Managed servers are among the latest IT (Information Technology) buzzword solutions, offering a business new options for managing their Web and email data. HiWAAY Internet Services is excited to announce this new category of service for business customers.
A managed server solution is a computer that serves Web sites and/or email and includes the human resources to set it up and maintain it. HiWAAY owns the server and maintains its operating system much like Web site hosting services. The difference is that the server is used exclusively by a single business, which allows them to install and run software applications selected specifically for their business needs. The customer has complete control over the applications that run on the server without having to worry about hardware or operating system maintenance.
The managed server is available for Windows or Linux operating systems and includes security management and maintenance of the server and its operating system, including security updates and 24 x 7 monitoring of server status. Features of the servers include Web-based management, Web-based email and email mailing lists, optional junk mail and virus filtering, Web hit statistics, virtual meeting rooms and Web-based discussion areas, among others.
Customers may choose to locate the server at their own facility or take advantage of additional security and high bandwidth options by locating it at HiWAAY. "This is a really great solution for increasing a company's server 'up-time,' " Ann Yelle, director of Marketing and Web Development, reported. "Two things drive this. First, HiWAAY's network is connected to three of the largest Internet backbones, so if one or even two of the major providers go down, the HiWAAY connection will still be up. Second, HiWAAY's facility provides incredible battery and generator electrical backup, as well as climate control and a fire suppression system," Yelle explained. "Most businesses just can't provide that level of security and connectivity."
The managed server solution is especially practical for smaller companies that don't have network specialists on staff. HiWAAY provides simple instructions on how to operate the Internet services available with a managed server. The major benefits of the managed server include reliability and security.
According to Brad Towery, corporate sales manager for HiWAAY, "Having HiWAAY manage your server is a big relief for businesses of all sizes. Especially as companies look for ways to trim expenses, it just makes sense to have an outsource solution that you can trust for your data."
HiWAAY Internet Services is a full-service ISP providing individual and business dial-up and dedicated Internet access, Web server solutions and Web design services. HiWAAY was established in 1994 to serve the North Alabama region and has grown to become Alabama's largest ISP, now offering access covering most of the state. HiWAAY is locally owned and operated in Alabama. For more information about HiWAAY, visit the HiWAAY Web site at www.hiwaay.net or call 888/244-9229.