The Benefits of Virtual Desktop as a Service Part Two
By Lisa Gecko Beyond the fiscal benefits of virtual desktop as a service (DaaS) of which there are many, there are security and environmental advances that are desirable as well. While these opportunities may not appear to be as plainly advantageous as the cost-effectiveness of virtual DaaS, they are no less significant. While the first part of ...
The Benefits of Virtual Desktop as a Service
By Lisa Gecko One of the interesting developments with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the adoption of desktop as a service (DaaS) by cloud service providers (CSPs). As businesses continue to embrace the cloud, forward-thinking CSPs are looking to offer as many cloud-based solutions as possible to appeal to a broad spectrum of clientele....
Application-Consistent Backup the Only Effective Way to Move to the Cloud With Security, Peace of Mind, Says Infinitely Virtual CEO
Server Snapshots Seen Providing Unequaled Data Restoration; In Wake of Passing Rigid Audit with Flying Colors, Stern Available to Address Best Practices for SMBs SANTA MONICA, Calif. (March 6, 2012) – For businesses contemplating a move to the cloud, there’s backup – and then there’s backup. According to Infinitely Virtual, a leading...
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint with the Cloud
By Lisa Gecko One of the less-touted benefits of working with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) is how much “greener” the cloud is versus the traditional in-house data centers. Drastic reduction in energy expenditure translates into bottom-line savings as well as a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. With cloud computing's enviro...
Intrusion Detection Prevention
By Lisa Gecko Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) are a more recent development in IT security, and an important one considering that even the most up-to-date firewalls are not designed for certain types of threats. A well-implemented IDPS is important for any organization that communicates via the internet, whether their data cent...
What is an SSAE Type 2 Audit, and Is It Relevant to Virtual Server Hosting?
By Lisa Gecko When organizations are comparing virtual server hosting companies, they need to quickly assess service quality and reliability. Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16 Type II is one of the most rigorous auditing standards for hosting companies. SSAE 16 is designed to provide customers with a level of assurance of corpo...
What is the Hybrid Cloud and How Can it Help Your Business?
By Lisa Gecko Many companies are running on virtual networks that feature cloud computing. Cloud-based virtual networks offer a cost-effective way to have a high-performance and high-availability network that is independent of the underlying physical hardware, and they make it possible to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without ...
Infinitely Virtual Moves to VMware’s vSphere5, Giving Customers the Ultimate in Virtualization Performance, Scalability and Control
By Lisa Gecko SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2012) – Infinitely Virtual, a leading provider of virtual server cloud computing services for businesses, today announced it has completed its upgrade to VMWare’s vSphere5, providing customers with the industry’s most advanced technology in virtualization. Building on Infinitely Virtual’s cust...
How Will FedRAMP Affect Smaller to Mid-Sized Cloud Solutions Providers?
By Lisa Gecko With government agencies as critical to national security as the Department of Defense migrating to the private sector for cloud computing solutions, what will this mean for larger cloud service providers (CSPs) that might not be able to comply as quickly as smaller, niche-driven cloud hosting companies? It might mean that some of ...
What is FedRAMP and How Will it Affect Cloud Security?
By Lisa Gecko Expected to be operational by June of 2012, the Federal Risk and Authorization Program (FedRAMP) is the current administration’s attempt to set cloud computing security standards for cloud service providers (CSPs). The primary goal of FedRAMP is to streamline the authorization process for government agencies to work with public a...
