As the floods of 2016 brought home the reminders of how disasters to businesses and infrastructure is a just a few sand bags away, we are reminded of some top tips to help IT teams deal with disaster recovery. For most, we survived the threat of flooding and severe data loss. So now that this
Read MoreProtecting company data and equipment in the case of a disaster can be stressful and costly unless left in the hands of an expert. It’s not a question of whether or not a company should have a disaster recovery plan (DRP) it’s more of a question of which method to use. Dan Maxcy, Vice President
Read MoreImagine driving on an interstate highway system with all the exits controlled by private companies, which could charge any toll at their whim. Likewise, charges shouldn’t exist that deny entry to the Internet, the “information superhighway.” The Internet, the brainchild of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Project Agency Network, made its first transmission
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In a recent episode of HBO’s hit series ‘Silicon Valley’, one of the main characters is standing in a garage, saying goodbye and unplugging his server. It’s a sad moment for him, but one that had to be done as he did what’s best for an outdated system. While the words were not spoken, it
Read MoreIn this modern, always-connected age of the Internet where you can get halfway around the world through a click of the mouse, it may seem like the location of a data center is no big deal. However, there are key factors that shouldn’t be ignored. Consider building construction and materials, think climate, think cost and
Read MoreGone are the days where a company can purchase a few servers, stuff them in a closet, and crank up the air conditioning. Today’s data center is much more involved, and too valuable to just stuff in a closet at the end of the hallway. “You can’t just buy the equipment and not worry about
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