Navigating the World of Data Center Compliance: A Beginner’s Guide for Businesses
Some might think compliance is just another item to tick off on a list; however, in reality, it’s about much more than that. Data center compliance standards are at the foundation of efficient data management, ensuring the three pillars of information security: confidentiality, integrity, and data availability. The importance of compliance standards goes beyond adhering […]
How Data Centers Have Become Critical Partners For Financial Services
The availability of data centers is at the foundation of most applications we use on a daily basis. Failure in the data center can result in payment transaction delays and security issues. As a logical step towards safety, partnering with a resilient and adaptable data center for financial services is of critical importance for financial […]
Why Data Centers are Essential for the Healthcare Industry
As the world keeps growing in population and our lifespans, fortunately, stretch for longer, there’s an increasing need for efficiency to deal with the numbers in the healthcare industry. The pandemic has made it clear that the healthcare sector needs to expand further. This growth will bring to the fore the need for efficient healthcare […]
Should Healthcare Organizations Continue to Maintain On-Premises Data Centers?
Healthcare facilities haven’t always been fans of cloud computing. Not too long ago, the prevailing opinion was that the cloud wasn’t secure enough for healthcare data, and it was safer to store it on-site – On-Premises Data Centers. Fast forward, the healthcare industry is choking with data. Consider, for instance, the 2018 Statista projection that […]
The Critical Role of Colocation Data Centers in the Healthcare Industry
The amount of data healthcare churns per second is almost incomprehensible. Further, research by RBC capital markets forecasts that the compound annual data growth rate for healthcare will reach 36 percent by 2025. This growth rate is significantly faster than forecast for other industries like entertainment, media, financial services, and manufacturing. Yet, healthcare professionals must […]
Volico Data Centers Completed its 2019 SOC 2 Type 2 Audit for Its Data Center Portfolio
Volico Data Centers is proud to announce the completion of the SOC 2 Type II audit for 2019. A-LIGN, an independent accounting, and auditing firm performed the audits and confirmed Volico’s compliance with these industry standards. The compliance reports assure that Volico Data Centers’ services are suitable for businesses and applications that require high security, […]
Linux vs. Windows: How to Choose the Right Server Operating System
Many business owners and operators are surprised when they hear that Windows is not the dominant enterprise and server platform. For a wide range of tasks, experts often recommend using Linux or another Unix-like platform. However, there are a number of places where Windows can excel, and many businesses come to depend on Windows dedicated […]
How Does GDPR Compare to HIPAA?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the EU and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of the United States are two critical government acts that were created to protect personal and sensitive information and data. These two pieces of regulative guidelines have contributed a considerable amount to the global data security field. […]
How to Ensure You are Ready to Comply With the GDPR
The European Union (EU) has made bold strides toward the protection of personal information and privacy from businesses that collect and store data. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect on May 25, 2018, and it has implications for all US companies with connections to EU citizens. GDPR Data Protections Companies collecting data on […]
What HIPAA Compliant Means for Data Centers?
HIPAA is an acronym for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a U.S. law designed to protect the safety of medical information that is transmitted electronically. The law began as a way to help patients keep insurance if they lose their job or change jobs. HIPAA also helps reduce medical costs […]