Edge computing, especially with the rise of IoT, has been a tech star in recent years, but many organizations are left wondering what the Edge means for their organization and if it is a move they should make. The transition to the Edge can be scary, but in the end, your company will gain numerous…
The recent AWS outage caused a domino effect of issues and may have you second guessing if the Public Cloud environment is the best option for your organization. While outages are not uncommon, the disruption that the AWS outage caused was detrimental… given that it controls 90% of the public cloud market. If you are…
DES MOINES, IA – Thursday, December 8, 2021 – As a leader in the compliant cloud and data center space for over 25 years, Lightedge provides unmatched security and compliance, zero outages and downtime, and a flexibility to meet your business model. Today, Lightedge announced it has successfully renewed all certifications for information security for 2021….
As the world consumes more data, more businesses are investing in colocation services. Colocation is frequently viewed as a significant investment and, in some cases, a cost drain. This idea, on the other hand, could not be further from the truth. Collocating your IT to a data center can provide your company with a variety…
As many of us know, cybercrime and data breaches are at an all-time high and have not shown any signs of slowing down. These attacks are a burden for any organization and the cost of coming back from one can be detrimental. The Department of Defense recently announced a new framework that will soon provide…
No “plan” isn’t one of them. That’s too risky. A business continuity plan positions your organization to survive a serious disruption and is a critical component of any recovery strategy. It helps to eliminate confusion common to every disaster, providing a clear blueprint for what everyone should do. An effective business continuity plan will give…
“Colocation is not secure enough for financial banking IT.” “Colocation will not meet the security and compliance requirements that we have in banking.” “Colocation would not provide the network performance needs.” Does this sound familiar? Colocation facilities play an essential role in the storage and security of a banking organization’s data and digital information. Larger…
For many organizations, data protection is a top priority. Several business and IT leaders are looking to replace their traditional IT services and on-premise technology with power in the cloud. From reducing IT costs to redundancy and flexibility, there are many compelling reasons to make the jump to cloud. However, making the transition can be…
COVID isn’t entirely gone just yet, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With record numbers of internet users, you may be asking how and why the data center industry is evolving so quickly. Take a look below for just a few of the reasons why data centers will remain at the…
What is a Data Breach? It is important to differentiate data breaches from other cybersecurity attacks. According to The Identity Theft Resource Center, a data breach is “an incident in which an individual’s name, social security number, driver’s license number, medical record, or financial record is potentially put at risk because of exposure.” In short,…