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Health Care IT - A Decision Makers Guide to Cloud Computing and Managed Server Hosting

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 by kristina-davis

Virtualization has created new possibilities and opportunities for the health care segment of technology. Health care IT Professionals specializing in virtualization technologies are now finding more attractive and lucrative opportunities, especially with the new Health Care Reform and health care IT initiatives introduced by the new Administration.

Virtualization is the technology behind cloud computing and it makes such a pool of network resources a genuine possibility.

Managed Server Hosting:

Managed server hosting is a phrase used to describe the way a hosting plan is designed to function. Managed hosting is the better way to host your critical infrastructure, providing high security and fully redundant backup power supplies, 24/7 monitoring and access, round the clock engineers and much more. Managed hosting revolutionized the way organizations established their working presence on the Internet which  enabled them to conduct commerce online. Managed hosting handled by the Service Provider is ideal for organizations that don’t have the time, resources or operational expertise to handle server operations, applications and upkeep of their key infrastructure. Organizations that have a need for dedicated resources generally choose the managed server hosting option.

Dedicated Virtualization and the Structure of a Private Cloud:

Private cloud technologies have revolutionized the way the Internet accesses information over the Internet. Using VMware, Xen or Hyper-V, a private network is set up with an operating system that uses very little system resources.

This creates the possibility to include more than one virtual server on one physical hardware server. It creates a more efficient usage of system resources and delivers content faster than other dedicated server solutions. It’s all a matter of receiving as many resources as you need. Server A might only need one core and 3 GB of RAM to function properly, while server B might need a custom-tailored cloud hosting solution. (more…)

Five Quick Tips for Improving SQL Server Performance

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by jwieder

SQL Server Database Database servers are a cornerstone of modern businesses ranging from Google to 7-Eleven. When you run your credit card at a convenience or grocery store, your purchase is registered into a point of sale system backed by a database. Your credit card company registers the funds transfer into a database server containing your financial records. If you use a discount card, yet another database server comes into play. Databases enable businesses to track inventory, perform margin analysis, automate purchases, and identify customer trends—and to do all of this much more quickly and efficiently than ever before!

It has been a long time since I visited any business that did not rely on some type of database server, if only to track purchases and expenses. But I constantly communicate with businesses that lack a plan to ensure these databases function properly on an ongoing basis.

Hosting database servers at the Atlantic.Net data center helps your database remain a vital component of your business infrastructure, rather than a time-wasting black hole for IT resources.

We recently sat down with our engineering team to provide you a few tips on how we help accomplish just that: (more…)

Electronic Medical Records made easy with Managed Server Hosting

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by jwieder

The complexity of our health care system has grown over the years making it more difficult for practitioners to stay informed about their patients health histories. Electronic Medical Records will help solve this problem. This method reduces the amount of paperwork involved in the process; while at the same time increasing access to these records by making them available electronically. EMR/EHR systems enable the practitioner to view a patient’s complete health event summary, historical reports and previous treatment records. This has resulted in an enormous gain in productivity in practices staffed with multiple physicians. The advantages are also evident in regard to patients with multiple aliments and in emergency medical situations.

With the adoption of EMR/EHR there is still plenty of room to increase operational efficiency, cost savings and productivity gains. Electronic Medical Records are gaining in popularity because of the paperless approach. At the same time this creates an effective demand for data centers to host such records in secure facilities. Secure facilities are a must due to the highly sensitive nature of the data being hosted combined with the fact that strict security procedures and practices must be maintained.

EMR can be handled in a variety of ways; some of the common methodologies are: (more…)

You asked, we answered! Choosing a Data Center Whitepaper

Monday, February 15th, 2010 by kristina-davis

We recently sent out an offer in collaboration with the Disaster Recovery Journal for a free download of our whitepaper, Choosing a Data Center . We had such a great response from the DRJ crowd that it was clear to us that this information is in high demand, so we are making it available for you too!

If you are responsible for the IT operations of a successful organization there will come a day when the closet in the back of your corporate office will no longer suffice as your data center.  You will be asked to evaluate and select a data center to serve as a business continuity or disaster recovery site for mission critical services that power your business.  The intent of this whitepaper is to provide IT professionals with the rudimentary knowledge necessary to make a well informed decision about where and how their environments need to be hosted. (more…)

The Buzz on Partnerships in 2010 – How Integrators Can Increase ROI with Managed Server Hosting

Monday, January 18th, 2010 by kristina-davis

We were recently interviewed by the Redmond Magazine.  This publication has a captured an audience of IT consultants, service providers, and Microsoft Certified Partners, many of which cater to small and mid-size business clients.  They wanted to know what advice and strategies we could offer to the integrators in this complicated economic climate.  They also wanted to understand about the new pricing model for IT provider’s and their products and services.  In addition they asked if the bundling of newer products might be a good marketing strategy for 2010.  Please read the entire article published by the Redmond Magazine.

I thought it would be beneficial to share our point of view with our Channel Partners and our readers!  The economy of 2010 is not the same as that of the previous 15-20 years, which was mostly fueled by technology and real-estate bubbles.  Many businesses were thriving, not because they created value, but rather because they had been at the right place at the right time.  In the “new world economy”, that is simply not the case anymore.  Prosperity in 2010 and in the coming years is going to require the creation of new product sets with a solid value proposition.  Every decision is going to have to make perfect sense.  With businesses looking to cut costs and reduce the bottom line, IT advancements and development have become essential in enable businesses to cut their IT budget while remaining profitable.  This is in stark contrast to the last 20 years, when the business community invested in IT just to keep up with their growth. (more…)

Dedicated Server, Managed Server Or Cloud Computing - How To Choose A Data Center Service That Fits Your Company’s Needs

Friday, December 18th, 2009 by kristina-davis

In the world of gigabits and terabytes there is a lot going on - new products are being developed and the plethora of information that you have been told about securing your data as a business owner can be, from time to time, overwhelming. You aren’t the CIO and you don’t employ an arsenal of IT staff to help guide you through the decision of migrating your data into a secure Data Center . You’re inundated with choices and weary of company salesmen who may or may not be trying to over sell you. Every web hosting service has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. It is crucial for every business owner to familiarize themselves with the different types of services a Hosting Provider offers before researching your data center . So how do you know what service is the right fit for your company?  Continue to read and see where you feel your company fits best before signing on the dotted line.
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Can A Data Center Be A Hundred Percent Green?

Monday, November 16th, 2009 by kristina-davis

The term “green data center ” can be attributed to data centers that are extremely energy efficient and environmentally friendly. This means that green data centers should be maintained by monitoring their electrical, mechanical, electronic, and computer systems to reducing power consumption and to lessen the ecological impact. Turning a data center completely green is not as far-fetched today as it was several years ago, but it is not something that can be achieved easily. Creating a greener data center environment can be costly, difficult, and time consuming. Most existing data center facilities are taking initiatives towards greener practices by restructuring the way they utilize their power and run their power dependent infrastructure. While newly built data centers are being constructed with their environmental impact in mind, various data center operators are also taking steps to become more environmentally responsible. (more…)

Data Center Disaster Recovery Plan

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 by Adnan Raja

As the 2009 hurricane season draws to a close we can all let out a huge sigh of relief. For some, that sigh will be larger than others if they weren’t prepared.  Atlantic.Net is always ready to weather the storm and we take pride that we are constantly thinking into the future.  Some of our preparations for this hurricane season included putting a new roof on our building, performing an entire overhaul of our industrial grade UPS-complete with new components, and performing preventative maintenance on our HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning).   As always, our secure, hurricane proof Data Center is staffed 24×7x365 with a back-up generator and multiple redundant connections to the Internet backbone. (more…)

What is Managed Server Hosting?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 by Marty

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Managed server hosting is a new service that is the future of computing. Simply stated, managed server hosting puts together all the pieces needed to operate a computer server.

Instead of purchasing and setting up a server at your office, hiring additional staff to setup & manage and maintain the server, a managed server is located in our data center and managed by our staff of experts eliminating many of the costs, time, and effort associated with running a server.

Some examples of managed server hosting include:

Managed Server for Web Hosting allows companies to have a web site (www.yourcompany.com) available for their customers to interact with to order products & services, get more information, or get support for an already purchased product. (more…)

Atlantic.Net Completes SAS70 Data Center Compliance

Friday, October 9th, 2009 by jrossiter

Operating sophisticated data centers requires expertise and proficiency in many areas surrounding maintenance, proper controls and checks and balances. Atlantic.Net has long been serving clients that require world class infrastructure with adequate security controls in place and recently announced our SAS 70 certification. SAS 70 compliance confirms reliability, security, availability and processing integrity of our core products which include Managed Server Hosting, Dedicated Servers, and Server Colocation.

What is SAS 70 Audit?

The SAS 70 audit, or Statement on Auditing Standards (”SAS”) No. 70, was developed by the AICPA as a means of auditing and reporting on the effectiveness of operations and controls of a service provider. It is also considered an operational compliance benchmark for companies with the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   A service auditor’s examination performed in accordance with SAS No. 70 ("SAS 70 Audit") is widely recognized and represents that a service organization has been through an in-depth audit of their control objectives and control activities, which often include controls over information technology and related processes. (more…)


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