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(The Hosting News) – IT hosting company, OneNeck IT Services, has been recognized by the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Selection Committee and honored as a finalist for the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation’s Innovator of the Year—Small Company Award.
“OneNeck is extremely honored to be recognized by the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Selection Committee,” said Chuck Vermillion, CEO of OneNeck IT Services. “The GCOI Innovator of Year award is Arizona’s highest honor for technology innovation and being recognized for this award validates us as a premier enterprise hosting and managed services provider.”
The Governor’s Celebration of Innovation was established in 2003 by combining two technology award ceremonies: the High Tech Industry Cluster’s 17-year Innovator of the Year awards ceremony and the Arizona Software and Internet Association’s 10-year “Celebration of Innovation.” With the addition of the Governor’s support, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation has become the premier technology community gathering of its kind in Arizona. For more information on GCOI, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.
This year’s event will feature a Technology Showcase with more than 50 booths, providing an opportunity for sponsors and award finalists to demonstrate and discuss their exceptional products and services to attendees. Entertainment includes a theatre-style awards ceremony followed by dinner and a VIP networking after-party.
The 2010 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards Showcase will be held on November 18, 2010 in the heart of downtown Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, in the South Building Ballroom form 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Interested parties can visit http://bit.ly/acsDld for more information.
OneNeck’s business philosophy is built around accountability. Their solutions and services allow customers to have a single service provider for complex and critical system management and hosting. The resulting value and synergy easily differentiates them from a typical Application Service Provider (ASP) or hosting provider. Although every environment OneNeck manages is unique, they provide the same consistent level of service. OneNeck has the depth and breadth of knowledge few other companies can provide.
Source: OneNeck Named Finalist for Innovator of the Year
(The Hosting News) – IT hosting company, OneNeck IT Services, has been recognized by the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Selection Committee and honored as a finalist for the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation’s Innovator of the Year—Small Company Award.
“OneNeck is extremely honored to be recognized by the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Selection Committee,” said Chuck Vermillion, CEO of OneNeck IT Services. “The GCOI Innovator of Year award is Arizona’s highest honor for technology innovation and being recognized for this award validates us as a premier enterprise hosting and managed services provider.”
The Governor’s Celebration of Innovation was established in 2003 by combining two technology award ceremonies: the High Tech Industry Cluster’s 17-year Innovator of the Year awards ceremony and the Arizona Software and Internet Association’s 10-year “Celebration of Innovation.” With the addition of the Governor’s support, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation has become the premier technology community gathering of its kind in Arizona. For more information on GCOI, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.
This year’s event will feature a Technology Showcase with more than 50 booths, providing an opportunity for sponsors and award finalists to demonstrate and discuss their exceptional products and services to attendees. Entertainment includes a theatre-style awards ceremony followed by dinner and a VIP networking after-party.
The 2010 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards Showcase will be held on November 18, 2010 in the heart of downtown Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, in the South Building Ballroom form 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Interested parties can visit http://bit.ly/acsDld for more information.
OneNeck’s business philosophy is built around accountability. Their solutions and services allow customers to have a single service provider for complex and critical system management and hosting. The resulting value and synergy easily differentiates them from a typical Application Service Provider (ASP) or hosting provider. Although every environment OneNeck manages is unique, they provide the same consistent level of service. OneNeck has the depth and breadth of knowledge few other companies can provide.
(The Hosting News) – Hosting.com, the leading provider of hybrid hosting solutions – managed, cloud and colocation, today announced the sponsorship of Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub, an up-and-coming heavyweight fighter at VMworld 2010. The sponsorship of Brendan formalizes a synergy between Denver-based, hybrid hosting company Hosting.com and Denver-based elite fighter Brendan Schaub and provides the opportunity for both parties to reach new audiences and promote Hosting.com’s leadership in the quickly evolving hybrid hosting marketplace.
A finalist in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Heavyweight series on Spike TV last summer, Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub launched his MMA career with a runner-up finish on “The Ultimate Fighter” season 10 and has quickly become one of the UFC’s top heavyweight contenders. Brendan will be fighting his first main event on October 23, 2010 against Gabriel Gonzaga in Anaheim, CA.
“Brendan earned his nickname “The Hybrid” due to his agility, speed and winning-performances in the cage – this directly reflects Hosting.com’s flexibility, speed and performance within the cages of a datacenter,” stated Aaron Hollobaugh, Director of Marketing at Hosting.com, “Brendan has had a successful, upstart career in the UFC and Hosting.com looks forward to sponsoring an elite fighter like Brendan, connecting with his fans, and reaching out to the fastest growing fan base in all of sports.
Brendan is managed by Alchemist Management, based out of Los Angeles, CA and headed by CEO MC Hammer. MC Hammer noted, “The engagement between Hosting.com, Brendan Schaub and Alchemist Management illustrates the depth and breadth of the UFC fan base.” He continued, “This sponsorship aligns two fast-growth brands that share a common distinction – the hybrid nickname. We are pleased to bring one of the first business to business sponsors to the UFC and fully expect other businesses to follow Hosting.com’s lead.”
Brendan will be attending VMworld 2010 with Hosting.com and will be meeting with fans at the event. Hosting.com is in booth 1608 and is highlighting its Cloud 2.0 solutions throughout the event – Hosting.com’s general messaging for VMworld 2010 is “Cloud 2.0 – Clouds in Motion.” For more information about Brendan Schaub please visit his website www.brendanschaubmma.com. More information on Hybrid Hosting can also be found on the Hosting.com website.
Source: Hosting.Com Sponsors Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub
(The Hosting News) – Hosting.com, the leading provider of hybrid hosting solutions – managed, cloud and colocation, today announced the sponsorship of Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub, an up-and-coming heavyweight fighter at VMworld 2010. The sponsorship of Brendan formalizes a synergy between Denver-based, hybrid hosting company Hosting.com and Denver-based elite fighter Brendan Schaub and provides the opportunity for both parties to reach new audiences and promote Hosting.com’s leadership in the quickly evolving hybrid hosting marketplace.
A finalist in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Heavyweight series on Spike TV last summer, Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub launched his MMA career with a runner-up finish on “The Ultimate Fighter” season 10 and has quickly become one of the UFC’s top heavyweight contenders. Brendan will be fighting his first main event on October 23, 2010 against Gabriel Gonzaga in Anaheim, CA.
“Brendan earned his nickname “The Hybrid” due to his agility, speed and winning-performances in the cage – this directly reflects Hosting.com’s flexibility, speed and performance within the cages of a datacenter,” stated Aaron Hollobaugh, Director of Marketing at Hosting.com, “Brendan has had a successful, upstart career in the UFC and Hosting.com looks forward to sponsoring an elite fighter like Brendan, connecting with his fans, and reaching out to the fastest growing fan base in all of sports.
Brendan is managed by Alchemist Management, based out of Los Angeles, CA and headed by CEO MC Hammer. MC Hammer noted, “The engagement between Hosting.com, Brendan Schaub and Alchemist Management illustrates the depth and breadth of the UFC fan base.” He continued, “This sponsorship aligns two fast-growth brands that share a common distinction – the hybrid nickname. We are pleased to bring one of the first business to business sponsors to the UFC and fully expect other businesses to follow Hosting.com’s lead.”
Brendan will be attending VMworld 2010 with Hosting.com and will be meeting with fans at the event. Hosting.com is in booth 1608 and is highlighting its Cloud 2.0 solutions throughout the event – Hosting.com’s general messaging for VMworld 2010 is “Cloud 2.0 – Clouds in Motion.” For more information about Brendan Schaub please visit his website www.brendanschaubmma.com. More information on Hybrid Hosting can also be found on the Hosting.com website.
Cheap web hosting is often frowned upon by more experience webmasters, however it is a beacon of hope for aspiring web site owners on a very limited budget. Cheap web hosting gives the average person a gateway into the web hosting community by giving them the ability to host their web site for only a few dollars a month. However, it is debatable as to which kind of cheap web hosting is the best.
VPS web hosting is very different from shared hosting because it comes in a wide range of plans, all of which are priced very differently, with the cheapest plans starting at about $10 per month and the most expensive costing about $200 or more per month. The cheapest shared hosting plan on the other hand only costs about $3 per month, with the most expensive type costing about $50 per month. The following information will attempt to draw an accurate comparison of the two hosting types in their cheapest forms.
Fees and Startup Costs
Since budgeting is of obvious importance when shopping for cheap web hosting plans, it is best to compare the fees and startup costs associated with each type of hosting plan first. The fees associated with VPS hosting plans will differ greatly depending upon the hosting company, however most hosting providers do charge a setup fee when the plan is first purchased. Even so, most cheap VPS plans do not require you to pay more than one month upfront, which greatly diminishes the total setup costs. Cheap shared hosting plans usually do not have nay setup fees, however many of them require you to pay at least a year upfront, which makes the startup costs equal to or greater than that of a cheap VPS hosting plan.
Features and Limitations
Even though novice webmasters do not need a very comprehensive hosting plan, it is still beneficial to have access to the best possible hosting plan for your money. Shared web hosting plans are known for having strict limitations that cannot be bypassed without upgrading your plan to a more expensive solution. However, VPS hosting is slightly more expandable because it is possible to instantly draw resources from another part of the server and allocate them to your site during unexpected traffic surges. If you are expecting traffic surges then you may want to consider a VPS hosting plan, as they are better at accommodating sudden server loads, and they are easier to upgrade.
Support and Reliability
As in every other industry, you will undoubtedly get what you pay for. As such, cheap web shooting plans of all types are notorious for being unreliable and inconsistent. However, the reliability and support of a hosting plan will usually depend primarily on the hosting provider. Nonetheless, VPS hosting is consistently more reliable than shared hosting based on the server environment and how it is configured. Ideally, a new webmaster on a budget should look for a cheap VPS hosting plan from a reliable hosting provider with no startup fees and a flexible billing schedule.
(The Hosting News) – WiredTree, a leading managed dedicated server hosting company, announced today an updated version of its proprietary client portal, Grove. Grove gives WiredTree customers complete control over their managed server accounts. The updated version of Grove supplies more detailed performance metrics and greater site content monitoring for managed dedicated servers.
“WiredTree takes customer feedback seriously. Based on what clients have told us during a beta via Twitter, we redesigned a large part of Grove based on customer usage and feedback including making the stats immediately useful and easy to interpret,” says Zac Cogswell, President of WiredTree. “Monitoring from many different angles helps you fine-tune the path to reaching your website’s goals so the new Grove portal for dedicated hosting is designed specifically to make the process more complete.”
Monitoring website performance with WiredTree’s updated version of Grove covers a wide variety of data customers can use to fine-tune their websites. The new WiredTree client portal collects more types of data and provides descriptions to improve usability. The optimized data in Grove is presented without any extraneous information, making WiredTree managed dedicated hosting even more powerful for helping customers achieve their online goals.
“The new monitoring capabilities for WiredTree managed dedicated hosting plans help our customers determine what is working best on their websites and they also give WiredTree the ability to improve our level of service,” says Cogswell. “Our staff now has more insight into customer issues and developers can act on potential performance bottlenecks before they occur.”
WiredTree’s Grove system of metrics available with dedicated server hosting allows users to access many layers of information, such as drilling down to date ranges for specific data. WiredTree customers with managed dedicated servers, managed VPS, and managed hybrid servers may plan for capacity, determine issues that may affect server performance, and inspect a variety of performance metrics including system load, CPU usage, memory usage, and disk input/output.
“Through regular improvements to hardware, applications and network design, WiredTree is committed to providing a superior managed hosting environment,” says Cogswell. “WiredTree’s internal communications network means we respond to every question and concern immediately and the improvements to the Grove arose out of that established customer service network.”
In addition to improved data collection, monitoring and display details, WiredTree’s Grove provides network control and protection. Website security includes protection against spam reaching the dedicated servers and preventing outgoing email from being labeled as SPAM. WiredTree managed dedicated server hosting customers receive a custom client portal for the management, control, and performance of their online presence.
Source: WiredTree Now Offers Flexible Online Monitoring
(The Hosting News) – WiredTree, a leading managed dedicated server hosting company, announced today an updated version of its proprietary client portal, Grove. Grove gives WiredTree customers complete control over their managed server accounts. The updated version of Grove supplies more detailed performance metrics and greater site content monitoring for managed dedicated servers.
“WiredTree takes customer feedback seriously. Based on what clients have told us during a beta via Twitter, we redesigned a large part of Grove based on customer usage and feedback including making the stats immediately useful and easy to interpret,” says Zac Cogswell, President of WiredTree. “Monitoring from many different angles helps you fine-tune the path to reaching your website’s goals so the new Grove portal for dedicated hosting is designed specifically to make the process more complete.”
Monitoring website performance with WiredTree’s updated version of Grove covers a wide variety of data customers can use to fine-tune their websites. The new WiredTree client portal collects more types of data and provides descriptions to improve usability. The optimized data in Grove is presented without any extraneous information, making WiredTree managed dedicated hosting even more powerful for helping customers achieve their online goals.
“The new monitoring capabilities for WiredTree managed dedicated hosting plans help our customers determine what is working best on their websites and they also give WiredTree the ability to improve our level of service,” says Cogswell. “Our staff now has more insight into customer issues and developers can act on potential performance bottlenecks before they occur.”
WiredTree’s Grove system of metrics available with dedicated server hosting allows users to access many layers of information, such as drilling down to date ranges for specific data. WiredTree customers with managed dedicated servers, managed VPS, and managed hybrid servers may plan for capacity, determine issues that may affect server performance, and inspect a variety of performance metrics including system load, CPU usage, memory usage, and disk input/output.
“Through regular improvements to hardware, applications and network design, WiredTree is committed to providing a superior managed hosting environment,” says Cogswell. “WiredTree’s internal communications network means we respond to every question and concern immediately and the improvements to the Grove arose out of that established customer service network.”
In addition to improved data collection, monitoring and display details, WiredTree’s Grove provides network control and protection. Website security includes protection against spam reaching the dedicated servers and preventing outgoing email from being labeled as SPAM. WiredTree managed dedicated server hosting customers receive a custom client portal for the management, control, and performance of their online presence.
Managed Dedicated Servers Content Provided by Superb Dedicated Servers
After you become a seasoned managed hosting customer, you come to know certain key factors and elements that play a big part in whether you stay or go. Choosing a hosting company and staying with them usually means the hosting company is going above and beyond what they are supposed to do, often times with a level of service that is almost impeccable.
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?
Source: Rules of Engagement – Do’s and Don’ts of Managed Hosting
Managed Dedicated Servers Content Provided by Superb Dedicated Servers
After you become a seasoned managed hosting customer, you come to know certain key factors and elements that play a big part in whether you stay or go. Choosing a hosting company and staying with them usually means the hosting company is going above and beyond what they are supposed to do, often times with a level of service that is almost impeccable.
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?
Managed Dedicated Servers Content Provided by Superb Dedicated Servers
After you become a seasoned managed hosting customer, you come to know certain key factors and elements that play a big part in whether you stay or go. Choosing a hosting company and staying with them usually means the hosting company is going above and beyond what they are supposed to do, often times with a level of service that is almost impeccable.
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?
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