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Abstract: Hosting a Web site in-house can be expensive, as it requires the necessary hardware and software and power and security precautions—not to mention the cost of bandwidth. To reduce costs and increase both security and performance, some companies are turning to “
shared” solutions such as managed
hosting and colocation. Before implementing one of these solutions, learn what your options are, and the questions to ask vendors.
PubDate: 12/10/2008 1:54:00 PM
Abstract: The increasing use of virtualization allowed managed hosting providers to reduce costs by sharing infrastructure between customers, creating the earliest versions of what is now known as cloud computing. Platforms managed by specialists provide higher service levels, greater ease of secure access, and more manageable costs than many companies can achieve internally. Discover more about Europe’s managed hosting market.
Abstract: Hosted services can offer a sound solution for small and medium businesses requiring safe and reasonably priced platforms. Applying the same concept at a higher level could result in hosting and services providers leasing or renting virtual real estate for the services they provide in order to lower their initial investments or subsequent upgrade costs. Learn more about “hosted hosting,” the new breed of hosting services.
Abstract: Intel’s subsidiary, Intel Online Services recently announced AppChoice™ Managed Hosting Services. The service is designed to offer applications and hosting within their 'Internet Hosting Environment'. In addition to managed hosting services they intend to invest $1 billion in the development and integration of data centers worldwide. Does this mean new commercials will say 'Intel Inside and Out'?
Abstract: You should answer several questions about your organization’s needs, requirements, and culture as you decide between a colocation and a cloud computing provider. You should also consult with potential vendors before subscribing to a new service. You may find that your web-hosting strategy would benefit from both types of web hosting. Before you buy, consult this checklist to make sure you’re asking the right questions.
Abstract: This document explains Ultimate Software’s Intersourcing application and how it will benefit the company using it. Intersourcing is a hosting solution; this means the application is managed, supported and upgraded by an application service provider (ASP). Learn why application hosting makes sense for your organization.
Abstract: Small and medium businesses (SMBs) face many time-consuming tasks when looking for a Web presence, especially if they don’t maintain in-house resources to manage their Web servers. Managed hosting services provide a coordinated, comprehensive solution for SMBs. Discover how managed hosting services can help SMBs tackle these tasks and reduce costs while maintaining reliability, uptime, and security.
Abstract: What you should ask before committing to a Web Hosting Company...
Abstract: Software as a service is the latest incarnation of the hosting model. The demand for cost efficiency, information technology flexibility, and faster return on investment, coupled with new technology advancements, has caused the hosting model to be reborn.
Abstract: Baltimore Technologies expects to report a sound quarter and does not expect to be plagued by the same erroneous projections that instigated two class-action lawsuits against Entrust.
Abstract: Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation applications service providers (ASP).
Abstract: In February 2000, AT&T announced their 'Ecosystem' which offers network infrastructure and hosting services. They’ve done it again, but this time focusing on the delivery of media. The AT&T 'Ecosystem For Media' is designed to be the industry’s premiere end-to-end digital media platform with the goal to serve 10 million simultaneous streaming media internet users.
Abstract: In the rush to achieve an application hosting messaging service, HP’s OpenMail has been largely overlooked until now.
Abstract: On July 14, 2000, at the Fusion 2000 business symposium, Microsoft Corp. announced new tools and programs to support the growing application hosting market. Application service providers (ASPs) can take advantage of new technical resources, partnerships, licensing and certification programs.
Abstract: Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical solutions with industry templates, limited education and training, implementation tools, attractive support programs and hosting services with catchy names, all aimed at making it faster, simpler and cheaper for enterprises well under $500 million to use them. Is this approach good or bad for the user?
Abstract: Following the market trends, Infinium has recently made an energetic push into a number of prospective areas such as: Web-enablement and self-service product capabilities, business intelligence, CRM, and application hosting (ASP) services. Infinium has only very recently announced its strategic partnership with elcom.com regarding e-commerce and vertical marketplaces, which will additionally burden products integration workload.
Abstract: New technology, such as virtual machines and high-speed internet communication, is leading to wider remote application hosting. Here is a tutorial-level technical explanation of how it’s being driven
Abstract: On June 21, 2000, J.D. Edwards & Company, announced the Company’s JDe.sourcing application hosting program has expanded its scope through partnerships with leading ASP providers in Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America and North America.
Abstract: Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this brings an entire new set of issues for mid-market organizations to consider when seeking a vendor company using such an approach.