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The Vital Role of IP Transit in Global Internet Access

Acting as a bridge between an ISP or customer network and the rest of the global Internet, IP transit enables traffic to flow and reach a desired destination by crossing—"transiting"—one or more transit provider networks, facilitating critical connectivity, communication, and data exchange between customers, partners, and service providers. IP transit plays an influential role in […]

Maturing Your Workload Placement Strategy: How Colocation Can Help

Are you considering moving your business applications to the cloud? You're not alone! The public cloud has experienced explosive growth in recent years as companies seek to take advantage of its flexibility. As the public cloud has grown, IT teams have discovered the benefits of lifting and shifting existing applications to the cloud, achieving quick […]

Data Centers and the Responsibility of Sustainability

What about a giant, clunky building is earth-friendly or sustainable? That is a great question. Less than five years ago, articles in the media were warning that digital infrastructure, such as data centers, could consume 20% of global energy by 2025. Many would be surprised to hear that the data center industry only consumed 1% […]

Top 4 Strategies for Avoiding Cloud Vendor Lock-In

As today’s organizations become increasingly digital, leveraging the cloud only becomes more important. Public cloud platforms offer a wide variety of benefits, including greater flexibility, the ability to scale up-and-down, and more. However, companies must be cautious in their cloud approach to avoid the dangers of lock-in. Vendor lock-in occurs when a customer becomes overly […]

Cloud vs Colocation: And Why Not Both?

In today’s digital world, most businesses utilize the Internet to conduct several operations, whether it’s administrative work, sales endeavors, or development activities. Companies need robust and dependable IT infrastructures to host applications and systems and ensure long-term success. While many businesses choose between using cloud vs colocation services, it’s often not ideal to use just one for all […]

How To Recover from a Data Breach, an IT Professional’s Guide

Data breaches can wreak havoc on your organization. According to IBM, the average cost of a data breach in the United States is $9.44M. On top of that, organizations may also be subjected to damaged reputation and fines and legal implications from data and privacy regulations, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The […]