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May 10, 2012

Intermedia Receives Cash Infusion

Less than a month ago, one of the leading Cloud computing companies, Intermedia, announced that Dr. Prasad Akella would take the helm of the organization’s product management and marketing endeavors. The move sparked rumors that Intermedia was primed to grow its service lines. All the company lacked was a steady flow of capital for research and development projects. On April 25, Intermedia received an infusion of capital that will help it achieve its growth targets.

May 09, 2012

What is Cloud Computing? A Closer Look

Cloud computing conjures up some obscure IT concepts hatched deep within the cavernous labyrinth of tunnels that run inside of Microsoft or Cisco.

November 23, 2011

Breaking the Mold: When to Use Windows on Your Server

We’ve written up a short list below to help educate you on when a Windows-based server isn’t just necessary, but vital to the health of your website. So without further ado, we’ll start at the top:

October 11, 2011

Why is Windows Web Hosting Considered Inferior? And Can Windows Hosting Work for You?

It's considered a truth of the web hosting world that Windows hosting is the inferior choice to Linux and Unix solutions.  This is, of course, a generally subjective evaluation, and you will find people who will disagree with it.  There are lots of good, professional webmasters who will tell you that they use Windows hosting and are just fine with it.  So perhaps it's best to take a moment to step back and look at exactly why this is generally considered a rule of the web hosting world.  Once you know what the problem is, you'll have an easier time devising a solution to it.

September 22, 2011

What To Remember When Swapping Operating Systems

Maybe you’re fed-up with the Windows world, and have finally decided to ditch Microsoft for a nice Red Hat and some YUM support. Or maybe you’re doing the opposite, and have decided to forsake the world of Linux, and instead pick up something a little more stable and with better tech-support. No matter the reason, swapping entire operating systems can be quite a hassle, and there are a few things you should keep in mind when making the big move.

September 08, 2011

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Linux Web Hosting

You've probably heard from a lot of people about the superiority of Linux as an operating system.  You are wondering if they're right, and you're wondering if that means that it also makes for a superior web hosting experience. Let's explore this topic to answer the questions.

August 05, 2011

Windows Azure Hosting with Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure is the company’s enterprise cloud hosting service which is theoretically a direct competitor of Amazon Web Services. Azure was launched in February 2010 well after Amazon and Google positioned themselves in the cloud computing marketplace with Amazon Web Services and Google’s App Engine. Representatives from Microsoft have noted that they see other cloud computing brands as peers, not competitors.

July 28, 2011

GoDaddy Launches 4th Generation Cloud Hosting

Industry-leading web hosting provider and domain name registrar, GoDaddy, recently announced it has launched the 4th generation of cloud hosting. The launch comes only one month after the company announced its acquisition by KKR, Silver Lake and Technology Crossover Ventures. The investment is reported to be in the range of $2 billion although the deal is not yet complete.

June 13, 2011

Announcing Multi-Location Hosting

ZNET Technologies Private Limited (previously ZNET India) recently announced it will be able to serve its customers through multi-location hosting which is now available in Indian and United States-based data centers.

June 08, 2011

The Importance of Proactive Sever Security

Security is a major issue that impacts both web hosting providers providing hosting services and clients managing websites on a daily basis.  While in reality there’s a 100% tamper-proof solution ceases to exist, there are several platforms that tend to offer more enhanced security measures as compared to others.  With much debate lent to Microsoft Windows and Linux regarding security concerns, each has its strengths and weaknesses when discussed in relation to web hosting.

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