Building the core foundations for Cloud at Scale™

whitePaper | September 19, 2022

ESET researchers recently described Wslink, a unique and previously undocumented malicious loader that runs as a server and that features a virtual-machine-based obfuscator. There are no code, functionality or operational similarities that suggest this is likely to be a tool from a known threat actor; the complete analysis of the malware can be found here.

whitePaper | January 8, 2020

For years, IT managers have been seeking a single-pane-of-glass tool that can help them monitor and manage all aspects of their IT infrastructure – from desktops to servers, hardware to application code, and network to storage. But many fail to achieve this as they do not know how to implement a single-pane-of-glass solution.

whitePaper | September 30, 2022

To ensure both the cabling system and installation workmanship meet high-quality standards, cabling should be tested according to industry standards, such as international ISO/IEC, TIA (used in the Americas and some parts of Europe), or other regional standards. However, testing and configuration complexity, including testing parameters and new link models, can introduce challenges for field operators in obtaining warranty certification.

whitePaper | June 15, 2022

Data creation, consumption, and the need to store and process it may have no foreseeable end, but a data center facility has a closing date. Data centers can last 20 to 30 years, but its economically productive lifespan often caps at 10-15 years. Too often, enterprises attempt to squeeze as much life out of their data centers as possible despite drawbacks.

whitePaper | June 15, 2022

How do you green an operation that requires reliable-resilient power 24/7/365, in a dynamically changing environment, while maintaining global environmental responsibility, sustainability, and profitability? Some data centers consume more energy than a large town or small city. But those towns and cities have time to relax and shut down. While data centers are critical infrastructure, they also run our worlds critical infrastructure – so keeping them online can be a matter of life and death. Combine this with the continued need for more sustainable operations, renewable energy goals and objectives, and a dramatic increase for data storage services – and you have an interesting challenge.

whitePaper | January 14, 2020

Choosing the right colocation partner is critical, especially when it comes to compliance. When you’re outsourcing your data center needs, understanding your colocation provider’s compliance, security, availability and integrity are of upmost importance. A colocation provider mitigates risk through physical and environmental controls from an operational and security standpoint. Ensuring proper maintenance and operation of critical infrastructure, along with upkeep and continual improvement of a physical security program, are part of a comprehensive compliance program. This new report from Iron Mountain provides details on what the company sees as five of the top things to ask your data center provider about compliance: