Application Modernization Fit for 2023

Application modernization or legacy modernization is the method of updating more aged software for newer computing approaches: newer languages, frameworks, and infrastructure platforms. Legacy usually refers to an application that still functions but is technically out of date. When left without update, legacy systems leave your organization more vulnerable to security threats. Rather than replacing…

Co-Location: Is it Right for your Business?

Finding a data storage solution that meets the needs of businesses has become increasingly difficult. In-house servers and network gear can quickly become outdated and inefficient, while public cloud storage solutions do not always offer the security and permanence that companies require. This is where co-location comes in. Data centers have revolutionized the way businesses…

Benefits of the Hybrid Cloud

The shift towards cloud-based systems shows no signs of stopping. The public cloud offers clear benefits to businesses and its economies of scale lead to significant savings. But increasingly, businesses are finding that the public cloud is not the right tool for every job. Latency and security issues are the main drivers for a business…

Backing up Microsoft Teams? You may want to read this

Although backup isn’t a new technology, it can be tricky to backup data that lies within applications with complicated, interconnected ecosystems. (Microsoft, we’re looking at you.)  That’s why it’s a good thing that Veeam offers a custom tailored backup solution to help us out with that.  In this blog post we explore some practical tips…

The Importance of Application Groups For Zerto Disaster Recovery

The Zerto Virtual Replication Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) software platform offers an array of convenient integrated features, including the functionality of organizing servers into groups. Aside from the obvious benefit of grouping servers for aesthetic purposes, there are significant benefits to doing so properly. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the importance of establishing VPGs and…

Opti9 – HostedBizz Merger Announcement

Hybrid cloud provider Opti9 announces a merger with HostedBizz to expand its North American footprint into the Canadian market. GARDEN CITY, NY USA, MAY 26, 2022 – Opti9 Technologies LLC (Opti9), a trusted North American managed cloud services provider for hybrid cloud, security, and application modernization, announced its merger with HostedBizz, one of Canada’s premier Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)…

10 Key Elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan

Disasters, whether they be natural or man-made, come in all shapes and sizes. And while it may be impossible to predict if/when one will attack your business, you can certainly preempt extensive loss and downtime by forging a Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan that takes into account your most valuable assets and data to ensure business…