Steadfast Networks Launches Chicago Colocation Hosting Website

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 8, 2010

Steadfast Networks, a leading Chicago based data center and dedicated server hosting provider, announced today its launch of the new Chicago Colocation hosting website. The new Chicago Colocation website provides details on Steadfast Network’s exclusive colocation hosting services for customers wanting to host their servers in Chicago’s premier data centers. Chicago Colocation also offers colocation leasing options where customers can lease-to-own servers.

“The new Chicago Colocation website is the best place to visit for more information on Steadfast Networks colocation hosting services and to learn about our new 48,000 sq. ft. facility opening soon,” said Karl Zimmerman, CEO of Steadfast Networks. “Even though we have been providing colocation hosting services through the Steadfast Networks website and out of our 10,000 sq. ft. data center at 350 E. Cermak, http://www.colocationchicago.com provides more information on the colocation hosting services and new colocation leasing options we offer.”

Chicago Colocation is ideal for businesses that require large storage space and bandwidth but want to save time, money and resources required for building and maintaining an in-house network system. Customers can ship or deliver their own equipment to one of Chicago Colocation’s data center locations. The Chicago Colocation website provides information on the colocation hosting provider’s data center, network, and new colocation server leasing options.

“Our new colocation leasing options allow customers to use a lease-to-own program without having to purchase equipment upfront,” said Zimmerman. “The flexibility and convenience of Chicago Colocation’s leasing options are ideal for businesses facing a credit crunch or for start-ups and small businesses with immediate equipment needs.”

The Chicago Colocation website provides pricing on 1U server options, half and full rack colocation hosting options, and add-on services customers can use to enhance their colocation hosting experience. In addition, Chicago Colocation data centers provide many advanced features including a fire suppression system with 24/7 monitoring of the physical environment for chemicals, smoke and hazardous materials that could possibly cause a fire. Chicago Colocation hosting data centers are also equipped with an advanced security system to protect colocation servers and equipment.

“Chicago Colocation hosting customers benefit by hosting their servers in our state-of-the-art Chicago data centers backed by our 100% uptime guarantee,” said Zimmerman. “Plus Chicago Colocation customers have access to our fully redundant network options and services with 24x7x365 support from our advanced team of colocation hosting experts.”

Additional colocation hosting services included with owned and leased colocation hosting options at Chicago Colocation include backup and disaster recovery, remote hands, firewall service, cross connect, and IP and server component monitoring. Colocation customers interested in hosting their own equipment in downtown Chicago or wanting to utilize a lease-to-own colocation hosting option, are encouraged to visit colocationchicago.com to view pricing, service details, and contact Chicago Colocation sales and support.

About Chicago Colocation

Chicago Colocation is a colocation hosting division of Steadfast Networks. Chicago Colocation offers colocation hosting services in leading Chicago based data centers with a 100% uptime SLA and a variety of additional services specifically designed to enhance a customer’s colocation hosting experience. Steadfast Networks also offers colocation hosting in New York through thenynoc.com data center.

To learn more about Chicago Colocation, visit http://www.colocationchicago.com.

About Steadfast Networks

Established in 1998, Chicago based hosting company Steadfast Networks, delivers high quality, powerful servers through reliable dedicated server hosting, colocation server hosting, virtual private servers, shared web hosting, and dedicated game server hosting. Steadfast’s award-winning services and dedicated support staff help customers from all over the world 24/7/365. Customers can choose basic hosting or a customized, fully managed dedicated server hosting solution.

To learn more about Steadfast Networks, visit http://www.steadfast.net.

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LocalITCompanies.com now Helping Chicago, Dallas and Houston Businesses Find Pre-Screened IT Companies

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 11, 2010

It seems most business owners are entrenched in their own day to day business building operations and the thought of hiring a full-time staff to support their IT growth is not feasible. However, ignoring such services can cause a company to go out of business. LocalITCompanies.com has been launched to serve as a vital resource for companies looking to enhance their IT support.

Now serving the Chicago, Dallas and Houston metropolitan areas, Local IT Companies is currently expanding its market. All IT companies in their network are required to provide three current customer references who have been working with them for at least one year.

Local IT Companies highlights the most important IT services and reasons why it is crucial for every business to have these services in place.

Disaster Recovery

Having a disaster recovery pla n for a business is almost like having an umbrella on a rainy day. When it rains, there is no doubt one will get wet, but with an umbrella, the chances of getting soaked are mitigated. The same idea applies to a solid disaster recovery plan. Sure, there may be some down time, but having a plan in place will allow a business to continue to flow.

It is estimated that most large companies spend between 2 and 4 percent of their IT budget on disaster recovery planning, with the aim of avoiding larger losses in the event that the business cannot continue to function due to loss of IT infrastructure and data. Of companies that had a major loss of business data, 43 percent never reopen, 51 percent close within two years and only six percent will survive in the long-term. *This results in a majority of failed businesses.

Network Security

For most small businesses and medium sized companies, a security strategy may consist of a network firewall and some anti-virus software (that might even be outdated). While that may have been suitable years ago, Local IT Companies highly recommends a network security strategy that is multi-layered with various backup plans. All companies are connected to the Internet, and this alone makes them vulnerable to computer hackers and password crackers, network attacks, malware downloads from unscrupulous websites, as well as the risk of using insecure browsing and viruses sent via e-mail.

Network Monitoring

Businesses are monitored in terms of bottom line, sales, product inventory, etc. All companies should have IT specialists that are there to remotely monitor their network so they can have peace of mind and the ability to focus on their business. Local IT Companies stresses the importance of the 24/7 monitoring of critical devices and support from anywhere in the world, no matter what time of day, with offsite remote monitoring and onsite support.

Remote network monitoring allows qualified technicians to anticipate or identify issues before they become major problems for a company’s network.

VoIP

A business’ phone system is critical to how it communicates and functions. More and more companies of all sizes are shifting to VoIP (Voice-over Internet Protocol) communication systems. For many companies in the Chicago, Dallas, and Houston markets, especially service-based firms reliant on technology, VoIP calling packages not only improve the cost of doing business, but can change the manner in which a company does business, dramatically increasing the size of their potential market as well as increasing efficiencies throughout the company.

Whether a company currently has a small staff of IT personnel in place and needs some assistance with its IT infrastructure upgrades or just need to bring someone on board part-time or in an outsourced capacity, all companies need to be prepared to stay in business by utilizing local IT companies.

Local IT Companies has locations in Dallas, Houston and Chicago (headquarters). For more information, a representative can be reached at 877-500-0905 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by mail at 230 S. Clark St. Suite 120 Chicago, IL 60604 or online at http://www.localitcompanies.com.

*Hoffer, Jim. “Backing Up Business – Industry Trend or Event.” Health Management Technology, Jan 2001

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Latisys Announces Further Expansion Of Suburban Chicago Data Center

Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) July 14, 2010

Latisys, a leading provider of colocation, managed hosting, managed services and disaster recovery solutions, today announced a significant expansion of its Chicago-area data center facility in Oak Brook. The expanded facility, Latisys CH2, will now provide customers in the Chicago metro area and surrounding Midwest markets with approximately 136,000 gross square feet of space.

The expanded facility is tied directly to existing fiber carriers in the building, will be monitored 24x7x365 by on-site NOC personnel and systems, and will be operated under SAS70 Type II procedures. The expansion space comes equipped with 32,000 square feet of immediately available, raised floor datacenter space, as well as an initial 5 MW of utility power and 1.2 MW of generator power which will be upgraded in early 2011.

Latisys continues to see consistent and growing demand in the Chicago-area and each of its geographically diverse markets among industry-leading organizations ranging from Fortune 500 firms, mid-sized organizations and government agencies for its managed hosting, medium/high density colocation and disaster recovery services.

Facility expansion at our Chicago-area data center colocation facility isnt just about supporting new customers, but ensuring that existing Latisys customers have the scalability, flexibility and agility they need to grow and thrive, said Kevin Knight, Regional Sales Director, Latisys-Chicago. Throughout the Chicago area, power and space remain at a premium, which is why more companies are choosing to outsource their IT infrastructure to Latisys.

A number of key economic, business and regional factors are driving customer demand for Latisys colocation and managed services at the suburban Chicago data center:

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Intronis 3rd Win for Best Revenue Generator at ASCII Chicago

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 06, 2011

Intronis, an online backup leader in the IT service industry for cloud backup and recovery has been awarded Best Revenue Generator for the third time at the ASCII Reseller Success Summit in Chicago, IL.

The ASCII Group, Inc, the Worlds largest IT Solution Provider community provided a great Summit in Chicago and Intronis is proud to have taken part. The Best Revenue Generator Award is presented to the IT company that is recognized for its excellence in this category. Intronis is honored to have been awarded this recognition for the third time in a row, and fully thanks the Solution Provider attendees at the Success Summit who voted.

A current partner, Brian Kerhin of Byte Harmony, Inc. who attended the Summit exclaimed, Our sales team loves how Intronis delivers value through simple product pricing. Our technicians love the support team at Intronis and how powerful and easy the Intronis software is. Thanks Intronis for helping us help our clients!

We, at Intronis are happy to help our partners to succeed in their business and to make their lives not only easier, but better with the efficiency of our solution, service and support. The award from ASCII exemplifies how proud we are to help partners like Byte Harmony, Inc.

About Intronis

Intronis is a cloud provider of backup and disaster recovery services for the IT channel. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located on opposite coasts to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers IT service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the efficiencies of full web-based account management, and an industry leading technical support team. http://www.intronis.com.

About the ASCII Group

The ASCII Group, Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, was established in 1984, with additional offices in Canada, India, and the UK. ASCII is the largest paying community of independent computer resellers in the world with more than 2,000 members and system wide end-user sales of approximately $ 10.5 billion. ASCII provides technology tools, products and services to assist independent information technology resellers increase profits, reduce costs, and grow their respective businesses. For more information, please visit http://www.ascii.com or http://www.asciievents.com for more information on the ASCII 2010 Reseller Success Summits.

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Stratosphere Networks to Sponsor Informative IT Seminar for Chicago Businesses

Evanston, IL (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

Downtime can cost businesses thousands of dollars per hour and jeopardize accounts. Business owners and managers have other things to worry about when running their business worrying about operating and managing IT systems and networks does not have to be one of them.

Stratosphere Networks, an IT managed service provider located in Evanston, IL, will sponsor an event on July 18 in Chicago to discuss the advantages of outsourcing IT and how it can save companies money and maximize ROI. Why Outsourcing IT Makes Dollars and Sense will explore the challenges companies face when keeping their technology up to date.

With technology getting more complex and changing quicker than ever, understanding and supporting the latest technologies is an enormous responsibility. And in todays competitive environment, companies need the most efficient, time-sensitive IT systems in place to maintain the productivity and flow of the business.

In this introductory seminar, Stratosphere Networks will go over the benefits of outsourcing IT so that companies can focus on growing their business while staying competitive. The event will cover topics such as help desk support, email management, backup and disaster recovery, remote desktops and much more.

We are thrilled to host an event with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, said Gary Peeke, vice president of sales at Stratosphere Networks. This will be a great opportunity for business owners and managers to enhance their knowledge about outsourcing IT and its benefits.

Stratosphere Networks also announced they will hold a raffle at the end of the event, a $ 500 Apple gift card will be given to one of the attendees.

The seminar Why Outsourcing IT Makes Dollars and Sense will be held July 18 at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce located on 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, Illinois. The Chamber is located in the Aon Center building on the 22nd floor. Register for the free event online by filling out the form here. Registration closes on July 17.

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Datto Inc. Wins Fifth Consecutive Best Cloud Solution at ASCII Chicago Success Summit

NORWALK, CT (PRWEB) September 26, 2012

The ASCII Group, Inc., the worlds largest IT Solution Provider community announced on September 20, 2012 that Datto Inc. won the ASCII Chicago Success Summit Best Cloud Solution award for their business continuity solution, SIRIS.

This is the fifth consecutive Best Cloud Solution award SIRIS has won this year. The latest achievement marks the tenth industry award SIRIS has won since its launch. Over the past 20 months, SIRIS has claimed three Best New Product awards at ASCII Success Summits, Best Service Provider Solution at MSPWorld in Austin, TX and Best Margin Booster at the ChannelPro SMB Forum in Orlando, FL.

Dattos SIRIS is the only hybrid cloud solution to offer instant on-site and off-site virtualization, screenshot backup verification and true business continuity to small-to-medium businesses (SMBs). The Inc. 500 recently named Datto the fastest growing company in the Backup & Security category and the 38th fastest growing company in America.

The solution provider attendees at the ASCII Chicago Success Summit voted on the conference awards and the results were announced at the conclusion of the event.

There was some stiff competition at the recent ASCII event, and we are honored that SIRIS was named the Best Cloud Solution, said Austin McChord, CEO of Datto. We have been an active participant in the ASCII Partnering Program and have found it successful in helping to build lasting relationships with ASCII members. I want to thank our Partners for their support.

SIRIS is a revolutionary backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solution specifically designed for MSPs and VARs. SIRIS dramatically simplifies and streamlines the backup process by taking the image chain out of the backup equation. Data is taken directly from the server and converted into vmdk files, which allows for fast and simple recovery. Instant on-site and off-site virtualization features prevent SMBs from experiencing costly downtime in the event of a disaster.

About Datto Inc.

Datto Inc. is a leading provider of hardware based on-site and off-site backup and disaster recovery solutions. Founded in 2007, Datto is a profitable and growing channel-only company changing the way MSPs and VARs deliver complete business continuity. Dattos offerings range from small data storage systems to large, enterprise-class business continuity solutions. Easy and affordable pricing, no recovery or incidental fees, generous upgrade plans and US-based technical support are just a few ways Datto is changing the channel.

Datto has over 4,000 resale partners across North America and Europe and was recently named the fastest growing company in Backup & Security by the Inc. 500, with 5,554% revenue growth over a three-year period. To learn more about Datto, visit http://www.dattobackup.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and our Blog.

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Herndon, VA (PRWEB) December 10, 2012 Colocation provider and managed IT services firm InfoRelay Online Systems Inc. announced Friday the expansion of its network infrastructure in the Chicago data center, ORD1, to meet a surge in demand from mid-western financial services firms and tech companies seeking high-security, high-bandwidth network services, such as Metro Ethernet, server colocation, off-site backup and dedicated servers. InfoRelays ORD1 Data Center is centrally located in downtown Chicago in the Telegraph Building. At more 180,000 square feet, ORD1 is prepared for the expected demand, and currently supports more than 80 networks, and 35 plus Internet carriers. The nation’s oldest futures and options trading exchange, the Chicago Board of Trade sits adjacent to the InfoRelay ORD1 Data Center. InfoRelay states that ORD1 serves financial trading companies operating at the Chicago Board of Trade that need high bandwidth, low-latency, redundant network connectivity. Additionally, InfoRelay has indicated at it will be providing direct Metro Ethernet connectivity options for businesses in Chicago and the surrounding areas, allowing offices to connect to the Internet or their colocated equipment at 100Mbps, 1,000Mbps, or 10,000Mbps. Software development firms are also expanding their presence in the Chicago area data centers, explains InfoRelay Account Executive Jason Randall. Mounting interest in colocation services from mid-sized and large software development companies as a result of recent natural disasters and the fear of being within the ‘Hurricane Zone’ has warranted the expansion of our Chicago data center footprint. Many companies choose to colocate their network infrastructure, so that they are protected by backup power systems such as a generator and UPS setup, and redundant network connectivity, as part of a disaster recovery plan that is intended prevent unexpected service interruptions. Director of Technical Operations at InfoRelay, Josh Abraham explains, InfoRelay has a lot of experience in developing redundant systems. We work diligently to protect our customers from natural disasters and utility problems through this redundancy. Our aggregate network capacity is over 200 gigabits per second powered by 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit links. Within InfoRelays ORD1 facility, businesses in and around downtown Chicago have immediate access to over 80 available networks within the data center. InfoRelay currently has 18 redundant data centers including ORD1, that are spread across the United States, in markets such as Washington DC, Ashburn VA, Los Angeles CA, Dallas TX, Miami FL, New York NY and San Jose CA. About InfoRelay Online Systems, Inc InfoRelay Online Systems, Inc., founded in 1995, is a leading national colocation provider with value-added services designed to alleviate the strain on IT budgets while providing a superior product. Our robust network carrier blend, world class SAS 70 Type II data centers, portfolio of network and data products, in-house technical knowledge, and passionate support team helped to inspire our corporate slogan, Connected, Protected, Perfected. With over 15 data center locations nationally and growing, we assure our clients of a competitive yet scalable solution to meet the demands of today’s global business. The InfoRelay network is home to hospitals and other healthcare, federal and state government, legal, non-profit, and content hosting providers. More Disaster Recovery And Backup Services Press Releases InfoRelay Expands its Chicago Footprint Due to Growing Demand from the Financial Services and Software Development Sectors

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) December 10, 2012

Colocation provider and managed IT services firm InfoRelay Online Systems Inc. announced Friday the expansion of its network infrastructure in the Chicago data center, ORD1, to meet a surge in demand from mid-western financial services firms and tech companies seeking high-security, high-bandwidth network services, such as Metro Ethernet, server colocation, off-site backup and dedicated servers.

InfoRelays ORD1 Data Center is centrally located in downtown Chicago in the Telegraph Building. At more 180,000 square feet, ORD1 is prepared for the expected demand, and currently supports more than 80 networks, and 35 plus Internet carriers.

The nation’s oldest futures and options trading exchange, the Chicago Board of Trade sits adjacent to the InfoRelay ORD1 Data Center. InfoRelay states that ORD1 serves financial trading companies operating at the Chicago Board of Trade that need high bandwidth, low-latency, redundant network connectivity. Additionally, InfoRelay has indicated at it will be providing direct Metro Ethernet connectivity options for businesses in Chicago and the surrounding areas, allowing offices to connect to the Internet or their colocated equipment at 100Mbps, 1,000Mbps, or 10,000Mbps.

Software development firms are also expanding their presence in the Chicago area data centers, explains InfoRelay Account Executive Jason Randall. Mounting interest in colocation services from mid-sized and large software development companies as a result of recent natural disasters and the fear of being within the ‘Hurricane Zone’ has warranted the expansion of our Chicago data center footprint.

Many companies choose to colocate their network infrastructure, so that they are protected by backup power systems such as a generator and UPS setup, and redundant network connectivity, as part of a disaster recovery plan that is intended prevent unexpected service interruptions. Director of Technical Operations at InfoRelay, Josh Abraham explains, InfoRelay has a lot of experience in developing redundant systems. We work diligently to protect our customers from natural disasters and utility problems through this redundancy. Our aggregate network capacity is over 200 gigabits per second powered by 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit links. Within InfoRelays ORD1 facility, businesses in and around downtown Chicago have immediate access to over 80 available networks within the data center.

InfoRelay currently has 18 redundant data centers including ORD1, that are spread across the United States, in markets such as Washington DC, Ashburn VA, Los Angeles CA, Dallas TX, Miami FL, New York NY and San Jose CA.

About InfoRelay Online Systems, Inc

InfoRelay Online Systems, Inc., founded in 1995, is a leading national colocation provider with value-added services designed to alleviate the strain on IT budgets while providing a superior product. Our robust network carrier blend, world class SAS 70 Type II data centers, portfolio of network and data products, in-house technical knowledge, and passionate support team helped to inspire our corporate slogan, Connected, Protected, Perfected. With over 15 data center locations nationally and growing, we assure our clients of a competitive yet scalable solution to meet the demands of today’s global business. The InfoRelay network is home to hospitals and other healthcare, federal and state government, legal, non-profit, and content hosting providers.

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