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 […]
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 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 […]
Why Should You Move Your On-Premises Workloads to Colocation
Growth is essential to the long-term of any business or organization. With rapid growth, however, comes the need to expand your data storage capacity. While your IT infrastructure can handle your business’ data volume during the initial phases, most organizations struggle to store data effectively when they scale to the next level. And, if the […]
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 […]
Exploring The Advantages of Switching to Dark Fiber
The demand for dark fiber is on the rise. Research commissioned by MarketsandMarkets projects the fiber market to reach $8.7 billion by 2026, up from $5.2 million in 2021. That’s an impressive 11% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). According to MarketsandMarkets, this growth is attributed to the following two factors; The rising demand for reliable […]
Data Center Cross Connect Explained
Organizations are more and more searching for collocation data centers to fulfill the networking requirements. IDG research states that around 65% of companies are already using third-party facilities as a part of their strategy, and the collocation model appears gaining velocity in the proceeding time. One of the fundamental causes of this trend is the […]
Understanding IP Transit, Transport, and Dedicated Internet Access
When considering all of the aspects that are involved with internet connectivity, it is essential to understand some of the basic functionalities of the processes that power the internet. This can help you make better choices regarding your connectivity as well as ensure that you understand just how things work in the online world. What […]
Why Interconnection Is the Key to Digital Business Success
As digital businesses continue to experience increases in data storage demands, their need for flexible, secure, and scalable solutions grows. By providing colocation, applications management, networking support, and managed hosting, interconnectivity gives growing businesses the resources they need to maintain seamless storage and integration while protecting the critical infrastructure. What is interconnection? Interconnection refers to […]
The Rapid Global Growth Interconnect Bandwidth
As cloud services and distributed networks grow, and the Internet of Things (IoT) expands, the need to be connected across multiple platforms in multiple locations is constantly growing. Standard bandwidth is a metric that measures how much data can be sent over a network. Interconnection bandwidth is a metric that measures how ready a location […]