Data Center Tier Classifications Explained

Data Center Tier Classifications Explained

When evaluating a data center, you’ll often see terms like Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4. These data center tier classifications, developed by the Uptime Institute, help businesses compare reliability, redundancy and expected uptime. Understanding the...
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...
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...