(The Hosting News) – LogicMonitor, an award-winning data center monitoring solution, has announced a strategic partnership with Zumasys, a leading provider of customized Cloud Computing solutions for small and medium sized businesses across North America.
With no capital outlay required, LogicMonitor’s hosted solution provides unparalleled monitoring, pre-emptive alerting, trending and analytics, essential for maintaining high-levels of business services across multi-vendor and service infrastructures.

On the new partnership, LogicMonitor CEO Steve Francis noted, “We’ve had the opportunity to work with Zumasys as a customer first, as they’ve been using LogicMonitor to monitor their hosting platform which runs across two data centers. They run a first-class operation with a technical staff that’s as sharp as they come. We feel extremely fortunate to have landed them as a strategic partner in serving our rapidly expanding customer base.”

Zumasys president, Paul Giobbi, notes “Our goal is to make it easy for companies to move their custom applications to the Cloud and manage their entire infrastructure and LogicMonitor helps us provide an excellent user experience. As we migrate more customers to our powerful virtual hosting platform, it’s essential that we have a monitoring solution capable of keeping up with all the change inherent in both server and desktop virtualization. LogicMonitor’s automated monitoring has proven to be one of the few systems that can do this reliably.”

Another driving factor for the Zumasys/LogicMonitor partnership was the need for unification. Giobbi adds, “We offer our customers multi-vendor solutions from a number of technology leaders including NetApp, VMware, Citrix, Cisco, and SonicWall. Having to rely on a separate monitoring solution for each aspect of the IT infrastructure creates a management nightmare, as well as cost-inefficiencies. With LogicMonitor, we give our customers the ability to monitor a broad mix of data center infrastructure from a single, affordable web-based application. That saves them a lot of time and allows them to focus on their business instead of trying to manage disparate monitoring systems.”

LogicMonitor is offered on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis, which means no capital investment, no additional hardware and no maintenance. Network operations will have the ability to access dashboards, performance graphs and analytics, and receive critical alerts wherever they are via e-mail and SMS. LogicMonitor’s automated configuration and Active Discovery engine eliminate the manual configuration and ongoing maintenance required by other monitoring solutions. The system can be deployed in under an hour, giving operations staff virtually instant visibility into their entire IT estate from a single web-based portal.

LogicMonitor Partners with Managed Hosting Provider Zumasys

(The Hosting News) - Inc. magazine named Datapipe to its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. A leading provider of managed hosting and IT services, Datapipe joins other prominent brands on this year’s list including Music website Pandora, convenience store chain 7-Eleven, Brooklyn Brewery, and Radio Flyer, maker of the iconic children’s red wagon. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

“Thanks to the dedication and expertise of our team, Datapipe continues to experience significant growth in all business lines,” said Robb Allen, CEO of Datapipe. “We are pleased to be ranked among the Inc. 5000 which speaks to the success of our high-value solutions and industry leading customer service,” Allen added.

IT Services had the second most companies on this year’s list with 607. Datapipe’s headquarters are in the New York metro area which boasted 410 Inc. 5000 companies, making it the top metro area.

The 2010 Inc. 5000, unveiled on Inc.com, serves as a unique illustration of the profound changes taking place in the U.S. economy. This year’s Inc. 5000 employ a record 1.4 million people, up from one million on last year’s list. “The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. President Bob LaPointe

Datapipe Named to 2010 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies

(The Hosting News) – Cloud Linux Inc., an innovative software company dedicated to serving the needs of hosting service providers, announces today that Singapore based USONYX will begin to offer CloudLinux with its dedicated servers. As Asia’s leading web hosting provider, USONYX offers a full suite of hosting services including domain name registration, shared hosting, Virtual Private Servers (VPS), dedicated hosting, as well as managed and unmanaged dedicated servers. USONYX selected CloudLinux for its new innovative Lightweight Virtual Environment™(LVE) technology, and will be the first hosting provider to introduce CloudLinux to the Singapore and Malaysia hosting markets.

“USONYX is focused on providing superior products and services for our customers, and CloudLinux is the newest and most innovative addition to the hosting market we have seen in a long time,” states Martin Chan, Managing Director of USONYX. “This partnership will help our customers benefit from the increased stability and performance that CloudLinux technology delivers.”

CloudLinux’s core technology is Lightweight Virtual Environment™ a kernel-level technology that limits the amount of resources (CPU, I/O, memory) available to a group of processes. While similar to container type virtualization technology, LVE is completely transparent and lightweight. Once installed, the LVE works transparently to manage resources that the hosting provider sets for the accounts on a server. It controls the CPU resources to ensure that each account on a server is allocated enough resources to run efficiently without jeopardizing the other tenants on that server, making the server more stable and delivering better performance. With LVE, CloudLinux can deliver performance, reliability and operational benefits for hosting providers like USONYX.

USONYX serves a diverse customer base and with CloudLinux will be able to provide customers with:

Increased density and capability per server without increasing risk
More efficient and stable servers
Reduced impact of unpredictable events like load spikes that can take down or slow down a server
Reduced operational costs related to hardware, electricity, datacenter space and management costs
Better utilization of existing infrastructure
Compatibility with all major control panels for easy management
Protection from hackers and poorly written scripts that drain resources, cause outages and impact productivity

“USONYX will not only bring the benefits of CloudLinux to their customers but also ensure competitive advantages over other hosting providers in Asia,” states Igor Seletskiy, Cloud Linux Founder and CEO. “With our proven technology, service providers like USONYX can achieve higher performance and increased stability which equates to ultimately providing a higher level of service and support to their clients.”

CloudLinux is priced to support all types of hosting providers and is available at a tiered retail monthly price based on the number of servers under management. The CloudLinux Partner Program offers discounts and more competitive pricing and a support model designed to meet the specific requirements of hosting companies as well as an opportunity to leverage the CloudLinux brand.

For more information, please visit www.cloudlinux.com

About USONYX

USONYX is Asia’s leading Broadband Web Hosting Service Provider for small business to enterprises. Built on the state-of-the-art datacenters in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan, the USONYX.net platform offers secure, reliable and comprehensive shared, VPS and dedicated Web hosting solutions with unmatched price plans.

USONYX’s world-class fully automated infrastructure, broadband network and round the clock technical support enable customers and resellers to develop, and sustain a strong web and email infrastructure without costly investments in hardware, software and IT staffing. Thousands of enterprises rely on USONYX as the gateway to global businesses, customers and networks. For more information, visit http://www.usonyx.net.

About CloudLinux, Inc.

Founded in Princeton, NJ, CloudLinux is a privately funded company that combines unique expertise in the service provider business with in-depth technical knowledge of hosting, kernel development and open source.

CloudLinux provides hosting companies and datacenters with the only commercially supported Linux operating system (OS) optimized for their needs. The new technology behind CloudLinux has been proven to increase density, stability and performance, helping customers realize reduced operating costs and increased profitability.

To join online discussions and receive news updates you can find CloudLinux on: Twitter and LinkedIn. For more information, please visit http://www.cloudlinux.com.

Judy Shapiro
CloudLinux
Chief Brand Strategist
(917) 617-3917
judy.shapiro@cloudlinux.com

USONYX:
Samuel Chai
DC Samuel Corporate Communications
(65) 9366 7391/ (65) 68366250
samuelchai@dcsamuel.com

Usonyx Partners With Cloud Linux To Update Dedicated Server Offering

Managed Dedicated Servers Content Provided by Superb Dedicated Servers

Some of the mistakes you don’t want to make in managed hosting can actually improve your profit margin. For example, if you sign up for a hosting account with fewer features than you need, you’ll end up being dissatisfied for the duration of the contract,. If you don’t sign a contract, you could still be wasting money on a less than full featured account. Get what you want out of a hosting account to start with, plan ahead! You can save yourself the trouble of having to back pedal your life into a different hosting account.

Many hosting sites offer discounts, depending on what you purchase. Some offer a percentage off your hosting fees if you sign up on a contract. If your business stays pretty normal, without a lot of fluctuations in the number of customers and hits, signing a contract will be safe. Simply choose the features and options you want and bring on the savings!

If you haven’t already figured it out, business websites always have a “ranking”, so to speak. Whether it be the number of hits they get or customers they pull in, they are charted somewhere. Web hosts use these charts to determine the type of account, bandwidth and amount of data transfer you’ll need. You can usually trust customer service associates from companies which require this kind of data.

You don’t want to spend more than you should, so you should have an idea of what your business needs before you spend. The more popular a managed hosting service is, the better quality you’ll get for your dollar

As far as features go, you’re always going to want a server with the best uptime guarantee. Not only does this ensure your quality of service for your dollar but it also keeps things competitive and moving as they should. You can only offer the best service guarantees if you truly outperform the competition

There are different types of managed hosting you can choose from. Most are all alike, except for a new type of hosting called cloud hosting. Cloud hosting offers the same level of service but through a more reliable configuration structure. You’re safer on a cloud network than a regular one any day.

Managed hosting should be acquired using skill and knowledge. Know how much you are willing to spend on a specific plan and try and stick to that. If you overspend for options you don’t need, it will cut into your profits. You want to run as clean of a ship as possible, with nothing you don’t need. Part of the luxury of owning your own business revolves around you being able to make the right choices.

Automatic scheduling of service renewals is a definite do in managed hosting. It automatically pays your bill from either a credit card or your PayPal account.

If you’re looking to make all the right moves when it comes to your managed hosting efforts, talk to a friend or business associate who has already gone through it. You can learn a lot from someone’s past experiences and even get some help with your own efforts.

Managed hosting is great for keeping your business with a low overhead cost, providing you know how to configure your options. Each option you select, especially in the custom managed hosting market, will cost you an additional amount. Only pay for what you need initially, and then upgrade your account with new features and options. Managed hosting will also allow you to keep your mind on other things, while a portion of your income is set to be made online. This means more time to prepare your business for whatever might happen.

Don’t sign up with the first hosting company that catches your eye. Let them “compete” against each other! Price, performance and reliability are three very important areas you need to be focusing on. If a hosting company lacks these key business ingredients, then move on. More often than not, you will be left with sub-par quality service and less than desirable feature performance. However, if you can match yourself up with a hosting company with everything you need for a great price, what more could you ask for more?

Rules of Engagement – Do’s and Don’ts of Managed Hosting

(The Hosting News) – Comprehensive and powerful are the two most widely used synonyms of Dedicated hosting services. The idea of dedicated servers has owned remarkable popularity on the grounds of its incredible capabilities. However, what makes it a little confusing is the availability of various plans that leave potential clients perplexed and broken. Each web hosting solution comes with a variety of plans to choose from. Once you have selected a plan, several options are required to be dwelt upon so as to ensure the complete optimization of your dedicated server for utmost functionality and compatibility with your sites. In this article, we are going to focus a few factors that will help you make crucial decisions as a potential dedicated hosting solution client.

Managed or Unmanagaed: Managed or Unmanagaed dedicated hosting? Yes, this is the first thing that you have to decide. Clients having knowledge and expertise of dealing with internet technology and web servers should go for options delivering complete management services. Beginners with absolutely no knowledge about servers, require manage hosting.

Your preferred Operating System: Next thing you would have to think about is choosing your operating system from Windows, Linux or Unix. Normally, Variation of Linux or UNIX are offered at no charge by the most web hosting companies. Dedicated servers typically operate on a collective network of operating systems known that are publicly distributed. It is known as the Red Hat Network. Many operating systems within the Red Hat Network comprises versions of Linux like FedoreCore, CentOS, Debian, etc.

However, if seen economically, Windows dedicated servers come for a bigger price than others because of the required support for maintaining the operating system. The idea of installing virtualization software on the dedicated server to have an arrangement that is enable of running several partitions of different operating systems also works wonders for many companies. As for instance, install a software such as Vmware within Linux and then carry out Windows installation inside of that virtualization software. In a nutshell, select your your operating system as per the requirements of your website.

The size of your Server: The last thing that you need to ponder on is the required size of your web server. Making the choice can be time-consuming and perplexing since several configurations and server types are available in the market by numerous prominent web hosting services providers. Hence, the two most important factors affecting your decision is your budget and requirements of your website. Ideally, a small dedicated server having 2GB OR 4 GB (if you run your software) is best for most companies. Secondly, you may pick to prefer quad core Xeon servers for top-notch power and functionality. And finally, pick a choice that suits your budget.

Naturally, every individual or company plans to have the best dedicated hosting plan but once they get out in the market, several factors starts vacillating their choice. Hence, knowing exactly what is best for your company is very important.

BrainPulse Web Hosting India also provides Dedicated Server Hosting for a network/website to ensure all software requirements of your clients.

Points To Consider While Opting For A Dedicated Hosting Plan

(The Hosting News) – ServInt, a pioneering provider of managed web hosting for businesses worldwide, today announced the promotion of James Tricarico to the new position of Director of Managed Services.

Tricarico joined ServInt in 2003 and immediately began demonstrating his ability to resolve difficult customer-support issues. Since then, he has led numerous efforts to enhance client-facing systems within the Company, particularly in the area of technical support.

In his new position, Tricarico will be responsible for managing the expansion of ServInt’s technical support group, known as ServInt’s Managed Services Team. He will report to ServInt’s Chief Operating Officer Christian Dawson and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Loschert.

“Jim’s promotion is an example of how the person best qualified for the job is often the one who has been in the trenches, working toward it for years,” said ServInt Founder and Chief Executive Officer Reed Caldwell. “As we continue to expand our client-support function to match our growing customer base – and the growth in our service offerings – Jim’s deep understanding of our customers’ requirements will be of critical importance. No one is better suited to be in charge of our industry-leading Managed Services Team.”

ServInt Names James Tricarico to Director of Managed Services

(The Hosting News) – Datapipe, a leading provider of managed hosting and IT services, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Ed Laczynski as Vice President of Cloud Strategy and Architecture. He will be responsible for driving Datapipe’s cloud computing strategy and the architecture of new cloud platforms and integrations.

Laczynski brings more than 10 years of digital technology leadership experience to Datapipe, most recently as the founder and CTO of LTech, a pioneer in enterprise cloud computing products and services. At LTech, he led the business and product development vision, achieving significant sales and customer growth. A frequent speaker and author, Laczynski is recognized throughout the industry for his thought leadership, vision and experience helping organizations succeed with cloud computing. He has also led innovation in digital media and finance in roles at McCann-Erickson Worldwide and Credit Suisse. Laczynski is a graduate of New York University.

“Ed is a cloud computing expert and dynamic business leader,” said Robb Allen, Chief Executive Officer for Datapipe. “He will play a critical role on our leadership team as we continue to experience rapid growth in delivering high-value, cloud-based solutions. Ed’s broad technical experience and proven ability to lead teams successfully is a winning combination for Datapipe and our clients,” Allen said.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Laczynski said, “I am excited to join Datapipe, a leader in enterprise cloud computing. Known for their world class customer service, Datapipe has a global presence and a wealth of talented people committed to delivering the benefits of cloud computing to their clients. Datapipe is already growing their cloud offerings with the Stratosphere platform, and I’m pleased to lead the team to build new solutions around both private and public cloud services.”

About DataPipe
Datapipe provides custom managed hosting solutions for businesses with complex Internet facing infrastructures. We proactively manage security, monitoring, storage, data center operations, servers, and applications including database administration and the full software stack. The company provides services to more than 1000 customers in six data centers and eight office locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Datapipe was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. http://www.datapipe.com

Datapipe Announces VP of Cloud Strategy and Architecture

(The Hosting News) – DediPower, one of the UK’s fastest growing managed hosting providers, today launched its third data centre to accommodate its rapidly growing managed hosting business which includes dedicated servers, co-location options, virtualisation platforms and Cloud based solutions.

Designed to accommodate expansion of DediPower’s existing client base, which includes Virgin, Sony, ITV, the NHS, and The BRIT Awards, the new 11000 sq.ft tier 3 data facility has the capability to house 200 additional racks at 6kw each and affords FM200 fire suppression.  Delivering high capacity, robust and reliable storage, its enterprise class infrastructure is ideal for companies seeking secure off-site data storage or business recovery and compliance requirements.

Craig Martin, DediPower CEO, comments, “Forecasts for the hosting market are very positive.  Medium enterprises are now hungry for the cost and performance benefits they can reap through planned migration to managed hosting.  Our experience shows that by moving from in-house to our high capacity virtualised managed solutions they can reduce their costs by as much as 40%.  With our new facility, we are powered up and ready to deliver outstanding benefits, excellent support and innovative new Cloud-based services for companies seeking to exploit these to the full.”

DediPower, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and RedHat Ready Hosting Partner, has been providing bespoke hosting services since 1999 and hosts many thousands of servers for customers at its two existing purpose built data centres in Berkshire. Customers and sites include some of the largest and most well known brands and companies in the world, from a wide range of industries including digital design, retail, finance, travel, education, health, utilities, communications and fast moving goods. DediPower also provides tailored solutions to both central and local government using the very latest technology supported by 24 x 7 customer support.

Martin concludes “As a premier supplier of managed hosting services in the UK, we are delighted to be able to free enterprises from the constraints and costs of managing their own infrastructure.  This new data centre, once again, confirms our commitment to delivering world class hosting solutions backed by passionate support and renowned customer service.”

DediPower Opens New UK Data Centre

(The Hosting News) – ServInt, a pioneering provider of managed web hosting for businesses worldwide, today introduced its KickStart program to simplify the sign-up, turn-up and migration processes for its new customers.

KickStart is an important part of ServInt’s significant new investments to maintain the industry’s most responsive levels of customer service. The program includes new online tutorials and walk-through instructions, streamlined internal processes and extensive “real-person” interaction between ServInt Managed Services Team members and new customers.

“ServInt often is perceived as a web host that caters to savvy Internet professionals. However, we also serve large numbers of business-hosting beginners who select us based on our reputation for excellent technology and customer service,” said ServInt Founder and Chief Executive Officer Reed Caldwell. “Recently, we’ve seen strong growth in this customer segment and we want to ensure their specific service requirements are met – especially while getting their sites launched and operational. This can often seem like the most daunting phase of the hosting experience, and we are committed to making it as simple as we can.”

During pre-launch testing, KickStart received high marks from new customers who categorized themselves as “needing help” during the sign-up/turn-up process. Specific user comments praised the “easy to use”, web-based walk-throughs and the in-person phone outreach from members of ServInt’s U.S.-based Managed Services Team.

“The outbound, proactive telephone contact by ServInt staff may be the most important component of KickStart,” Caldwell said. “As good as our online tutorials and walk-throughs are, nothing is better than a friendly call from a qualified professional, to help make the sign-up process as easy as possible.”

About ServInt

ServInt is a pioneering provider of high-reliability, managed web hosting for businesses worldwide. ServInt’s commitment to Green IT services is demonstrated by its award-winning Virtual Private Server (VPS) solutions. ServInt was founded in Northern Virginia in 1995 as one of the first web-hosting companies to offer a Managed Dedicated Server solution. From multiple world-class data centers, ServInt now provides its scalable suite of VPS and Managed Enterprise Server packages to thousands of customers in more than 60 countries. To learn more about ServInt hosting solutions, please call 1-800-573-7846 or visit www.servint.net.

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ServInt’s new KickStart program simplifies sign-up process