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January 9, 2014

Published by James Mulvey on January 9, 2014

Infographic: The True Cost of Data Center Downtime

Data center downtime is one of those often talked about topics in our industry. So, we figured why not share an infographic that depicts the true cost of downtime. Enjoy. Modern communications rely heavily upon data centers to send, receive […]

January 8, 2014

Published by James Mulvey on January 8, 2014

Next Generation Cars will act more like Smart-Phones

Recent developments at the CES (consumer electronics show) show in Las Vegas suggest that next generation cars will be more smart-phone friendly. Is this really a good thing? First came the CB radio, then came the car-phone, and now we […]

January 7, 2014

Published by Teresa Stewart on January 7, 2014

A Guide to Choosing Your Data Center Host

Utilizing a colocation provider is one of the best ways to give your customers a consistent online experience while also reducing your monthly expenses. Here’s what to look for when choosing a data center host. Server colocation is an increasingly […]

January 3, 2014

Published by The Colocation America Staff on January 3, 2014

Silicon Valley Wants to Become Its Own Autonomous Zone

Just because you’re rich doesn’t mean you don’t have horrible, horrible ideas. You’ve heard the old adage, “Money doesn’t buy happiness,” but apparently it does buy you the ability to hire people to think that your dumb ideas are genius. […]

January 3, 2014

Published by James Mulvey on January 3, 2014

Life after Death in the Digital Age

You can’t live forever but your online persona sure can. Check out this rather dark but charming info-graphic, “Preparing for your Digital Afterlife” as presented by WhoIsHostingThis.com. In my experience, it doesn’t take much more than a wedding and funeral to get […]

January 2, 2014

Published by James Mulvey on January 2, 2014

Open IX and the Push for Better Connectivity

Grass roots movement Open IX takes shape as North America pushes to improve regional internet exchange points. It caught on in Europe but will it catch on in the US? Since last fall, there has been a movement brewing within […]

January 2, 2014

Published by Thomas McKinsey on January 2, 2014

How to Setup and Maintain a VPN

Setting up and maintaining a VPN is something that has remained an enigma for most. A VPN is basically just a network of computers all interlinked through a secure and safe network, nothing more. Think of a secure tunnel through […]

December 27, 2013

Published by James Mulvey on December 27, 2013

Top Reasons Why Disaster Recovery Still Matters

Moving into 2014, businesses need to remember that having a disaster recovery solution at their disposal is indeed a valuable asset. Contrary to popular belief, unplanned downtime occurs more often in our industry than some would like to admit; this […]

December 27, 2013

Published by Chris L on December 27, 2013

Geniuses at ‘Rap Genius’ Get Squashed by Google

Rap Genius transcribes colorful metaphors associated with rap lyrics. Bad SEO tactics and poor leadership have brought the wrath of Google. Chris L. explains: SEO is incredibly important for businesses, especially in such a saturated marketplace as the Internet is […]