Earlier this summer, Lightedge hosted our 2nd annual Technology Summit, where one of the keynote speakers was USA Solheim Cup Captain Juli Inkster, who spoke to the importance of team building and organizing individual competitors to operate as a team. The message was clear: despite different styles, strategies and personalities, team members focused on how…
From unpredictable natural disasters to increased risks of stealthy cyber attacks, businesses large and small risk losing revenue and ruined reputations if they do not have effective business continuity plans in place. There’s no doubt companies are embracing new workpractices, with an increased reliance on shared work spaces. Additionally, as the workplace become more mobile…
When choosing an IT partner it is important to understand what certifications and security processes they have in place. At Lightedge we are continuously working on staying up to date on the most vital compliance regulations in our industry. In order to provide businesses with the technology infrastructure they needs to thrive, Lightedge seeks partners…
Welcome back to our Operations blog! We have been providing monthly updates on specific projects within the operations team, along with tips, tricks and insight into how to keep everything running smoothly and what to do when an issue occurs to ensure your business is back up and running in no time. This month we…
The United States is facing an employment crisis, and it’s not the kind you’re used to hearing about. This crisis concerns a shortage of employees, particularly as it pertains to technology experts. According to code.org, a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, there are currently 607,708 open computing jobs nationwide, but only 42,969…
Partnering with Ball Team and Schneider Electric, Lightedge expansion spans 48,000 square feet Des Moines, Iowa (July 25th, 2017) – Lightedge Solutions announced today that its second Altoona, Iowa, data center is now open. The latest construction took place on a 7.3-acre plot of land, directly adjacent to its current 30,000-square-foot building. Similar to the…
Lightedge consistently develops deep relationships with industry leaders of hardware and software providers to not only expand our reach, but to help our clients further their goals through innovative solutions.. Our new partnership with Insight runs deep, and that means we’re now able to leverage Insight’s Cloud Service Provider (CSP) program to help service providers…
Welcome back to our Operations blog! We have been providing monthly updates on specific projects within the operations team, along with tips, tricks and insight into how to keep everything running smoothly and what to do when an issue occurs to ensure your business is back up and running in no time. This month we…
The mouth-watering smell that wafts over from your neighbor’s yard and hits your nostrils, creating both envy and urgency. The sizzling sound of the steak as you lay it on the hot grate. The satisfied smile that creeps across your face as you bite into that perfectly cooked burger. It can all only mean one…
You’ve been through the checklist of what to look for in a co-location data center. Now, let’s take a look at what an actual data center looks like and the services it offers. Data centers can vary in size. Most businesses need to look for one that offers at least 48,000 square feet of space….