The Advantages of using Windows Hosting

Have a great idea or business plan that you plan on sharing with the world on the internet? Then choosing your web hosting service and finding the right Windows Hosting service is very important. You have a few choices when it comes to web hosting, shared, dedicated server, or a combination of the two. Once you've made that choice it's time to choose your Windows Hosting provider.

Shared web hosting is kind of like living in an apartment complex, you share the building, it's facilities, and resources with all of the other people who pay to live there. Dedicated server hosting is more like owning your own home, all of that homes resources and facilities are yours to use as you see fit. Virtual dedicated servers are more like owning a town home, the place is yours, but you share some of the facilities and services with others. This decision is usually dictated by the budget available and the needs of the web site. Whatever you choose, Windows Hosting is the best way to build your website.

You're given access to all of the Microsoft web development technology and software. Those services include Access, MS SQL databases, Active Server Pages, and much more. At Server Intellect we are a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Microsoft Small Business Specialist to provide the best web hosting solutions for anyone looking to start a website or business.

How Cloud Hosting Relates to Server Hosting

If you've been paying attention to the tech world buzz lately, then you've certainly heard a lot of talk about cloud hosting. But what is it? It's a form of server hosting where you are linked in to a network of services and all of the capabilities those servers possess. This includes memory, processing power, hard drives, and any hardware or software installed on one of the servers.

But why is that desirable for a business? For small to medium sizes business it allows you access to server hosting without needing to purchase or house any of the hardware yourself. You also don't have to learn how to run and operate a server on your own, meaning you can focus on running your business. And because of the network of servers cloud hosting links you into, if a server in the cloud does go down or crashes, the other servers pick up the slack and you don't miss a beat. Cloud hosting allows you to share hardware and software from the cloud of servers, so you don't have to purchase it yourself. All you have to do is pay for the use of the Cloud server hosting, and a company like Server Intellect takes care of the rest.

The cloud hosting services at Server Intellect offer high performance servers backed by world class support. We offer continuous data backup to ensure that you don't have to worry about the security of your data. Scalability means that should your business grow and your needs increase, you can boost your RAM so your website keeps up with the demand of your business. We ensure you get the highest performance at the best value, saving you time and money while ensuring your business doesn't ever slow down.

Dedicated Server Hosting used for Gaming

Sick and tired of your game glitching and jumping on you during game play? Instead of relying on your wireless internet connection, use Dedicated Server Hosting the next time you and your buddies all get together and play Call of Duty or any other game that you're in to.

Imagine experiencing multi-player action and high intensity sequences without any glitches or connectivity issues. A true gamers dream right? Many gaming hosts, like WarCraft and MineCraft, use dedicated server hosting for their online communities to ensure the millions of users, or even smaller hosted parties, don't experience any connection issues. You can also use these servers as a host for your Call of Duty multiplayer gaming groups with friends, so that way you and your friends can enjoy a glitch free night of friendly warfare.

Dedicated Server Hosting is a must for anyone who is planning on starting up an online gaming network. Nothing will kill a gaming community quicker than a server crashing every time you see a spike in traffic. The more online users the better, so make sure your servers are equipped to handle it with Server Intellect's dedicated server hosting services. Our services offer a tremendous amount of customization, control, security, and speed. Allowing gamers everywhere to concentrate on world domination, and not their connection.

Is Your Privacy Protected in Cloud Servers?

It is a somewhat common concern that cloud servers could endanger you privacy, seeing that this form of information storage strips the owner of his or her control over the location of the information. But there is nothing to fear here. It is similar to the concept of the way electricity is provided. The average citizen is most likely unaware of where exactly the electricity is coming from, but he or she are not consciously concerned whether the kitchen lights will turn on every time the switch is flipped. He or she simply has a trusting relationship with the electricity provider. Much like we have a mutually beneficial relationship with our customers.

Private Cloud Servers

People may be concerned that the privacy of their information will be unsafe when stored on a shared physical computer. However, this is why we refer to them as “private” servers. Virtually Private Servers (VPS), as they are also called, uses the same software to backup and store information, while each individual virtual machine is separated from another. Think of it as two individuals sitting together in the same room. Each one of them possesses an incredible amount of private information, but unless they communicate this information to each other, the information in their heads will never be released. This is how our system works as well. We make sure to adhere to our customers' needs, and if you do not want your information to be shared, we will make sure it is safely stored in our system.

What is Cloud Hosting?

Have you come across the term “Cloud Hosting” lately and wondered what this cloud buzz is all about? For many people, this is a somewhat new and unfamiliar term. The technology, however, has been around for quite some time now. The basic idea is to assist both businesses and private individuals with web hosting in a way that provides public access to different types of computing services. Instead of having each company or person go out and buy their own products, this technology lets you use the services through our server.

Server Intellect's Approach

Server Intellect believes that in order to run a successful cloud hosting services, the main focus should be on key terms like Redundancy, Scalability, Value and Performance. We emphasize your needs and base our business theory around those needs. In a world where things like sudden computer crashes and unpredictable natural disasters can endanger an entire business, our company will provide the most reliable services to keep your business safe from harm.

Why You Should Join Our Cloud

The benefits of cloud hosting are many. Not only does it provide you with an endless source of up-to-date information, this information is also stored on multiple servers, in case a hardware failure would occur. Our cloud provides an infinite source of processing power, seeing that there is always another server available if you wish to scale up. Moreover, the service cost is based on usage, much like a standard utility bill, preventing unnecessary reservation of unused server power.

Why Managed Servers Are Lifesavers

Most of us do not realize what a vital part managed servers play in both personal and corporate life. Although we may have the ability to predict when certain natural catastrophes will occur, we have yet to figure out a way to stop them from happening. A common side effect from these disasters is a power outage that may stretch from a few seconds up to several days. In such an event, tons and tons of valuable information that may have been collected for years, could now be lost in cyberspace with no available tools for recovery. Unless(!) you and/or your business have your data backed up on either one or several managed servers, that is.

Think of it in terms of the recent, and quite sarcastic, GEICO commercial, where robots have replaced humans in the roles of modern daycare personnel. Insane, right? Who would leave their toddlers in the hands of a robot? Much like this commercial suggests, it would be insane to leave crucial information in the hands of uncontrolled machines. Therefore, our servers at Server Intellect are monitored by real humans who are on call 24/7, helping you with everything from data retention and email archiving, to server administration and security services.

So, next time an unexpected disastrous event comes knocking on your door, you can be sure that our managed servers will keep your information safely stored.

Gartner Announces SaaS Revenue and Adoption Worldwide

Mid-September Gartner announced the various revenue and adoption statistics for regions and countries worldwide, as well as the projected reasoning for increased percentages. 

"Worldwide software as a service (SaaS) revenue is on pace to reach $12.1 billion in 2011, a 20.7 percent increase from 2010 of $10 billion," according to Gartner, Inc., and the global SaaS market is forecast to reach $21.3billion by 2015. 

SaaS, or third-party cloud hosting, is a concept that is being embraced by firms of all sizes. Large corporations embraced the concept of cloud computing fairly quickly when it came into view, with small corporations following hesitantly behind. 

"SaaS adoption is more prominent in the more mature markets in Asia/Pacific, such as Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea, because of their established infrastructure, such as more-stable networks, as well as the availability of vendor sales, marketing and support service structures," said Sharon Mertz, research director at Gartner. Mertz claims that the ease and speed of deployment are the number one reason that North America has adopted SaaS, as well as the lower total cost of ownership provided by third-party cloud hosting.

"SaaS penetration and adoption is occurring mostly in Northern Europe, which is composed of the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands and Nordic countries," Ms. Mertz said. "This is due to a culturally open outlook toward technology adoption, well-established and generally good Internet infrastructure within these countries, and English being the primary business language." Global adoption and implementation of third-party cloud hosting services is growing dependent upon the ability for adaptation and current IT structure within the country or region. 

According to Gartner, the organization holds annual symposiums across the globe to "[deliver] independent and objective content with the authority and weight of the world's leading IT research and advisory organization, and [provide] access to the latest solutions from key technology providers. Gartner's annual Symposium/ITxpo events are key components of attendees' annual planning efforts. IT executives rely on Gartner Symposium/ITxpo to gain insight into how their organizations can use IT to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency." 

Upcoming dates and locations for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2011 include:

October 3-5, Tokyo, Japan: www.gartner.com/jp/symposium
October 16-20, Orlando, Florida: www.gartner.com/us/symposium
October 25-27, Sao Paulo, Brazil: www.gartner.com/br/symposium
November 7-10, Barcelona, Spain:www.gartner.com/eu/symposium
November 14-17, Gold Coast, Australia:www.gartner.com/au/symposium
November 21-23, Mumbai, India: www.gartner.com/in/symposium