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Data Center Insights

Recently, a severe outage at a major commercial data center in Hawaii caused significant disruption for numerous organizations.  As an entrepreneur and engineer, I've been involved in the construction of three data centers in Hawaii, including the only Tier 4 data...

Cybersecurity 101

Cybersecurity 101

Cybersecurity is the art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unlawful access or criminal use, and providing confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Much of your personal information is stored either on your computer, smartphone, or...

Phishing: Don’t Fall for the Bait

Phishing: Don’t Fall for the Bait

It’s first thing Monday morning and you’re catching up on emails. You see one message coming straight from the boss. It seems legitimate - right sender name, familiar tone, and correct email signature. He makes an urgent request to download and view an attachment...

Top 4 Features to Look for in a Data Center Provider

Top 4 Features to Look for in a Data Center Provider

Deciding on a data center provider is no easy task. It can take months of strategic planning to move to a new facility. While there are several considerations to factor in, here are the top 4 most critical features to look for in a data center provider.1. Location The...

Hawaii 10-Digit Dialing Starting October 24, 2021

Hawaii 10-Digit Dialing Starting October 24, 2021

Here's what you need to know.Starting October 24, 2021 all local calls will require you to dial area code 808 + telephone number.   This mandatory change is part of a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) effort to make contacting the National Suicide Prevention...

5 benefits of Enterprise Managed Networks

5 benefits of Enterprise Managed Networks

Business networks are becoming increasingly complex.  IT departments either lack the in-house expertise to properly manage and architect their networks or are already stretched so thin that they do not have the capacity to oversee the ongoing maintenance.  As a...

Working from home? Here’s how Servpac can help.

Working from home? Here’s how Servpac can help.

Companies across Hawaii are turning towards remote work options in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  As a valued Servpac partner, we want to ensure that your business is set up for success during these uncertain times.  Here’s how we can help:NEVER MISS IMPORTANT...

Data Center Tiers Explained

Data Center Tiers Explained

When it comes to colocation, one of the biggest selling points for data centers is their Tier number. You probably see it on their website, brochures, and other marketing materials, but what does it really mean? And why is it so  important to data centers and their...

6 Reasons the Future is Hybrid Cloud

6 Reasons the Future is Hybrid Cloud

More businesses are moving towards the Cloud for their data needs everyday. As explained in a previous blog post, companies typically choose private or public Clouds but they might lack the flexibility and control for their needs. This is where hybrid Clouds can offer...

Single Mode vs. Multimode Fiber

Single Mode vs. Multimode Fiber

Fiber optic has made communication and data transmission faster than ever before. Within a matter of seconds, anyone can send data across the globe with no interruptions or downtime. As businesses demand higher bandwidth or faster speed connections, fiber optics have...

Shared vs. Dedicated Internet: What’s Better?

Shared vs. Dedicated Internet: What’s Better?

Searching for the right internet service can be a long and daunting journey for businesses that requires tackling multiple obstacles including reviewing long contracts, sifting through multiple plans, and comparing prices with all the add-ons included. One of the most...

How to Connect Your Remote Workforce

How to Connect Your Remote Workforce

Technology has changed the modern workplace. Decades ago, working remotely was a completely foreign concept to businesses. It usually involved commuting to an office space and working at a desk for a daily period of time. Now, the situation has changed and many...

8 Steps for Successful Cloud Migration

8 Steps for Successful Cloud Migration

Businesses are moving towards Cloud to compete in the global marketplace and experience benefits such as streamlined operations, enhanced productivity, and better data security. It’s a revolutionary service that’s now widely available for any businesses, but the...

10 Tips for Choosing the Right Data Center

10 Tips for Choosing the Right Data Center

Companies are increasing their data usage and looking towards data centers to support their growth. Now, there’s many data centers available to all types of businesses, but finding the best fit isn’t the easiest decision for businesses. Housing your critical data and...

6 Reasons to Use Virtual Servers

6 Reasons to Use Virtual Servers

Not too long ago, physical servers were the first choice for businesses. Adding a new application or process involved a timely process purchasing hardware, allocating power, and providing space. Now, businesses they have another option with virtualization that moves...

6 Benefits of Remote Access VPNs

6 Benefits of Remote Access VPNs

Today’s workforce is more mobile and global than ever. Many businesses, regardless of size, have employees based in many locations - whether it’s across town or in another country. Employees are traveling more from their office and doing work from cafes or other...

Servpac’s New Logo: Evolution and History

Servpac’s New Logo: Evolution and History

At Servpac, we’re always looking for new ways to reinvent ourselves. We took some time to evaluate what we truly do and decided to give our logo and tagline a fresh makeover. We loved our last logo, so why did we change it? Here's are the reasons we evolved our brand....

Colo or Cloud: How to Decide?

Colo or Cloud: How to Decide?

With small teams and very limited resources, businesses are always challenged to upgrade their existing IT infrastructures. While larger companies prefer full control of their network and build their own expensive data center, smaller businesses now have two choices...

Why Use One Provider for Multiple Services

Why Use One Provider for Multiple Services

As more tools become available, businesses now have many options that cover all their telecom needs for phone, internet, and data services. Organizations normally use different vendors for every type of service but experience major complications with juggling...