … Continue reading ?

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become more prevalent and are now considered among the highest types of attacks against a web server. DDoS attacks have resulted in not just taking websites temporarily offline, but also shutting websites down … Continue reading ?

A virtual server is a process of splitting a server. Each virtual server can run its own fully functioning operating system, and each server can be separately rebooted. It is a host for multiple OS images on one platform. Server … Continue reading ?

Virtualization Solutions: Managing Numerous Virtual Servers More information security analysts are now noting that the speed and ease of deploying virtualized environments has resulted in many IT enterprise shops overlooking security issues. With the ability for enterprises to launch many … Continue reading ?

Citrix XenServer Citrix Systems is a leading provider of virtual computing solutions that assists enterprise with delivering IT as an on-demand service. Built on the Xen hypervisor, the Citrix XenServer is a completely managed server virtualization platform. The Citrix XenServer … Continue reading ?

In recent years, China’s technology endeavors have grown in leaps and bounds resulting in the country’s rapid growth in IT spending. China is now in the process of building a cloud computing and office center in Langfang near Beijing that … Continue reading ?

Unmetered Server Advantages For websites that are growing at a significant rate, the transfer of data can be very expensive, especially when server providers charge a customer a hefty fee for using more than the allotted bandwidth. For most server … Continue reading ?

A storage server is valuable for a workgroup environment where there are multiple users requiring shared data across a server network. Since the storage is centralized, it facilitates backup of data. Today, when it comes to the agility, ease of … Continue reading ?

Protecting and backing up the computer data of a business is vital and should never be ignored. A recently released report by the Aberdeen Group entitled ‘Small and Mid-Sized Organizations Gain Disaster Recovery Advantages Using Cloud Storage’ has revealed that … Continue reading ?

Many SMEs Lacking Offsite Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategy In spite of a surge in the adoption of the Cloud, a recent survey has revealed that many SMEs are lacking offsite backup and a disaster recovery strategy. In a survey … Continue reading ?

Recent research conducted by IBM revealed that medium-sized firms are hoping to invest in cloud computing this year. The results of the study revealed that “two-thirds of those questioned say that they are either planning or currently deploying cloud-based measures … Continue reading ?

An emerging technology, Cloud computing is computing technology that involves data and applications being stored in cyberspace rather than on a physical computer. Tasks are assigned through a combination of connections, software, and service across a network. A recently released … Continue reading ?

The cloud is a computing wonder that will change IT forever. For the cloud to be revolutionary, the cloud computing resources must be integrated into IT infrastructure in a manner that allows them to be managed and controlled. However, the … Continue reading ?

Cloud computing is the result of technology’s rapid evolution. Cloud can be offered in two types: The Private Cloud and the Public Cloud. Cloud offering as a service over the Internet is known as the Public Cloud. A Private Cloud … Continue reading ?

R1Soft CDP Backup The most vital resource in the data centre is data storage performance. The R1Soft CDP backup solution is a server software application that enables disaster recovery and disk-based data protection for workstations and servers running Linux operating … Continue reading ?

R1Soft CDP Backup The most vital resource in the data centre is data storage performance. The R1Soft CDP backup solution is a server software application that enables disaster recovery and disk-based data protection for workstations and servers running Linux operating … Continue reading ?

Dedicated Server Storage Storage space refers to the amount of space on a web server. The storage space is allocated by hosting companies to their clients. Storage space consists of the total amount of all databases, text files, emails, images, … Continue reading ?

Dedicated Server Storage Storage space refers to the amount of space on a web server. The storage space is allocated by hosting companies to their clients. Storage space consists of the total amount of all databases, text files, emails, images, … Continue reading ?

iSCSI SAN Data storage service providers are focused on choosing the best storage technologies to meet their customers’ increasing data storage requirements. They also work to ensure properly deployed and supported tools for their client’s data storage needs.  iSCSI SANs … Continue reading ?

iSCSI SAN Data storage service providers are focused on choosing the best storage technologies to meet their customers’ increasing data storage requirements. They also work to ensure properly deployed and supported tools for their client’s data storage needs.  iSCSI SANs … Continue reading ?

Microsoft Hyper-V The Microsoft Hyper-V is a dependable virtualization platform that gives customers the ability to reduce their costs by virtualizing their infrastructure. The Hyper-V is available as a server core role and has microkernelized hypervisor architecture. The new hypervisor … Continue reading ?

Microsoft Hyper-V The Microsoft Hyper-V is a dependable virtualization platform that gives customers the ability to reduce their costs by virtualizing their infrastructure. The Hyper-V is available as a server core role and has microkernelized hypervisor architecture. The new hypervisor … Continue reading ?

Parallels Virtuozzo Technology Parallels Virtuozzo is a complete server automation and virtualization solution based on Parallels technology. As a global leader in OS virtualization solutions, Parallels Virtuozzo creates isolated containers on a single physical server and OS instance. By doing … Continue reading ?

Parallels Virtuozzo Technology Parallels Virtuozzo is a complete server automation and virtualization solution based on Parallels technology. As a global leader in OS virtualization solutions, Parallels Virtuozzo creates isolated containers on a single physical server and OS instance. By doing … Continue reading ?

Citrix Xen Technology The Xen was invented by Ian Pratt and his team at the University of Cambridge, and developed in cooperation with the world’s top engineers at more than twenty data center vendors, Xen is a distinctive open source … Continue reading ?

Citrix Xen Technology The Xen was invented by Ian Pratt and his team at the University of Cambridge, and developed in cooperation with the world’s top engineers at more than twenty data center vendors, Xen is a distinctive open source … Continue reading ?

Choosing the Right Data Center Acquiring, analyzing, and storing data is such an essential part of business operations, it is vital that a business maintains their data in a safe and secure place. Today, Data Centers have become an important … Continue reading ?

Choosing the Right Data Center Acquiring, analyzing, and storing data is such an essential part of business operations, it is vital that a business maintains their data in a safe and secure place. Today, Data Centers have become an important … Continue reading ?

Server Virtualization Server virtualization is the concealing of server resources from server users which includes the identity and number of distinct physical servers, operating systems, and processors. With server virtualization, an individual physical server can provide a number of virtual … Continue reading ?

Server Virtualization Server virtualization is the concealing of server resources from server users which includes the identity and number of distinct physical servers, operating systems, and processors. With server virtualization, an individual physical server can provide a number of virtual … Continue reading ?

Single Server Co-Location Server Co-Location is when a server hosting service provides their clients with the space, power, and internet connectivity for their server in a data centre. Basically, co-location means many entities are found in a single location. When … Continue reading ?

Single Server Co-Location Server Co-Location is when a server hosting service provides their clients with the space, power, and internet connectivity for their server in a data centre. Basically, co-location means many entities are found in a single location. When … Continue reading ?

Dedicated Servers vs. Cloud Servers When looking to acquire a server to host their e-commerce site, many people will find themselves deciding between a dedicated server or cloud server. Before making a decision, it is important to understand the differences … Continue reading ?

Dedicated Servers vs. Cloud Servers When looking to acquire a server to host their e-commerce site, many people will find themselves deciding between a dedicated server or cloud server. Before making a decision, it is important to understand the differences … Continue reading ?