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How Hybrid Is Your Cloud? 5 Considerations For Maturing Your Hybrid Cloud Strategy

By Renée Lawrence on November 18, 2022

Hybrid cloud adoption is on the rise—and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. According toESG: But all hybrid clouds are not created equal. Effective hybrid cloud solutions require tighter integration across on-premises and public cloud environments with a full suite of high-performance infrastructure services and facilities that can scale to the network edge. So, how […]

Colocation Services: How to Select a Colocation Partner

By Evocative Team on July 28, 2022

Data centers and colocation services providers are essential to all business operations worldwide today. If you know what to look for in a colocation services partner it will help you meet your organization’s current and future needs when you decide to scale. Here are 5 factors you need to consider. 1. Location "First, ask the […]

What Is Dark Fiber? How it Works Plus its Many Benefits

By Evocative Team on April 29, 2022

Fiber-optic cables provide internet connectivity by sending information through light pulses. Cables that have been installed underground but aren’t in use are called “dark fiber”—also known as black or unlit fiber. There are thousands of miles of unlit fiber-optic cables throughout the country that were installed by telecom providers but haven’t been utilized yet. Organizations in private […]

What’s the Difference Between Cloud Computing and Colocation?

By Evocative Team on February 23, 2022

As companies race to keep up with a rapidly evolving digital landscape, many IT teams are employing colocation and cloud computing to augment their existing infrastructure and support growth. While both services can improve business efforts, each model has distinct features and benefits. To provide greater insight into colocation vs. cloud computing, review each service with this outline […]

VDI vs. VPN: What’s Best for Remote Employees?

By Evocative Team on February 14, 2022

The widespread shift to remote operations has left IT departments looking for tools that support employees at home. The two most common solutions for remote work situations include virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and virtual private networks (VPNs), but many companies struggle to decide which is better for their workforce. To help your business determine the best option […]

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