Seven simple words, and yet I am amazed every time I read them. I am talking about the slogan “Not All Data Centers Are Created Equal” from i/o Data Centers, that they have been pushing in their advertising lately. I really like this slogan and what the words represent, so as a follow up to [...]

KEVIN DEAN Interxion Cloud computing is widely acknowledged as the major force driving IT into the future. International Data Corporation (IDC) has predicted that spending on cloud services is set to increase from $16.2 billion in 2008 to $42 billion by 2012. (1) But as the cloud revolution continues, companies need to consider how they’re [...]

A colocation facility is a type of communal data center.  Many businesses keep their own server and network infrastructure there, pooling their resources for better telecommunications with decreased costs. How do you know if colocation is right for your business?  Consider these factors: Network Availability – One of the primary benefits of colocation is uptime.  [...]