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Spotlight on Digital Realty's Case Study of our customer Sonio AG Digital Realty's recent case study features Sonio, a leading IT service provider in Switzerland, and how they achieved significant improvements in their IT infrastructure. By relocating to Digital Realty's Cloud Hub in Zurich, Sonio gained enhanced connectivity, scalability, and security. This move allowed Sonio to efficiently support their diverse customer base, ranging from real estate and science sectors to global enterprises. The partnership between Sonio and Digital Realty underscores the importance of robust digital infrastructure in achieving business growth and operational excellence. Digital Realty's comprehensive ecosystem, including major [...]

Spotlight on Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report We're excited to announce the release of the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) from our partners at Verizon. This annual report is a cornerstone for understanding the current cybersecurity landscape, providing detailed insights into data breach trends and threats. Key Highlights: Rise in Vulnerability Exploits: Breaches involving exploited vulnerabilities have nearly tripled from last year, indicating a growing area of concern. Human Element: A significant 68% of breaches involved human factors, such as social engineering attacks and errors. Ransomware Dominance: Financially motivated breaches continue to be led by ransomware and [...]

Understanding the Critical Role of Redundancy and Backup Lines in Maintaining Uninterrupted Service In the digital age, continuous service is the backbone of a successful business. Network interruptions, whether from system failures or external disruptions, can halt operations, leading to revenue loss and diminished customer trust. This highlights the critical role of redundancy and backup lines in any robust network infrastructure. We aim to provide you with all of the necessary options to ensure your business' success. Service Outages: An Unavoidable Reality Technology, while efficient, can fail. Service outages impact all types of businesses and can be triggered by [...]

New Connectivity Heights with Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro through Digital Realty As partners with Digital Realty, we're excited to share the news about the launch of Microsoft Azure's ExpressRoute Metro service. This service is a game-changer for hybrid cloud connectivity and is directly accessible through Digital Realty's data centers in Amsterdam and Zurich, where we provide our services. Embracing ExpressRoute Metro ExpressRoute Metro brings to the table a high-resiliency configuration that allows businesses to create a dual-homed setup for increased redundancy. With this setup, clients can connect to two distinct ExpressRoute peering locations within the same metro area, which [...]

AAA Sales Celebrates the Launch of AtlasEdge's New Data Center in Leeds AAA Sales is thrilled to remind readers of the launch of AtlasEdge's state-of-the-art data center in Leeds. This addition marks a milestone in the expansion of digital infrastructure in the UK and reinforces Leeds's status as a key economic and digital powerhouse in the region. A Cutting-Edge Facility for Advanced Digital Needs Just four miles from the heart of Leeds, the newly opened data center is a testament to AtlasEdge's commitment to innovation and excellence. This facility is not just the largest purpose-built data center in Leeds [...]

Evolving Networks for the Hybrid Workforce: A Data-Driven Look Hybrid work models are transforming how we use office space and network resources. Recent data from Colt's London office showcases this change: Even with a drastic drop in devices connected to the network, bandwidth demands have surged, illustrating the resource intensity of modern work practices. Sharp Increase in Bandwidth Amid Hybrid Shift From 720 devices in 2020 to just 115 in 2023, Colt House saw a 139% rise in peak bandwidth consumption, from 120Mbps to a striking 287Mbps. This leap, alongside a 1066% increase in video conferencing use, which now [...]

Luzi von Salis ist Geschäftsführer der von salis engineering GmbH und agiert als Interim-Manager, Konsulent sowie als «Business Troubleshooter» im ICT-Sektor. In seiner Kolumne kommentiert und beleuchtet er aktuelle Themen aus dem ICT-Bereich. luzi.vonsalis@vseng.ch Strompreisbreite – eine neue ICT-/DC-Grösse In den Medien wurde letzthin vermeldet, dass der Kanton Baselland sich im Strompreis Einkauf verspekuliert habe und dies nun den Kanton zu 16MCHF Mehrkosten führt. Wir erinnern uns, dass im Jahre 2022, durch den russischen Einmarsch in die Ukraine, der Strom-/Energiepreis von durchschnittlich 6Rp/kWh für kurze Zeit auf 110Rp/kWh hinaufschnellte. Notabene Faktor 18. Der Kanton war bei weitem nicht der [...]

Choosing the Right Internet Service for Your Business In the fast-evolving business world, a robust and speedy internet connection is more than a luxury; it's a necessity. As a sourcing advisor for internet services, we recognize the hurdles businesses encounter when selecting their ideal internet service provider (ISP). This guide sheds light on this process, equipping you with the insights needed to make a well-informed choice that best fits your business requirements. Understanding the Internet Options for Your Business The landscape of internet services presents a wide array of choices, each with unique attributes in terms of technology, speed, [...]

AtlasEdge’s New Vienna Data Centre AtlasEdge, a prominent player in the pan-European Edge data centre sector, has made a significant move by entering the Austrian market through the acquisition of a Vienna data centre. This strategic development, announced on March 4, 2024, underscores AtlasEdge's commitment to expanding its robust European footprint and positions the company as a key player in one of the region's fastest-growing markets. Expanding Footprint into Austria The acquisition in Vienna signifies AtlasEdge's first venture into Austria, situating the company within the heart of the nation's main connectivity hub. Vienna serves as a critical gateway to [...]

TelcoTech Trivandrum Opening Expanding on our recent announcement, we're excited to share more details about the opening of TelcoTech Solutions Hub Pvt. Ltd. in Trivandrum, Kerala. This move marks a significant step forward in our quest for innovation and excellence in the telecommunications sector, reinforcing our dedication to leading the way in customer experience and technological advancements. Our New Office in Trivandrum Selecting Trivandrum as the location for our newest office was a decision driven by the city's rich technology ecosystem and its skilled workforce. Situated in the heart of Asia's largest technopark, our office is perfectly positioned to [...]