Jared Smith, Author at HostDime Blog

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.

DDoS Attacks Increasing in Length and Quantity in Q1 of 2019

06/11/2019 by Jared Smith

Kaspersky’s new report shows DDoS attacks increased by 84% this quarter compared to Q4 2018. Perhaps more notably, the average length of attacks grew by an astounding 487%.

Scale Your Enterprise with Edge Data Center Colocation

05/31/2019 by Jared Smith

The global colocation market has seen sustained growth this decade with companies removing on-premises data center space in favor of modern colocation.

The 2019 Data Center and Cloud Conferences Directory

05/24/2019 by Jared Smith

Enjoy a hand-picked directory of the best 2019 cloud computing and data center conferences, trade shows, and events.

Are You Prepared for Your Digital Afterlife?

05/14/2019 by Jared Smith

Here’s a scary thought: you have no clue when your last login will be. That’s not particularly enjoyable to ponder, but it should be considered. What will happen to your server, domains, websites, passwords, pictures, documents, music, and files once you leave this dimension?