Telconet Scheduled to Build Two New Data Centers

Based out of Ecuador, telecommunications company Telconet recently announced its plan to build two new data centers for technology services. Groundbreaking is expected to begin in September 2011. The company currently boasts one data center in Quito and one in Guayaquil, both are in Ecuador. There is currently a growing demand for available sites for business hosting services and the housing of services. Three Options The new location will be a colocation facility with low, medium and high-density options. The facility will also play host to physical servers, server virtualization, networking, virtual storage and processing. The company is attempting to cater to clients attempting to post applications in a private or public cloud.

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How to Conduct a Background Check for Web Hosting Providers

With the explosion of web hosting providers emerging advertising free and unlimited features, it’s often a daunting task to opt for a legit provider that actually fulfills its promise to deliver reliable services.  There are several proactive steps that you can take to ensure the web host that has caught your eye is actually worth your time and resources for perusing to manage your web hosting needs including: Carbon Dating Web Hosting Services – Ok, not exactly actually carbon dating that goes back over centuries, however, it’s important to perform a WHOIS lookup to obtain information on when the web host was initially purchased and how long it’s been in business. Verify the address of the web host. Again this step can be performed by a simple WHOIS lookup to discover the domain name. WHOIS Lookup – DNS Stuff grants users access to IP WHOIS lookup.  This step allows you to locate the IP block and which data center is being utilized.  Also use this option to ensure your respective hosting company isn’t in fact hosting a server from a home ISP connection. Ping – To assess the time it takes you to access your host simply bring up the DOS, and then type “ping DomainNameofHost”.  In return you’ll receive a specific number which can be compared to various other hosts.   Additionally, it’s possible to inquire from the host to obtain the URL of a test file to verify download speed. Monitor traffic and growth potential .  Alexa is a vital tool for keeping track of traffic patterns.  Simply by visiting the website and typing in a specific address, you can easily obtain a general estimate on current and potential future traffic. Reviewing older web pages – Wayback Machine is an essential tool for accessing any older web pages from the hosting provider as well as if the domain name was used for other purposes. Spam Check – Although it’s rare, but often your hosting provider may be included on a spam list.  It’s very important to check to see if your web host is listed on a spam list, if so, you should opt for another web hosting provider

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Summer Web Hosting Coupons

As a global provider of quality shared, VPS, reseller and dedicated servers, Host Color recently announced several new discount codes for money off of web hosting packages. The coupons apply to a variety of hosting products and services including the company’s new 100 Mbps Unmetered plans. The SUMMERTIME Coupon Code One such discount coupon code is SUMMERTIME which decreases the price of shared hosting by 25 percent with instant savings upon signup. This coupon applies to “Blog Hosting”, “CMS Hosting”, “Social Web”, “Multiple Domain Hosting” and the “Web Mall” service plans. As a result, the Blog Hosting package is reduced to $2.99/month which is one of the most inexpensive quality blog packages in the industry. Basic Features of All Packages All accounts are protected by a RAID 10 configuration. The hard drives feature PHP 5.2.9, Perl 5.8.8 and Python 2.4.3 scripts in addition to Ruby on Rails.

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Web Hosting Pros to Meet at HostingCon 2011

Converging together for the world’s premier web hosting trade show and educational event is an annual practice for the top influencers in the hosting industry. HostingCon is now celebrating it’s 7th annual event and this year’s show promises to be among the best ever. Early indications – such as the fact that the exhibit floor is already 100 percent sold out – point to a vibrant and energized gathering helped by a thriving technology market and the emergence of multiple high profile Cloud hosting products in recent months. Adding to the considerable experience already gathered together by show organizer’s iNET Interactive is the deep experience in hosting held by the journalists at The WHIR (having been recently acquired by iNET). The coverage of the show should be epic and for those who are considering attending HostingCon 2011, here is a bit more information to help you make up your mind. First, the particulars. HostingCon 2011 will be held from August 8 through August 10, 2011 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

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New Facebook Social Media Store

Lyle & Scott recently announced the launch of its first social media eCommerce store. Created by BT Fresca, the new application allows customers to make purchases through Facebook with the Scottish fashion brand. The store was customized to fit the social media while making it easy-to-use. Prior to the launch of the store, the organization’s Facebook Fan Page had 38,000 fans. The Revamped Website’ The release of this new social media store has been launched in conjunction with Lyle & Scott’s revamped website which has been optimized for mobile use. Also developed by BT Fresca, the site serves more than 53 countries.

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An Overview of Cloud Hosting for the Hotel Industry

Cloud hosting is everywhere these days. It is the newest form of web hosting that all industries are attempting to utilize. It is faster and much more efficient than traditional hosting types because of shared resources across many servers. A recent survey revealed that 68 percent of global corporations are planning to adopt a cloud strategy in the near future. Modern Technological Influence The issue with cloud hosting is that it is such a new technology, organizations are not sure of how much they should rely on it and are not fully aware of all aspects of the hosting type. In the modern generation of hardware, hardware purchases are much less of an issue than in the past.

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Global Event and Media Group Managed Hosting Solutions

DediPower, an expert in cloud and managed hosting, currently provides the power and performance behind Tarsus PLC’s digital presence. This includes exhibitions, publications, conferences and other online media throughout the Americas, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Many of Tarsus’ international sites like the Dubai Airshow and packaging exhibitions utilize DediPower’s Enterprise Class data facilities located in the United Kingdom. The Importance of Design and Development Services The other important aspect of Tarsus’ digital presence is the design services which are currently provided by Deeson ONLINE. The two organizations work in conjunction to design and build online services. As a result, Deeson ONLINE selected to work with DediPower because of their unrivaled technical expertise, performance and “Support with Passion” policy.

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Five Reasons to Choose VPS

Virtual private servers (VPS), or virtual dedicated servers, offer users many advantages when compared to other hosting platforms when launching and maintaining a functional website.  The benefits of a private hosting environment offer website owners a wealth of benefits such as enhanced security, reliable hosting resources and increased flexibility. Security VPS is perhaps one of the safest hosting platforms currently available.  Unlike other web hosting environments such as shared hosting, users are not required to share server space.  Instead users share resources of a single physical server among multiple virtual servers.   Users appreciate the enhanced sense of security as the VPS hosting environment is separate from other users on the same server.  Users have exclusive access to personal stored files and installed programs.  The security and privacy features thwart potential hacker attacks and unauthorized access to sensitive information.  Many large business ventures favor VPS over other hosting platforms simply because of the extra security it offers when processing and storing sensitive data. Affordability In a struggling economy, business owners are forced to tighten financial belts whenever possible.  VPS is a cost –efficient web hosting solution.  Despite a common misconception that VPS is an expensive web hosting solution, the fact is that a basic VPS plan with the necessary features and tools required to launch and manage a website is relatively affordable on any budget.  Unlike other hosting platforms, VPS doesn’t require users to purchase or maintain the required physical server hardware which ultimately saves significantly in operational costs. Flexibility Unlike shared hosting environments that restrict users when attempting to install scripting platforms that aren’t supported by the web host, VPS platforms hands the control of customized installation to users by authorizing entry to the root access.  Bestowing such control allows users to install and configure desired software; a favorable hosting solution for advanced developers.  Additionally, VPS delivers flexibility.  Users don’t have to limit themselves to the basic programs provided by the shared host.  Instead, users have the ability to install programs of their choice, as long as the software is compatible with the host’s operating system.   Furthermore, VPS hosting accommodates an unlimited number of web applications for a fully-functional websites with enhanced features and services. Hosting Multiple Services In addition to hosting websites, VPS hosting is also a great option for meeting the need of numerous other hosting needs.  VPS is an ideal solution for storing files for backup as well as hosting e-mail servers and FTP servers.  Both small and large companies take advantage of such hosting as it allows users to manage remote file access with an increased sense of security and reliability.

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eCommerce Shop for Specialized Web Hosting

Namesco, a web hosting provider, recently announced the addition of a specialized eCommerce mini-website to their main site. The mini-site will provide the latest Linux-based web hosting for professional organizations as well as online retailers.  The company is one of the United Kingdom’s top new domain name registrars. Mini-eCommerce Website The launch of this mini-site is a direct response to the growing demand for online business services as a result of the growing profile of Names.co.uk in the web hosting marketplace. The goal of the mini-site is to provide clients with all aspects of hosting necessary to successfully create and maintain an online retail shop. This includes several applications and tools which will significantly improve eCommerce websites. eCommerce Hosting Features The most common features of the hosting include, 100’s of 1-click installations such as WordPress and the option to integrate eBay, Google shopping and Facebook onto a website. The release of this new site clearly has an eye set on global expansions and entrance into mass markets for which most online retailers now target. Offering Online Payment Solutions Namesco has also partnered with HSBC Bank and PayPal so customers can offer secure online payments with maximum security and reliability when purchases are being made.

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DVR System Integrated with a CMS

The global leader in security monitoring, Swann Security, recently announced the release of their newest line of Pro-Series DVR’s within the DVR 8900 group. The series are available in 4, 8 and 16 channel variants that include a variety of features such as advanced recording, networking and resolution. This is the first time in the company’s history that they have been able to pack so many features into a DVR while maintaining an easy-to-use interface. The best features of this series of DVR’s are the included mouse and point and click graphics which allow users to navigate the menu and utilize the multitude of other functions. One innovative function is the ability to easily located previously recorded television shows and events using the “Easy Search” button. Also, Swann is utilizing the newest CMS software to monitor several DVR’s at multiple locations, all on a single screen. The Pentaplex operation has contributed to the development of the Pro-Series DVR’s by providing simultaneous recording, viewing, network streaming, playback and setup. Monitoring on the DVR is of the highest quality but is easy to install, configure and use

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