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Say Hello To Our New Amsterdam Data Center

We’re happy to announce the latest addition to ServerMania’s range of data center locations: a brand-new facility in the heart of the beautiful city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The new facility – ServerMania’s fifth – represents a 20% increase in ServerMania’s data center capacity and is our first location outside of North America.

At launch, we’ll be bringing managed services, dedicated servers, and hybrid servers to the Amsterdam location, soon to be followed by ServerMania’s public and private cloud hosting platforms. All the services hosted in Amsterdam are covered by the ServerMania Service Level Agreement, which guarantees quality service, fast customer support, a 100% Network Uptime Guarantee, and more.

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February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Justin Blanchard Leave a comment

The 5 Major Benefits of Using a Virtual Private Server

I think you’ll agree that over the past several years, virtual private servers, or VPS hosting has exploded in the hosting industry. As virtualization costs lower and performance increases, this will only continue.

Why does this matter?

You may be on the hunt for the perfect hosting solution for your project. Today, we’re going to show you the five major benefits of choosing VPS hosting, and why ServerMania Hybrid Servers may be the perfect fit for you.

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August 19, 2017October 30, 2017 Justin Blanchard 25 Comments

4 Reasons Why Montreal, Canada is a Great Place for Global Businesses to Store their Data

Canada’s advanced network infrastructure, world-class data centers, low-cost green energy, and strict privacy laws make it an attractive data storage venue for US, European, and Canadian businesses.
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August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 Justin Blanchard Leave a comment

Toronto Networking Event Recap – Pravda Vodka Bar

On July 27, 2017 ServerMania sponsored a Web Hosting Industry Review (WHIR) networking event in Toronto, Canada. WHIR networking events always provide a great opportunity for industry professionals to meet in a comfortable environment, develop connections, and create new business opportunities. This event was certainly no exception.

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August 15, 2017May 22, 2018 Justin Blanchard Leave a comment

ServerMania Sponsors WHIR Toronto Networking Event

On July 27, 2017, ServerMania is proud to be sponsoring a Web Hosting Industry Review (WHIR) networking event in Toronto, Canada. WHIR networking events provide a great opportunity for industry professionals to meet in a comfortable environment, develop connections, and create new business opportunities. We’ll be giving away a Beats By Dre headset at the event and complimentary drinks, as well as delicious appetizers, will be available.

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July 18, 2017May 22, 2018 Justin Blanchard Leave a comment

The History Of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the use of internet-connected servers to host software and virtual infrastructure accessed and controlled over the web or an API. The phrase “cloud computing” has only been used for a decade or so, but the history of cloud computing stretches back much further. (more…)

April 12, 2017August 31, 2017 Justin Blanchard Leave a comment

Game Server Hosting: Beware Denial of Service Attacks!

Do you remember the holiday season of 2014, when the mysterious “Lizard Squad” spoiled the Christmas for many PlayStation Network and XBox Live subscribers? It laid a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on the gaming giant, and got away with it for awhile until 50,700 charges were laid.

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February 24, 2017January 30, 2018 Justin Blanchard 2 Comments

IT Needs Help With Online Security And Privacy

According to a recent report from SIM IT Trends, many enterprise organizations are not doing all they can to protect themselves from online criminals and hackers. Forty-six percent of organizations don’t have a Chief Information Security Officer and only sixty percent of organizations require security training of all staff. (more…)

December 16, 2016September 25, 2017 Justin Blanchard Leave a comment

Is A Dedicated Server Or A Cloud Server Best For Your Side Project?

Side projects are increasingly popular among developers. The availability of inexpensive infrastructure makes launching a web app easier than ever. Any developer with an idea can code a minimal viable product and have it up and running in no time at all. Side projects can be an educational experience, a way to make a few extra dollars, or the beginnings of what may become a full-time job. (more…)

October 21, 2016May 22, 2018 Justin Blanchard Leave a comment

Hybrid Servers vs. Dedicated Servers: What’s The Difference?

Earlier this year, we introduced a new range of enterprise servers — Hybrid Servers. Hybrid Servers combine the benefits of dedicated servers — exceptional performance and enterprise specifications — with the convenience and flexibility of virtualized infrastructure. (more…)

May 15, 2016September 20, 2017 Justin Blanchard 7 Comments