CentriLogic

CIOsynergy Toronto Conference 2013 by cladmin

cladmin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:02:39 +0000

We are excited to be sponsoring the CIOsynergy Toronto Conference for the second year in a row on March 21, 2013.

“We are thrilled to have CentriLogic at CIOsynergy Toronto. As leading provider of comprehensive data center solutions, their presence will provide event attendees with an additional layer of industry insights and thought leadership,” says Patrick Mason, Director of Communications and Marketing at CIOsynergy.

CIOsynergy Toronto is an exclusive opportunity for leading local CIO and IT executives to network and brainstorm daily hurdles in an unparalleled learning environment under the umbrella of the founder of Travelocity.com, keynote of the event Terry Jones. As former chairman of Kayak.com and former CIO of American Airlines, Mr. Jones will share insights form four decades of success including the techniques he’s deployed to keep up with today’s rapidly changing world.

At CIOsynergy Toronto, a panel of leading CIOs moderated by Scott Shuster, will share and explore how CIOs can be successful in their role.

Open to Fortune 500’s and mid-market enterprise, CIOsynergy’s events gather senior executives from the office of the CIO, including Directors, VPs, Chief Architects, CTOs and CIOs.

We are very excited to engage and share knowledge with leading C-level industry experts!

CentriLogic’s Preparedness for Hurricane Sandy by cladmin

cladmin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:59:52 +0000

Our primary focus is customer service, and as part of that commitment we have been diligently monitoring the progression of Hurricane Sandy as it approaches New York State and Ontario, Canada.

Risks associated with Sandy in our areas of operation include power failure and flooding. Each CentriLogic data center is protected by generator backup with ample fuel reservoir to weather the storm, and are situated at elevations higher than street level for flood protection. Leak detection systems and overflow reservoirs provide further protection.

From a telecommunications perspective, our multiple relationships balance risk across redundant providers, each of whom have ensured us of precautions taken to ensure network availability. We are constantly monitoring our upstream network pathways to ensure uptime for our customers.

The impending situation is what CentriLogic is prepared for on a daily basis. Our staff and facilities are prepared to handle any impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy and we do not anticipate any customer-affecting events.

Update:

As of 12:30pm EDT, October 30, 2012, we are pleased to report all of our facilities maintained 100% uptime during Hurricane Sandy’s progression through New York State and Ontario, Canada. No network, infrastructure, or power issues occurred, and we were able to provide uninterrupted service delivery to all of our customers.

Our Network, Facilities, and Operations teams have been on stand-by to deal with any unforeseen emergencies as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and will remain on stand-by until all weather-related threats have cleared.

Introducing: CMBS by twarnock

twarnock — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:40:08 +0000

For those who have have been tracking the activity going on over at Facebook, Twitter and Google, the necessity for changes has been both praised and discouraged by loyal followers. Many of the nay sayers have been expressing their displeasure with having changes forced upon them, the users of these applications have vehemently expressed the ideology of, “why mess with a good thing?”

The popular assumption is that these billion dollar, consumer centric companies have lost their original motifs, abandoning their product-focused development and switched over to revenue-focused developments. However, in any consumer focused industry the appetite and need for something ~~better~~ different will always be an insatiable aspect of the business, therefore, despite CentriLogic’s immense success with our existing backup system, we’re very excited about our new offering; CentriLogic Managed Backup Services (CMBS).

There was a growing need amongst customers to create a backup service capable of supporting more sophisticated, and complicated environments, a service that could be tailored to the individual need required by our vast range of clientele. The new CMBS allows you to back up your tiered systems in one shot, recording your system as a package as opposed to backing up layer by layer, thus making the recovery of a single file much simpler. Our in-line and post-process deduplication software has been embedded into the new system to ensure that your backups remain extremely efficient, eliminating unnecessary resource consumption. Not only has the system been given a more cosmopolitan makeover, we’ve also scratched the theory of “protocol backup.” While our existing system has proven and continues to prove unwavering success, we had implemented a backup timetable that was the same for all our customers. CMBS allows customers to create a backup schedule that best suits the requirements of their business, from the regular daily backups to hourly and even continuous data protection, the extra time is taken through personal consultations to decipher which route will optimize your company’s longterm value.

Despite the implementation of CMBS, customers who are satisfied with their current backup systems are in no way required to make the transition. CentriLogic’s primary focus always remains at the core of achieving customer satisfaction. Our goal is to equip our customers with the best tools to ensure their success, not to force adaptation. So happy customers, rest assure, we will not be surprising you with any changes, as for those who are interested to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact us, we’re always extremely happy to talk to you.

“Hitting Into The Clouds” with CentriLogic by cladmin

cladmin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:09:53 +0000

When was the last time you went to a cloud computing conference that took place at a baseball field? It is safe to say that the majority response will be; not recently. That is why we decided to host our first “Hitting Into The Clouds” event at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, New York on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

CentriLogic’s CEO, Robert Offley, started off the afternoon with a few words before introducing our guest speaker, Jim Rogers, Manager of Technical Operations for Rich Products Corp. Following Mr. Rogers’ presentation were CentriLogic’s Director of Solutions Architecture, Mark Arruda and our VP of Marketing and Products, Sylvain Boyer. Discussing which applications and workloads are ideally suited for the cloud, which ones may be optimized in hosting environments, and how a practical roadmap to the cloud could be built, A Pragmatic Path to Cloud is currently available via slideshare. The presentations wrapped up just in time to watch the Buffalo Bisons’ throw the first pitch against the Louisville Bats, ultimately resulting in a 9-4 victory for the Bisons! Guests left with full stomachs and customized CentriLogic baseballs signed by Bisons’ manager and World Series champ, Wally Backman! Also we can’t forget our prize winner, Heather Jones, who won tickets to MiLB’s sold out All Star game taking place at the Coca-Cola Field Wednesday, July 11th.

Many thanks go out to the guests who attended and the staff of Coca-Cola Field, CentriLogic is looking forward to making Hitting Into The Clouds an annual event, and we look forward to meeting many new faces along the way. Any further information required or questions regarding cloud computing, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Analysts, IT Industry Experts, and Business Leaders to Meet at CentriLogic’s Downtown Toronto Data Center Launch Event by The Editor

The Editor — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:58:34 +0000

What: CentriLogic will be hosting the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new downtown Toronto data center on the morning of Thursday, May 17, 2012. Attendees will be given the opportunity to learn from industry analysts, fellow IT decision makers, and CentriLogic staff about the current trends influencing IT and Business. Networking opportunities and private tours of the new data center will also be available to all guests.

Topics Covered:

Emerging trends in the Cloud Computing and Hybrid Hosting environment in Downtown Toronto
Social Networking, Big Data, and Cloud Computing trends changing IT and your business in fundamental ways
Understanding the relationship between IT and Business in 2012
The Business benefits of outsourcing your IT Infrastructure

Who Should Attend: IT Decision Makers, CIOs, CTOs, IT Managers, VPs, CEOs, Business Leaders, Analysts, IT Press, IT Industry Directors.

Speakers:
Robert Offley – President & CEO at CentriLogic.
Davin Juusola – Vice President, Research & Development at Info-Tech Research Group
Atif Ahmad – Vice President, Information Technology at Wind Mobile

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012. 7:30am-9:30am.

Where:
CentriLogic’s Toronto Headquarters
55 York Street, Toronto, ON
Suite 300
M5J 1E3

Tickets: Free. Breakfast Included.
RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/I5JC9d
(Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis)

451 Research Group Analysis: CentriLogic is Well-Positioned for Growth in 2012 by Sylvain Boyer

Sylvain Boyer — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:20:42 +0000

While we hold the utmost confidence in our solution offerings and capabilities, it is always reassuring to receive support from leading industry analysts.

In February, 2012, Tier 1 / 451 Research Group published their outlook on CentriLogic for the 2012 fiscal year. 451’s analysis on our core service offerings, geographical footprint, and aggressive future roadmap emphasized that we are currently well-positioned to continue our success into 2012 and become a dominant player in the co-location and hybrid hosting landscape.

Some highlights from the analysis include:

Aggressive data center footprint and service offering expansion plans in 2012 supported by the addition of two experienced advisors: Todd Klindworth and Craig Mosely.
US-Canadian cross-border platform was a key success factor for 2011 and should continue through 2012.
Development of unique “Hybrid” solutions is advantageous as it provides many customers with a seamless migration from physical to virtual and cloud environments catered specifically to their requirements.

In summary, 451 Research Group concluded that 2012 should be a pivotal year for growth at Centrilogic.

The complete analysis, entitled “CentriLogic gains momentum in 2011; expansion plans in 2012,” can be accessed by subscribing to 451 Research Group. We would like to thank authors Michael Levy (@MikeJLevy), and Jason Verge (@Jasonverge), along with Tier 1 / 451 Research Group for taking the time to profile our company.

December 2011 Newsletter by The Editor

The Editor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:00:19 +0000




POPULAR POSTS FROM OUR RESOURCE CENTER & BLOG
CentriLogic Woos Global Enterprises with New Downtown Toronto Data Center Hosting Provider Opening New Data Centre in Toronto Top 5 Places to Build a New Data Center Building a Mobile Management Practice: 4 Key Questions Mobile Market Boom Presents VARs with Opportunities, Challenges
OFFICIAL OPENING: DOWNTOWN TORONTO DATA CENTER
CentriLogic has officially announced the opening of its new data center on York Street, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario. This 16,000 square-foot facility in the heart of Downtown Toronto will be used to provide our full-suite of hosting services, including: Co-location Hybrid Hosting Solutions Managed Services Cloud Computing To find out additional information, or to submit an inquiry or request regarding this facility, please click here.
CENTRILOGIC AWARDS CEREMONY: DECEMBER 08, 2011
CentriLogic is pleased to announce the Award Winners from our Employee Awards Ceremony that took place company-wide on Thursday, December 08, 2011. Two employees were recognized for their outstanding contributions encompassing all aspects of our business. The award titles, award descriptions, and award winners are as follows: Customer-First Award: Deb Utz – Operations Center Supervisor Deb always takes the confidence and peace of mind of the customer into consideration, and strives to make each interaction with CentriLogic an ethical, positive, and memorable experience. Award for a Vision of a Better Future: James Hollingsworth – Implementation Manager James endeavors to anticipate, communicate, and prepare to invervene in – or control – an expected or predicted situation, particularly one that has the potential to be difficult or negative. Congratulations to Deb and James for their accomplishments!
DATA CENTER EXPANSION PROGRAM: BRACKNELL, UK
CentriLogic is still providing the opportunity to secure preferred space and pricing in our Bracknell, United Kingdom data center. Please click on the following link to receive more information and to secure your first-come first-served position (no obligation). Bracknell, United Kingdom Additional details on pricing and location will be available once the facility is officially announced.
TOP 5 TWEETS LAST MONTH
How many data centers are there in the world? How big is the world of cloud computing? Top 10 Data Center stories of 2011 Hybrid Cloud Takes Off: Top 10 IT Predictions for 2012 Cloud and Virtualization Technology Make Biggest Impact in 2011

November 2011 Newsletter by The Editor

The Editor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:48:06 +0000



POPULAR POSTS FROM OUR RESOURCE CENTER & BLOG
Cartoon Company Uses Cloud Computing to Reduce Data Center Costs Mobile Market Boom Presents VARs with Opportunities, Challenges Building a Mobile Management Practice: Four Key Questions Cloud Computing and the Truth About SLAs Ten Vital Steps for Cloud Computing Implementation > Visit the CentriLogic Resource Center \| > Visit the CentriLogic Blog
GTA IT MEETUP – HOSTED BY CENTRILOGIC
CentriLogic would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in our GTA IT Meetup on December 08, 2011. There are currently no spaces remaining at this event. Our next event in this series is scheduled for late January 2012, in Downtown Toronto, Ontario. The event will primarily be focused on future industry trends for 2012, with a special emphasis on IT Outsourcing and Hybrid Hosting. Please stay tuned to our website (www.centrilogic.com) as more details will be available soon. If you are eager to secure a spot at our January IT Meetup, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
JOB OPENING: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (TORONTO, ON)
CentriLogic is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician for our downtown Toronto, Ontario data center. Our Facilities Team provides excellent customer service at all times. This team requires a full-time permanent responsible and motivated individual to be the primary on-site technician. For more information, please visit the detailed job description by clicking here
DATA CENTER EXPANSION PROGRAM: TORONTO, ON & BRACKNELL, UK
CentriLogic is still offering preferred space and pricing in our new Downtown Toronto Data Center. Space is filling up quickly and there is very limited time remaining for this current promotion. Please click on the following link to receive more information and to secure your first-come first-served position (no obligation). Toronto, Ontario, Canada CentriLogic is still providing the opportunity to secure preferred space and pricing in our Bracknell, United Kingdom data center. Please click on the following link to receive more information and to secure your first-come first-served position (no obligation). Bracknell, United Kingdom Additional details on pricing and location will be available once both facilities are officially announced.
TOP 5 TWEETS LAST MONTH
Study: IT’s Future Lies with Cloud Computing, Security, & Mobile How the Cloud Can Enhance Application Recovery Cloud-based Disaster Recovery as a Service Options from @datacenter Extend Your Data Center’s Life Expectancy Do You Know Your Data Privacy Laws? CentriLogic’s Jim Latimer Shares His Insights on the Geographic Location of Data

GTA IT Meetup Hosted by CentriLogic by The Editor

The Editor — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:24:18 +0000

The Data Management Industry is ripe with change and growth these days. An important question remains: how do you effectively transition your company from legacy IT Infrastructure through to cloud computing? What factors determine what balance to look for, and how to migrate?

This is an ongoing series of peer networking and knowledge-sharing meetups exclusively for IT Professionals. Expect some exciting guest speakers sharing their expertise and experiences around IT Infrastructure migration, in focused 20-minute presentations, followed by an open networking session.

Spaces are limited and they are filling up quickly.
Click here to register and secure your FREE ticket.

Details:

2 Robert Speck Parkway
Unit 507
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 4E8
Thursday, December 8, 2011
4:00pm – 7:00pm (ET)
Map

Presentations at this Event:

James Patterson, COO, BPS Resolver

Migrating Legacy IT Infrastructure to Cloud: A 3-part company case study discussing the challenges and rewards of deciding that a migration through to cloud computing was right for BPS Resolver, investigating cloud providers, migrating to cloud, and then “life on the cloud.”

Jim Latimer, Chief Strategy Officer, CentriLogic

The Hybrid Data Center: As organizations migrate more of their applications to the cloud, but also retain existing equipment and use co-location and other physical services, the hybrid data center is at the epicentre of change in the way IT is used and consumed.

Interested in being a sponsor or presenter?

If you would like to find out more about being a sponsor or presenter at an upcoming GTA IT Meetup, please send an email to Matt Callahan.