Why is Hyper-Convergence Technology Booming?
Hyper-Convergence technology is a computer infrastructure used by data centers to integrate virtualization, storage, networking, and computing resources. All of these resources are optimized to work together, supported a single system run by a single vendor. Hyper-Convergence is a new idea – the next level after converged infrastructures. Hyper-convergence helps data centers meet their scalability […]
Dedicated Servers vs. Public Cloud
The difference between using the cloud to host your services versus using an in-house, dedicated server is essentially the difference between leasing and buying; between using an in-house IT team or a professional outside team; and between hands-on control versus shared, but more affordable, services. There are pros and cons to each type of information […]
What are the Benefits of a Dedicated Server from Volico?
For business owners, data security and resource management are often a serious consideration, regardless of industry. Utilizing a dedicated server prevents or alleviates many of the most common concerns for private businesses. Volico Data Center not only offers this service, but also a one-of-a-kind management program to allow for complete control and customization to suit […]
Is SSD Storage Right For Your Business?
Unless your desktop, laptop or tablet is one of the newest models, you are likely operating on a traditional HHD storage system. This spinning hard drive is the basic permanent storage system for PC’s and essentially is comprised of a spinning metal disk with a magnetic coating. This coating is where your data is stored […]
The Importance of INERGEN Fire Suppression in Data Centers
On average, a 14,000 square foot data center moves a 2,400kW electrical load and 700 tons of heat every single day. This places incredible electrical and mechanical pressures on circuits and opens a data center up to significant fire risks. To compound this problem, data centers pose unique challenges for fire suppression systems. Up until […]
How Companies are Utilizing Carrier Neutral Data Centers
The last five years have seen an unprecedented upswing in the number of enterprises moving their IT management and housing to data centers. When choosing a data or colocation center, companies have two choices. Carrier specific data centers are operated by a single carrier and provide services for the entire facility. On the other hand, […]
Data Center Safeguards Redundancy and Reliability
When it comes to data centers, redundancy and reliability are similar but not quite equal. When it comes to understanding why redundancy and reliability is important in data centers, consider this statistic. According to the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington D.C, over 90 percent of businesses that experienced over 10 days of loss […]