How to Protect Your Data From a Natural Disaster

How to Protect Your Data From a Natural Disaster

In our last blog, we discussed the steps colocation facilities go through to protect your data. This week we’ll discuss the effects of natural disasters on the data center. It is essential to prepare for the unexpected. Having a well-thought-out and tested disaster...
How Data Centers Keep Your Network Secure

How Data Centers Keep Your Network Secure

When you choose to colocate offsite, you choose to have a third party take care of the most critical aspects of your business. Therefore, it’s essential to know that the security standards of your colocation service live up to the standards of your business. Data...
New 2021 Tour of the 165 Halsey Street Data Center!

New 2021 Tour of the 165 Halsey Street Data Center!

We’re excited to let you know we’ve put together some great new footage of our 165 Halsey Street data center, colocation and telecom carrier hotel. New for 2021, we invite you to take the newest video tour and let us know what you think!   165 Halsey Street is a...
What is a Colocation Data Center?

What is a Colocation Data Center?

When considering which type of data center will best fit your business, there are several things a business needs to consider. Do you want to manage the facility on-site? Is space an issue? Do you have the resources to maintain a data center 24/7/365? Managing a data...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Hyperscale Data Centers

Advantages and Disadvantages of Hyperscale Data Centers

When thinking about data centers, the options can be overwhelming. A data center is a building that provides cooling, power and space for your network infrastructure. Different types of data centers provide different security and reliability depending on the company’s...
Is an Enterprise Data Center the Right Fit for You?

Is an Enterprise Data Center the Right Fit for You?

When searching for a data center solution, it’s important to know which option will be the right fit for your business. If your company is looking for a data center that is housed on-premises, requires robust security and supports data for only your organization, an...
What Are the Differences Between Types of Data Centers?

What Are the Differences Between Types of Data Centers?

Thought all data centers are exactly the same? Think again! By definition, a data center is the department in an enterprise that houses and maintains back-end IT systems and data stores – its mainframes, servers and databases. However, there are many different...
Fiber or Copper Cable – Which is better?

Fiber or Copper Cable – Which is better?

When it comes to using fiber or copper cables, each has its pros and cons. Many data centers, such at 165 Halsey Street, utilize both in our cross connects. On a high level, fiber-optic technology sends light pulses created by a light-emitted diode or laser along...
What is a Cross Connect in a Data Center?

What is a Cross Connect in a Data Center?

When it comes to connectivity, data centers have you covered. There are numerous connection types and options available. This includes interconnection services and the ever important cross connect. What Is A Cross Connect? Businesses are always looking for ways to...