Data Center Firm AiNET Wins Web Host and ISP Customer Vector Data Systems
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Colocation and data center provider AiNET announced on Tuesday that web host and ISP Vector Data Systems has selected its Beltsville, Maryland data center for colocation, and Internet connectivity services. AiNET will also provide rooftop rights for antennas. This customer win comes almost a month after AiNET launched its cloud-based storage as a service offering to support real-time applications. Vector Data Systems says it will benefit from the reliability of AiNET's Tier IV data center and its Internet access. According to the press release, AiNET operates Internet member-network autonomous system 6405, one of the Internet's highest performing networks. Read more...
Citrix Systems Acquires Cloud Data Storage Firm ShareFile
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Software developer Citrix Systems (www.citrix.com) announced on Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of cloud-based data storage provider ShareFile (www.sharefile.com). The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. According to the press release, ShareFile provides secure, cloud-based data storage, sharing and collaboration to businesses of all sizes. Its centralized cloud storage capability allows users to share files across multiple devices and access them from any location. Citrix says with this acquisition it now has a powerful new technology platform and talented team with experience in data services and cloud computing. ShareFile CEO Jesse Lipson will become vice president and general manager of the new Data Sharing product group at Citrix. Read more...
Alternative’s to WordPress – Other Content Management Systems do Exist
WordPress may be the ten-gallon hat and eight-hundred pound gorilla of Content Management Systems (or CMS, for the tech-savvy and initiated) but that doesn’t mean it’s the only kid on the block. In fact, there are quite a few other PHP-based management systems out there that are more than capable of getting the job done. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites here, and as long as you’re feeling brave enough to go outside the box, we’ve got the roadmap. Geeklog We know Geeklog may not look the prettiest, but this CMS is every bit as functional as WordPress and then some. Popular sites like Mac OS X hints have been using it for years, in case you need a reference. Geeklog is a ninja when it comes to mySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL, as well as content syndication, mass user deletion, forums, and multi-language support. Not to mention the word “geek” is in the title, which tickles our pickle five ways to Sunday. concrete5 This CMS has been garnering an immense amount of Read more...
Hitachi Data Systems Acquires Network Storage Provider BluArc
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Hitachi Data Systems (www.hds.com) announced on Wednesday it has acquired network storage provider BlueArc (www.bluearc.com) in an all cash transaction. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition builds on the companies' 5 year OEM partnership, providing customers a combination of Hitachi enterprise-class quality, reliability and support with highly scalable, high performance BlueArc network attached storage. Wells Fargo Securities was the exclusive financial advisor to Hitachi Data Systems, while BofA Merrill Lynch acted as financial advisor and Credit Suisse as a co-advisor to BlueArc for this transaction. Read more...
An Overview of PHP-Based Content Management Systems Beyond WordPress
WordPress is far and away the most popular content management system (CMS) on the web. It’s for good reason, but like anyone holding the claim of first place, it still has its critics. If you are working with PHP and want a good content management system for your site, you have a gaggle of options. We’re going to run down a few of them here, and go over their advantages and disadvantages. Geeklog One of the most popular of the WordPress alternatives, Geeklog is a feature-full CMS that can use mySQL, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL server for its databases. It includes among its features content syndication, forums, calendars, polls multi-language support and mass user deletion. If you need help, it actually uses a wiki for its official documentation. Popular sites Groklaw and Mac OS X Hints have used it for years. concrete5 Open-source CMS concrete5 has attracted attention for its ease of use. Not only is there easy editing of individual pages without having to Read more...
Web Host Layered Tech Provides Hosting for Accounting Software Developer Ontario Systems
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider Layered Technologies (www.layeredtech.com) announced on Tuesday that it has expanded its partnership with accounting software developer Ontario Systems (www.ontariosystems.com). According to the press release, Ontario Systems has selected Layered Tech's PCI-compliant dedicated hosting and cloud platforms to support its SaaS-based debt collection management solution Collect Savvy. Ontario Systems says it relied on Layered Tech to develop a custom hybrid infrastructure that combined Layered Tech's cloud and dedicated hosting offerings to create an environment that could support customer applications and workloads. Read more...
Cloud Firm Virtacore Systems Completes SSAE 16 Type II Audit
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Cloud services provider Virtacore Systems (www.virtacore.com) announced on Thursday that it has successfully completed its SSAE 16 Type II audit. Performed by independent auditing firm The Moore Group CPA, the audit covered its cloud hosting, dedicated server and colocation services and systems, according to the press release. The new standard is the successor to the SAS 70 Type II audit and came into effect June 15, 2011. Read more...
The Solution to Web Content Management Systems
The most important aspect of a content management system is ease of use. The key for organizations is to be able to use the software that has been implemented in the most efficient manner possible. However, this presents the question, when selecting a content management system, what factors comprise ease of use? Integration with Organizational Goals The first consideration is that the web content management system must be a good fit for your organizational goals. For instance, engaging customers online and offline to reach out to them using the easiest possible method is critical to the success of the business. Knowing who exactly will be using the content management system, the tools necessary for success and the communication channels are a must. Inducing Simplicity Each of the aforementioned aspects is considered ease of use as they induce simplicity. These are also critical to the overall strategy of the business to create the best possible customer experience. Areas to Read more...
Verizon Uses Vigilent Cooling Systems to Reduce Energy Consumption at Data Centers
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- IT infrastructure provider Verizon (www.verizonbusiness.com) announced on Friday it has significantly reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions at 24 of its US data centers by using intelligent energy-management systems from Vigilent (www.vigilent.com). Vigilent energy management systems consist of hundreds of wireless temperature sensors at each data center that are connected through an intelligent mesh network to on-site servers using energy management software. The systems enabled Verizon to turn off about 40 percent of the computer room air conditioners in these data centers within two days of implementing the energy management systems, which instantly reduced energy consumption and saved more than 55 million kilowatts annually. Read more...
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