What is Change? Change creates opportunity, and potential is unleashed through change. We have been saying this a lot lately, and it is only because we truly believe this best fits us as an organization. Additionally, we believe this sheds some light on the growth our organization has seen recently. With Lightedge on your…
DES MOINES, IA, September 22, 2021 – Lightedge, a leading provider of colocation, cloud and managed service solutions, today announced the acquisition of Cavern Technologies, a premier enterprise-grade data center provider in Kansas City. Cavern Technologies was founded in 2007 as the area’s first colocation data center and is Kansas City’s largest colocation provider today. …
We have some exciting news to share here at Lightedge that will allow us to further expand on our commitment to innovation and delivering world-class colocation, cloud and managed services to our customers. Over the past few years, Lightedge has emerged as an industry leading provider for colocation, cloud and managed services in the Midwest…
When it’s time to look for a colocation provider, you may find that comparing data centers can be both confusing and complicated. There are several variables to consider when identifying the best provider that can meet your needs—and multiple factors that will impact your decision. This Ultimate Data Center Colocation Checklist will help you stay…
Change is inevitable. Unstoppable. Accelerating. Relentless. Change is here. And we are excited to announce the roll-out of Lightedge’s new look and messaging. Join us on a new journey of EMBRACING CHANGE and seizing every hurdle as an OPPORTUNITY. Change Creates Opportunity So why embrace change? Because here at Lightedge, we believe potential is unleashed…
Cyberattacks and breaches have become unavoidable threats for many organizations. Without preparation and the proper cybersecurity plan, cyberattacks leave companies in a state of chaos making it difficult for them to get on their feet again. While there are many rigorous preventative compliance regulations, no federal compliance regulations focus on specifically recovering from a data…
Ransomware Assessment Resources Ransomware isn’t a stranger in the cybersecurity world and because it is so lucrative, it isn’t showing any signs of leaving. It is a threat that anyone in an organization is susceptible to, making it critical to be prepared to reduce any risk of a successful ransomware attempt. Because ransomware is only…
A fairly recent addition to the endless alphabet soup of acronyms in the Information Technology Solutions world is “DRaaS.” Although it may be one of the many ever-so-enjoyable “. . . as a Service” variants, this one is well worth exploring. Disaster Recovery is a very important component of any Business Continuity Plan to protect…
What is Data Center Security? Data center security is the virtual technology and physical practices used to protect a data center from internal and external threats. The Importance of Physical Security At its core, physical security is all about keeping your facilities and assets safe from environmental events and external threats. Often, the importance…
Owning and operating a data center is no easy feat for any business. It is a huge investment of capital, time and manpower… not to mention it’s often a stressful burden on your IT department. Time spent maintaining uptime and performance of your on-premises IT facility, can quickly pull attention from completing more strategic IT…