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This year was our first experience in exhibiting at HostingCon and we were very pleased with the conference. Our entire team was ready from day one to show the attendees what HostDime brings to the industry.
HostingCon 2010!
HostDime is heading to HostingCon again, but this time we’re exhibiting!
Come check out our state of the art booth and see what we’re about at the premier conference and trade show for the hosted services industry. HostingCon will be taking place in Austin, Texas this year, and the best and brightest from the industry will be in attendance to discuss the latest news, ideas and technology affecting their businesses. HostingCon is celebrating its Sixth Anniversary and with a projected attendance of over 1,500 Internet professionals from over 30 countries, the 2010 show promises to be the best yet!
Our very own Director of Business Development, Usman Arshad will be offering an educational session on conquering the challenges of international business. Usman will speak on financial, cultural, and legal issues pertaining to international hosting. Plus he will show you the necessary steps for determining potential global markets before deciding to expand into them.
Also making his debut at HostingCon 2010 will be the newest member of the HostDime family, Trexi Alex. Trexi Alex is a mini-version of Alex Font, our awesome Director of Client Relations and Development.
This little guy represents our promise to tailor to every client’s specific need. HostDime’s CRD philosophy is simple, we want you to have a great experience with us, and we want you to know that we’ve got you covered. If you have a problem, we won’t stop until it’s fixed. We are a growing global company, but we leave no one client behind. We understand that we have a variety of different clients, so we make sure that each and every client is content with the service we provide.
So if you happen to be in the Austin, Texas area and are looking for some hosting fun come join us at HostingCon 2010. Grab a Trexi Alex and never forget HostDime’s promise!
HostDime’s Movin’ On Up
HostDime’s state of the art data center, located in north Orlando, has recently undergone an innovative expansion. The new expansion will include several new features for optimized operation and will especially contain amenities to better serve the colocation market. The expansion will include 6,500 square feet. This space will allow another data center and more floor space, as well as a possible third data center for storage and colocation offices.
Colocation Lounge
Contemporary Amenities
The expanded data center will also contain a reception area where clients will be welcomed, a man trap protected service entrance with a ramp that will allow easier access for deliveries, and services for our colocation clients. Colocation clients will be able to take advantage of the stylish new conference room that can be reserved and used for business meetings, which will be equipped with the latest media display and video technology. There will also be a lounge that colocation clients can use to work and troubleshoot their servers.
Conference Room
Advanced Security
HostDime has always had superior security and will continue this superiority with the expansion. There will be man trap doors at all standard entrances to the datacenter. These doors will all be operated via combination of keycard readers and biometric hand readers. Also, to cover the new expanded space, 17 more IP cameras will be installed.
NOC
Unique Features
The other expansion space will be used for an upgraded build room, which will enable troubleshooting on up to 14 machines at one time, and a test lab that will promote HostDime research and development for our growing number of clients.
For more photos of HostDime’s data center expansion, visit our flickr!
What’s So Dedicated About a Dedicated Server?
Sure, dedicated servers sound devoted, but are they? What’s so great about renting server space? HostDime is here to the rescue to answer some of these questions you might ask about upgrading to a dedicated server.
“What’s all this dedicated server business about?”
When renting server space, there are two options. You can rent a dedicated server or you can rent shared server space. While shared server space is the most popular and less expensive, the downside is that you have to share server space with other sites. Dedicated servers allow you to have an entire server and network connection to yourself. That’s right, just for you.
“Yeah okay, but why do I need a dedicated server?”
If your business has a high traffic website, then yes, you should consider a dedicated server. Much more is in your control with a dedicated server. You are able to manage and plan for any events that could affect your server response times, without having to worry about being effected by other sites. Also, if you want to be able to run your own custom software, a dedicated server would be needed. If your business is growing constantly, we can easily upgrade components on-the-fly, such as RAM, CPU, or even bandwidth if you’re receiving an influx of traffic. Within a shared hosting environment, you are limited to the pre-defined resource allocation and usage of other accounts on the server.
“Alright, now that I’m interested…what should I look for in a dedicated server?”
Wanting a host that will take care of your dedicated web hosting account, troubleshooting with your dedicated server, and everything in between is a given. There are plenty of hosts that will provide great service and support, for extra costs. What you really want to look for is a host that will provide consistent, helpful support and service, at no additional cost. At HostDime, your server will be FULLY managed by System Administrators and in-house staff. We don’t charge extra, because we feel like amazing support should come with our services, not as an extra cost. Also, we own and operate our own data center, meaning that you can rest assured that a 3rd party company will not interfere with your hardware. HostDime also provides a complimentary cPanel account migration to your newly provisioned server to make the transfer process that much simpler for you.
So, if you’re interested in upgrading to a dedicated server, why not get the most bang for your buck…or should we say host for your dime?
You can also find out about our awesome TeamDedi on Twitter!
Is Your Desk Cool?
Your desk can say a lot about you; messy, cool, neat, scary, not-so-cool, organized, or a catastrophe. Ever wondered what your desk said about you? At HostDime we wanted to create the perfect desk. A desk that is all kinds of awesome, yet tech professional…just like us. Here are a few things you that you might need in order to have the ultimate, most awesome desk.
1. Rain Gutters
Rain gutters not only protect your home from the elements, they also can help you be organized and professional looking. If this is still sounding crazy to you, take a look. Rain gutters used below your desk are a great way to keep wires unnoticeable.
2. George Foreman USB iGrill
This could definitely be a crowd favorite. When you’re sitting at your desk, doing your daily tasks there’s always that critical moment when hunger strikes. Did you pack your lunch? Are you eating out? Think no longer! With the George Foreman USB iGrill, just plug it in and enjoy a tasty hamburger at your desk. If only this were real…
3. Newton’s Cradle
This little toy will draw people to your desk and make you look awesome, but at the same time it will give you the creative jolt you need. By visualizing energy, you might gain some yourself.
4. Floppy Disk Pen Holder
Why buy a pen holder, when you can make one? Want to show off your creativity and rubber band skills to your co-workers? Make this! Note: This is for those of you who still own pens.
Why Every Business Should Have a Facebook
Here we are, 2010. Some might think, “Shouldn’t we have flying cars by now?” While others are thinking, “WHAT, You can watch TV on your cell phone?” In the golden age of technology we are utilizing it in every way we can, especially for our business.
There are over 30 million businesses just here in the United States. These businesses all need advertising to market their services or products. But what if there was more to it than hiring an advertising agency? What if you could jumpstart your business’s advertising campaign yourself, for free? Well, wishes have been granted through the form of social media. Facebook, the most popularly used form of social media is a great way to socialize, yes, but it’s also becoming one of the most influencing business tools on the internet. Here are some reasons why YOUR business needs Facebook…
1. There are over 400 million active users.
This means that there are 400 million people just waiting to see what you have to offer. By creating a Facebook page for your business, you are broadening your markets… for free!
2. Facebook reaches a global audience by having more than 70 translations available on their site.
Most businesses, when they are just starting out, have a segmented market they are trying to target. Facebook not only allows your business to focus on a target market, but it also allows your business to reach a global community…for free!
3. Facebook offers customized advertising at a “cost per click” price.
TV, print, and radio advertisements are effective, yet very costly. Here’s an opportunity for your business to create your own ads at a cheap, effective cost. Not only can you create demand with your ads, with Facebook you can also track your progress with real-time reporting, gain insight about who’s clicking your ads, and you can modify your ads with this feedback.
Optimizing your brand by using social media just might be what you need to spark your business!
HostDime Revisited – Our New Look
We know how the old, not-so-wise saying goes; “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” All of us at HostDime feel a lot differently. We want your experience on our site to mirror the constant support that we provide to you, the client. We have always gone above and beyond to suit your global web hosting and support needs, so why not give our current and future clients all the hosting tools and information they need with just a few clicks of their mouse? Yes, we know-brilliant.
By launching our new website, HostDime is focusing on giving you optimized navigation, so that your web hosting experience with us is easy and problem-free from the very first click. Our new website is dedicated (yes, just like our servers) to making navigation simple not only for those who are new to hosting, but effortless for our current clients.
You’re probably thinking that since we have a new look we’re going to go all Hollywood on you, right? We still have our friendly and helpful 24/7 support staff waiting to answer all of your questions. HostDime started on core values that made it grow from offering only quality shared hosting services in 2001, to a top 50 global hosting company. We aren’t changing those core values, just updating how you view them. So, all of us at HostDime have created our own wise saying, “If it’s not perfect, let us fix it.”
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Adding Core i7 Processors to Dedicated Server Lineup
We’ve recently added some new Intel Core i7 processors to our dedicated server lineup!
Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. By using faster, intelligent, multi-core technology, the Intel Core i7 processors applies the power where it’s needed the most. They’re mainly used for 3D images, video editing, and high resolution photographs. What does this mean for your server? Managing all of the constantly running processes on your server will be quicker and more efficient, allowing your server to handle more traffic on higher quality content.
We’re offering the Intel Core i7-870 2.93GHz (8 CPU w/ HT) for $250/month. Check out our website for more info!