There are a variety of events that lead to a data migration to the cloud, from a merger or acquisition to simply looking for better performance from a software solution. The drastic increase in data produced for companies is making a data migration a more significant event. Choosing the right […]
Grounding Private Data Centers in the Age of the Cloud
Software as a Service (SaaS) and public clouds are becoming more popular with organizations looking to streamline operating expenses and improve their financial outlook. This makes it all the more surprising to see a company still using its private data centers, especially with so many low-cost alternatives available. Owning private […]
How the Cloud Improves Small Business Productivity
It’s no secret that cloud computing has transformed the way businesses get things done. For small businesses, the cloud has opened new doors in terms of efficiency, functionality, and productivity, allowing them to be more effective at their core business with fewer resources needed and at a lower cost. The […]
The Advantages of Data Center Colocation
Most large-scale enterprises have the financial resources to stay abreast of the latest technological advances. Many of them are even able to purchase and manage their own equipment and host it all at their own facilities, complete with a dedicated workforce. But for smaller companies, an in-house solution is a […]
An In-Depth Look at Interoperability and SD-WAN
Of all the benefits that software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) offers to enterprises and service providers, interoperability is one that has had the greatest impact for its users. Interoperability offers both groups the ability to create effective solutions that are applicable to their needs while avoiding vendor lock-in. Interoperability is a key […]
The Data Center as a Strategic Business Asset
The successful management of large amounts of data has become increasingly relevant for businesses in recent years. And while it is certainly important for companies to invest wisely in analytics and productivity tools to help them successfully collect and use data, it is crucial that businesses do not underestimate the […]
How SD-WAN Can Help Bring Enterprises Closer to the Cloud
Today’s wide area networks (WANs) are getting quite the workout thanks to new Internet connectivity demands and the proliferation of cloud-based applications. Because of this, service providers and enterprises are taking a different direction when it comes to installing, implementing, and delivering WAN services. A growing number are now turning […]
Bandwidth and Business: The Importance of Selecting the Right Data Center
In the evolving world of cloud-based computing, IT leaders are constantly evaluating new technologies and strategies. Choosing a data center hosting partner is perhaps one of the most critical decisions that a business can make. The result of that decision, especially considering events such as peak usage periods and disaster […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Companies Adopt Colocation
There are plenty of reasons why an organization may be swayed towards colocation. For starters, the business might want greater reliability and built-in disaster planning. In other cases, a growing need for more data capacity, improved physical security, and better control over costs might prompt the decision. Whatever the reason, […]