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The Real Cost Of The Cloud
Waveform's Blog
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 15:54
We came across this interesting article today that we'd like to share with everyone about the true costs of cloud hosting. We hear a lot about the cloud these days, but frankly, not all of it is true. Head on over to Chris Chandler's blog to read more.
The tl;dr:
Cloud computing isn't that "cheap" unless you're talking about tiny costs that early, early stage startups might face. Once you know you will require dedicated infrastructure it's very likely worth it to get your own hardware. You're employing technical people anyway; have some of them manage your infrastructure. You would have needed some people doing it with your cloud hosting anyway. Being able to throw stuff away is nice, but so is having authoritative control over your business operations and in-house accountability.
Call 811 Before Digging
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Friday, 01 April 2011 11:27
April is National Safe Digging Month, so remember to call MISS DIG, at 811 or 800-482-7171, three working days before digging. It's free to have the over 900 participating members stake their unity lines.
Michigan's Economy and Waveform Technology's Colocation Upgrade Path
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011 12:33
Michigan's New High-Tech Economy
We’ve seen quite a few changes happen in Michigan, not just in the past decade but also in the past couple years. Some changes are bad economic news, but we at Waveform Technology remain convinced that a new high tech based economy is rising in Michigan. Waveform Technology is committed to promoting this growing industrial sector and we believe that it is the future of Michigan.
The tough economic times means we have seen some of our clients retool their business, cut back on their expenses, or simply close up shop in the past couple years. However, during that same time period we have turned up a refreshingly large number of new businesses in our data center, many of which are start-ups. Difficult economic times may be hard on some businesses, but there are still many creative and enterprising individuals who look at Michigan and see opportunity.
Colocation Upgrade Path (And a Testimonial)
Start-ups usually have limited budgets for IT, but not limited needs. Moreover, for many technology or Internet based start-ups their IT needs are absolutely crucial for their development. To meet these important needs and limited budgets, Waveform technology offers a range of flexible colocation options and a useful growth path. Many of our customers have grown through several rack sizes.
One of those customers is The Linux Fix, a provider of Dedicated Servers, Brian Downey, one of The Linux Fix’s principals, had this to say about how colocation has helped The Linux Fix grow: "We started by colocating 4 rack-mount servers with Waveform nearly 10 years ago, and since then they've provided an extremely well-defined upgrade path for our hosting needs: 1/4-rack, 1/2-rack, then full rack; and most recently helping us price out a secured cage."
Brian went on to say that, "Without the flexibility and cooperation Waveform Technology provides, we wouldn't have a business. Thanks to their customer-first approach, they've been able to custom tailor colocation packages for our specific needs, and allows our colocation expenses to be proportional to our business revenue."
Brian says it better than we can.
Waveform Technology Connects More Michigan Data Centers
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Friday, 18 February 2011 14:41
Yesterday we announced the completion of a major expansion to Waveform's Metro Detroit fiber-optic network. Waveform Technology now connects more Michigan data centers than any other competitive carrier. The total capacity of our 400 route mile network is over 1,600 Gigabits per second, and we provide connectivity to private, commercial, educational, and municipal data centers located throughout Southeast Michigan.
Waveform Technology spokesperson, Noel Montales, had this to say: "This project demonstrates our continued commitment to investing in our local economy. We want to make sure that Michigan companies have access to both the Internet and private network bandwidth that they need to prosper in the new '2.0 economy. We hope that affordable Internet bandwidth will also encourage out-of-state information technology companies to call Michigan their home."
The network improvements substantially increase the amount of available bandwidth in southeast Michigan, make high capacity Metro Ethernet circuits more affordable, and provide for additional Type-1 carrier options to customers in Waveform Technology's carrier neutral Troy, Michigan, Data Center. The new bandwidth is available thanks to new construction and upgrades, including increased use of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM). Fiber construction was completed despite harsh winter weather.
Data Center Cooling White Paper Collection
Waveform's Blog
Tuesday, 23 November 2010 13:16
Data Center Knowledge has compiled an interesting collection of white papers about data center cooling systems. If you're designing a new data center environment, or expanding your current floorspace, then this is a great resource about emerging cooling technology. Or, colocate your equipment with Waveform Technology and let us worry about heat rejection.
Server Power Calculators
Waveform's Blog
Monday, 07 June 2010 16:22
When ordering your rack in Waveform's Michigan Data Center, it's important to know how much power you'll need. Several server manufacturers offer online calculators to help you estimate the power needs of your equipment.
Customers with additional questions about their power requirements should speak to a Waveform representative for more help. And if you know of any power calculators that should be added to this list, please let us know.
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