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InfoRelay updated their information in their About section.

InfoRelay updated their information in their About section.

We would like to notify all of our followers that, as of August 28, 2017, InfoRelay will begin operating under the brand name Atlantic Metro. To coincide with this, our Facebook account will be merged with Atlantic Metro Communications.

As you may know, InfoRelay merged with Atlantic Metro Communications in August 2016, but we have continued to operate as two separate brands. However, Atlantic Metro is now one unified organization with integrated sales, operations, finance, and technical support teams. This will allow us to better serve our customers and provide them with additional support services.

If you have any questions, please reach out to an account representative.

Botnets: The Darker Side of the IoT • Atlantic Metro Communications

Botnets: The Darker Side of the IoT • Atlantic Metro Communications Botnets are now used to direct devastating attacks against businesses of all sizes. With this has come increasingly severe DDoS-related outages.

Business Continuity: What Does it Mean for your Organization? • Atlantic Metro Communications

Business Continuity: What Does it Mean for your Organization? • Atlantic Metro Communications For most modern enterprises, downtime is not an option. Take the first steps toward a well-designed business continuity plan today.

Atlantic Metro Expands CloudDirect Suite Nationwide • Atlantic Metro Communications

Atlantic Metro Expands CloudDirect Suite Nationwide • Atlantic Metro Communications Atlantic Metro today announced the expansion of its CloudDirect℠ service portfolio of integrated cloud, colocation, and connectivity to cities nationwide.

Flexibility vs Cost: The Pros and Cons » InfoRelay

Flexibility vs Cost: The Pros and Cons » InfoRelay When it comes to cloud computing, the flexibility of your plan can affect pricing. Learn how to weigh your options to best fit your business.

The Escalating Threat of DDoS Attacks » InfoRelay

The Escalating Threat of DDoS Attacks » InfoRelay DDoS attacks were once considered a minor problem. But in 2017 no one is safe. Attacks are becoming larger, more focused, and harder to deal with.

Why Enterprises are Looking to Shrink their Data Center Footprints » InfoRelay

Why Enterprises are Looking to Shrink their Data Center Footprints » InfoRelay When it comes to technology, smaller tends to be better. Many businesses are quickly discovering that this axiom is also true in the data center.

5 Tips to Avoid the WannaCry Virus » InfoRelay

5 Tips to Avoid the WannaCry Virus » InfoRelay The WannaCry virus is spreading like wildfire, forcing thousands to pay to decrypt their data. Employ these five tips to stay secure from this new threat.

Geo-Redundancy: Not as Simple as You Think » InfoRelay

Geo-Redundancy: Not as Simple as You Think » InfoRelay Geo-Redundancy is an essential part of DR, but if you fail to consider the GR of the vendors you use, you may not be as secure as you expect.

The Role of Colocation in the Cloud Era » InfoRelay

The Role of Colocation in the Cloud Era » InfoRelay With cloud on the rise, the role of colocation has now been called into question. However, both cloud and colo still have critical roles in the industry.

Is Your Encryption Up To Today's Security Challenges? » InfoRelay

Encryption is critical to data security, but your method could be causing more problems than it solves. Learn why:

Is Your Encryption Up To Today's Security Challenges? » InfoRelay All encryption is not created equal. Learn how to make yours robust but still tightly integrated in user workflows to prevent it from impacting performance.

$148B in Cloud Vendor Revenues in 2016 » InfoRelay

$148B in Cloud Vendor Revenues in 2016 » InfoRelay Cloud adoption is on the rise. 2016 was the first year that spending on cloud services exceeded spending on both enterprise hardware and software.

3 Best Practices for Managing Data Center Resources » InfoRelay

With the ongoing growth of cloud, colocation, and hybrid cloud environments, the way businesses manage IT resources has to adapt accordingly. These 3 best practices will help show you how.

3 Best Practices for Managing Data Center Resources » InfoRelay With the ongoing growth of cloud, colocation, and hybrid cloud environments, the way businesses manage IT resources has to adapt accordingly.

The Changing Face of Data Center Buyers » InfoRelay

As businesses' needs grow, so must the offerings of data center colocation providers. Current trends favor more comprehensive infrastructure solutions. Read more here:

The Changing Face of Data Center Buyers » InfoRelay As businesses' needs grow, so must the offerings of data center colocation providers. Current trends favor more comprehensive infrastructure solutions.

Navigating End-Of-Life Concerns with Server Hardware » InfoRelay

Navigating End-Of-Life Concerns with Server Hardware » InfoRelay As servers approach end-of-life, you can no longer rely on forklift upgrades to keep your systems running. The answer lies in integrated cloud solutions.

Dual Power & You: Power Redundancy in the Data Center » InfoRelay

In addition to diverse power sources, you need dual power circuits to ensure your servers stay powered 24x7x365. Learn why here:

Dual Power & You: Power Redundancy in the Data Center » InfoRelay Ensuring that a server receives power means more than a generator or UPS. Dual power circuits are needed to protect against any single point of failure.

Futureproofing the IT Department » InfoRelay

Even as more and more duties are delegated to Cloud, Colocation, and Managed Services Providers, an in-house IT team plays several, crucial roles in most businesses. Learn more here:

Futureproofing the IT Department » InfoRelay Although IaaS providers may seem to be at odds with an in-house IT department, both are necessary to take full advantage of industry-leading technologies.

MPLS is an important technique used to configure how network traffic is routed over the internet. Read our newest blog post to learn more about how MPLS works:
https://www.inforelay.com/mpls-explained/

Most Enterprises to Adopt Cloud by 2018 • Atlantic Metro Communications

More and more businesses are choosing to store their data in the cloud. Learn more about this growing trend here:

Most Enterprises to Adopt Cloud by 2018 • Atlantic Metro Communications It's widely know that embracing Cloud Computing is a growing trend within most industries, but few appreciate just how quickly it is being adopted.

Here’s How Facebook Ensures It Doesn’t Drain Your Phone Battery | Data Center Knowledge

Facebook is doing its part in the fight against draining phone batteries. [Shared via Data Center Knowledge]

Here’s How Facebook Ensures It Doesn’t Drain Your Phone Battery | Data Center Knowledge Lab inside Prineville data center tests software changes on thousands of smartphones at a time Read More

White-Hat Hackers Gain Darpa Support - Neovera

White-Hat Hackers: take part in the Cyber Grand Challenge and enter the running for $55M [Shared via Neovera, Inc.]

White-Hat Hackers Gain Darpa Support - Neovera Darpa is giving white-hat hackers a chance to win $55 Million in the first-of-its-kind hack competition. The Cyber Grand Challenge takes normal hack-tivities a step beyond the norm and creates a competition where teams are not only using their skills to patch cyber security flaws in real time, but t...

10 Data Center Server Hardware Must-Haves

Do you have all of the server hardware you need? Cross-reference what is in your data center with what's on this helpful list, just to be sure! [Shared via ServerWatch]

10 Data Center Server Hardware Must-Haves When making your 2011 hardware purchases, leave room for a few key items you really require to make good service great.

Data center strategies to extend your facility's life span

Helpful strategies from TechTarget on how to extend the lifespan of your data center facility.

Data center strategies to extend your facility's life span

6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks - eSecurity Planet

What you need to know about DDoS attacks and a few tips on how to fight them. [Shared via eSecurityPlanet.com]

6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks - eSecurity Planet If your website disappears off the Internet and orders dry up on what is usually your busiest day of the year, you may have become the victim of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.

European Union’s First Cybersecurity Law Gets Green Light

The European Union has made their move: the first cybersecurity law gets the green light. [Shared via theWHIR.com | Web Host Industry Review]

European Union’s First Cybersecurity Law Gets Green Light The European Union approved its first rules on cybersecurity, forcing businesses to strengthen defenses and companies such as Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. to report attacks. Read More

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Cloud Provider

Important questions to consider when choosing the right cloud provider. [Shared via Entrepreneur]

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Cloud Provider Making the leap to the cloud? Here's a quick guide to finding a vendor that meets your company's needs.

Keep control with colo

Why colocation will allow you to stay in the drivers seat. [Article via Datacenter Dynamics]

Keep control with colo

Slow Waning of the Enterprise Data Center in Numbers | Data Center Knowledge

Interesting perspective from Data Center Knowledge on the state of Enterprise Data Centers

Slow Waning of the Enterprise Data Center in Numbers | Data Center Knowledge Data center industry survey confirms rapid shift from on-prem to cloud and colo Read More

Data Center Explained

Breaking it down: data centers, explained. | Check out this video to get a grasp of the facility fundamentals!

Data Center Explained

Tiny Data Center Changes Lead to Big Savings - Energy Manager Today

Just a few small changes in the data center can really have huge payoffs. Check out this article from Energy Manager Today and find out how you can take advantage of the savings!

Tiny Data Center Changes Lead to Big Savings - Energy Manager Today

How Cloud Computing Works

Ever wondered how cloud computing really works? Check out this short video for an animated explanation!

How Cloud Computing Works An exploration and explanation about the article "How Cloud Computing Works" written by Jonathan Strickland. Completed by Olivia Parker for MT8425. Created u...

Science Fiction Alert: Underwater Data Centers Are Proving Successful

When science fiction becomes way too real. Could underwater data centers become the next big thing? Find out by reading InfoRelay's latest post on Spiceworks!

Science Fiction Alert: Underwater Data Centers Are Proving Successful We may not have underwater cities, but we may soon have underwater data centers. It's not as crazy as it sounds... | InfoRelay Online Systems, Inc.

Security Sessions: Unique security challenges for healthcare IT

A very cool video from ITworld that explores the unique security challenges faced by healthcare IT professionals. Check it out here!

Security Sessions: Unique security challenges for healthcare IT In the latest episode of CSO's Security Sessions, CSO Editor-in-Chief Joan Goodchild sits down with Ellen Derrico from RES to discuss some of the unique security challenges that healthcare IT have to overcome. Topics include ransomware, vulnerabilities, BYOD policies and how to better train clinicia...