The Colocation America Staff, Author at Colocation America

March 19, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on March 19, 2013

Tech Tips: SSD Vs HDD

These days, the computer market is flooded with so many devices it’s hard to even identify what the key differences are between competing technologies. These days, the computer market is flooded with so many devices it’s hard to even identify […]

March 13, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on March 13, 2013

Google Cars fined over Illegal Data Collection

Google has agreed to destroy the information obtained illegally and states that it was never looked at in the fist place. In order to settle privacy violations, search engine Giant Google has agreed to pay 37 states $7 million. The […]

March 11, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on March 11, 2013

Gmail Redesigns Mobile App for iOS, Android

Google rolls out new app designs for iOS, android, Blackbery and Kindle Fire. Google has rolled out a new design for its mobile app available on iOS, Android, Blackberry and Kindle Fire. Significant improvements have been made to Gmail’s appearance, […]

March 11, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on March 11, 2013

The Green Grid Releases New eWaste Metric

The Green Grid, a nonprofit dedicated to resource efficiency of technology in data centers, has released a new metric for eWaste. Electronics Disposal Efficiency will help end users measure the success of the disposal of IT equipment following a life […]

March 5, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on March 5, 2013

Dealing With Big Data: Can we keep up?

As time moves forward, the world accumulates data. What are the challenges and how do we make use of big data? Big Data has been a problem for decades. As companies generate more of it, data centers are tasked with […]

February 28, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 28, 2013

How to Stop Mobile Security Threats

Mobile security threats are on the rise. Fact is, it’s easy to accidentally download a malicious app onto one’s mobile device. The BYOD (bring your own device) trend has really taken off. Problem is, an employees mobile device could be […]

February 28, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 28, 2013

Sharing the Love: Free Dedicated Server Hosting for Nonprofits

Last year, Colocation America launched their “Sharing the Love” campaign and this year we are doing it again. To show our thanks and love to the nonprofit organizations around the nation, Colocation America is offering free dedicated server hosting for […]

February 27, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 27, 2013

GM To Build New Data Center in Michigan

GM wants to build a new data center in Milford, Mich. A 12-year tax abatement plan is at the center of discussion… General Motors is reportedly planning to build a $258 million data center in Milford, Michigan. A Detroit newspaper […]

February 27, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 27, 2013

Does Cloud Computing Mean The End Of Your IT Career?

IT professionals are at a crossroads. One option is to cling to running backups and setting up users and planning upgrades until the company phases out your job. It seems like everybody is talking about cloud computing and the advantages […]

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