Back in 2019, Gartner predicted that by 2025, 80% of enterprises would shut down their traditional data centers — and that 10% already had. It’s now 2024. If you’re still running your own data center, is it time to consider an alternative like colocation, the cloud, or a hybrid solution? Reasons to Ditch Your [...]
Read MoreAs seen in Forbes April 2024. Ever-changing technology needs can be a source of frustration for growing businesses. Enter US Signal CEO Dan Watts and his team, who offer industry-leading solutions backed by decades of experience. “We understand customers’ needs in the tech space and fashion our solutions to fit their [...]
Read MoreEver find yourself lost in the sea of acronyms that is today’s tech landscape? Well, strap in, because today we're navigating the choppy waters of SASE and SSE. This isn't just another tech talk; it's your compass to understanding two giants in the network security realm. So, whether you're a tech guru, a business leader [...]
Read MoreIt 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 [...]
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