Smart cloud consumers must consider a number of factors when calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their environment. Here is how to cut through the complexity. Historically, private clouds have been labeled as the premium choice. An enterprise grade solution for mission-critical applications that comes at a premium price. Total control, data protection,…
Lightedge enters next phase of Omaha data center footprint & power expansion OMAHA, NE – January 15th, 2019 – Lightedge announced today the completion of a conversion of their Omaha data center into a multi-tenant colocation facility, and the beginning of their Phase 2 expansion. The construction has begun, and the second stage of development…
The new year is moving full speed ahead, so it is time to predict where the cloud is headed in 2019. Many businesses rely on the cloud as a vital part of their enterprise infrastructure. The benefits of having a database that is easily accessible from any location has dramatically improved productivity across the workforce….
Guest Blogger: ManageForce There are few tasks more integral to business success than ensuring the security and efficiency of your Oracle, SQL Server, or NoSQL databases. So, it’s no surprise that security remains a top concern for enterprise data management. Although the cloud is more secure than ever before, recent high-profile breaches from the likes…
2018 proved to be a big year for Lightedge and the data center & cloud hosting industry. We welcomed OnRamp into the Lightedge family during our 2018 summer acquisition. We expanded two of our data centers to accommodate the growing needs of our customers. Last but not least, we honed in on what we do…
As 2018 comes to an end, Lightedge wanted to take this opportunity to look back and reflect on the major accomplishments that this year has brought. This past year came with many positive changes for our company. As we close the book on 2018 and gear up for the new year, we’d like to take…
While the migration to the cloud with databases, enterprise applications, and many other processes has been a no-brainer for many companies, highly regulated industries oftentimes face a slightly slower, more complicated move to the cloud. Some industries have made moves to acknowledge and address the changing IT landscape. In 2013 HIPAA extended compliance rules beyond…
With the many cloud computing options available, it can be difficult to find the services that meet your specific business needs. Virtual Private Cloud, Dedicated Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud services are some of the solutions available. Finding the right cloud services is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. What…
In a recent post, we proposed a few “database resolutions” for the new year. At the top of that list was “Stop Reacting, Get Proactive.” The value of ending the cycle of “deal with it as it happens” with your databases cannot be overstated. Busy IT teams are tasked with doing more with less resources….
Are you concerned that your current security infrastructure may not accurately detect today’s sophisticated attacks? Do you know how applications are being used on your network? How does your enterprise security stack up against similar organizations? If these are the types of questions you are asking, then it is time to evaluate your network security….