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When Limitations of Liability don’t apply – Baidu Part 1
Friday, August 27, 2010
By David Snead
Most hosts have attempted to limit their liability for claims against them with a “Limitation of Liability” contract provision. Hosts generally rely on these provisions to ensure that their risks are manageable and understood.
Fun Times at the WHIR's Denver Networking event
Friday, August 27, 2010
By WHIR Happenings
I have to say, what a fun event. The Corner Office was a great venue, although I'm not sure they knew what hit them.
WHIR TV at HostingCon 2010 – More Exhibit Hall Footage
Thursday, August 26, 2010
By WHIR TV
Last week, we posted some interview footage from the exhibit hall at HonstingCon 2010. WHIR editor in chief Liam Eagle spent some time talking to some of the exhibitors about their solutions, and what they hoped to gain from being involved in the show.... (read more)
Come out to This Week's Denver Networking Event
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
By Liam Eagle
It’s been a while since I last attended one of our WHIR Networking Events (I missed the Boston event, so the last one I attended was in Toronto, in May), but I wanted to make sure that everyone knows about our event coming up this week in Denver. ... (read more)
Geo-location services - there's no place like home
Monday, August 23, 2010
By Joshua Beil
The launch of Facebook Places has been causing quite a media buzz recently, and I think this article in PC World sums it up nicely: (read more)
WHIR TV at HostingCon 2010 – Exhibit Hall Footage
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
By WHIR TV
In the last couple of weeks WHIR TV has published quite a few video interviews shot at HostingCon 2010, held in late July in Austin, Texas. (read more)
WHIR Local Events - Attend & Bring a Business!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
By William Toll
I meet a lot of Web-based startups and ISVs every month. Many of them ask questions about the world of hosting including: what really happens behind the scenes in monitoring, managing and billing large polls of customers? Another common question is "That is such a competitive industry ho... (read more)
Cloud Valuations - What I Said At HostingCon
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
By Tom Millitzer
“I predict incredible values” - Its a couple days shy of one month after my HostingCon Presentation. Frankly I nailed it and recent news have continued to confirm my theories. If your into a quick review of my global/macro thoughts well here it is.... (read more)
Mountain View, We Have a Problem
Saturday, August 14, 2010
By Paul Hirsch
On August 5, 2010, reports first emerged detailing the talks between Google and Verizon with implications regarding Net Neutrality. Backlash was swift and harsh, and Google and Verizon were quick to make a public statement defending the openness and neutral nature of the Internet and their dedicatio... (read more)
Interview with John Zanni of Microsoft
Friday, August 13, 2010
By WHIR TV
WHIR editor in chief Liam Eagle recently had the opportunity to sit down with Microsoft’s general manager for worldwide software plus services in the communications sector, John Zanni, to shoot an interview segment for WHIR TV. (read more)
Video Feature: Interview with Chris Sheridan of Enom
Thursday, August 12, 2010
By WHIR TV
At HostingCon, WHIR editor Liam Eagle had an opportunity to talk to Chris Sheridan of eNom, and to create an interview segment for WHIR TV. (read more)
Interview with Ian McClarty of Phoenix NAP
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
By WHIR TV
At HostingCon, Ian McClarty, president of Phoenix-based data center facility Phoenix NAP sat down with WHIR editor Liam Eagle to record a WHIR TV interview about the facility, which officially opened its doors in June. (read more)
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Inside FalconStor’s “TOTALLY Open” Data Protection Solutions
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Q&A: Verne Global's Lisa Rhodes on Iceland Data Centers
September 2, 2010 -- In an email interview with the WHIR, Lisa Rhodes, marketing and sales vice president of wholesale data center developer Verne Global, explains why its operations in Keflavik, Icel...
Inside Horizon Data Center Solutions' Growth Strategy
August 26, 2010 -- The past year has been a whirlwind of activity for Horizon Data Center Solutions. The Plano, Texas-based data center operator is currently in midst of implementing several major ste...
Q&A: Eirikur Hrafnsson, CEO and Founder, Greenqloud
August 23, 2010 -- In an email interview with the WHIR, Greeqloud CEO Eirikur Hrafnsson discussed the green cloud service and how it differentiates itself from other hosting providers using clean ener...
Q&A: Eric Woods, Industry Analyst, Pike Research
August 20, 2010 -- In an email interview with the WHIR, Pike Research analyst Eric Woods, discussed the results of the Green Data Centers report and what it means for the future of ecologically-friend...
Q&A: Rebecca Steinberg Herson of Commtouch, on Outbound Spam
August 19, 2010 -- In an email interview with the WHIR, Commtouch VP of marketing Rebecca Steinberg Herson discusses the severity of outbound spam and how service providers can be more proactive in de...
