SD-WAN & MPLS: Differences, Similarities, and Benefits
SD-WAN vs MPLS? Which networking technology is better? When looking for the best option for an enterprise, it quickly becomes clear that both have their advantages and some drawbacks, and choosing the right solution will largely depend on the context of usage. Multiprotocol label switching, or MPLS, has been around for a while now, proving […]
When To Switch Data Center Provider?
Everyone knows that a data center provider is dealing with data. But what a provider actually does to improve efficiency, end-user experience, and security for businesses is somewhat less obvious at first glance. Nevertheless, data center providers maintain the complex IT infrastructure and management necessary to store impressive volumes of data and make it available […]
Miami Data Centers: The Key to Ultra-Low Latency for Latin America
In spite of rising costs, supply chain limitations, and power issues, the need for efficient data center infrastructure providing low latency solutions prevails. The demand for North American data centers is record-high despite the data center market being almost at capacity. The rate of expansion has been somewhat affected by the current economic conditions, but […]
How Can Colocation Save Your Business Money?
Colocation data centers, often called “colo” centers, are third-party facilities that provide businesses with physical space to house their servers, networking equipment, and other computing infrastructure. Unlike traditional on-premises data centers, where companies invest heavily in building and maintaining their facilities, colocation centers offer shared infrastructure, economies of scale, and advanced management services. In today’s […]
How to Optimize Data Center Interconnect and Network Performance
In a digitally connected, networks play a vital role in connecting data centers while providing greater agility, operational simplicity, and scalability to organizations enabling them to keep up with the expanding capacity and performance requirements. The demand for reliable data exchange has risen recently as cloud services and mobile device connectivity continue to experience exponential […]
What’s The Difference Between Interconnect, Direct Connect, and Cross Connect in Data Center?
The amount of data generated every day is truly astounding. The current estimates stand at 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. And by 2025, there’ll be 175 zettabytes of data in the global atmosphere. With such huge amounts of data being created and stored, forward-thinking organizations must focus on network performance. That way, they can deliver […]
The Difference Between Lit Fiber and Dark Fiber
Businesses are shifting to fiber rapidly as fiber offers higher bandwidth and faster speeds over longer distances. According to IBISWorld, the fiber-optic cable manufacturing industry has already reached $4 billion over the last five years. As you’ve been reading about fiber network and how it works, you might have come across the terms “lit fiber” […]
Data Center Interconnection (DCI) Types and Definitions
Data center interconnection could be the missing link in your data center strategy. In fact, when looking for a data center, you’ll want to consider its interconnection capacity. You see, an immense amount of data is being managed, distributed, and exchanged between businesses globally. In essence, this means that for business continuity, your IT infrastructure must […]
What is a Meet-Me Room and Why Is It Crucial in a Data Center
Every forward-thinking data center should have a meet-me-room (MMR). First, MMRs enable data centers to provide reliable, low-latency connections to customers. On top of that, they help lower network costs. This post examines meet-me-rooms and their relevance to data centers and colocation providers. What is a Meet-Me Room? A meet-me-room is a secure room inside […]
What is Edge Colocation, and How it Can Help Grow Your Business
Picture this. You want to relocate your business or open a new branch in a new area. One of the things you’re looking for in the new location is a data center. The problem is, this is a tier two market. It is improbable that you’ll find a data center with the kind of interconnection solutions similar […]