Archive for August, 2014

International trading ISP network routing – IT Services Case Study:

Improving ISP connections to the US is a must for the international trading: Connections from overseas are generally run over saturated routes, reducing the speed and throughput available for international communications. International traders rely on real-time information to allow them to trade quickly, and when a connection is slow, a… read more →

Hospitality IT Services – Case Study:

Global IT has been serving the hospitality industry for more than 11 years and our IT leadership experience dates back to 1996. Global IT hospitality product and services portfolio spans from major hotel chains to exclusive Beverly Hills and beachfront hotels in Southern CA. Through its wide range of services,… read more →

Best Remote Desktop Access Security Configuration

Best Remote Desktop Access Security Configuration Many users continue to leave wide open remote control software which can be easily exploited by a hacker. It is highly recommended to use secure methods for remote access and control stations; for example, the use of a VPN connection. Below you will find… read more →

Best Practices for Cash Register and PoS Security

Best Practices for Cash Register and PoS Security Security policies should be implemented for all aspects of a network from top to bottom. Here you will find the best network security practices for cash registers and POS systems. While not all the policies listed below may be necessary, it is… read more →

Best Network Security Practices for Merchant Processing

Best Network Security Practices for Merchant Processing Protecting and securing consumer data should be an imperative policy. Securing consumer data can increase consumer shopping confidence and add value to your business reputation. Here are some guidelines for safeguarding merchant terminals from internet hackers. While not all the policies listed below… read more →

How International Online Retailers Can Increase Sales and Consumer Confidence by Hosting in the US

Many businesses outside of the US are looking to expand their markets and offer their products to US consumers.  This is especially true if these businesses are primarily selling their products through an ecommerce platform. There are a few challenges involved in bridging that gap to online US sales. Most… read more →

Why Use a Colocation Facility as Opposed to Hosting On-site

When deciding whether to choose hosting on-site versus using a colocation facility, there are several factors to consider. Some of these factors include: Bandwidth Power Redundancy Security Scalability BANDWIDTH Capacity – when dealing with bandwidth, you need to consider the capacity that will be available to you. Colocations are typically… read more →

How Much Colocation Do I Need?

Many times, a business that has decided to colocate is not exactly sure how many rack spaces, or cabinets, they will require. Colocation “cabinets” are available in “U” sizes and are sold in increments that range from 1U up to multiple full racks / cabinets (42U ea.). Although it might… read more →

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