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Colocating Servers for Maximum Uptime During Bad Weather

It’s been another blustery, snowy winter here in the Northeast. So far, we’re nearly 20″ over the average in snowfall, and that was even before the storm that hit us over this past weekend. With every winter storm, we see a number of areas lose power or Internet/phone service due to downed lines. Right now, there are still thousands of Continue Reading...
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What Does “Mission Critical” Mean, And Why Is It Important?

If you’ve read a number of our blog posts over the years, and made your way through some of the service descriptions on our website, you’ve probably seen the phrase “mission critical” used a number of times. When we’re talking with a new or potential client, one of the first things we always ask them is if they consider their Continue Reading...
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The End of Microsoft’s Windows XP Support

In a few short months, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows XP, which has been widely recognized as the most popular operating system to date. When support officially ends, no further updates or security patches will be made available to users who still run XP as their OS. The big concern for those users will be whether or not malicious Continue Reading...
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Why Do Internet Services Like DSL, T1, and Metro Ethernet Have Big Cost Differences?

It’s not uncommon for a potential client to contact us and ask for a price on Internet access service… after all, we are an ISP and commercial Internet access is our most popular service! Our sales reps will usually inquire with the prospective client as to what their current Internet service is, their budget, and what’s wrong with their current Continue Reading...
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Should Your Business Have A Backup Internet Connection?

Internet access over the last 20 years has become crucial for so many businesses. Companies use the Internet to correspond with clients and vendors. They conduct research. Employees send files and collaborate with each other using cloud services. Data is backed up using the Internet. Many companies are now dependent on the Internet for their phone services as well. So, Continue Reading...

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