Category: Data Center

Why Virtual Private Cloud Will Make You Reconsider Your Cloud Infrastructure

With the many cloud computing options available, it can be difficult to find the services that meet your specific business needs. Virtual Private Cloud, Dedicated Private Cloud, Public Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud services are some of the solutions available. Finding the right cloud services is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. What […]

Who are LightEdge and OnRamp: Our Combined Story Pt. 2

Both LightEdge and OnRamp have been in business for over two decades. Having extremely similar journeys, our paths crossed in July of 2018 when LightEdge acquired OnRamp. Since then, the two companies have been working as one to bring customers the best in highly compliant and secure cloud and colocation services. Each company has experienced […]

HIPAA Guidelines: Maintaining Security and Compliance in the Cloud

Learn about the guidelines of HIPAA, and gain a better understanding of the role you and your IT provider can play in achieving cloud compliance. The global healthcare cloud computing market is expected to exceed more than $11 billion by 2022, which is an annual growth rate of more than 20 percent, reported Market Watch. […]

Compliant Cloud and Colocation Provider, LightEdge, Successfully Completes All 2018 Compliance Audits

LightEdge further defines the company’s commitment to compliant information security for another consecutive year DES MOINES, IA – October 9th, 2018 – LightEdge, a premier compliant cloud hosting and colocation provider, announced today the successful renewal of their 2018 compliance audits. LightEdge remains ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 […]

Cloud Migration Strategy: 3 Tactics and Other Best Practices to Get You Started

Your organization has finally seen the potential that cloud platforms have to offer. Moving away from traditional IT to cloud computing through a cloud migration strategy is a jump in the right direction towards efficiency and scalability. Now that your business is ready to get back to its core proficiency and leave the IT to the […]

How to Make a Business Continuity Plan

Emergencies and disasters rarely come with advance notice. Without a proper business continuity plan in place, business productivity can plummet, and operations can suffer serious downtime. Each incident can elicit different consequences, so being prepared for anything gives companies the best shot at survival. Getting a current and well-tested plan in the hands of a […]

Data Center Design: Compliance, Location and Regulations

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to data center design. Finding a proper facility that is equipped with everything you need to secure your data can be difficult. At the heart of any data center design should be security and compliance. In this blog, we will continue to expand on our previous posts […]

Compliant Hosting Provider, LightEdge, to Expand Kansas City Data Center

Cloud and Data Center Provider Investing $7.2 M in 20,000 sq. ft. Contiguous Expansion of SubTropolis Facility KANSAS CITY, MO – September 4th, 2018 – LightEdge, a premier cloud hosting and colocation provider, announced today plans to expand their Kansas City data center by 20,000 sq. ft. Of this latest expansion, 13,000 sq. ft will […]

PCI Compliance: Everything You Need to Know about Payment Security

Everything You Need to Know About Payment Security While there are a lot of ‘how to’ guides out there, the PCI compliance standards continues to change rapidly. The standards are continually revised to keep up with the ever-changing security landscape. The current version of PCI DSS v3.2 encompasses the highest security standards globally and ongoing […]

Data Center Security: Why Providers Should Build Security into Every Detail

Data Center Security Guide  In a rush to build or expand the facility, many colocation providers overlook the single most important factor that should be built into every detail: data center security. Everything from networks and power generators to the physical infrastructure should be designed and installed with data center security top of mind. Most […]