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VPLS Recognized on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List for Seventh Consecutive Year

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We are excited to announce today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named VPLS to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2022. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies the leading service providers in North America whose forward-thinking approaches to managed services are changing the landscape of the IT channel, helping end users increase efficiency and simplify IT solutions, while maximizing their return on investment.

With many customers still recovering from the impact of the ongoing pandemic, MSPs have become a vital part of the success of businesses worldwide. MSPs not only empower organizations to leverage intricate technologies but also help them keep a strict focus on their core business goals without straining their budgets.

The annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections: the MSP Pioneer 250, recognizing companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, recognizing large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on- and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises and cloud-based security services.

VPLS has continued expanding its Managed Services offerings to better serve their growing customer base over the last year. VPLS aims to educate their clients on their various IT needs so they can make educated decisions when selecting their services and applications. Their white-glove customer service model recognizes the unique challenges of each organization and brings enterprise-grade support to businesses of all sizes.

“In addition to having to adjust their own business operations to account for the changed conditions during the pandemic, MSPs have also seen increased demand for their managed communications, collaboration and security services,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “The solution providers on our 2022 MSP 500 list deserve credit for their innovative and game-changing approaches to managed services in these unpredictable times, as well as their ability to optimize operational efficiencies and systems without straining IT budgets.”

The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2022 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.

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Have Microsoft Licenses? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE)

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If you haven’t heard, changes are coming to Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE) on March 1st, 2022.

To keep up with the demand for cloud-based solutions and services, Microsoft introduced the “seat-based” model with the New Commerce Experience. NCE is the new way for invoicing subscription-based cloud solutions to accelerate digital growth and for customers to have better-aligned pricing and tools to support their digital transformation journey.

These changes can be confusing for your business to navigate—especially the pricing changes around certain Office 365 and Microsoft 365 licenses. That’s why VPLS has created this quick FAQ to answer your most-asked questions about the upcoming changes.

Have other questions or want to discuss your specific license environment with our Microsoft licensing specialists? Simply contact the VPLS team.

No. If you are interested in switching your subscription to New Commerce Experience (NCE), let us know and we will handle the subscription migration for you.

You can lock in price protection before the price increase in March 2022 by purchasing an annual commitment on New Commerce Experience or renewing at the current legacy pricing.

Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Windows 365, and Power Platform.

While there are no price changes related to the expansion of New Commerce Experience, Microsoft has announced price increases to the following SKUs starting on March 1st, 2022:

Enterprise SKUs

Office 365 E1 is increasing to $10 per user per month (PUPM) from $8 PUPM

Office 365 E3 is increasing to $23 PUPM from $20 PUPM

Office 365 E5 is increasing to $38 PUPM from $35 PUPM

Microsoft 365 E3 is increasing to $36 PUPM from $32 PUPM

SMB SKUs

Microsoft 365 Business Basic is increasing to $6 PUPM from $5 PUPM

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is increasing to $22 PUPM from $20 PUP

There are two available term options for New Commerce Experience:

Monthly Subscriptions

With the NCE you will have the ability to purchase your Microsoft 365 licenses on a monthly basis without an annual commitment. Microsoft is now offering this to provide flexibility to customers that need to make monthly changes to their Microsoft 365 or Office 365 licenses plans and seat count. Licenses may be added or decreased at the end of each month’s term. This subscription does come at a 20% price premium increase.

Annual Subscriptions

With an annual subscription, you are committing to a 12-month term in which you can increase your licenses at any time but can only decrease licenses at the end of the term. This option comes with a 20% discount for the entire 12-month term with monthly and annual billing options.

Multi-year Subscriptions

Multi-year subscriptions will be available at a future date.

 

Yes, all monthly commitments incur a 20% price premium.

Yes, you can pay monthly for an annual contract.

You will have 72 hours from the time of purchase to decrease seat counts for a subscription term. Customers can increase their seat count at any point during their commitment for an existing subscription.

You can determine if you want a subscription(s) to auto-renew. A Subscription(s) that is set to auto-renew, will automatically renew at the end of the subscription(s) term. The 72-hour cancellation period will restart at the renewal term. If a customer does not set subscription(s) to auto-renew at the end of the term, they will need to renew the subscription(s) during the renewal period to avoid the subscription(s) from entering a “disabled” status.

Newly added seats will match the original renewal date of the subscription.

Yes, you can have both a monthly term and an annual term subscription for the  same seat-based offer at the same time.

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VDI vs. VPN: What’s Best for Remote Employees?

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The widespread shift to remote operations has left IT departments looking for tools that support employees at home. The two most common solutions for remote work situations include virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and virtual private networks (VPNs), but many companies struggle to decide which is better for their workforce. To help your business determine the best option for remote work, VPLS offers a detailed overview of each of these solutions.

What is a VPN?

A VPN forms a secure data tunnel that flows from a remote location to the organization’s private network, enabling workers to access corporate data safely over a public internet connection. The tunnel conceals IP addresses and encrypts your activity, protecting sensitive business information against cybersecurity threats.

Managers can set up a VPN to ensure users only have access to the resources they need. Then, employees can house relevant data on their devices if they must work offline at any point.

What is VDI?

With VDI, employees access desktops in the cloud or on servers through a network connection. These desktops run on virtual machines stored in one server at the office or a data center. Virtual desktop interfaces allow users to connect to interact with business data, applications, and systems from any remote device and give them ample resources and workstations to perform tasks effectively.

What are the Benefits of VPNs for Remote Work?

Companies that wish to cut costs by going remote will find VPNs advantageous. Since all the work happens on laptops, VPNs do not require businesses to purchase costly servers. However, it can be expensive if you do not already have work laptops for each employee.

VPN solutions are compatible with any operating system on any device and can be set up in a matter of minutes by the remote employee. Cybersecurity is also more effective with a VPN because it encrypts data and requires users to pass authentication measures before granting access to critical information.

What are the Benefits of VDI for Remote Work?

Like VPNs, VDI solutions are exceptionally versatile, making them valuable for businesses that cannot store much hardware on-premise. Since the virtual desktop interface operates in the cloud, workers can use any device available to conduct tasks, from the most updated tablet to a five-year-old computer.

Besides saving money on equipment, businesses that implement VDI reduce costs on training. Virtualized desktops are intuitive, enabling users to only log in before accessing applications and systems. VDI also enhances remote employee cybersecurity by housing all data in the servers or cloud, creating less exposure to risk.

What are the Drawbacks of a VPN for Remote Work?

One of the most significant disadvantages of VPNs is that they are dependent on the employee’s internet speed and distance from the service provider. These factors can impede VPN performance, making it difficult to complete everyday work tasks.

VPNs can also overwhelm IT teams because all users connect to the network simultaneously during business hours. For instance, they must reconfigure applications for new software developments and new employees joining the network. This process can make the VPN tedious for IT departments.

Although a VPN enhances security in some respects, it can create new risks because all the applications live on the employee’s laptop. If their device goes missing or gets stolen, the data is lost. Additionally, businesses that permit employees to use personal computers on the VPN may expose data to cyberattacks.

What are the Drawbacks of VDI for Remote Work?

A slow internet connection can hamper VDI performance in a remote location, particularly for those who conduct frequent video meetings or utilize multiple monitors each day. If an internet outage occurs, users may be unable to utilize their work computers at all. VDI users may also encounter security issues if they neglect to equip employee devices with the proper endpoint protection

VDI vs. VPN: Which Is the Best Choice?

When it comes to these solutions, there is no broad, sweeping answer regarding the best option for remote work for every company. Instead, businesses must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each to determine the most appropriate choice. Regardless of which service you select, ensure you partner with a provider that offers a successful implementation. If you are leaning towards VDI, consider the cutting-edge IT solutions from VPLS.

We offer on-premise and cloud-hosted VDI for companies that wish to switch between operating environments with minimal cost and effort. Cloud-hosted VDI, or Desktop-as-a-Service (Daas), is ideal for remote workforces with employees dispersed across multiple locations.

Unlike many other cloud-hosted VDI providers, we deploy DaaS in private cloud environments with the same technology for on-premise solutions. Additionally, our remote VDI service allows businesses to increase productivity without incurring excessive capital and operational costs.

Connect with VPLS for your VDI Needs

As a trusted global provider for cloud-to-edge IT services, VPLS has the technical experience and reach to help companies across many industries fulfill their cloud and network needs.

Contact us today to learn more about virtual desktop interfaces and our other offerings.

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6 Reasons Why VDI is Built for Remote Work

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have implemented remote work situations to help keep their employees healthy and safe. As the trend continues, companies are noticing some of the downsides of this model, such as increased cybersecurity risks and operating costs.

One technology, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), helps minimize these concerns and enhance the remote experience. Discover six top reasons to utilize VDI for remote work.

What is VDI (virtual desktop interface)?

VDI, also known as virtual desktop interface, occurs when organizations host virtual desktops in servers or the cloud. This service enables employees with a virtual device and network connection to access desktop applications and data from any location. Unlike other types of desktop virtualization, VDI does not feature local or hosted shared virtualization. Instead, it relies exclusively on a host-based virtual machine design.

Benefits of Using VDI for Remote Employees

Under remote working conditions, it can be challenging for companies to scale up operations and grow. However, VDI can help accelerate these efforts by reducing some of the setbacks of remote work. Some of the most significant advantages of VDI include:

1. Convenience

VDI permits users to connect to their work desktop from any compatible electronic device, such as a home computer or smartphone. This system enables employees to conduct tasks from any location, eliminating time-consuming commutes to and from the office.

Installing and updating VDI is convenient because operating system implementation happens in a small amount of data centers instead of multiple office locations. Businesses also save time training staff to use VDI since the configuration and interface on hosted virtual desktops are similar to the physical PC.

2. Cost

Some businesses cannot afford to purchase laptops for remote employees, leaving them to use personal devices to perform work-related tasks. However, home computers can expose corporate data to heightened risk as they rarely have the same security features as work devices.

VDI solves this dilemma because it houses virtual desktops on remote servers, giving employees access to data and systems without needing a work computer. Hosted virtual desktops also decrease maintenance and tech support expenses by consolidating data, applications, and operating systems.

Even if an organization must buy devices so that everyone can function remotely, it can save money in the long run with VDI by using Thin or Zero Clients. These devices prevent businesses from updating individual workstations and typically last longer than conventional work environments.

3. Performance

Since data center infrastructure is more effective than laptop infrastructure, VDI drives better productivity. The service permits employees to run complex applications without a powerful computer and streamlines resource allocation.

VDI reduces time spent managing devices, enabling businesses to market products and services quickly. Additionally, hosted virtual desktops can enhance recovery efforts following disaster situations as they provide a backup for accessing work applications and data.

4. Scalability

Companies that allow employees to use personal computers for work activities often struggle to scale because home devices do not have uniform configurations. With VDI, administrators can scale up or down efficiently and decide how to distribute desktop resources. The added flexibility of VDI can also help enterprises expand refresh cycles, further encouraging business growth.

5. Security

Although employees connect to virtual desktops from multiple devices, administrators manage VDI from a single location. This design gives managers more supervision over traffic and security patches and helps them monitor compliance with company policy. Additionally, VDI allows employers to restrict information to ensure workers use only the applications they need.      

6. User Experience

The performance benefits of VDI improve the user experience for many enterprises, particularly those that run legacy applications and cannot transition to the public cloud without complications. VDI also boosts the user experience for organizations that use servers to store client calls. It brings the client closer to the database and delivers faster response times on inquiries.

How VPLS Helps

If you wish to implement VDI for remote employees at your business, consider utilizing the innovative solutions from VPLS. We offer two hosted virtual desktop solutions to help organizations shift between operating environments affordably — on-premise and cloud-hosted.

Cloud-hosted VDI, or Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), is ideal for companies that operate across multiple sites. Our cloud-hosted VDI provides users with better performance and scalability without driving up their capital or operational expenditures. Unlike many other service providers, we deploy DaaS in a private cloud environment with the same technology used for on-premise solutions. This system provides customers with heightened security and administrative capabilities.

Find VDI Services for Your Remote Employees

Extensive colocation and hosting facilities, superior network services, and a global team of certified technology specialists make VPLS one of the most trusted IT providers in the world. We serve over 7,000 clients spanning numerous industries worldwide, from healthcare and finance to media and the public sector. 

Contact us today to learn more about using VDI for remote work and our other services.

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What is VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)?

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Businesses that implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies require a service that grants access to work desktops through personal computers, tablets, and smartphones. Virtual desktop infrastructure, or VDI, is the ideal solution to this predicament by merging the benefits of cloud hosting with the management and security features IT administrators demand. Gain a better understanding of VDI and how it can help your business from VPLS.

Understanding VDI

With VDI, companies host multiple desktop environments on a central server. When remote employees request desktops, VDI delivers desktops to the endpoint devices of remote employees via virtual machines. This process grants workers secure access to applications and systems from any workstation, driving productivity and providing a reliable user experience. This service also prevents organizations from spending extra costs on workstation updates.

How Does VDI Function?

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure features two central pieces that inform how it operates — the hypervisor and the connection broker. A hypervisor divides the physical server into the virtual machines that host virtual desktops, enabling workers to access business data remotely. A connection broker is the software that connects users on endpoint devices to the server.

Companies can take either a persistent or non-persistent approach when deploying VDI. Persistent VDI saves data changes, requiring users to log into the same desktop image each time. This method is best for employees that handle complicated digital workflows and use virtual desktops the same way they would a physical work computer.

Non-persistent VDI does not save changes, making it most effective for task workers who only need one-time access to their desktops. Additionally, the non-persistent strategy mitigates expenses and simplifies data center management efforts.

Who Uses VDI?

VDI is a versatile service utilized across industries, but several organizations are particularly well-suited for virtual desktops. Businesses with the following users can reap the benefits of this service:

Remote Employees

Using VDI in remote work environments allows employees to retrieve virtual desktops from numerous endpoint devices. It enables workers to utilize one network from separate locations without sacrificing central access or application management. Companies that use persistent VDI can personalize desktops to complement the needs of each user and keep data secure in core centers and software systems.

Contract Workers

Contract employees pose unique challenges for businesses. They must access some critical information to complete temporary tasks but may expose the company to additional security risks. VDI solves this dilemma by permitting contract workers to use resources related to their duties without granting full access to corporate data. This feature heightens security and prevents companies from spending more money on new endpoint devices for these employees.

Call Centers

One of the best uses for non-persistent VDI is a call center because employees only require standard desktops to conduct daily activities. Call centers with the necessary software installed can conveniently patch and deploy non-persistent virtual desktops onsite without incurring high overhead expenses.

Advantages of Choosing VDI

While implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure does not make sense for every company, it can prove valuable for those that deploy a persistent or non-persistent model. For businesses that incorporate virtual desktops, benefits typically include:

  • Centralized management: VDI allows businesses to conduct numerous tasks from a single server, from modifying configurations to updating software. This centralized approach makes virtual desktops easier to manage than computers running on local operating systems.
  • Enhanced security: With VDI, all corporate data resides on servers and not endpoint devices. Therefore, the information stays protected even if a remote work computer or tablet is stolen.
  • Minimized expenses: Organizations that implement virtual desktops seldom purchase new devices for remote employees because it processes information on the server. Users can successfully access virtual desktops from thin clients and older computers, eliminating the need for additional capital.
  • Remote usage: Virtual desktops allow employees to conduct work duties from any device or location. Additionally, VDI provides on-demand access to applications and systems. This setup is highly conducive to businesses with a remote workforce.

Discover VDI Solutions from VPLS

If your business is in need of VDI, turn to VPLS for innovative solutions. We offer exceptional cloud-hosted VDI, or Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), that helps remote workforces achieve better productivity, as well as on-premise VDI that assists in-house teams with graphics and memory-heavy applications.

For more than 20 years, VPLS has provided customized IT solutions to global organizations. With 18 data centers across the United States, Europe, and Asia and 68,000 servers under management, we can serve businesses of all sizes and industries.

Contact us today to learn more about our VDI solutions and how they can help your business.

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What is Network Optimization?

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Computer network optimization refers to a set of practices that information technology (IT) professionals use to improve an enterprise’s performance. We’ll cover some of the factors that can inhibit network performance, as well as the benefits of network optimization.

What is Network Optimization? How it Helps

Network optimization is a process that can improve network performance and productivity for businesses of all sizes. 

This includes scanning for network bottlenecks, identifying network vulnerabilities, and prioritizing network activity to ensure the most important data gets through first. Network optimization also involves optimizing network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls to reduce latency or packet loss.

Network optimization leads to overall network performance improvement, which is vital at any scale. 

The network vendor provides various types of network services, such as scanning for network bottlenecks, identifying network vulnerabilities and bottleneck problems, prioritizing important data packets so they get through first, optimizing hardware devices (routers/switches/firewalls) to reduce latency or packet loss, network consulting, and network optimization services.

Issues That Can Affect Network Functionality

Computer networks are elaborate structures and can require a high level of sophistication if you have tools to support remote work, such as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) or cloud computing. And many factors can affect a network’s performance, such as:

  • The number of devices on your network, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones
  • The number of end users, or people, connecting to the network through a device
  • Hardware issues, such as damaged or defective network cables
  • Insufficient bandwidth
    Poor network configuration or design
  • High amounts of network traffic

Measuring Network Performance

Network performance is assessed by measuring a few key indicators of speed and effectiveness. These include the following:

Bandwidth: This is a measure of capability. The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted is a network’s bandwidth.

Jitter: Data is sent across a network in groups called “packets.” Jitter is when packets flow unevenly, meaning the amount of time it takes for data to travel is inconsistent.

Round-trip time (RTT): RTT measures the amount of time it takes for a piece of data to travel from its source to its destination, and back again.

Latency: Essentially one half of RTT, latency is the time required for data to travel across a network from its source to a destination.

Packet errors or loss: Packet errors occur when network packets are incorrectly formatted. If a packet does not reach its destination, it is referred to as packet loss.

A qualified service provider can implement network optimization procedures at your enterprise including maintenance, network protocols, and hardware and software upgrades. These could include:

  • Data caching
  • Tuning router buffers
  • Prioritizing latency-sensitive applications through Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Using a network cable tester
  • Switching to a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN)

How Network Optimization Helps Businesses

Network optimization helps businesses keep their data safe, flowing smoothly, and working efficiently. Network optimization services can eliminate many costly factors that lead to poor performance across the board.

All businesses rely on networks to run their systems, and this dependency will only increase over time. If network connectivity becomes too slow, network security breaches increase. If network performance is poor, productivity decreases, and business response times are delayed.

These issues, if untreated, can cause network ripple effects that could potentially cost millions to fix. The strategy behind employing a high-quality network optimization service provider is identifying potential problems before they escalate and solving them.

Businesses frequently operate with razor-thin margins, but all too often, network vulnerabilities are ignored. To ensure that these vulnerabilities are identified, it’s crucial to get the right team on board sooner rather than later.

Better UX: If you have a public-facing network, optimization will help keep your customers satisfied by supporting a positive user experience. Slow loading times or poor functionality will frustrate users, while fast speeds will help to keep them on your site and build confidence in your brand — and potentially increase your profits. 

Better productivity: Similarly, a fast and reliable network will keep your employees happy. High-quality video streams and fast file downloads and transfers make it easier for employees to do their jobs efficiently. It also minimizes time spent on troubleshooting and reconnecting. Plus, your IT team will spend less time and money responding to support requests, allowing them to focus on other priorities.

Better return on investment (ROI): Network infrastructure is a significant capital expense, and replacing it can be costly. Network optimization can improve the performance of your existing infrastructure, meaning you see a higher ROI.

Better security and analytics: With a more reliable network, it’s easier to detect unusual activity that could pose a security threat. Your network performance monitoring tools can function with a higher degree of accuracy, allowing you to use data insights to identify potential cybersecurity attacks. Analytics also help you understand your network usage, helping you to accurately forecast your needs as your business grows. 

Better team structures: With an optimized network, it’s easier for end-users to complete tasks and connect with colleagues, no matter where they are. A well-functioning network allows for a flexible, more effective workflow as distributed, remote teams become increasingly common.

How to Identify Network Vulnerabilities

A good network optimization service provider can identify vulnerabilities quickly before they escalate to bigger problems. There are a variety of network vulnerability tests that can be performed to identify network problems. Your service provider will perform these tests, analyze the results, and optimize your network based on what the results tell them.

One simple test is the ping packet, which sends out packets with a unique ID and times how long it takes for them to return. 

If they take too long or never come back, there might be an issue with your network segment. 

Another type of network security assessment called deep packet inspection will look at all data going through the network looking for viruses and other types of malware by inspecting each individual packet as it passes through the system.

Network Optimization Procedures & Protocols

Many network optimization procedures revolve around optimizing bandwidth utilization across networks in order to ensure maximum performance without sacrificing speed or quality-of-service guarantees (QoS). 

QoS refers to network features and functions designed to guarantee network performance levels for specific types of network traffic, such as voice.

Network optimization is often something that network engineers will work on all the time at an ISP or enterprise network engineering company. Every day, network engineers are looking for ways to optimize their current networks because every network has a limited amount of capacity and bandwidth that they can handle before one segment starts taking too much from another segment which causes it to slow down dramatically.

Each of these network optimization steps requires a dedicated service team who knows how to implement network optimization procedures and handles network equipment installation, maintenance, upgrades, and security updates. 

Network optimizations are worthwhile for any business that needs uninterrupted network performance with very high bandwidth at low cost because it is a continuous process of identifying potential network inefficiencies so they can be addressed before the network has problems.

Traditional networks are designed on assumptions about workloads but modern networks need to be able to dynamically adjust their behavior based on changing load conditions. This requires ongoing communication between the network managers and administrators as well as continual monitoring of all infrastructure components including routers, switches, servers, and storage devices.

Since there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when implementing network optimization techniques or protocols across different types of organizations, service providers are crucial here.

With world-class network optimization services from VPLS, businesses can ensure that the processes run smoothly. 

VPLS has over 20 years of experience at all levels of network optimization, for small, medium, and enterprise businesses. We provide a wide range of services, customized to meet the needs of our clients no matter what the scope is. 

From colocation to cloud services to managed network services and beyond, VPLS is your one-stop-shop for network optimization. Call us today and find out how we can help you and your business achieve success!

To learn more about our colocation and managed network services, or to schedule a discovery call, call us at (888) 365-2656 or contact us here!

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VPLS Partners with Polargy to Increase Power Density for Post-Production Client’s Colocation Environment

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We’re excited to announce that, through our partnership with Polargy, we have successfully completed the installation of a new cold aisle containment system to support a client’s high-density computing needs.

During the past year, VPLS’s post-production client experienced significant growth, but their colocation infrastructure was not seamlessly scaling with them.  The client needed to consolidate their infrastructure to support future expansions while reducing costs.

As a solution, VPLS built a colocation footprint specifically using containment techniques rather than with traditional power configurations. This design allowed the client to engage in high-density computing in a cost-effective and energy efficient manner.

“We’ve worked with VPLS for many years,” states the client’s Director of Communications. “We know we can always count on them to custom-tailor the appropriate solution for our ever-changing needs.”

VPLS selected Polargy as the structured containment partner due to Polargy’s history of quality service and competitive pricing. Using Polargy’s containment technology, VPLS created an isolated containment aisle for the client, which offered thermal safety for mission-critical applications and data. In turn, the client can now push their colocation configuration to a much higher power density.

“We are proud to work with VPLS to provide a more flexible aisle containment solution,” adds Blake Ferras, Account Executive from Polargy. “Their team’s deep industry knowledge allows them to make the best decisions regarding Polargy for their customers.”

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VPLS Acquires New Enterprise Data Center in Silicon Valley from Wave Broadband

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VPLS, a cloud-to-edge computing and solutions provider, today announces its acquisition of a data center located in Santa Clara, California. The renamed “SV3” is a 30,000 square feet facility with 3 MW of power, 24/7/365 security staff, and cross-connects to major Bay Area network carriers. The SV3 data center currently has 1.5 MW of available capacity for colocation customers seeking reliable connectivity and uptime along with direct access to over 20 native carriers.

Santa Clara, CA (SV3) Data Center Highlights

  • – 30,000 square feet of usable space for locking cabinets and private cages
  • – Redundant power N+1 Electrical and Mechanical infrastructure
  • – Rigorous security protocols, including 24/7 on-site staff and biometric access
  • – Network density with connections to over 20 native fiber providers and carriers with direct fiber links to EQX, CoreSite, DRT, and other data centers
  • – Adjacent to the largest substation owned and operated by Silicon Valley Power (SVP), resulting in lower utility rates and highly available power grid
  • – Direct fiber on-ramp to major public clouds including AWS, Azure, Oracle, GCP, Alibaba, Salesforce, IBM, and Tencent
  • – Formerly known as Layer 42/Wave Broadband data center

“We would like to welcome our new clients to VPLS and look forward in partnering with them. The West Coast and, specifically, Silicon Valley, are an important interconnected access point both for VPLS and our customers,” adds Arman Khalili, CEO of VPLS.

Jim Holanda, CEO of Wave Broadband, states, “We think this is in the best interest for our dedicated colocation customers in the Santa Clara facility and will provide them with additional product and facility options related to colocation.”

VPLS’s global network consists of over 18 facilities across more than 10 countries and three continents. Including this new Santa Clara data center and the recently expanded San Jose, CA site, VPLS’s network can support more than 2 MW of IT capacity.

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VPLS Ranks #6 on Silicon Valley Business Journal’s List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2020

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VPLS announces today its recent recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. In addition to year-over-year sales growth exceeding 100%, VPLS is also recognized as a well-rounded company that mastered the balance of providing excellent customer service, growth, and leadership, earning the company the #6 spot on the list.

Companies ranked in the Silicon Valley Business Journal lists are privately held corporations with documented revenue increases over the last three years as verified by independent auditors.

VPLS has shown consistent growth in revenue, fueled by the expansion of the company’s managed services, managed security services, bare metal solutions, and colocation services. The company has added three new locations to its global network: McKinney, Texas; Chappaqua, New York; and Singapore. The VPLS network was also recently enhanced with an expansion at one of its most popular facilities: San Jose, California (SV7). The expansion was completed to meet growing global demand for connectivity to key markets such as Silicon Valley and Asia.

This award is the latest in a series of accolades for VPLS. Recently, VPLS was also named in the Inc. 500|5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

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Cyber Threat Intelligence Solutions in 2021: Four Must-Have Features

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Cyber security solutions provide businesses with critical context on network vulnerabilities and the threat actors that are looking to attack them. This helps companies be extremely proactive in identifying and responding to threats. However, not all threat intelligence solutions are created equal. While all such tools offer the core feature of basic data about threats, they vary significantly in the extent and methods they provide situational, operational, and actionable intelligence.

In this post, we are discussing what you need to look for when choosing cyber security solutions within the ever-evolving landscape of threat intelligence in 2021.

Key Features of High-Quality Cyber Security Solutions

1. Investigations Powered by Scalable Artificial Intelligence

As existing threats evolve and new ones appear at an alarming rate – partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic – it has become impossible for security teams to manually tackle the huge amount of data, in order to recognize potential threats.

Considering the vast range of threats facing governments and organizations today, threat identification techniques and tools can no longer be manual – they have to be AI-based. A web-based intelligence tool powered by AI can access all the nooks and crannies of the internet and pinpoint pertinent threats automatically. It can alert security teams to the threats with the highest risk first by generating critical threat feeds.

Your business may face numerous threats at any moment. The more challenging part is that those threats tend to change continuously with new ones emerging all the time. This is why cyber security solutions must deliver threat data and assist teams in utilizing it in an automated manner. They must include malware assessment tools to help spot relevant threats automatically.

To make access to new threat data easier for stakeholders, threat feeds are also crucial. Also, engineers can calculate which threats pose the most risk thanks to the automated patch prioritization recommendations.

2. Real-Time Information And Alerts

Whether you are a national law enforcement agency or a corporation, the cyber threat solutions you choose must be able to respond to threats and vulnerabilities before they become full-blown breakdowns and breaches. To achieve this, the platform must send you alerts in real-time. When a threat to your cybersecurity presents itself, time is of the essence. Receiving detailed, real-time reporting on these threats can help arm you with key information needed to respond appropriately.

Of course, historical threat intelligence is important to help provide insights and recognize patterns, but only real-time alerts can help you accomplish maximum security.

3. Dark Web Monitoring

The Dark Web is a haven for cybercriminals. Your threat intelligence software should be able to monitor the web, dark web, and deep web in order to discover threats before they attempt to cripple your systems. This level of web monitoring includes anything from hackers’ forums to black-market listings (displaying personal information of your customers) and more.

4. Automated Takedown

Some of the most reliable and proven threat intelligence tools today reduce the time it takes to alleviate risk by taking the compromised web page down automatically, without waiting for intervention from human security experts.

24x7x365 Cyber Threat Solutions – Automate Your Response to Threats

VPLS provides the specialized threat intelligence solutions you need to overcome your most complex security challenges today. Our security consultants can help protect your business from costly data breaches and loss via a cohesive strategy of threat mitigation, data protection, and security assessments.

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