Predicting the Unpredictable: Mapping Out Possible Cyber Threat Trends for 2024
Cyber security has been important ever since we’ve had computers in our lives. But as our lives become more and more intertwined with cyberspace, online security is becoming the center of attention. And not just for companies but for everyone. With the growing number and sophistication of cyber threats, hackers can steal our identities in […]
The Pros and Cons of Remote Hands vs Smart Hands Services
While at first hearing the two terms might sound like they are referring to some entities like Thing from The Addams Family, actually smart hands and remote hands are quite real but very different and less creepy. Smart hands and remote hands refer to two types of technical service support provided by data centers, which […]
How Your Business Can Benefit From Managed Services
Server issues and cybercrime cost IT companies a lot of money. According to predictions, by the year 2026, cybercrime is predicted to reach the cost of 20 trillion dollars, putting pressure on the global economy. Add to that the fact that downtime costs $9000/minute across all industries, and the numbers immediately turn from scary to […]
How Real-Time Server Monitoring Can Help Your Network Servers
Servers are crucial units of all IT frameworks, and as such, they require special care and regular maintenance. Any kind of server dysfunction can create performance issues, affecting the user and leading to interruptions in workflows. Servers store and process large amounts of information with the purpose of providing it to users, applications, or other […]
How Can Colocation Save Your Business Money?
Colocation data centers, often called “colo” centers, are third-party facilities that provide businesses with physical space to house their servers, networking equipment, and other computing infrastructure. Unlike traditional on-premises data centers, where companies invest heavily in building and maintaining their facilities, colocation centers offer shared infrastructure, economies of scale, and advanced management services. In today’s […]
The Difference Between Lit Fiber and Dark Fiber
Businesses are shifting to fiber rapidly as fiber offers higher bandwidth and faster speeds over longer distances. According to IBISWorld, the fiber-optic cable manufacturing industry has already reached $4 billion over the last five years. As you’ve been reading about fiber network and how it works, you might have come across the terms “lit fiber” […]
Data Center Interconnection (DCI) Types and Definitions
Data center interconnection could be the missing link in your data center strategy. In fact, when looking for a data center, you’ll want to consider its interconnection capacity. You see, an immense amount of data is being managed, distributed, and exchanged between businesses globally. In essence, this means that for business continuity, your IT infrastructure must […]
Should You Build Your Own In-House SOC?
Should you buy or partner with a SOC to meet growing cybersecurity demands? Or should you build your own Security Operations Center (SOC)? The purpose of the security operations center (SOC) is to constantly monitor, prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats 24/7. Therefore, security operations centers have become an essential element of threat […]
Planned vs. Unplanned Downtime: What’s the Difference?
Downtime is bad for business. It is disruptive, costly, and unacceptable in today’s super-competitive business landscape. Whether scheduled maintenance or unexpected outage, being unable to access your systems during working hours can lead to productivity losses, missed opportunities, data loss, damage to your brand, and hefty Service Level Agreement (SLA) payouts. Still, you can curtail […]
Why Your Business May Need Both Smart Hands & Remote Hands
Despite the rising adoption of cloud computing, many businesses are still maintaining their applications and services on-premises. Sure, shifting to the cloud is a progressive way of doing business. However, you’re better off running some business-critical operations on a physical data center. Datacenter services are an essential step that requires careful planning and preparation. Control and […]
