Many data center customers are turning to underground data center providers because of the secure location. In theory, underground storage sounds like the safest bet in terms of natural disaster protection. Yet, if providers aren’t going beyond physical security measures, they are putting customers and their data at risk. Currently, there is a rise of…
Being an extension of our customers IT team has remained a top priority to Lightedge. To do so, we work with strategic partners that help organizations gain optimal function and value out of their IT investments. Lightedge’s most recent strategic partner relationship, OpenPro, has helped organizations grow their business with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software….
The Cost of Data Breaches The IBM X-Force team is one of the most renowned commercial security research teams in the world. As data breaches become more and more prominent around the world, the X-Force team has been at the forefront of research. Every year, the X-Force team assembles a chart showing each data breach as a…
Lightedge partners with OpenPro, a leader in ERP software using open source technology Des Moines, IA. May 3, 2018 – Lightedge, a leader in enterprise-grade cloud services, colocation and consulting solutions, announced today that they have teamed up with OpenPro to provide customers with the most advanced open source ERP solution. This technology partnership will…
Meeting compliance standards to ensure cybersecurity is a priority for all business across every industry, but is it enough? In today’s landscape, the cost of a breach can be much more than losing profit. Meeting compliance regulations and standards are essential and provide a framework for the protection an organization needs. Yet, going beyond the…
It seems like every year there is a major retail security breach that impacts thousands of consumers. In 2018 alone, we have already seen Panera, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Under Armor, Sears, Kmart, and many other retailers experience security breaches that were caused by flawed payment systems either online or in stores. The…
Three trends that will impact healthcare data centers in 2018? Relieving the pain of big data, security, and managing multiple cloud environments. What are you seeing?
Businesses across every industry face the constant threat of a data breach, but the cost and size of a breach can differ drastically from organization to organization. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported 477 healthcare data breaches that affected a total of 5.579 million patient records in 2017. Overall, hacking and…
In the real estate market, they say location is important. It’s no different with data center and co-location facilities. The Midwest, specifically Iowa, is a great location for multi-tenant data centers or co-location facilities. These facilities can hold millions and even billions of dollars in computer equipment, so it’s imperative they are in a safe…
The internet of things (IoT) is a term that has exploded in recent years. No longer is IoT a buzzword, but a way for businesses to excel and remain competitive. According to the IDC Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide, IoT spending is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2020. Most of this spending…