It used to be that an organization’s IT disaster recovery (DR) plan entailed simple data backup (on disk or tape) or, budget-allowing, a secondary data center that it could failover to if a disaster occurred. The introduction of cloud DR has expanded the options. Choosing what’s best for your company requires [...]
Read MoreIn the modern world of business, having your applications perfectly attuned to your operational needs isn't just a technical matter; it's a fundamental business requirement. With IT deeply woven into the fabric of enterprise operations, owners and decision-makers are now considering a much larger equation when it comes to [...]
Read MoreData protection isn’t easy. Given the exponential growth of data, continually changing security threats, increasing regulations, and other factors, the task can seem downright impossible. The key is to understand the challenges of data protection and make use of the available knowledge and technologies to overcome them. [...]
Read MoreFrom the Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence, advanced technologies are changing business and driving digital transformation across almost every industry. But they’re doing it alone. These technologies require fast, secure, always-on access to and between data centers, cloud providers, content [...]
Read MoreGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 8, 2024 – US Signal, leading provider of cloud solutions, network connectivity, and data center services, announces that Sean Socha, CPA, has joined its executive team as chief financial officer. Socha joins US Signal from FirstLight Fiber, Inc., in Albany, New York, where he served in [...]
Read MoreA disaster recovery (DR) plan can no longer be considered a “nice-to-have” business strategy — not that it ever should have been. It’s a must-have. Fortunately, there are numerous DR options available. An important one to consider: colocation. Data at Risk Before delving into how colocation can help with DR, it’s [...]
Read MoreWe can't say this enough when it comes to colocation — and data centers in general. Location matters. And if that data center location is in the Midwest, all the better. Sure. With all the advanced networking services and technologies available, even the most tech-dependent businesses and their employees can operate from [...]
Read MoreExpect to see the cybersecurity landscape continue to change throughout 2024. There will likely be increased regulatory scrutiny at the federal and state levels over the coming year as government authorities seek to encourage prompt, accurate, and complete disclosure of security threats and management-level preparedness. [...]
Read MoreIT service delivery is a standard responsibility of IT teams, but there’s more to it than just providing access to technologies. How the services are delivered can also affect customer satisfaction and the ability to meet business requirements. Time-saving, revenue-generating, profit-building technologies are — or at [...]
Read MoreThere’s a good chance that when business line leaders — and even the CEO — push for cloud services, they’re not thinking about potential security challenges. That’s left to IT, and there can be a lot of issues to take on. The cloud is really all about connectivity. Cloud computing works by enabling client devices to [...]
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