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Choosing the right IT Racks and Enclosure Cabinets

Data center network racks and enclosure cabinets provide a physical infrastructure for mounting mission-critical electrical equipment. Whether you use them to hold servers, switches, A/V equipment, routers or UPS systems, server racks and enclosures provide organization, optimized airflow and support for wires and cables. Two main types of IT racks you’ll find in data centers […]

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Advantages of a Raised Floor in Data Centers

Raised floors have been common features of data centers for decades. Although some data centers now use hard floors and overhead cable trays, raised floor systems remain popular because their perforated tiles and elevated design — which can range from several inches to several feet above concrete — allow for efficient cooling and cable management. […]

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DataSpan’s Commitment to Supporting our Customers

At DataSpan nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our customers, team members and the communities we serve. As the US and many other countries continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the demands on our customers have increased, so we want to let you know what we’re doing and how we […]

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The importance of Layer 1 Infrastructure

Layer 1 infrastructure is made up of cables, antennas, pins, hubs, repeaters, network adapters, voltages, host bus adapters and other physical and hardware necessities, and it provides a means of transport for raw data. As a result, it’s often the first thing networking professionals check when troubleshooting issues — data cannot proceed through the other […]

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DataSpan is an Essential Critical Infrastructure Provider

DataSpan is here to help you during the unprecedented (COVID-19) crisis.  Our team has been deemed Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers based on our support of mission-critical IT and communications as well as the defense industrial base under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidance.  This designation means we will continue to operate and support our […]

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Preventative Disinfection Services

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has quickly created an unprecedented health crisis around the world.  During this crisis, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our customers, team members and communities we serve.  DataSpan has received an unprecedented response from our customers requesting us to provide preventative disinfection services, sanitization cleanings and “deep […]

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What is the Hybrid Cloud

What Is the Hybrid Cloud?

For companies that deal with sensitive information on a daily basis, having a reliable data and workflow management system is essential. In the past, many companies relied on independent or on-premises data centers to keep their information safe. But this approach could still leave companies vulnerable to risks like outside attacks, security breaches, outages and […]

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Five Tips to Avoid Security Breaches

Security breaches affect billions of people every year — data breaches and cyberattacks impacted 765 million people in three months of 2018 alone. Along with the life-changing personal effects of a data breach for consumers, companies targeted by attackers stand to lose valuable business data, revenue and public confidence. As a result, all organizations need to know […]

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How to Increase the Security of Your Data

How to Increase the Security of Your Data

Data security is a significant concern in today’s technology climate. Now more than ever, people and companies are taking extra measures to protect their sensitive data. From cloud networks to physical data centers, there are plenty of options for any business. Seeking reliable protection is essential to keeping your information security risks low and your […]

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How to Move Your Data Center

How to Move Your Data Center

Moving a data center is something that many businesses decide to do at one point or another. A company might want to move the data center to a more dedicated or secure location or might undergo a merger or acquisition that requires consolidation of data centers. Whatever the reason, moving a data center is a […]

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