Are You Using the Right Data Storage Solutions for Your Business?

Data is one of the most essential assets for modern-day businesses, and it is increasingly important to manage your data properly. With such a large base of consumers, companies rely heavily on their data storage methods to ensure business continuity and scale their business. Because data is so important, finding the best data storage methods […]

Managed Security Service Provider vs. In-House SOC

A managed security service provider (MSSP) takes over your security operations so your internal team doesn’t have to build one from scratch. What is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)? An MSSP is a third-party company responsible for providing security for the outsourcing organization’s systems and networks. Their services operate 24/7 and have the responsibility […]

Colocation Data Center Physical Security as a Fundamental Service During COVID-19

Data center physical security became a frontline concern once COVID-19 pushed most teams to work remotely, and colocation providers had to prove their facilities could still be trusted. With the ongoing pandemic, many companies had to change the way they do business. Some industries are affected more than others, but overall any service provider must […]

Data Center Tier Levels Explained

The need for a globally recognized set of Tier Performance Standards became unavoidable in the mid-1990s. The data center industry grew at an unprecedented rate as the number of businesses with significant Internet needs to be skyrocketed. In response to this critical need, the Uptime Institute developed a Tier Classification and Certification System for data […]

Volico Data Centers Completed its 2019 SOC 2 Type 2 Audit for Its Data Center Portfolio

Volico Data Centers is proud to announce the completion of the SOC 2 Type II audit for 2019. A-LIGN, an independent accounting, and auditing firm performed the audits and confirmed Volico’s compliance with these industry standards. The compliance reports assure that Volico Data Centers’ services are suitable for businesses and applications that require high security, […]

How Does GDPR Compare to HIPAA?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the EU and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of the United States are two government acts that protect personal and sensitive data. These two pieces of regulative guidelines have contributed a considerable amount to the global data security field. GDPR vs HIPAA is not a […]

How to Ensure You are Ready to Comply With the GDPR

GDPR compliance is not optional for US companies that touch EU data. The definition of personal data is far wider than most teams assume. The European Union has made bold strides toward protecting personal information from the businesses that collect it. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25, 2018. It reaches […]

Why Interconnection Is the Key to Digital Business Success

Data center interconnection is what lets a growing business run across several sites without rebuilding its infrastructure each time. As storage demands climb, digital businesses need solutions that are flexible, secure and able to scale.  Interconnection delivers that through colocation, applications management, networking support, and managed hosting, interconnectivity gives growing businesses which keeps storage and […]

How to Avoid Shadow IT Negative Consequences

Shadow IT is the use of IT systems and software that are not approved by the company or organization. Many employees and vendors are using third-party solutions because they think they’re easier or faster or better. There are many problems with Shadow IT, though, beginning with security issues and the ability to control the company […]

Compliance, and Regulations in the Age of Cloud Computing

It’s hard enough just to secure data and comply with legal requirements in your own infrastructure. It’s even harder to secure data when the data is secured in the cloud – also known as Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS is continuing to grow and will soon exceed on-location infrastructure if it hasn’t already. In […]