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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.
Categories: Hosting News |
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.Categories: General |
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:Categories: Dedicated Servers |
November 01, 2011
Why is the Popularity of Linux Surging?
It's getting harder and harder to have anything to do with computers anymore, let alone web hosting, without knowing about the Linux operating system. Naturally, this puts anyone who's still in the dark in the position of being afraid to ask for fear of looking uninformed.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
October 25, 2011
How to Increase Sales and Revenue in Your Reselling Business
You don’t have to tell us twice: Landing new clients and expanding your reseller business into fresh markets is just about the hardest task around—unless your Atlas, that is. No matter how you slice it, balancing advertising, marketing pushes, technical support, and service options is a lethal cocktail, and one very few people are brave enough to navigate effectively. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to boost revenue and enlarge borders within your reseller business.Categories: Reseller Web Hosting |
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.
Categories: Windows Web Hosting |
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.Categories: General |
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.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
September 05, 2011
A World After Microsoft Frontpage
Changing times caught up to Microsoft, and in 2003 it finally discontinued Frontpage and passed the torch to a new line of products. Being eight years ago, there probably aren't a whole lot of web designers who are unaware of this history. If you are one of the stragglers who just realized that the last time they updated their web site was when “Friends” was still on the air, a quick catch-up summary of the packages that put Frontpage to bed is in order.Categories: FrontPage Hosting |
August 17, 2011
K3 Acquires FD Systems
Welsh web hosting provider, K3 Business Technology Group, recently announced the acquisition of U.K.-based eCommerce company FD systems (FDS) for $3.7 million. This acquisition follows the December 2010 purchase of FDS’ Sage 200 business unit.Categories: Hosting News |
