Jared Smith, Author at HostDime Blog

HostDime’s Statement Regarding Hurricane Dorian

08/29/2019 by Jared Smith

Hurricane Dorian is currently on track to affect us here in Central Florida this Labor Day weekend. As with all storms, HostDime has been working diligently to prepare ourselves for the heavy rains and wind that a storm of this size entails.

HostDime Alex’s Guide to Downtown Orlando

08/21/2019 by Jared Smith

Your guide to checking out Downtown Orlando, with HostDime Alex as your tour guide.

Email Ransomware on the Rise; Here’s How to Stop It

08/19/2019 by Jared Smith

Every 14 seconds, a new business is targeted by ransomware, a virus that holds your system hostage until you pay the ransom. Here’s how to stop it from happening to you.

What Financial Institutions Should Look for in a Colocation Data Center

07/26/2019 by Jared Smith

Nearly half of today’s consumers interact with their banks through digital means only; 40% of Americans haven’t physically gone to a bank or credit union in the past 6 months. The shift to online banking and payments is here, and financial organizations must be highly secure and available.

How to Speed Up a WordPress Site in 5 Easy Steps

07/15/2019 by Jared Smith

If you are looking for how to speed up your WordPress site, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the optimization techniques worth exploring.

Global IT Spending could Reach $4 Trillion by 2020, with Cloud Leading the Way

07/01/2019 by Jared Smith

Worldwide IT spending will increase to $3.9 trillion in 2020. The biggest growth area is enterprise software as companies shift to cloud services.

The Benefits of Blockchain and Data Center Integration

06/19/2019 by Jared Smith

Estimates vary on the expected adoption rate and compound annual growth for blockchain technology. According to an optimistic report by Wintergreen Research, the blockchain market was $708 million in 2017, and will grow to over $60 billion by 2024! With numbers like that, blockchain has the potential to also change the global data center industry. But how? Here’s some best guesses.