Albert Ahdoot, Author at Colocation America

November 5, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on November 5, 2012

Oracle Exalogic Boosts Cloud Productivity

When small to medium sized business outgrow their data systems, CTO’s and IT managers usually opt to piece together a new and improved network. However, sourcing hardware and software from various different suppliers can be a headache to install, test […]

October 31, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 31, 2012

Update: Flooding in New York Knocks Data Centers Offline

Hurricane Sandy has left a few NYC data centers flooded and damaged after the storm touched down. Several data centers in NYC were damaged after Hurricane Sandy flooded parts of lower Manhattan. The Hurricane has left millions without power and […]

October 24, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 24, 2012

Top 4 Tech Trends of Tomorrow

Software is continually evolving, and at a rate faster than we can sometimes anticipate. So where does that leave us concerning the next five years? Our editorial staff has put together four trends that are sure to change the way […]

October 22, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 22, 2012

Chromebooks – Bang for The Buck

Samsung and Google have teamed up to bring us the Chromebook. With a display size of only 11.6 inches, a weight of 2.4 lb., battery life of over 6.5 hours and price tag of only $250, the Chromebook promises a […]

October 19, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 19, 2012

The Importance of SSAE 16 Approved Data Centers

***SSAE 16 is now SSAE 18. This article is kept for historical reasons.*** At any given time, financial institutions are subject to audits to insure they are operating in accordance to best practices. When it comes to storing financial information […]

October 17, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 17, 2012

Google Finally Unlocks Its Data Center Doors

A Look inside Google’s Hosting Facility Google, a company known for keeping it’s data center operations a perpetual secret, has finally opened it’s doors to outsiders. 14 years ago, a search engine company by the name of Google became a […]

October 16, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 16, 2012

Solid State Hard Drives – Are They Worth It?

Just as our server technology has evolved so have our hard drives. More recently, solid state drives (SSDs) have generated a lot of buzz. More recently, solid state drives (SSDs) have generated a lot of buzz. Offering a few advantages […]

October 10, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 10, 2012

Windows Server 2012 – The Verdict

Microsoft is finally rolling out its final version of Windows 2012 to OEM’s. Boy does it pack a punch. According to Microsoft’s website, Windows 2012 will be shipping with pre-loaded operating systems before the end of 2012. Windows Server essentials […]

October 4, 2012

Published by Albert Ahdoot on October 4, 2012

Facebook Hits 1 Billion Users

Facebook reaches 1 billion users and Mark Zuckerberg is ecstatic. First the IPO and now this. Well they’ve done it folks, Facebook has finally hit 1 billion monthly users. Company CEO says he couldn’t be more excited at the news. […]

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