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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 […]

February 25, 2013

Published by Albert Ahdoot on February 25, 2013

A Basic Guide To Data Center Cooling

Server rooms run hot, that’s a given. Yet, so many people overlook the basics when it comes to proper server room cooling. Every piece of IT equipment housed in a data center generates a certain amount of heat. As computational […]

February 22, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 22, 2013

Windows Vs Linux: Which OS is More Secure?

For many, Windows and Linux are two of the most essential operating systems in existence. Which is more secure? What would appear to be an orchestrated smack talking match, Microsoft partner Trustwave, has alleged the Linux OS is far less […]

February 22, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 22, 2013

Cross River Fiber Gives High Speed Trading a Boost

New Jersey telecom provider, Cross River Fiber, completes work on a fiber optic network. A detailed look at Mahwah routes: Cross River Fiber, a New Jersey based telecom provider announced it has completed work on a fiber optic network covering […]

February 21, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 21, 2013

Update: Google Glasses Projected to Stop Normal Conversations

Will Google Glasses stop normal conversations amongst perfect strangers? Inside the Google Glass Experience: On February 20th , Google launched their web page for “Google Glass.” These new web pages explores “How It Feels,” “What It Does,” and even the […]

February 21, 2013

Published by Albert Ahdoot on February 21, 2013

Data Center Energy Consumption: What Are Demand Response Programs

Rising utility costs and an ailing economy are influencing our industry to rely less on oil and more on renewable energy. Like most things in our economy, energy costs are going up. This is especially true for grid operators who […]

February 21, 2013

Published by The Colocation America Staff on February 21, 2013

Mac Mini Colos: Dedicated Servers for Mac People

Hey, Mac people need dedicated servers too. Our Blog director catches up with a Mac Mini Colocation provider. Every so often, a unique company comes along to offer something that others don’t. In this case, it’s the wonderful folks over […]

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