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# US Signal: US Signal is a provider of data center services, offering connectivity, cloud hosting, colocation, data protection, and disaster recovery solutions – all powered by its wholly owned and operated, robust, fiber network. US Signal also helps customers optimize their IT resources through managed and professional services.

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## Posts
- [Rethinking Data Center Sustainability This Earth Day](https://ussignal.com/blog/rethinking-data-center-sustainability/): They power nearly everything we do, from cloud applications and streaming services to AI and real-time analytics. At the same time, data center sustainability is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and water usage.
- [World Backup Day: Why Backup Is Your Last Line of Defense](https://ussignal.com/blog/world-backup-day-why-backup-is-your-last-line-of-defense/): This shift is changing expectations. Security is still essential, but prevention alone is no longer enough. On World Backup Day, organizations should be thinking beyond how to stop an attack and focusing on how they will recover when one inevitably occurs.
- [AI Is Changing the Data Center from the Ground Up](https://ussignal.com/blog/ai-data-center/): When people talk about AI, they usually focus on models, software, or use cases. What does not get as much attention is the infrastructure underneath it, including the evolving design of the AI data center itself.
- [Microsoft 365 E7 and the Rise of the Agent-Operated Enterprise](https://ussignal.com/blog/microsoft-365-e7-and-the-rise-of-the-agent-operated-enterprise/): Microsoft’s recent announcements around Microsoft 365 E7, Agent 365, and Copilot Wave 3 are aimed squarely at that problem. The industry is moving from AI experimentation to something more structured — what Microsoft is calling Frontier Transformation.
- [Infrastructure Strategy in the Age of Hardware Volatility](https://ussignal.com/blog/infrastructure-strategy/): While these issues may start with procurement, they quickly become broader infrastructure strategy conversations.
- [Are You Choosing Azure, or Just Choosing What’s Familiar?](https://ussignal.com/blog/are-you-choosing-azure/): In many cloud conversations, the decision is already made before the analysis begins.
- [Why Winning Cloud Innovator of the Year Matters and How OpenCloud Changed the Conversation](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-winning-cloud-innovator-of-the-year-matters/): Winning Cloud Innovator of the Year is not about a trophy or a headline. It is about validation. Validation that making hard decisions early, before disruption becomes unavoidable, is what truly moves the market forward.
- [Why IT Leaders Choose Nutanix: Scalable Infrastructure Without Added Complexity](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-it-leaders-choose-nutanix/): If you spend enough time working in infrastructure—especially environments that are growing, distributing, and supporting more critical workloads—you start to appreciate one thing very quickly: complexity is the enemy of scale.
- [Data Privacy Week 2026: Why “Taking Control” Starts with Your Infrastructure Choices](https://ussignal.com/blog/data-privacy-week-2026/): Data Privacy Week is here again, and this year's theme—Take Control of Your Data—couldn't be more timely. But I'll be honest: as a CISO, I've grown a little weary of privacy campaigns that focus entirely on consumer tips like "check your app permissions" or "use strong passwords." Those things matter, but they miss the bigger picture for those of us responsible for protecting organizational data.
- [Run Cloud Smarter: Why the Next Era of Cloud Is About Control, Not Consumption](https://ussignal.com/blog/run-cloud-smarter-next-era-of-cloud/): At US Signal, we see this shift every day. Organizations are no longer asking, “How fast can we move to the cloud?” They are asking, “How do we run cloud smarter?”
- [Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Integration, Innovation, and Customer Momentum](https://ussignal.com/blog/reflecting-on-2025/): As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself thinking about how much has changed, not just in our cloud portfolio, but across the entire US Signal business. This was our first full year operating as a combined organization following the OneNeck acquisition, and with that came a broader data center footprint, a larger engineering and operations team, and a more diverse customer base. It was also a year marked by major shifts in the virtualization market, rapid advancements in AI, and growing expectations around flexibility and performance in the hybrid cloud space.
- [Why Multicloud Is No Longer Optional](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-multicloud-is-no-longer-optional/): Multicloud comes up quickly and often, not as a buzzword or a future aspiration, but as a practical discussion about how environments are actually evolving. I am having these conversations almost daily, and they usually start with a simple question. Why can’t we just put everything in one cloud and be done with it?
- [What IT Leaders Should Review Now to Prepare for 2026](https://ussignal.com/blog/what-it-leaders-should-review-now-to-prepare-for-2026/): As the year winds down, IT leaders are shifting from execution to evaluation. Budgets are closing. Road maps are being refined. And there is increasing pressure to ensure today’s infrastructure and operating models will support what comes next.
- [Not All Data Centers Are the Same: US Signal’s Sustainable Approach](https://ussignal.com/blog/sustainable-data-centers/): Across the country, conversations about sustainable data centers are becoming more urgent. As demand for cloud, AI, and digital services grows, communities are paying closer attention to how new facilities might impact resources, energy grids, and the environment. Many of the headlines focus on hyperscale campuses that require enormous amounts of land, water, and power. These concerns are valid, but they do not reflect how every provider operates.
- [Why Platform-Agnostic Replication Is the Future of Cloud Mobility](https://ussignal.com/blog/platform-agnostic-replication-future-cloud-mobility/): The core advantage of platform-agnostic replication is that it shifts the entire process down to the operating system layer. Instead of relying on the underlying hypervisor, a lightweight agent runs directly inside the virtual machine itself. There is a source agent, a target agent, and the replication happens between them.
- [One Year Later: US Signal’s OpenCloud Journey with Apache CloudStack](https://ussignal.com/blog/opencloud-journey-apache-cloudstack/): One year ago at the CloudStack Collaboration Conference, US Signal introduced OpenCloud, an enterprise-ready platform built on Apache CloudStack. The launch marked more than a new product release. It reflected a deeper commitment to openness, flexibility, and community-driven innovation. 
- [Building for What’s Next: Expanding US Signal’s Des Moines Data Center](https://ussignal.com/blog/des-moines-data-center-expansion/): US Signal is growing in Iowa. We’re expanding our Des Moines data center to meet the increasing demand for high-density, high-performance infrastructure. This new phase will add significant capacity and advanced cooling capabilities, helping our customers power the next generation of workloads, from AI to mission-critical enterprise applications.
- [Beyond Awareness Month: Building a Culture of Cyber Vigilance All Year Long](https://ussignal.com/blog/staying-vigilant-during-cybersecurity-awareness-month/): Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month gives us a good reason to stop and think about how far security has come, and how fast it keeps changing. For those of us in the Security Operations Center (SOC) at US Signal, it’s also a chance to share what we’re seeing behind the scenes and remind everyone that security isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a team effort.
- [Microsoft 365 Business Premium Security: Enterprise Protection for Every Business](https://ussignal.com/blog/microsoft-365-business-premium-security/): Microsoft 365 Business Premium security just changed that.
- [Supporting Hybrid Work Without Increasing IT Overhead](https://ussignal.com/blog/supporting-hybrid-work/): Hybrid work is here to stay. Employees expect the flexibility to work from home, the office, and everywhere in between. For IT leaders, supporting this model can feel like an impossible balancing act. How do you give employees seamless communication tools without driving up IT costs and workload?
- [Introducing US Signal SyncSafe Replication](https://ussignal.com/blog/syncsafe-replication-without-headaches/): When it comes to protecting workloads and maintaining business continuity, replication tools can be either a lifeline or a roadblock. Too often, they’re overly complex, tied to a single platform, or come with pricing that limits adoption. That’s where US Signal SyncSafe Replication changes the game.
- [Simplifying Network Security and Connectivity with a Unified SASE Solution](https://ussignal.com/blog/blog-simplifying-network-security-unified-sase-solution/): With a SASE solution in place, IT teams gain:
- [Cloud Disruption Demands a New Strategy](https://ussignal.com/blog/navigating-cloud-disruption-a-strategic-approach/): The cloud market is undergoing one of its biggest shakeups in years. Consolidations, licensing changes, and pricing shifts are leaving organizations with fewer choices and higher bills. For IT leaders, the question is no longer “Should we move to the cloud?” It is “How do we maintain flexibility and control in a cloud ecosystem that seems designed to take it away?”
- [Breaking Down the Elephant: Why IT Leaders Should Care About Microservices](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-it-leaders-should-care-about-microservices/): For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with IT leaders who share a common set of challenges: how to scale applications, reduce complexity, and deliver services faster while keeping costs and risks in check. Too often, I see organizations stuck with traditional “monolithic” applications that make those goals harder to reach. That’s why I’m passionate about helping clients understand microservices, and more importantly, when and how they can be the right fit.
- [Navigating the 2025 Cyber Insurance Maze](https://ussignal.com/blog/navigating-the-2025-cyber-insurance-maze/): As IT and cybersecurity leaders, you're acutely aware of the escalating cyber threat landscape. From sophisticated ransomware attacks to AI-driven scams and pervasive supply chain vulnerabilities, the challenges are relentless. This environment has, understandably, made cyber insurance a non-negotiable part of your risk management strategy. However, many of you are grappling with rising premiums and increasingly stringent underwriting requirements.
- [Expand Your Offering with DaaS for MSPs](https://ussignal.com/blog/daas-for-msps-secure-virtual-desktops/): Hybrid work is here to stay. That means your clients need desktop environments that are secure, scalable and simple to manage. Virtual desktops, delivered via a DaaS for MSPs model, are the answer to all of those needs.
- [Open Source and Fiber: The Unsung Heroes of AI’s Future](https://ussignal.com/blog/ai-infrastructure-challenges-fiber-open-source/): What’s up, tech world? It’s John White, COO at US Signal, still buzzing from my NANOG94 keynote in Denver. I had a blast talking about the future of infrastructure, and today I want to zero in on two underdogs that’ll make or break AI infrastructure challenges: open source and fiber. Buckle up, because I’m about to get nerdy—and yeah, I’m still a cloud systems guy who reboots Windows to fix problems, so bear with me!
- [The Future of Data Centers: Powering the AI Revolution](https://ussignal.com/blog/the-future-of-ai-ready-data-centers/): Hey folks, John White here, COO at US Signal, fresh off my first NANOG keynote in Denver. Man, what a ride! I got to dive deep into something I’m passionate about: the backbone of tomorrow’s digital world—AI-ready data centers—and how they’re gearing up for the AI tsunami. Let me break it down for you, just like I did for the network engineers in that room (who, by the way, I’ve blamed for plenty of outages over the years—sorry, not sorry!).
- [Managed Detection and Response: Why 24/7 Security Monitoring Matters](https://ussignal.com/blog/mdr-24-7-security-monitoring-matters/): As a security leader, you are on the front lines of a battle that never sleeps. The threats to your organization’s data, infrastructure, and reputation are constant and evolving. The question is, is your defense just as persistent? For many IT teams, stretched thin and juggling multiple priorities, maintaining a vigilant 24/7 security monitoring posture is an operational impossibility. This is where Managed Detection and Response (MDR) becomes a critical component of a modern cyber resilience strategy.
- [IT Independence: Freedom from Vendor Lock-In in 2025](https://ussignal.com/blog/it-independence-freedom-from-vendor-lock-in/): In today’s landscape, too many businesses are tied down by rigid licensing, restrictive platforms, and inflexible vendor contracts. And as recent changes in the market have shown, putting too much control in one vendor’s hands can lead to significant vendor lock-in costs.
- [Cyber Threats Are Escalating—Here’s What IT and Security Leaders Need to Know Now](https://ussignal.com/blog/cyber-threats-are-escalating-heres-what-it-and-security-leaders-need-to-know-now/): As we reach the midpoint of 2025, cyber threats have grown more volatile than ever. From the sharp rise in ransomware attacks to the escalating cyber aggression from nation-state actors like Iran, IT and security leaders are under immense pressure to safeguard their organizations. At US Signal, we understand the urgency of these challenges, and we’re here to help you build the resilience needed to withstand them.
- [Where the Cloud Is Going and Why We Built OpenCloud to Lead](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-build-an-open-source-cloud-platform/): One of the main questions we are asked is why we chose Open Source software to underpin the platform. This blog seeks to answer that core question. We’ll also explore what the future looks like given US Signals’ “open source first” mindset, and why we believe an open source cloud platform is the right answer..  
- [Building the AI-Ready Infrastructure of Tomorrow](https://ussignal.com/blog/building-the-ai-ready-infrastructure-of-tomorrow/): With support from our parent company, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we’re investing more than $200 million to expand our national platform. This is not just about increasing capacity. It’s about delivering AI-ready infrastructure that supports the next generation of digital transformation, including AI, cloud, and edge technologies. Read the press release.
- [The Cloud’s Hidden Tax: What You Need to Know About Egress Charges](https://ussignal.com/blog/understanding-egress-charges/): When you think about public cloud costs, what comes to mind? Probably storage, compute, maybe even licensing. But there’s one line item that often flies under the radar until it’s too late: egress charges.
- [A Look Back at Nutanix .NEXT 2025](https://ussignal.com/blog/a-look-back-at-nutanix-next-2025/): Let’s take a quick look back at Nutanix .NEXT 2025, held in Washington, D.C., from May 7–9. If you weren’t able to attend, here are a few of my favorite highlights worth catching up on.
- [Navigating Uncertainty with US Signal’s OpenCloud](https://ussignal.com/blog/navigating-uncertainty-with-us-signals-opencloud/): Together, these changes are creating a perfect storm of economic pressure and cloud uncertainty, forcing companies to re-evaluate vendor relationships, infrastructure choices, and cost models. In this climate, stability and flexibility are no longer nice-to-haves—they’re essential.
- [Strengthening Your Security Strategy: A Shared Responsibility](https://ussignal.com/blog/strengthening-your-security-strategy/): Today, on World Security Day, it's important to pause and consider the current security landscape. Rapid advances in technology have provided businesses with increased flexibility and efficiency. However, alongside these benefits come significant security challenges that require careful management and a thoughtful security strategy.
- [Cybersecurity Spring Cleaning: Time to Tidy Up Your Defenses](https://ussignal.com/blog/cybersecurity-spring-cleaning-time-to-tidy-up-your-defenses/): Spring is a time for renewal. It's a chance to declutter and refresh. This concept applies to your cybersecurity posture too. Think of it as "Cybersecurity Spring Cleaning." Where should you focus your efforts? Here are four practical areas to get you started, even if you don't have formal IT governance procedures.
- [5 Cloud Backup Myths Debunked](https://ussignal.com/blog/5-cloud-backup-myths-debunked/): Next to your people, your data is your organization's greatest asset. But keeping that data safe and accessible isn't always easy, especially with so many cloud backup myths still lingering. Today, on World Backup Day, it’s the perfect time to review your backup and recovery plans. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, you need a reliable strategy to protect against unexpected disruptions like hardware failures, cyberattacks, or human error. Without a solid plan, you risk losing revenue and customer trust, facing compliance penalties, or damaging your brand reputation.
- [Nutanix Xi Leap Shutdown: What’s Next for Your Disaster Recovery Strategy?](https://ussignal.com/blog/nutanix-xi-leap-shutdown/): In December 2023, Nutanix announced its decision to discontinue its Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution, Xi Leap, citing profitability concerns and a strategic shift toward software for hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and enterprise cloud solutions. Xi Leap, known for its simplicity, attractive pricing, and ease of use, will cease operations on April 15, 2025, prompting customers to swiftly evaluate alternative solutions to protect their mission-critical workloads.
- [World Engineering Day: Celebrating the Minds Behind IT Innovation](https://ussignal.com/blog/world-engineering-day-celebrating-the-minds-behind-it-innovation/): March 4th marks World Engineering Day, a time to recognize the vital contributions engineers make. From bridges to medical devices, engineering shapes every part of our lives. In the tech world, engineers are the driving force behind advancements that power businesses, streamline operations, and help solve complex challenges. One area where engineering is particularly impactful is in cloud technology. Through the ingenuity of engineers, organizations now have access to flexible, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure that supports growth, innovation, and sustainability.
- [What Enterprises Can Learn from Cloud Service Providers – Guest Blog by Giles Sirett, ShapeBlue CEO](https://ussignal.com/blog/what-enterprises-can-learn-from-cloud-service-providers-guest-blog-by-giles-sirett-shapeblue-ceo/): At ShapeBlue, we work with our customers to allow them to leverage massive value from the open-source platform, Apache CloudStack. Approximately 50% of our customers are Cloud Service providers (CSPs), the other half being enterprise organizations. Over a number of years, I have witnessed a common difference in mindset and approach between these two categories of organizations.
- [The Next Wave of Cloud Innovation – ShapeBlue Blog Feature](https://ussignal.com/blog/the-next-wave-of-innovation-shapeblue-blog-feature/): Great technologists aren’t just reactive—they’re ahead of the curve, anticipating shifts that drive real cloud innovation. In this guest post, ShapeBlue welcomes insights from John White, a seasoned technologist with a keen eye for game-changing trends. Under his leadership, US Signal has embraced open-source technology to transform how businesses operate, eliminating vendor dependencies and creating more agile, cost-effective solutions.
- [OpenCloud: CloudStack Powered, Public Cloud Performance](https://ussignal.com/blog/opencloud-cloudstack-powered-public-cloud-performance/): That’s why we’ve invited Daven Winans, Vice President of Engineering and innovation at US Signal, to share their journey as a guest speaker. US Signal, a leading provider of cloud and network solutions, turned to Apache CloudStack when building OpenCloud. This solution gives their customers the flexibility and cost predictability they need in a rapidly changing virtualization landscape. As a valued ShapeBlue customer, US Signal relies on us to help ensure the success of this critical project.
- [Cloud Repatriation: Striking a Strategic Balance](https://ussignal.com/blog/cloud-repatriation-striking-a-strategic-balance/): Public cloud computing promised us a revolution of cost savings, scalability, and agility. For years, we’ve embraced a cloud-first strategy, moving workloads, applications, and data to public clouds. The hype cycle has come full circle and a new shift is taking hold. Cloud repatriation trends are emerging as organizations reevaluate their cloud investments and begin moving certain workloads back to private or hybrid environments. As businesses seek to optimize the value of their technology investments, many are questioning the appropriateness of a “cloud-last” approach. In this blog, we will explore what cloud repatriation is, what’s driving it, and how we can leverage what we’ve learned from our mistakes to strike a strategic balance moving forward.
- [US Signal’s 2024 Review](https://ussignal.com/blog/2024-a-year-in-review/): In all company town halls, you’ll often hear US Signal's CEO, Dan Watts, emphasize the importance of always looking forward, rather than in the rear view mirror. This hits at a cultural norm here, which is to quickly learn from our challenges but always be looking forward to continuous improvement. We dwell only on those things which we can control.
- [Dark Web Realities: Understanding Its Impact on Privacy and Security](https://ussignal.com/blog/dark-web-realities-understanding-its-impact-on-privacy-and-security/): There's more than zombies and ghosts to be scared of on Halloween, the dark web, though often misunderstood, this concealed segment of the web poses significant risks to personal and corporate data security. As per a recent report , in 2023, roughly 2.7 million users accessed the dark web daily, many with nefarious intent, while others are simply searching for anonymity but often encountering much more than they bargained for.
- [OpenCloud – The Technical & Business Benefits feat. Pat Cannon](https://ussignal.com/blog/opencloud-the-technical-business-benefits-feat-pat-cannon/): It’s for these reasons I couldn’t be more excited about the future of how we at US Signal are evolving our offerings to better support our customers as we introduce our new product, OpenCloud . OpenCloud is unique for several reasons. Let’s outline some of this cloud unicorn's technical and business OpenCloud benefits.
- [CISO’s Perspective on Utilizing OpenCloud for Hosting Compliant Workloads](https://ussignal.com/blog/cisos-perspective-on-utilizing-opencloud-for-hosting-compliant-workloads/): This uncertainty is particularly troubling for organizations with stringent compliance requirements. The options seem limited: absorb the increased costs or risk moving to a VMware alternative that may not meet the rigorous security and compliance standards required.
- [Engineering Excellence with OpenCloud feat. Alex Dietrich](https://ussignal.com/blog/engineering-excellence-with-opencloud-feat-alex-dietrich/): OpenCloud, powered by Apache CloudStack, brings about a monumental shift in US Signal's Infrastructure-as-a-Service offering with increased self-service capability, inherent multi-tenancy, and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of US Signal's customers. Not to mention, this also provides freedom from complex licensing schemes that put us and our customers at the mercy of software vendors. While these aspects are key to the customer experience, our goal was to develop an OpenCloud architecture that provides confidence in the performance and reliability that our customers have come to expect from our cloud services.
- [Introducing OpenCloud](https://ussignal.com/blog/introducing-opencloud/): We first began working on what would become US Signal OpenCloud back in January 2024, as rumors spread about price increases in the virtualization space. At the time, the facts and data were somewhat opaque, but we knew change was coming.
- [US Signal Cloud Strategy – The future is multi-cloud](https://ussignal.com/blog/us-signal-cloud-strategy-the-future-is-multi-cloud/): With the public release of OpenCloud last week, I wanted to share our cloud strategy for US Signal Cloud products. The launch of OpenCloud was to provide another option in an expanding landscape of cloud and virtualization solutions, offering a predictable cost model and native cloud features such as self-provisioning, auto-scaling, robust API, and containers as a first-class citizen, all with a partner that cares about your business-critical IT needs. This was the missing piece of the puzzle to round out our solutions, ensuring we could provide options for any enterprise, regardless of where they were on their journey.
- [US Signal’s 2025 Brand Refresh (Sneak Peek!)](https://ussignal.com/blog/us-signals-2025-brand-refresh-sneak-peek/): At US Signal, we’ve always prided ourselves on being at the forefront of these advancements. Now, as we prepare for 2025, we're excited to give a sneak peek of a brand refresh that encapsulates our evolution while setting the stage for an even brighter future.
- [Mandatory MFA for Azure Sign-ins: Are You Ready?](https://ussignal.com/blog/mandatory-mfa-for-azure-sign-ins-are-you-ready/): Beginning in October, Microsoft is enforcing multi-factor authentication for Azure sign-ins. These new Azure MFA requirements are part of a broader initiative to protect user identities and reduce risk across the Microsoft ecosystem. With data breaches and account compromises increasing in frequency and sophistication, Microsoft's push is a solid step toward more robust security.
- [Colocation Data Centers: What to Know](https://ussignal.com/blog/colocation-data-centers-what-to-know/): Colocation data centers offer secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for storing and managing your organization's critical data. By leveraging these facilities, you can benefit from enhanced security measures, reduced operational costs, and the flexibility to scale your IT infrastructure as your business grows. In fact, according to the Uptime Institute, the percentage of IT workloads hosted in corporate data centers is projected to drop to 43% by 2025 — down from 58% in 2020 — as more organizations move toward colocation and cloud alternatives. Here’s why you should consider them for your organization’s data storage.
- [The Role of Cyber Insurance in Business Security](https://ussignal.com/blog/the-role-of-cyber-insurance-in-business-security/): Business insurance has been a cornerstone of risk management for companies across industries, protecting against a wide range of potential losses, from property damage to liability claims. However, traditional insurance policies are no longer sufficient to cover the unique risks associated with cyber threats necessitating the need for cyber insurance.
- [Azure Security: A Shared Responsibility](https://ussignal.com/blog/azure-security-a-shared-responsibility/): The adoption of cloud computing has surged in recent years, with services like Microsoft Azure leading the way. Many organizations are shifting to the cloud, lured by its promises of scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. However, this transition often comes with the misconception that moving to the cloud equates to transferring all Azure security responsibilities to the cloud provider. This illusion of risk transfer can lead to dangerous complacency.
- [Disaster Recovery as a Service vs. Backup as a Service: Understanding the Difference](https://ussignal.com/blog/disaster-recovery-as-a-service-vs-backup-as-a-service-understanding-the-difference/): Two methods to protect your organization's data and IT infrastructure are Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). While both services provide data backup and recovery, each solution offers functions you may or may not need.
- [Your Guide to DRaaS: What to Know About Disaster Recovery as a Service](https://ussignal.com/blog/your-guide-to-draas-what-to-know-about-disaster-recovery-as-a-service/): Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is an important part of modern business continuity planning. When your business relies on its data, you must have a robust disaster recovery strategy for unexpected events.
- [Incident Response: Its Critical Cybersecurity Role](https://ussignal.com/blog/incident-response-its-critical-cybersecurity-role/): Cyber incidents are no longer a question of if but when. Today's organizations must be prepared to respond effectively to these incidents to avoid minor disruptions potentially becoming catastrophic breaches. This is where Incident Response (IR) becomes indispensable. Today I will cover the critical aspects of Incident Response, focusing on the concepts of "left of boom" (before an incident) and "right of boom" (after an incident).
- [A Decision Maker’s Guide to SASE](https://ussignal.com/blog/a-decision-makers-guide-to-sase/): If you want to bore your spouse and non-technical friends to their wit's end, talk about technology vetting and decision-making while enjoying a casual meal together. I did just that recently when my new(er) found friends asked, “What exactly is it that you do for a living?”. It’s not that it’s an unfair question, but instead of my usual “I work in technology,” I decided to indulge them and give an example of how solution architects and, moreover, Service Providers help organizations shortcut the time-intensive process of vetting new technology. Needless to say, although appreciative of my enthusiasm for the subject, my audience found themselves searching for an exit to the conversation!
- [FinOps & Azure: Transforming Cloud Cost Management](https://ussignal.com/blog/finops-azure-transforming-cloud-cost-management/): As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, effectively managing associated costs is crucial. IT budgets dedicate significant amounts to cloud services, with predictions suggesting this will escalate. This surge in cloud investment makes Financial Operations for cloud environments— FinOps —an essential discipline for managing costs in cloud environments.
- [Azure Storage: Finding Your Data Management Fit](https://ussignal.com/blog/azure-storage-finding-your-data-management-fit/): Having a robust storage solution can make or break your data management strategy. A versatile cloud storage service like Azure Storage is designed to handle everything from vast amounts of unstructured data to high-demand enterprise applications. Whether you're dealing with blobs, files or even Kubernetes containers, read on to understand how Azure can streamline and secure your data management practices effortlessly.
- [Endpoint Protection: Why It’s Essential for Modern Cybersecurity](https://ussignal.com/blog/endpoint-protection-why-its-essential-for-modern-cybersecurity/): It's no secret that cyber threats are evolving and increasing in frequency and sophistication, making securing the endpoints of your infrastructure an imperative. The rise in volume and diversification of connected devices has considerably increased the vulnerability of IT environments and critical data, such as customer and financial information. Due to these heightened risks, adopting robust endpoint protection is no longer nice to have but rather an essential part of one's security posture.
- [SDWAN vs. MPLS: A Layman’s Guide](https://ussignal.com/blog/sdwan-vs-mpls-a-laymans-guide/): In previous blog posts in this series about SDWAN, we’ve covered how SDWAN can help unlock additional capabilities around cybersecurity and decoded the omnipresent alphabet soup.
- [Teams or No Teams: The New Microsoft 365 Licensing Question](https://ussignal.com/blog/teams-or-no-teams-the-new-microsoft-365-licensing-question/): To align its subscriptions worldwide, Microsoft announced it is set to revise its licensing structure for Microsoft 365 and Office 365, including changes to how Microsoft Teams licensing is bundled into these services. Initially implemented in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, these changes are now being extended globally.
- [It Pays to get out of the Run-Your-Own Data Center Business](https://ussignal.com/blog/it-pays-to-get-out-of-the-run-your-own-data-center-business/): Once you’ve come to the conclusion a data center move is something to explore, you’ll need to consider your options : colocation at a third-party data center, the cloud, or a colocation-cloud hybrid. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to keep in mind that whatever option you choose, it won’t happen immediately.
- [Azure Data Modernization: Building the Business of the Future](https://ussignal.com/blog/azure-data-modernization-building-the-business-of-the-future/): Data modernization has become a buzzword for moving to the cloud and adopting digital tools. But modernization is not just about staying current; it's about uncovering data-driven insights that improve decision-making and elevate your business.
- [SASE vs SSE: Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Network Security](https://ussignal.com/blog/sase-vs-sse-decoding-the-alphabet-soup-of-network-security/): Ever find yourself lost in the sea of acronyms that is today’s tech landscape? Well, strap in, because today we're navigating the choppy waters of SASE vs SSE. This isn't just another tech talk; it's your compass to understanding two giants in the network security realm. So, whether you're a tech guru, a business leader making sense of your IT department's wish list, or just curious about what keeps your internet ticking safely, you're in the right spot.
- [What to Know About DR in Cloud](https://ussignal.com/blog/what-to-know-about-dr-in-the-cloud/): It used to be that an organization’s IT disaster recovery (DR) plan entailed simple data backup (on disk or tape) or, budget-allowing, a secondary data center that it could failover to if a disaster occurred. The introduction of DR in Cloud has expanded the options.
- [Five Data Protection Challenges and Suggested Solutions](https://ussignal.com/blog/five-data-protection-challenges-and-suggested-solutions/): The key is to understand the challenges of data protection and make use of the available knowledge and technologies to overcome them. The following are five common data protection challenges and how you can address them.
- [Disaster Recovery Plan (DR) Testing — Methods and Must-haves](https://ussignal.com/blog/disaster-recovery-plan-dr-testing-methods-and-must-haves/): Disaster recovery plan testing frequency, follow up and the use of appropriate methodologies can help ensure disaster recovery plan effectiveness.
- [Simplify Your Move to the Cloud with Azure Database Migration Service](https://ussignal.com/blog/simplify-your-move-to-the-cloud-with-azure-database-migration-service/): As businesses continue to modernize and migrate workloads to the cloud, one daunting task persists — migrating databases. Database migration can require complex data transformations and usually takes many steps. This task can be overwhelming on your own, but with the assistance of Azure Database Migration Service, migrating data, schema and objects to Azure becomes significantly more streamlined and efficient.
- [Protecting Data in the Cloud: Why Azure Backup is a Must-Have for Businesses](https://ussignal.com/blog/protecting-data-in-the-cloud-why-azure-backup-is-a-must-have-for-businesses/): Cloud computing offers scalability and easy access to data for all your locations. But just like in on-premises data centers, your data in the cloud is vulnerable to breaches, accidental deletions, and system failures. Your organization needs a comprehensive backup strategy to protect against data loss and attacks and to ensure you meet compliance requirements. Microsoft Azure Backup is an easy-to-use solution for backing up business information as well as meeting your IT compliance obligations.
- [Colocation Can Support Business Continuity Requirements](https://ussignal.com/blog/colocation-can-support-business-continuity-requirements/): A disaster recovery (DR) plan can no longer be considered a “nice-to-have” business strategy — not that it ever should have been. It’s a must-have. Fortunately, there are numerous DR options available. An important one to consider: disaster recovery colocation.
- [Data Center Location is a Matter of Safety](https://ussignal.com/blog/data-center-location-is-a-matter-of-safety/): We can't say this enough when it comes to colocation — and data centers in general. Location matters. And if that data center location is in the Midwest, all the better.
- [AI and the Changing Cybersecurity Landscape in 2024](https://ussignal.com/blog/ai-and-the-changing-cybersecurity-landscape-in-2024/): Fortunately, the same AI-powered tools and technologies that equip cybercriminals with advanced capabilities are also proving useful for AI in cybersecurity.
- [Prioritizing IT Service Delivery](https://ussignal.com/blog/prioritizing-it-service-delivery/): IT service delivery is a standard responsibility of IT teams, but there’s more to it than just providing access to technologies. How the services are delivered can also affect customer satisfaction and the ability to meet business requirements.
- [5 Underutilized Microsoft 365 Features to Boost Your Organization’s Productivity in 2024](https://ussignal.com/blog/5-underutilized-microsoft-365-features-to-boost-your-organizations-productivity-in-2024/): Microsoft has a jam-packed feature set in most licensing packages. However, it's difficult for organizational IT groups to roll out the entirety of these features and options. They are afraid (and rightfully so) that chaos will reign if they immediately implement everything Microsoft offers. However, there are several Microsoft 365 features designed to maximize productivity that every organization should consider implementing. The best part is that they are probably included in the licensing your business is already paying for!
- [Cloud Migration Essentials: The Power of the 6 Rs](https://ussignal.com/blog/cloud-migration-essentials-the-power-of-the-6-rs/): Successful organizations constantly seek ways to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving business landscape. One such opportunity is the shift from traditional on-premises systems to cloud-based architectures. This transition is not merely a fleeting trend; it's a strategic move for businesses aiming for scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. As the cloud becomes an integral part of the modern business landscape, understanding the intricacies of cloud migration becomes vital.
- [New SEC Cybersecurity Rules Take Effect December 2023](https://ussignal.com/blog/new-sec-cybersecurity-rules-take-effect-december-2023/): New SEC rules regarding cybersecurity incidences take effect December 15, 2023 and will affect all US publicly traded companies.
- [Vulnerability Assessment and Testing to Identify Cybersecurity Risk](https://ussignal.com/blog/vulnerability-assessment-and-testing-to-identify-cybersecurity-risk/): In 2022, the global average cost of a data breach was $4.35 million. You can no longer just set your threat protection and walk away. You must be proactive in securing your networks against potential vulnerabilities. A critical component of this approach is the implementation of a thorough vulnerability assessment and vulnerability testing.
- [Colocation vs Data Center: Which Is Right for Your Business?](https://ussignal.com/blog/understanding-the-key-differences-between-data-center-and-colocation-which-is-right-for-your-business/): The cloud isn’t always the right IT environment. Sometimes, an on-premise colocation vs data center or  facility may be appropriate. But which one is the best option?
- [SASE Benefits for Financial Services Organizations](https://ussignal.com/blog/sase-benefits-for-financial-services-organizations/): The financial services industry continues to transform as it embraces new, technologically powered ways to doing business. With the changes comes the need for more security, application performance and the ability to meet stringent compliance requirements. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) delivers on all fronts.
- [You’ve Suffered a Cyber Breach, Now What?](https://ussignal.com/blog/youve-suffered-a-breach-now-what/): The threat of a cyber breach looms larger than ever before. These incidents are not just occasional blips; they have become a persistent part of online existence. Last year, there were over 1800 reported breaches affected over 400 million people, with no signs of slowing down. This reality underscores the critical need for robust preparedness and comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity practices. Every day presents new challenges and potential threats, making it imperative for organizations to stay vigilant and proactive in their defense strategies. It's not about if a breach will happen, but when—and how well you can respond and recover.
- [SASE for Retail and Hospitality Companies](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-retail-and-hospitality-companies-need-sase/): Network connectivity and security are "must-have's" for businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) delivers both.
- [Containers vs Virtual Machines: Choosing the Right Solution for You](https://ussignal.com/blog/containers-vs-virtual-machines-choosing-the-right-solution-for-you/): Choosing the appropriate virtualization deployment model can make a world of difference for your environment. However, deciding between containers vs virtual machines isn't always clear-cut. They each have strengths and weaknesses, depending on your operating environment.
- [Immutability and US Signal’s DRaaS Powered by Zerto](https://ussignal.com/blog/immutability-and-us-signals-draas-powered-by-zerto/): When a US Signal customer asked about immutability (the inability of a file to be changed) — specifically the immutability of backups in US Signal’s Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution that’s powered by Zerto, here's how one of our US Signal solution architects answered th question.
- [Microsoft Teams for VDI – What You Need to Know](https://ussignal.com/blog/microsoft-teams-for-vdi-what-you-need-to-know/): To ensure a successful installation of Microsoft Teams for VDI, follow the guidelines provided by Microsoft in their official documentation. Here's a summarized step-by-step guide:
- [Colocation Benefits for the Insurance Industry](https://ussignal.com/blog/colocation-benefits-for-the-insurance-industry/): IT professionals in the insurance industry, like those in most other industries, face two significant challenges (among the many others): the need to reduce expenses, which is usually tied to budget limitations, and security. For many IT staff, a viable solution to both issues is colocation for insurance companies.
- [Why the Cloud is Critical for Healthcare: Trends and Drivers](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-the-cloud-is-critical-for-healthcare-trends-and-drivers/): Healthcare organizations continue to turn to cloud technologies to improve patient care, reduce costs, streamline their operations, optimize workflows, and support both innovation and digital transformation. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global healthcare cloud computing market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.60% between 2025 and 2032 to attain a value of $197.45 billion by 2032.
- [A Practical Guide to SASE Migration](https://ussignal.com/blog/a-practical-guide-to-sase-migration/): That’s what SASE delivers . But how do you know how to complete an SASE migration? How do you find the budget to do so? And what kind of planning is required to make the migration successful?
- [Desk of a CISO: Why Tabletop Exercises are Crucial for Your Incident Response Plan](https://ussignal.com/blog/desk-of-a-ciso-why-tabletop-exercises-are-crucial-for-your-incident-response-plan/): Hot on the heels of last month's blog post on the essentiality of an Incident Response (IR) plan, today we're diving into why it's not enough just to have a plan. You need to test it. Let's explore how tabletop exercises are an invaluable part of this process.
- [Importance of Penetration Testing in Cybersecurity](https://ussignal.com/blog/importance-of-penetration-testing-in-cybersecurity/): But is it enough? Even with incredibly thorough security measures, there are still likely to be holes in any company’s attack surface. The only way to plug them is to find them—and the only way to find them is to use penetration testing.
- [Cybersecurity Challenges, Risks and Solutions for AEC Companies](https://ussignal.com/blog/cybersecurity-challenges-risks-and-solutions-for-aec-companies/): As is the case with most industries, companies in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries have benefitted greatly from technological advances ranging from the Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence (AI). Also, like in most industries, AEC companies — particularly engineering firms — have seen an increase in cyberattacks due to the expanding attack vector courtesy of those technological advances.
- [Why Managed Cloud Security Should Be Part of Your Security Strategy](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-managed-cloud-security-should-be-part-of-your-security-strategy/): Managed cloud security is a third-party security service that helps you lock down your company’s cloud-based infrastructure and applications. Cloud security managed services include anti-virus, firewall management, intrusion detection and monitoring and testing for vulnerabilities.
- [EDR, XDR and MDR: Which Endpoint Security Strategy is Right for You?](https://ussignal.com/blog/edr-xdr-and-mdr-which-endpoint-security-strategy-is-right-for-you/): While EDR, XDR and MDR solutions are related and share some common features, they each provide distinct security aspects. In this blog, we'll break down the differences and similarities between EDR vs XDR vs MDR, helping you decide what solution best suits your organization's needs.
- [Automotive Cybersecurity Best Practices](https://ussignal.com/blog/data-security-best-practices-for-the-automotive-industry/): These organizations are committed to helping companies across the broad automotive industry strengthen their organizational and vehicular cybersecurity practices and implement automotive cybersecurity best practices and voluntary standards.
- [What is Endpoint Security and How Does it Work?](https://ussignal.com/blog/what-is-endpoint-security-and-how-does-it-work/): You may not realize it, but one of the biggest threats to your network could be lurking in a coffee shop or someone’s pocket. Today, 70% of breaches originate on endpoints like desktops, laptops, mobile phones or tablets. Endpoint security is essential to protecting your organization’s network and data from threats and malicious attacks.
- [Colocation Costs and Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide](https://ussignal.com/blog/the-comprehensive-guide-to-colocation-costs-and-pricing/): If you're a stakeholder at a business currently researching colocation services, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide to colocation costs and pricing will help you understand the intricacies of colocation costs, unravel the factors that influence pricing and guide you toward finding the most cost-effective solution for your business.
- [The Ultimate Colocation Security Guide for Businesses](https://ussignal.com/blog/the-ultimate-colocation-security-guide-for-businesses/): If you decide to migrate your assets and data to a colocation facility, one of the first questions you'll ask is how this facility meets your industry's regulatory compliance standards. Secure colocation is a must, as you need to know that your facility can protect your assets. Knowing what to look for in colocation security can give you a sense of whether a particular center is right for your organization.
- [Building the Right Hosting Strategy: Colocation vs Managed Hosting vs Cloud](https://ussignal.com/blog/comparing-colocation-managed-hosting-cloud-hosting-and-on-premise-hosting/): When running a business, you need to think of the best way to manage the physical requirements of hosting and choose between colocation vs. managed hosting vs. cloud or on-premise hosting. Each has drawbacks and advantages, so knowing as much as possible about different hosting options is essential to make the best decision for your business.
- [PUE, CUE and WUE: Sustainable Data Center Metrics Guide](https://ussignal.com/blog/pue-cue-and-wue-sustainable-data-center-metrics-guide/): Data centers are used to house and run IT operations worldwide. These facilities are typically large and require a lot of energy, and with sustainability concerns on the rise, data centers have been in the spotlight regarding their environmental impacts.
- [What Is Colocation? An Overview for Businesses](https://ussignal.com/blog/what-is-colocation-an-overview-for-businesses/): Business needs change and technology is constantly evolving. Business owners are continually rethinking their IT strategies to meet customer needs. Making colocation part of your overall IT strategy provides a cost-effective option tailored to your business and its growth.
- [Green Data Centers — A Review of Sustainability for Businesses](https://ussignal.com/blog/green-data-centers-a-review-of-sustainability-for-businesses/): Sustainability is a principal concern for many businesses. Although data centers are a cost-effective and convenient option, they use massive amounts of power and cooling to run. With more organizations taking sustainability seriously, colocation providers are frequently asked about energy efficiency.
- [National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) Strengthens Government Cybersecurity Efforts](https://ussignal.com/blog/national-cybersecurity-strategy-implementation-plan-ncsip-strengthens-government-cybersecurity-efforts/): While the Department of Commerce was able to take immediate action, it’s hoped that the government’s National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) will prevent — or at least mitigate potential damage from — future cyberattacks.
- [10 Benefits of Investing in Colocation Services](https://ussignal.com/blog/10-benefits-of-investing-in-colocation-services/): Even though companies are flocking to the cloud, colocation remains a viable, even preferred, option for many companies. These 10 benefits of colocation services help explain why.
- [Breaking Down Database Managed Services](https://ussignal.com/blog/breaking-down-database-managed-services/): However, more organizations are going one step further to employ database managed services—the adoption of managed services is growing steadily with a compound annual growth rate of 12.44%.
- [The DRaaS Alphabet Soup: From SLA to RTO and RPO](https://ussignal.com/blog/the-draas-alphabet-soup-from-sla-to-rto-and-rpo/): When evaluating a disaster recovery SLA, there’s a lot to consider including infrastructure availability, recovery time objective and recovery point objective.
- [Why is Colocation in the Midwest Popular?](https://ussignal.com/blog/why-is-colocation-in-the-midwest-popular/): It’s a fact. Data center location still matters for most colocation and cloud services users. And if that location is in the Midwest, that’s a plus for many of those users. That’s particularly true for companies in the Midwest, but there are also significant benefits for organizations elsewhere in the US.
- [Embrace Industry 4.0 with IT Solutions for Manufacturing](https://ussignal.com/blog/embrace-industry-4-0-with-it-solutions-for-manufacturing/): The latest phase in manufacturing, known as Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution, refers to the use of smart automation and connectivity in a production environment. By utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect computers to machines, facilities can automate production while leveraging data and analytics, enhancing human interaction with machines and improving efficiency and productivity.
- [Is Managed Cloud Storage for You?](https://ussignal.com/blog/is-managed-cloud-storage-for-you/): Managed cloud storage solutions can help organizations safely, securely, and efficiently house their data without requiring additional staff or expensive capital expenditures (CapEx).
- [IoT in Healthcare: Security Risks and Patient Privacy](https://ussignal.com/blog/iot-in-healthcare-security-risks-and-patient-privacy/): The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a vital part of the healthcare industry, greatly impacting patient interaction and treatment. These connected devices collect and transmit patient data, allowing providers to monitor and manage patient health more effectively. However, the widespread adoption of IoT in healthcare exposes the industry to new risks, leading to a surge in security threats.
- [Incorporating Sustainability into Data Architectures and Software](https://ussignal.com/blog/incorporating-sustainability-into-data-architectures-and-software/): In the quest for lower emissions and reduced energy consumption, companies can use data ─ or, more specifically, sustainable data architecture. Data architecture refers to how data is managed throughout its lifecycle, from collection through consumption.
- [What Is Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform?](https://ussignal.com/blog/what-is-microsoft-intelligent-data-platform/): In today's fast-paced business environment, data is golden. Businesses need to manage their data and provide advanced analytics in real-time. Enter the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform, a unified solution that transforms data into insights and helps businesses succeed. The best part is that you likely have access to much of it already.
- [Are Microsoft 365 Data Backups Important?](https://ussignal.com/blog/are-microsoft-365-data-backups-important/): Sometimes, however, core tools like this can lull customers into a false sense of security. Over 40% of IT organizations say they no longer backup their Microsoft 365 data with third-party applications, even though Microsoft itself stresses the importance of Microsoft 365 data backups. This article discusses six important reasons organizations should always back up their Microsoft 365 data.
- [Microsoft Bookings: The Simple Way to Manage Appointments](https://ussignal.com/blog/microsoft-bookings-the-simple-way-to-manage-appointments/): In today's fast-paced business world, time is of the essence. Whether running a small business or a large enterprise, scheduling appointments, meetings and events can be cumbersome. Fortunately, Microsoft has developed a solution that can help streamline the process - Microsoft Bookings-and it's likely already included in your licensing.
- [Incident Response Planning: Defend Against Cyberattacks](https://ussignal.com/blog/incident-response-planning-defend-against-cyberattacks/): Incident response planning helps your organization prepare for security incidents by outlining objectives, processes, and evaluation criteria your team can follow every step of the way. Your organization’s custom plan will guide you through the aftermath of a breach, assist in recovery, and help you fix the vulnerabilities that led to the incident.
- [Benefits of Managed IT Services](https://ussignal.com/blog/benefits-of-managed-it-services/): One solution to the quandary: managed IT services. Serving as an extension of your staff, a third-party company’s IT professionals can take on routine, often time-consuming IT tasks, ranging from patch management to backups. Their services, usually offered for a predictable monthly fee, offer numerous benefits, including those outlined below.
- [To MFA or Not to MFA – It’s Not Really a Question Anymore](https://ussignal.com/blog/to-mfa-or-not-to-mfa-its-not-really-a-question-anymore/): If you've ever used Microsoft 365, you've likely encountered multi-factor authentication (MFA). And if you're like most, you probably find it a bit of a hassle. But the truth is that MFA is essential today, where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of MFA and other steps to keep your accounts secure.
- [Data Backup vs Disaster Recovery: The Differences Matters](https://ussignal.com/blog/data-backup-vs-disaster-recovery-the-differences-matters/): Data backup and disaster recovery are two critical components of any business continuity plan. They are necessary for ensuring the safety and security of data and systems in the event of an unexpected interruption or disaster. However, backup and disaster recovery are different, and organizations need to understand their distinctions to develop an effective business continuity strategy.
- [Managed Threat Detection & Response: Prevent Cyberattacks](https://ussignal.com/blog/managed-threat-detection-response-prevent-cyberattacks/): This article describes two popular approaches to threat detection and response, MDR vs EDR, and helps you choose the right one for your business.
- [What MSPs Need to Know About Cybersecurity](https://ussignal.com/blog/what-msps-need-to-know-about-cybersecurity/): The cybersecurity market is growing, and these tips can help MSPs position themselves as cybersecurity managed service providers to boost their businesses.
- [National Data Privacy Week – Data Privacy Best Practices](https://ussignal.com/blog/national-data-privacy-week-data-privacy-best-practices/): Celebrate National Data Privacy Week by implementing these data privacy best practices to keep data private and abide by data privacy laws.
- [Is My Password as Safe as I Think It Is?](https://ussignal.com/blog/is-my-password-as-safe-as-i-think-it-is/): Finally, even when following best practices, there are still risks concerning the password security of databases. If an organization's password database is hacked, all of its users' passwords face the potential of being exposed. These breaches have occurred in several high-profile instances, compromising millions of passwords and associated user ids.
- [Pick Your IT Strategy: Cloud, On-premises, Colocation or Hybrid](https://ussignal.com/blog/pick-your-it-strategy-cloud-on-premises-colocation-or-hybrid/): Unfortunately, choosing the best IT strategy for your organization isn’t as simple as clicking on a solution from a website dropdown menu and entering a credit card number.
- [Budget for IT Security in 2023](https://ussignal.com/blog/budget-for-it-security-in-2023/): Create an IT security budget by assessing your current security plan, assets, resources and more, and then listing the must-haves and nice-to-haves.
- [Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Compliance](https://ussignal.com/blog/cybersecurity-and-data-privacy-compliance/): Learn about recent data privacy and cybersecurity regulations, standards and guidance, as well as updates, to help ensure the compliance of your IT systems.
- [How to Get Board-Level Buy-In for Cybersecurity Awareness](https://ussignal.com/blog/how-to-get-board-level-buy-in-for-cybersecurity-awareness/): It's October, which everyone knows means time for trick-or-treating, pumpkin-spiced everything and cybersecurity awareness. Ok, possibly you didn't immediately think of that last part. However, October is Cybersecurity Awareness month and with it comes the announcement from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) that this year's theme is "See Yourself in Cyber." The goal is to highlight that whether one works in network security or is exclusively an end user, everyone has a role to play in strengthening cybersecurity.
- [Azure Government: The Cloud Solution for Federal Agencies](https://ussignal.com/blog/azure-government-the-cloud-solution-for-federal-agencies/): Government agencies impact the life of everyone in the country, so they must operate as efficiently as possible. Cloud tools increase the efficiency of large organizations by offering a way to collaborate and share data with ease, but government agencies must be cautious since they need to maintain a high level of security. These requirements make Azure Government the ideal cloud solution. It offers the same features and functionality as Azure but has been specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of government organizations. This blog provides a brief overview of Azure Government and some of its key benefits.
- [Partner Guide: Tips for Selling Cloud Services](https://ussignal.com/blog/partner-guide-tips-for-selling-cloud-services/): Boost your revenue, strengthen your brand, and reach new markets with Cloud Services. This partner guide provides best practices for cloud selling to maximize profitability and more.
- [Is Microsoft Teams HIPAA Compliant?](https://ussignal.com/blog/is-microsoft-teams-hipaa-compliant/): US Signal customers dealing with electronic private healthcare information (ePHI) often ask the question is Microsoft Teams HIPAA compliant? These customers utilize M365 and Teams within their organizations and value the easy and effective collaboration it brings. Still, they are concerned about the implications of using these services when PHI is so critical to their business.
- [10 Tips for Selling DRaaS](https://ussignal.com/blog/10-tips-for-selling-draas/): Use these 10 tips for selling DRaaS to help your prospects understand the benefits of a disaster recovery solution delivered as a service.
- [Add Security Leadership with a Virtual CISO](https://ussignal.com/blog/add-security-leadership-with-a-virtual-ciso/): However, there is a solution: hiring a virtual CISO (vCISO). A vCISO is a professional who provides information security leadership to an organization remotely. They are typically part-time and work with the business owner to advise on the business's security. Is a virtual CISO right for you?
- [Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider](https://ussignal.com/blog/selecting-a-managed-security-services-provider/): Use this information to help evaluate potential managed security services providers, as well as the IT security services they offer.
- [Improve Availability and Scalability with Managed Storage](https://ussignal.com/blog/improve-availability-and-scalability-with-managed-storage/): Managed storage is when an organization outsources its storage management to a third-party provider. Depending on the organization’s needs, this may involve cloud storage, offsite storage, onsite storage, or a combination of the three.
- [Improve Your Cloud Security Posture](https://ussignal.com/blog/improve-your-cloud-security-posture/): Improve your cloud security posture with this to-do list, which includes conducting an IT asset inventory and protecting against misconfigurations.
- [Mainframe to Cloud Migration](https://ussignal.com/blog/mainframe-to-cloud-migration/): Learn why a mainframe to cloud migration may be the better option over a mainframe modernization project, and the steps to take to ensure success.
- [Tips for a Successful Data Center Migration](https://ussignal.com/blog/tips-for-a-successful-data-center-migration/): These data center migration tips from US Signal can help make the move to a new colocation facility go smoothly.
- [Security Advisory Services: A Smart Cybersecurity Strategy](https://ussignal.com/blog/security-advisory-services-a-smart-cybersecurity-strategy/): Implement defense-in-depth, zero-trust security or other cybersecurity strategies with the help of US Signal’s customizable security advisory services
- [Cloud Cost Optimization](https://ussignal.com/blog/cloud-cost-optimization/): Learn how to save money on cloud costs for compute, storage and network resources through cloud cost optimization.
- [A Brief Look at US Signal’s Data Centers](https://ussignal.com/blog/a-brief-look-at-us-signals-data-centers/): As of January 2022, there were 2,751 data centers in the United States. Not surprisingly, that means organizations seeking colocation services have more than a few choices. So why would a business consider one of US Signal’s eight data centers ? A lot depends on the company’s specific needs.
- [Understanding Zero Trust](https://ussignal.com/blog/understanding-zero-trust/): The Zero Trust Network, or Zero Trust Architecture, model was created in 2010 by John Kindervag, who at the time was a principal analyst at Forrester. He defined it as a security concept centered on the belief that an organization should not automatically trust anything inside or outside its perimeters and instead verify anything and everything trying to connect to its systems before granting access.
- [Technical Operations Center: What It Does and How It Works](https://ussignal.com/blog/technical-operations-center-what-it-does-and-how-it-works/): A lot of IT services companies offer 24/7 technical support. US Signal’s Technical Operations Center does as well — and much more. That includes support delivered by real people in real time.
- [A Quick Overview of Azure DevOps](https://ussignal.com/blog/a-quick-overview-of-azure-devops/): Advances in technology are happening faster than ever. Just look at the increase of patents filed every year. No wonder business leaders feel the pressure to deliver applications and services at mach speed. But a common challenge they run into is that siloed development infrastructure makes fast development difficult. This is where Azure DevOps can help. DevOps was developed to tear down the walls between departments, improving communication and collaboration.
- [Colocation, the Cloud and the Edge](https://ussignal.com/blog/colocation-the-cloud-and-the-edge/): Colocation serves numerous purposes, including facilitating a hybrid IT strategy, providing an interim step to the cloud and helping organizations take advantage of edge computing.
- [Embracing the Modern Workplace in Your Business](https://ussignal.com/blog/embracing-the-modern-workplace-in-your-business/): People are a business's most important asset. However, it's harder than ever to attract and retain top talent in today's labor market. The market favors employees, and people aren't willing to put up with toxic environments or stagnating companies. Thus, businesses need to create a modern workplace that keeps employees happy and engaged. So, what do people want?
- [How to Mitigate the Negative Effects of Shadow IT](https://ussignal.com/blog/how-to-mitigate-the-negative-effects-of-shadow-it/): Your company may fear shadow IT because it limits its visibility into the applications on your network. Many organizations take the easiest path, which is to ban the use of any unapproved applications. However, this strategy may prove ineffective and even limit the productivity of your people.
- [Does Data Center Location Matter for Cloud Services?](https://ussignal.com/blog/does-data-center-location-matter-for-cloud-services/): The location of the data centers where cloud services are powered can make a difference in terms of latency, connectivity options, and user experience.
- [Fighting Ransomware Before, During and After an Attack](https://ussignal.com/blog/fighting-ransomware-before-during-and-after-an-attack/): No two attacks are alike. As such, there’s no single one-size-fits-all approach to fighting the problem. However, we can break ransomware attacks into “before,” “during” and “after” stages to help identify tactics to mitigate data loss and downtime.
- [10 Patch Management Best Practices](https://ussignal.com/blog/10-patch-management-best-practices/): These ten patch management best practices can help your organization reduce the vulnerability of its IT systems to cyberattacks and other exploits.
- [Endpoint Security Takes Center Stage](https://ussignal.com/blog/endpoint-security-takes-center-stage/): Learn the differences between various endpoint security solutions, including endpoint antivirus, endpoint protection platforms and endpoint detection and response.
- [Air Gapping & Cybersecurity](https://ussignal.com/blog/air-gapping-cybersecurity/): Protect your data backups from ransomware and enhance overall cybersecurity with air gapped networks and other data protection strategies from US Signal.
- [Defense-In-Depth Cybersecurity Guide](https://ussignal.com/blog/defense-in-depth-cybersecurity-guide/): More than a layered security approach, Defense in Depth (DiD) security provides comprehensive protection for modern technology environments.
- [5  Steps to Help Mitigate and Prevent DDoS Attacks](https://ussignal.com/blog/5-steps-to-help-mitigate-and-prevent-ddos-attacks/): Ransomware may dominate the headlines when it comes to cyberattacks, but denial of service (DoS) attacks – distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, in particular – continue to make their marks too. They’re increasingly a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. After all, if companies like Amazon Web Services and GitHub fall prey to DDoS attacks, is anyone safe?
- [How to Choose a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP): Trust Matters](https://ussignal.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-managed-it-service-provider-msp-trust-matters/): When choosing an IT and cloud services provider, a sense of trust should be an important factor in your decision. Follow these steps to find a provider that you can trust to deliver what you need, the way you need it.
- [Master Change with Hybrid IT](https://ussignal.com/blog/master-change-with-hybrid-it/): Hybrid IT helps you to manage changing IT and business requirements with a mix of IT environments that optimize workload performance, efficiencies, cost savings, and more.
- [Know Your Options: Peering, IP Transit and Direct Internet Access](https://ussignal.com/blog/know-your-options-peering-ip-transit-and-direct-internet-access/): Learn about the differences between private and public peering, IP transit, and direct internet access.
- [How to Choose a Colocation Provider](https://ussignal.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-colocation-provider/): To choose a colocation provider, determine your colocation needs, create a colocation checklist, and involve your entire team in the evaluation process.

## Pages
- [Cloud Infrastructure Solutions for Minneapolis St. Paul](https://ussignal.com/cloud-infrastructure-solutions-for-minneapolis-stpaul/)
- [Microsoft Cloud Roadmap](https://ussignal.com/microsoft-cloud-roadmap/)
- [How MSPs Guide Cloud Strategy](https://ussignal.com/how-msps-guide-cloud-strategy/)
- [HPE Discover 2026 – Dinner](https://ussignal.com/hpe-discover-2026-dinner/)
- [HPE Discover 2026](https://ussignal.com/hpe-discover-2026-us-signal/)
- [Cloud Infrastructure Solutions in Denver](https://ussignal.com/cloud-infrastructure-solutions-in-denver/)
- [Microsoft 365 E7](https://ussignal.com/services/cloud/microsoft-365-e7/)
- [Partner With US Signal](https://ussignal.com/direct-partner/)
- [March Towards Your Cloud Goals](https://ussignal.com/march-towards-your-cloud-goals-workshop/)
- [GR Lunch & Learn 3.26](https://ussignal.com/us-signal-customer-appreciation-lunch-learn/): Customer Appreciation Lunch & Learn
- [IL02 Aurora Data Center](https://ussignal.com/data-centers/il02-aurora-data-center/)
- [Innovate & Celebrate: A Valentine’s Evening for IT Leaders](https://ussignal.com/innovate-and-celebrate-a-valentines-evening-for-it-leaders/): Innovate & Celebrate: A Valentine's Evening for IT Leaders
- [Why Enterprises Are Rethinking Hyperscaler-Only Cloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/infographics/rethinking-hyperscaler-only-cloud/)
- [Virtual Session: Rethink Your Cloud Strategy](https://ussignal.com/virtual-session-rethink-your-cloud-strategy/)
- [Azure Operations Readiness Checklist](https://ussignal.com/cloud/azure/azure-operations-readiness-checklist/)
- [Top Azure Operations Use Cases](https://ussignal.com/cloud/azure/azure-operations-use-cases/)
- [Managed Services for Azure](https://ussignal.com/cloud/azure/managed-services/)
- [Operations Anywhere for Azure Cloud](https://ussignal.com/cloud/azure/operations-anywhere/)
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- [USS Avatar Movie Event](https://ussignal.com/technology-update-avatar-fire-and-ash-screening/): Technology Update & Avatar: Fire and Ash Screening
- [US Signal Holiday Happy Hour](https://ussignal.com/us-signal-holiday-happy-hour/): US Signal Holiday Happy Hour
- [DaaS Test Drive](https://ussignal.com/cloud/opencloud/daas-test-drive/)
- [Virtual Infrastructure Transformation with US Signal & HPE](https://ussignal.com/virtual-infrastructure-transformation/): Virtual Infrastructure Transformation with US Signal & HPE
- [Simplifying Security with Microsoft’s Latest Add-Ons](https://ussignal.com/solutions/simplifying-security-with-microsoft/)
- [Microsoft Intune LinkedIn Live](https://ussignal.com/microsoft-intune-on-demand/)
- [Microsoft 365 security assessment](https://ussignal.com/solutions/microsoft-365-security-assessment/)
- [Practical Multi Cloud Strategy Using the 7 Rs](https://ussignal.com/practical-multi-cloud-strategy-using-the-7-rs/)
- [Omaha Movie Event : Predator Badlands](https://ussignal.com/predator-badlands-premiere-and-networking-event/): Predator Badlands: Premiere and Networking Event
- [SyncSafe Replication](https://ussignal.com/managed-services/data-protection/syncsafe-replication/)
- [Cloud Strategy at a Crossroads](https://ussignal.com/solutions/cloud-strategy-at-a-crossroads/)
- [Lunch & Learn: AI Innovations & Cisco Collaboration Roadmap with US Signal & Cisco](https://ussignal.com/lunch-learn-ai-innovations-cisco-collaboration-roadmap-with-us-signal-cisco/): Lunch & Learn: AI Innovations & Cisco Collaboration Roadmap with US Signal & Cisco
- [M3 Insurance Cato Case Study](https://ussignal.com/managed-services/security/cato-case-study/)
- [US Signal IT Leader Dinner – Des Moines](https://ussignal.com/us-signal-itleader-dinner-des-moines/): US Signal IT Leader Dinner - Des Moines
- [US Signal CIO Roundtable & Data Center Tour](https://ussignal.com/us-signal-denver-data-center-tour-networking-dinner/): US Signal CIO Roundtable & Data Center Tour
- [Tech & Tap: IT Trivia Night at Field Day Brewing](https://ussignal.com/tech-tap-it-trivia-night-at-field-day-brewing/): Tech & Tap: IT Trivia Night at Field Day Brewing
- [US Signal & HPE Presents: HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Certification Course](https://ussignal.com/us-signal-hpe-presents-hpe-morpheus-vm-essentials-certification-course/): US Signal & HPE Presents:HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Certification Course
- [US Signal Minnesota Customer Advisory Board](https://ussignal.com/us-signal-minnesota-customer-advisory-board/): US Signal Minnesota Customer Advisory Board 
- [US Signal & HPE Pre-Game Tailgate: Iowa vs Iowa State!](https://ussignal.com/us-signal-hpe-pre-game-tailgate-iowa-vs-iowa-state/): US Signal & HPE Pre-Game Tailgate: Iowa vs Iowa State!
- [NetSource One OpenCloud Case Study](https://ussignal.com/cloud/netsource-one-opencloud-case-study/)
- [VCSP Ending](https://ussignal.com/services/cloud/vcsp-ending/)
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- [Cloud Cost Comparison Calculator](https://ussignal.com/cloud/cloud-cost-comparison-calculator/)
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- [The GPU Advantage for Cloud Acceleration](https://ussignal.com/gpu-advantage-for-cloud-acceleration/)
- [Cloud Repatriation Strategy](https://ussignal.com/solutions/cloud-repatriation-strategy/)
- [Engineered Seal Products Case Study](https://ussignal.com/cloud/microsoft/engineered-seal-products-case-study/)
- [VMware to OpenCloud Migration Guide](https://ussignal.com/cloud/opencloud/migration-guide/)
- [7 Ways a Microsoft CSP Can Help Your Business](https://ussignal.com/solutions/microsoft/seven-ways-csp-helps-business/)
- [Reassessing the Cloud Promise](https://ussignal.com/solutions/public-cloud-repatrition/reassessing-the-cloud-promise/)
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- [Cloud Repatriation 101](https://ussignal.com/solutions/public-cloud-repatrition/cloud-repatriation-101/)
- [Top Industries Moving Workloads Back On-Prem](https://ussignal.com/solutions/public-cloud-repatrition/top-industries-moving-workloads-back-on-prem/)
- [Cloud Comparison Guide](https://ussignal.com/cloud/opencloud/comparison-guide/)
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- [File Transfer Time Calculator](https://ussignal.com/connectivity/file-transfer-time-calculator/): US Signal’s File Transfer Time Calculator is the ideal tool for businesses needing to calculate transfer time and bandwidth requirements for large file movements across a network. Whether you're sending video files, CAD drawings, or other large data sets, this tool provides quick, accurate estimates to support smarter planning.
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## Resources
- [How MSPs Can Guide Customers on Their Cloud Journey](https://ussignal.com/resources/how-msps-guide-customers/)
- [Dude, Where’s My VPN?  Zero Trust Took It.](https://ussignal.com/resources/wheres-my-vpn-zero-trust/)
- [Wait, That’s Included?! Your Complete Guide to Security Copilot in E5](https://ussignal.com/resources/security-copilot-in-e5/)
- [Why Enterprises Are Rethinking Hyperscaler-Only Cloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/why-enterprises-are-rethinking-hyperscaler-only-cloud/)
- [How US Signal SyncSafe Replication Works](https://ussignal.com/resources/how-us-signal-syncsafe-replication-works/)
- [Microsoft Ignite Recap What You Need to Know](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-ignite-recap-2025/)
- [US Signal SyncSafe Replication: The Next Generation of DR](https://ussignal.com/resources/sycsafe-replication-ebook/)
- [Beyond Lift & Shift: A Practical Multi Cloud Strategy Using the 7 R’s](https://ussignal.com/resources/multi-cloud-strategy-7-rs/)
- [Microsoft Simplifying Security eBook](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-simplifying-security-ebook/)
- [US Signal SyncSafe Replication](https://ussignal.com/resources/us-signal-syncsafe-replication/)
- [Cloud at a Crossroads eBook](https://ussignal.com/resources/cloud-at-a-crossroads-ebook/)
- [M3 Insurance Modernizes Their Infrastructure](https://ussignal.com/resources/m3-insurance-case-study/)
- [Your Cloud Your Way](https://ussignal.com/resources/your-cloud-your-way/)
- [Cloud Migration Masterclass – How to Plan, Execute and Optimize](https://ussignal.com/resources/cloud-migration-masterclass/)
- [The Future of Compute: AI Compute from the Cloud to the Edge](https://ussignal.com/resources/future-of-compute/)
- [Navigating to MultiCloud: OpenCloud, AWS, Azure](https://ussignal.com/resources/navigating-multicloud/)
- [Case Study: The Journey to OpenCloud with NetSource One](https://ussignal.com/resources/opencloud-netsource-one/)
- [The Global Cloud Landscape with ShapeBlue](https://ussignal.com/resources/global-cloud-landscape/)
- [GEICO’s Cloud Journey with Rebecca Weekly](https://ussignal.com/resources/geico-cloud-journey/)
- [The OpenCloud Advantage: Performance, Flexibility, and Lower Costs](https://ussignal.com/resources/opencloud-advantage/)
- [Microservices 101: What You Need to Know](https://ussignal.com/resources/microservices-101/)
- [Finding the Right Fit: Cloud Strategy Deep Dive](https://ussignal.com/resources/finding-right-cloud-fit/)
- [OpenCloud Showcase](https://ussignal.com/resources/opencloud-showcase/)
- [Embracing Multi-Cloud, Multi-Customer, and Multi-Tenant](https://ussignal.com/resources/embracing-multi-cloud-multi-customer-multi-tenant/)
- [The Multi-Cloud Journey](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-multi-cloud-journey/)
- [Behind NeoPollard’s Successful Data Center Migration](https://ussignal.com/resources/behind-neopollards-successful-data-center-migration-customer-testimonial/)
- [Cloud Cost Comparison Calculator](https://ussignal.com/resources/cost-comparison-calculator/)
- [NetSource One Future-Proofs IT with US Signal’s OpenCloud Platform](https://ussignal.com/resources/netsource-one-future-proofs-it-with-us-signals-opencloud-platform-customer-testimonial/)
- [Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) for MSPs](https://ussignal.com/resources/desktop-as-a-service-daas-for-msps/)
- [Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS)](https://ussignal.com/resources/desktop-as-a-service-daas/)
- [Rethinking Cloud Strategy: Live Virtual Session](https://ussignal.com/resources/rethinking-cloud-strategy-live-virtual-session/)
- [EA to CSP Transition Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/ea-to-csp-transition-guide/)
- [Rethinking the Cloud: 5 Expert Insights](https://ussignal.com/resources/rethinking-the-cloud-5-expert-insights/)
- [Customer Portal Overview Document](https://ussignal.com/resources/customer-portal-overview-document/)
- [Single Tenant Cloud User Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/single-tenant-cloud-user-guide/)
- [Unleashing the Power of Microsoft Copilot](https://ussignal.com/resources/4123/)
- [Reassessing the Cloud Promise](https://ussignal.com/resources/reassessing-the-cloud-promise/)
- [Signal Strategies: Maximizing Efficiency in Azure Multi-Cloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/signal-strategies-maximizing-efficiency-in-azure-multi-cloud/)
- [Cloud Repatriation 101](https://ussignal.com/resources/cloud-repatriation-101/)
- [MSPs Guide to OpenCloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/msps-guide-to-opencloud/)
- [Microsoft Cost Optimization Whitepaper](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-cost-optimization-whitepaper/)
- [DRaaS Comparison Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/draas-comparison-guide-2/)
- [Accelerating Data Modernization with Azure Whitepaper](https://ussignal.com/resources/accelerating-data-modernization-with-azure-whitepaper/)
- [The Ultimate Cloud Comparision Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-ultimate-cloud-comparision-guide/)
- [VMware Cloud Services](https://ussignal.com/resources/vmware-cloud-services/)
- [US Signal OpenCloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/us-signal-opencloud/)
- [ReliaCloud® Powered by Nutanix™](https://ussignal.com/resources/reliacloud-powered-by-nutanix/)
- [Microsoft Modern Workplace](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-modern-workplace/)
- [Microsoft Azure Public Cloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-azure-public-cloud/)
- [Managed Security Services](https://ussignal.com/resources/managed-security-services/)
- [Data Protection Services](https://ussignal.com/resources/data-protection-services/)
- [Connectivity Services](https://ussignal.com/resources/connectivity-services/)
- [Colocation Services](https://ussignal.com/resources/colocation-services/)
- [DRaaS Saves the Day at Detroit Law Firm](https://ussignal.com/resources/draas-saves-the-day-at-detroit-law-firm/)
- [Ultimate Guide to US Signal IaaS Providers](https://ussignal.com/resources/ultimate-guide-to-us-signal-iaas-providers/)
- [Infrastructure Challenges Solved](https://ussignal.com/resources/infrastructure-challenges-solved/): Mergers and acquisitions. Global expansion. Rapid deployment. Cloud migration. When organizations undergo digital transformation, these are among the key initiatives and/or drivers involved. They’re complex, multi-faceted and fraught with challenges - particularly in terms of IT infrastructure.
- [Azure Data Factory: Accelerating Data Transformation](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-data-factory-accelerating-data-transformation/): Today, businesses must deal with the integration and management of vast volumes of data originating from various sources. Azure Data Factory is an all-in-one solution enabling you to transform and integrate data at scale seamlessly. It addresses modern data challenges by automatically ingesting, cleaning, and standardizing data for quality and consistency.
- [Azure Data Storage Data Lake](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-data-storage-data-lake/): Data is the lifeblood of every organization, and the ability to efficiently manage and utilize this information is paramount. Azure Data Storage offers a suite of cloud solutions designed to meet modern needs, providing scalable, secure, and reliable storage options. This eBook addresses the challenges of data growth, security, and accessibility, showing how Azure can transform your data management strategy. Whether dealing with big data, backups, or archives, learn how Azure's robust infrastructure can enhance your operations, ensuring efficiency and innovation in your data journey.
- [Business Case for DRaaS eBook](https://ussignal.com/resources/business-case-for-draas-ebook/)
- [DRaaS: Protecting Healthcare Data and Enabling Compliance](https://ussignal.com/resources/draas-protecting-healthcare-data-and-enabling-compliance/)
- [DRaaS Comparison Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/draas-comparison-guide/)
- [Disaster Recovery Explained: Backup vs Traditional DR vs DRaaS](https://ussignal.com/resources/disaster-recovery-explained-backup-vs-traditional-dr-vs-draas/)
- [ESP Completes Strategic Azure Migration](https://ussignal.com/resources/esp-completes-strategic-azure-migration/)
- [Norco Industries Boosts IT Infrastructure with US Signal](https://ussignal.com/resources/norco-industries-boosts-it-infrastructure-with-us-signal/): Norco Industries in Elkhart, Indiana, was facing issues with outdated IT equipment and expiring warranties. To continue competing in the market, they needed to accelerate their digital transformation (DX).
- [The Seven-Layer Approach to Cybersecurity: A Cybersecurity Strategy Whitepaper](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-seven-layer-approach-to-cybersecurity-a-cybersecurity-strategy-whitepaper/): This white paper provides an extensive analysis of the various layers of cybersecurity. The content ranges from network and endpoint protection to email security and disaster recovery offering a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of cybersecurity.
- [Kreg Tool Transforms Data Analytics with Azure Synapse](https://ussignal.com/resources/kreg-tool-transforms-data-analytics-with-azure-synapse/)
- [Azure Cosmos DB Security and Compliance](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-cosmos-db-security-and-compliance/): Discover the fortified fortress of Azure Cosmos DB in "Azure Cosmos DB: A Closer Look at Security and Compliance." Dive deep into Microsoft's global multi-model database service, unveiling its armor of encryption, network isolation, and regulatory compliance controls. Explore the Security Baseline, an architectural masterpiece ensuring data sovereignty and trust. Delve into the intricate dance between security and compliance, guided by Azure Policy, to sculpt a resilient data sanctuary. With Azure Compliance Documentation as your map, navigate the complex terrain of regulatory landscapes. Join the expedition, led by US Signal, as we unlock the secrets to a secure, compliant digital realm.
- [Microsoft Fabric Readiness](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-fabric-readiness/)
- [Azure Integration Essentials](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-integration-essentials/): In today's competitive environment, leveraging data is essential for success, driving efficiency, innovation, and personalized services. This ebook delves into the core principles of data modernization and enhanced analytics, with a focus on Azure data services as the cornerstone of this transformation. From preliminary steps such as infrastructure assessment to planning, design, implementation, testing, and optimization, each chapter offers practical insights and strategies. Whether it's matching services to specific needs, ensuring compliance and security, or optimizing performance and scalability, this guide provides a roadmap for organizations seeking to harness the full potential of Azure data services.
- [Azure Machine Learning: Implementing Predictive Analytics](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-machine-learning-implementing-predictive-analytics/): In the race to stay competitive, data alone isn’t enough—organizations need to transform their data into strategic insights that drive real-world results. But with growing complexity and scale, this can seem like an impossible task. That’s where Azure Machine Learning comes in. It’s not just another tool; it’s your pathway to making data modernization a reality.
- [Azure Synapse Comparison Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-synapse-comparison-guide/): Are you ready to harness the full power of modern analytics solutions? As IT leaders, you understand the critical role that data plays in driving business success. Yet, with the rapid proliferation of analytics technologies, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices. In a landscape where less than 20% of companies have achieved advanced analytics at scale, finding the right solution becomes paramount. Enter Azure Synapse Analytics—a game-changer in the realm of data analytics. Designed to accelerate time to insight across data warehouses and big data systems, Synapse offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to the needs of mid- and large-sized enterprises. But how does it stack up against other leading solutions like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift? In this comparison guide, we'll delve into the nuances of each platform to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your organization's goals and requirements. Whether you're a high-level decision-maker or a data engineer, this guide will equip you with the insights needed to navigate the complex landscape of modern analytics solutions.
- [Transform Data into Action with Azure](https://ussignal.com/resources/transform-data-into-action-with-azure/)
- [Securing your M365 Environment](https://ussignal.com/resources/securing-your-m365-environment/)
- [The Case for Microsoft 365 Data Protection](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-case-for-microsoft-365-data-protection/)
- [Azure SQL Server Disaster Recovery Plan](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-sql-server-disaster-recovery-plan/): Discover the key to safeguarding your Azure SQL Server environment with our comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan. Tailored to meet the unique challenges of modern businesses, our plan emphasizes operational resilience, data integrity, and swift recovery. It guides you through a meticulous process of risk assessment, preventive strategies, and effective recovery protocols. Perfectly aligned with industry best practices, our plan is designed to fortify your infrastructure against disruptions and ensure seamless business continuity, providing you with the peace of mind that your data and operations are protected against any unforeseen events.
- [Optimize Your Data Management with Azure Storage](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-storage-infographic/)
- [The Complete Checklist for True SASE Platforms](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-complete-checklist-for-true-sase-platforms/): With detailed explanations of SASE architecture and the building blocks of SASE platforms, this ebook offers practical insights to help organizations implement a secure and agile network infrastructure that delivers exceptional user experience and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- [The Dark Side of SD-WAN with Cato](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-dark-side-of-sd-wan-with-cato/): The "Dark Side of SD-WAN" discusses the potential risks and challenges of implementing SD-WAN technology. Highlighting several areas of concern, such as security vulnerabilities, lack of visibility and control, and difficulties managing multiple vendors. This guide offers important insights and recommendations for addressing these issues to ensure successful SD-WAN deployment.
- [Your “Must-Know” Guide to the Cloud eBook](https://ussignal.com/resources/your-must-know-guide-to-the-cloud-ebook/): Discover this comprehensive guide to the cloud with US Signal's eBook! Gain knowledge and expertise on all things cloud, from deployment models to cloud security and beyond.
- [SPAL Digitizes Backup with Azure](https://ussignal.com/resources/spal-digitizes-backup-with-azure/)
- [8 Ways SASE Answers Any IT & Security Challenges Now and in the Future](https://ussignal.com/resources/8-ways-sase-answers-any-it-security-challenges-now-and-in-the-future/): This resource outlines the concept of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and how it can address current and future IT and security challenges. It provides eight ways in which SASE can benefit organizations, such as reducing complexity and improving network performance through consolidation of security and networking functions and enhancing visibility and control through cloud-based management. Anyone interested in modernizing their network and security architecture should read this informative resource.
- [7 Compelling Reasons Analysts Recommend SASE](https://ussignal.com/resources/7-compelling-reasons-analysts-recommend-sase/): This document highlights seven compelling reasons why industry analysts are recommending the adoption of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as the future of network security. The reasons include the need for remote work support, consolidation of security services, easier management and deployment, improved network performance, and enhanced security.
- [A Practical Guide to SASE Migration Whitepaper](https://ussignal.com/resources/a-practical-guide-to-sase-migration-whitepaper/): This whitepaper provides a detailed analysis of the SASE framework, its key components, and the advantages it offers for organizations seeking to streamline and simplify their network infrastructure while improving their security posture through the consolidation of services such as VPN, SD-WAN, and cloud security.
- [Azure Readiness Checklist](https://ussignal.com/resources/azure-readiness-checklist-2/)
- [5 Things SASE Covers that SD-WAN Doesn’t](https://ussignal.com/resources/5-things-sase-covers-that-sd-wan-doesnt/): This resource highlights the differences between SD-WAN and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and why SASE is becoming the preferred solution for a more distributed workforce. SASE covers more than just network connectivity, such as security, compliance, and user experience, which makes it a more comprehensive and scalable solution.
- [US Signal PCI DSS AOC](https://ussignal.com/resources/us-signal-pci-dss-aoc/): US Signal's Attestation of Compliance (AOC) pertaining to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Standards. The attestation has been acknowledged by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
- [The Ultimate List of SD-WAN Benefits](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-ultimate-list-of-sd-wan-benefits/): SD-WAN offers numerous benefits. Here are eight that stand out -- and how they can benefit your company.
- [US Data Privacy Law Reference Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/us-data-privacy-law-reference-guide/): The state of data privacy in the US - and around the world - seems to always be in transition. This guide provides links to the laws that have or will go into effect in 2023, as well as to those that are set to go into effect over the next two years.
- [Cato SASE Cloud – The Future SASE](https://ussignal.com/resources/cato-sase-cloud-the-future-sase/): Get a perspective on the state of SASE platforms today and what the future holds for them, courtesy of US Signal and Cato.
- [5 IT Projects to Save Money and Improve Your Productivity](https://ussignal.com/resources/5-it-projects-to-save-money-and-improve-your-productivity/): Networking and security technologies continue to advance. To leverage them, organizations must change the way they work. This eBook offers solutions to help these organizations make the necessary transitions while overcoming the inherent challenges in technology changes.
- [Synergy Flavors Cloud Migration](https://ussignal.com/resources/synergy-flavors-cloud-migration/)
- [Protecting Your Microsoft 365 Environment: Essential Strategies for Cybersecurity](https://ussignal.com/resources/protecting-your-microsoft-365-environment-essential-strategies-for-cybersecurity/): In the era of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, Microsoft 365 has become an invaluable tool for organizations of all sizes. However, the security of your valuable corporate data is crucial. This comprehensive e-book offers valuable insights and practical tips for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to effectively safeguard their clients' Microsoft 365 environments. Discover proven strategies to prevent cyberattacks and ensure maximum protection for your business and clientele.
- [Six costly data protection gaps in Microsoft 365 and how to close them](https://ussignal.com/resources/six-costly-data-protection-gaps-in-microsoft-365-and-how-to-close-them/): Discover an effective solution that goes beyond Microsoft's basic data protection. Acronis Cyber Protect offers enhanced capabilities to safeguard your critical Microsoft 365 data in today's ever-changing threat landscape.
- [Banking Cybersecurity Challenges](https://ussignal.com/resources/banking-cybersecurity-challenges/): Digital banking has been growing and gaining momentum in recent years. More customers are using digital online services in every aspect of their lives, including banking. In 2021, mobile banking was the primary choice of account access for 43.5% of U.S. consumers, making it the most prevalent banking method. And in 2022, it’s estimated that over 200 million U.S. customers used digital banking.
- [Unbridled Solutions Implements M365](https://ussignal.com/resources/unbridled-solutions-implements-m365/)
- [Pinnacle Communications Moves to M365](https://ussignal.com/resources/pinnacle-communications/)
- [Pegasus Transportation Enables Modern Transportation Tech](https://ussignal.com/resources/pegasus-transtech/)
- [M365 Helps Medium Enterprise Insurance Company](https://ussignal.com/resources/m365-helps-medium-enterprise-insurance-company/)
- [Medium Enterprise Financial Services Company](https://ussignal.com/resources/medium-enterprise-financial-services-company/)
- [LocateSmarter, LLC Chooses Microsoft CSP](https://ussignal.com/resources/locatesmarter-llc/)
- [Integrated Solutions Group Choose Microsoft CSP](https://ussignal.com/resources/integrated-solutions-group/)
- [FocusIT Benefits from Microsoft CSP Services](https://ussignal.com/resources/focusit-inc-benefits-from-microsoft-csp-services/)
- [Get Ready for SD-WAN](https://ussignal.com/resources/get-ready-for-sd-wan/): SD-WAN is coming to US Signal. Get up to speed on how this networking technology works and its benefits - including cost savings, greater reliability, simplified operations, and enhanced connectivity.
- [Sustainable Data Management To-Do List](https://ussignal.com/resources/sustainable-data-management-to-do-list/): If you want to do something good for the environment, your data is a good place to start. Anything you can do to reduce the amount of data your company is storing (and transferring) ultimately reduces energy usage and overall environmental impact, as well as costs. These data management tactics can help.
- [Go Green with the Cloud and Colocation eBook](https://ussignal.com/resources/go-green-with-the-cloud-and-colocation-ebook/): More companies than ever are going green. That includes data center operators - like US Signal - that provide cloud and colocation services, which can often be greener alternatives to on-premise data centers. Learn about the “how” and “why” green is the way to go.
- [Avamar 19.7](https://ussignal.com/resources/avamar-19-7/): EBaaS customers who have been directed to download agent-based client software and plug-ins for Avamar 19.7 will find the needed assets here.
- [The Most Common Mistakes in Disaster Recovery](https://ussignal.com/resources/the-most-common-mistakes-in-disaster-recovery/)
- [Microsoft Azure Use Cases for Everyone](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-azure-use-cases-for-everyone/)
- [Virtual CISO as a Service](https://ussignal.com/resources/virtual-ciso-as-a-service/)
- [Microsoft 365: A Buyer’s Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/microsoft-365-a-buyers-guide/)
- [5 Cloud Migration Considerations for Government](https://ussignal.com/resources/5-cloud-migration-considerations-for-government/)
- [Trek Bicycle Benefits from Colocation Services](https://ussignal.com/resources/trek-bicycle-benefits-from-colocation-services/)
- [Calculate Your Cloud Migration Costs](https://ussignal.com/resources/calculate-your-cloud-migration-costs/): Use this guide to compare the costs of your on-premises IT infrastructure to those associated with a cloud environment to estimate your cloud migration costs.
- [Palo Alto Global Protect – Mac](https://ussignal.com/resources/palo-alto-global-protect-mac/): Client software installer for the Mac operating system for customers using the Palo Alto CBAS platform and are looking to enable remote VPN. This software is to be installed on all applicable Mac endpoints requiring remote VPN access.
- [Palo Alto Global Protect – Windows 32bit](https://ussignal.com/resources/palo-alto-global-protect-windows-32bit/): 32bit Client software installer for the Windows operating system for customers using the Palo Alto CBAS platform and are looking to enable remote VPN. This software is to be installed on all applicable Windows endpoints requiring remote VPN access.
- [Palo Alto Global Protect – Windows 64bit](https://ussignal.com/resources/palo-alto-global-protect-windows-64bit/): 64bit Client software installer for the Windows operating system for customers using the Palo Alto CBAS platform and are looking to enable remote VPN. This software is to be installed on all applicable Windows endpoints requiring remote VPN access.
- [Transportation Technologies on the Move eBook](https://ussignal.com/resources/transportation-technologies-on-the-move-ebook/): Automotive. Mobility. Aviation. Rail. Marine. Transportation infrastructure. Logistics. Shipping. They’re all involved in moving people, products, supplies or other cargo. To a large extent, IT solutions play a role in that. However, customer expectations and disruptive technologies - such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and advances in automation, robotics, and intelligent transportation systems - are changing things. Many traditional IT services and infrastructure, as well as legacy business models, are no longer sufficient. Some are more important than ever.
- [Mission Possible: PCI Scope Reduction](https://ussignal.com/resources/mission-possible-pci-scope-reduction/): In this eBook, you'll learn how to achieve PCI scope reduction and lessen your PCI compliance burden by outsourcing certain tasks to a PCI-compliance vendor.
- [Rockford Mutual Insurance Moves to Private Cloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/rockford-mutual-insurance-company/)
- [CHS Agriculture Finds Scalable Hybrid Solutions](https://ussignal.com/resources/cultivating-a-partnership-enabling-todays-modern-farmer/)
- [Milwaukee County Modernizes IT Infrastructure](https://ussignal.com/resources/milwaukee-county-modernizes-it-infrastructure/)
- [Keeping the City of Minneapolis Up and Running](https://ussignal.com/resources/city-of-minneapolis/)
- [ReliaCloud Hits the Right Note with Musicnotes](https://ussignal.com/resources/reliacloud-hits-the-right-note-with-musicnotes/)
- [Avamar 19.4](https://ussignal.com/resources/avamar-19-4/): EBaaS customers who have been directed to download agent-based client software and plug-ins for Avamar 19.4 will find the needed assets here.
- [Ransomware: Enemy at the Gate](https://ussignal.com/resources/ransomware-enemy-at-the-gate/): By the end of 2021, it’s likely that a business will be targeted by a ransomware attack every 11 seconds. Learn why ransomware attacks are so prevalent, what you can do to avoid one and what to do should you fall prey to one.
- [Product Interoperability Matrix](https://ussignal.com/resources/product-interoperability-matrix/): US Signal strongly recommends referencing our product interoperability and compatibility matrix to maintain optimal performance within our cloud. The matrix includes the software and hardware versioning that we support.
- [File Storage User Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/file-storage-user-guide/): This document will outline how to use your new File Storage appliance from US Signal. Learn how to manage the volume, map a network drive, and work with US Signal to integrate with your existing Active Directory environment.
- [Resource Pool User Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/resource-pool-user-guide/): This document provides answers to technical questions surrounding the necessary steps for the deployment, installation, and activation of Microsoft products offered under the licensing agreement.
- [Support Escalation List](https://ussignal.com/resources/support-escalation-list/): An escalation list of applicable US Signal contacts with the Service Delivery, Professional Services and Technical Operations Center. The document also includes response and restoration metrics for reported issues and escalations.
- [Data Protection Suite Matrix](https://ussignal.com/resources/data-protection-suite-matrix/): This document helps you compare US Signal's various data protection solutions’ key attributes and components, including hypervisor and endpoint support and recovery capabilities.
- [Managed Security: CBAS Palo Alto Feature Information Sheet](https://ussignal.com/resources/managed-security-cbas-palo-alto-feature-information-sheet/): US Signal’s core Managed Security service, CBAS, is powered by Palo Alto. This document provides information relating to the CBAS feature set and what is supported in the US Signal environment.
- [VMware Remote Console Access](https://ussignal.com/resources/vmware-remote-console-access/): VMware Remote Console 12.0.0 for Linux, Mac, or Windows provides console access and client device connection to VMs on a remote host. You will need to download an installer before you can launch the external VMRC application directly from a VMware vCloud Director.
- [Check Point Remote VPN Client (Windows)](https://ussignal.com/resources/check-point-remote-vpn-client-windows/): January 6, 2021 
- [Hosted Private Cloud User Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/hosted-private-cloud-user-guide/): Provides a comprehensive guide to using a HPC environment. Information includes, but is not limited to, user administration, VM deployment and configuration and overall support.
- [Know Your Microsoft 365 Data Protection Gaps](https://ussignal.com/resources/know-your-microsoft-365-data-protection-gaps/): Learn about 5 Microsoft 365 data protection gaps that could affect your SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and OneDrive for Business data.
- [Data Protection and Security in the Healthcare Industry: Challenges and Solutions.](https://ussignal.com/resources/data-protection-and-security-in-the-healthcare-industry-challenges-and-solutions/): Reduce the impact of healthcare security issues with the tips in US Signal’s eBook: Data Protection and Security in the Healthcare Industry: Challenges and Solutions.
- [CBAS VPN User Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/cbas-vpn-user-guide/): This document outlines how to access and use your new Cloud-Based Advanced Security appliance from US Signal. Learn how to access the web GUI client to view your managed appliance, as well as install and connect remote VPN clients for network access.
- [Get the Best of Both Worlds with Hybrid IT](https://ussignal.com/resources/get-the-best-of-both-worlds-with-hybrid-it/): If you’re planning to take advantage of cloud services, adequate network performance, low latency, and good ISP connections are crucial, especially for end users geographically distant from data centers.
- [Enabling Latency-Sensitive Applications at the Edge is No Longer Optional](https://ussignal.com/resources/enabling-latency-sensitive-applications-at-the-edge-is-no-longer-optional/): US Signal can help latency-sensitive industries, and bandwidth-hungry technologies like AI, ML, and IoT, benefit from reduced latency and exploit the capabilities of edge computing for a myriad of users.
- [Next-Level Networking for Speed and Security](https://ussignal.com/resources/next-level-networking-for-speed-and-security/): Learn the advantages and disadvantages of IP peering, IP transit, and Direct Internet Access, and how to determine which is best for your company.
- [Your How-to-Guide for Comprehensive Data Protection](https://ussignal.com/resources/your-how-to-guide-for-comprehensive-data-protection/): The eBook discusses how to use Veeam software, with US Signal as your single-source provider, to build an end-to-end solution that addresses these points.
- [Data Center Welcome Guides](https://ussignal.com/resources/data-center-welcome-guides/): These welcome guides are for customers who have access cards to the data center(s) where their data or more is housed.
- [US Signal Customer Portal Overview](https://ussignal.com/resources/customer-portal-overview/): Use this document to review all the features that the US Signal Customer Portal offers.
- [Services Implementation Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/services-implementation-guide/): This master guide consolidates all US Signal services implementation guides into one. In it, you'll find an overview of what you can expect during your implementation projects.
- [CBAS Order Completion Doc](https://ussignal.com/resources/cbas-order-completion-doc/): Welcome to US Signal’s managed security offering of Cloud Based Advanced Security with or without Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems.
- [Make the Connection to Digital Transformation](https://ussignal.com/resources/make-the-connection-to-digital-transformation/): Digital transformation is all about connections. Learn how to make those connections with US Signal’s privately owned fiber network.
- [Your How-to-Guide for Moving to the Cloud – Ready. Set. Migrate.](https://ussignal.com/resources/your-how-to-guide-for-moving-to-the-cloud-ready-set-migrate/): You've made the decision to move to the cloud. Now you have to get there. Learn what steps you need to take.
- [Check Point SmartConsole v80.30](https://ussignal.com/resources/check-point-smartconsole-v80-30/): SmartConsole is the local GUI client for Windows used by CBAS+ customers to gain read-only access to view and manage their service. This software is typically installed on user machines that need access to view/manage the service.
- [Data Protection Goes to the Cloud | Cloud-based Backup, Replication and Data Archival](https://ussignal.com/resources/data-protection-goes-to-the-cloud-cloud-based-backup-replication-and-data-archival/): Learn how the cloud has changed data protection with cloud-based data archive, backup, and replication in US Signal's latest ebook.
- [Check Point Remote VPN Client (OSX/MacOS)](https://ussignal.com/resources/check-point-remote-vpn-client-osx-macos/): April 05, 2018 Client software installer for customers using CBAS+ and are looking to enable remote VPN. This software is to be installed on all applicable Mac endpoints requiring remote VPN access.
- [DDoS Protection in Five Steps](https://ussignal.com/resources/ddos-protection-in-five-steps/): US Signal’s scalable, fully managed DDoS Protection provides unmetered defense against DNS-based volumetric and multi-vector attacks.
- [VPN Request Form](https://ussignal.com/resources/vpn-request-form/): Please fill out and return to the US Signal Technical Operations Center (toc@ussignal.com)
- [Open Virtual Appliance for Hosted Private Cloud](https://ussignal.com/resources/open-virtual-appliance-for-hosted-private-cloud/): The following files are available to download for your Hosted Private Cloud environment:
- [CBAS+ User Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/cbas-user-guide/): Contains details on setting up the Cloud-Based Advanced Security+ (CBAS+) service. Find information on where to download the Check Point client software, setting up remote VPN connectivity and installing Check Point SmartConsole to view status of the firewall activity.
- [Check Point SmartConsole v77.30](https://ussignal.com/resources/check-point-smartconsole-v77-30/): SmartConsole is the local GUI client for Windows used by CBAS+ customers to gain read-only access to view and manage their service. This software is typically installed on user machines that need access to view/manage the service.
- [BaaS Data Seeding Instructions](https://ussignal.com/resources/baas-data-seeding-instructions/): A guide specifically focused on the details of seeding a large volume of backup data into the US Signal cloud when using BaaS. This method is especially useful when bandwidth contraints may cause constraints on initial backups.
- [Disaster Recovery Manual](https://ussignal.com/resources/disaster-recovery-manual/): US Signal's internal Disaster Recovery manual outlining the processes and procedures taken to ensure the integrity of services during a disaster event.
- [Updating Business Portfolios](https://ussignal.com/resources/updating-business-portfolios/): This guide provides a great inside look at real-life conflicts a MSP faces when trying to stand up greenfield data protection services. With US Signal's in-place products, this challenge can become much easier for a MSP to conquer.
- [Ethernet Handoff Requirements](https://ussignal.com/resources/ethernet-handoff-requirements/): A guide that convers the configuration requirements when receiving a data service via an Ethernet handoff. Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interconnects are specifically covered.
- [BaaS MSP Quick Start Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/baas-msp-quick-start-guide/): A guide focused on the MSP community. This guide walks through how to configure the BaaS platform for the purpose of supporting a backup service.
- [US Signal Data Transfer Service Guide](https://ussignal.com/resources/us-signal-data-transfer-service-guide/): Provides details on how to prepare to use the Data Transfer Service, covering shipping and process information.

## Press Releases
- [Cloud Computing Magazine Names US Signal a 2026 Product of the Year Award Winner](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/opencloud-2026-product-of-the-year/): Grand Rapids, Mich., April 9, 2026 — US Signal announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has awarded US Signal OpenCloud a 2026 Product of the Year Award, presented by Cloud Computing Magazine.
- [US Signal Achieves Three Nutanix Verified Solution Badges, Reinforcing Leadership in Enterprise Cloud Services](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/nutanix-verified-solution-badges/): Grand Rapids, Mich., April 6, 2026 –US Signal today announced it has been awarded three Verified Solution Badges from Nutanix, becoming the first partner to earn this milestone across multiple solution categories in the Nutanix Verified Solutions Program.
- [US Signal Named to the Prestigious CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2026](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/crn-tech-elite-250-2026/): Grand Rapids, Mich., March 16, 2026 –US Signal, a national digital infrastructure provider delivering cloud, colocation, data center, and fiber network solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized US Signal on its 2026 Tech Elite 250 list.
- [US Signal Strengthens Executive Leadership with Appointment of General Counsel and Chief of AI](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/executive-leadership-appointment-of-general-counsel-chief-of-ai/): As enterprises modernize infrastructure, adopt AI-driven solutions, and navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments, US Signal is investing in executive leadership that aligns technology advancement with responsible oversight.
- [US Signal Wins Cloud Innovator of the Year in SiliconANGLE Media’s 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/cloud-innovator-of-the-year-winner/): Grand Rapids, Mich., February 24, 2026 –US Signal today announced it is a winner of SiliconANGLE Media’s 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards in the Innovator of the Year category. The CUBEd Awards is an annual program honoring the most innovative companies, technologies and leaders shaping the future of B2B and B2B2C technology.
- [US Signal Expands OpenCloud with Services Designed for Greater Flexibility and Platform Choice](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/expanded-opencloud-services/): Grand Rapids, Mich., February 12, 2026 –US Signal, a leading digital infrastructure provider and portfolio company of Igneo Infrastructure Partners, announces the expansion of its OpenCloud platform with two new integrated services: OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) and SyncSafe Replication. These additions strengthen OpenCloud as a flexible, enterprise-ready cloud platform designed to support modern infrastructure, end-user computing, and workload mobility. 
- [US Signal Accelerates AI Infrastructure with 1,000+ Miles of New Fiber Construction Across Ohio and Indiana](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/new-fiber-construction-ohio-indiana/): Grand Rapids, Mich., February 6, 2026 –US Signal, a leading digital infrastructure provider backed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, today announced the active construction of more than 1,000 miles of new, high-density fiber and conduit infrastructure across Ohio and Indiana. The build represents a major expansion of US Signal’s middle-mile network and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering scalable, AI-ready connectivity across the United States. 
- [US Signal Expands Data Center Footprint with Acquisition of New Facility in Aurora, IL](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/aurora-data-center-acquisition/): Grand Rapids, Mich., January 30, 2026 –US Signal, a leading national provider of network, data center, and cloud infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of a new data center in Aurora, IL reinforcing the company’s commitment to continued expansion and its strategy to build a distributed, edge-focused national data center platform.
- [US Signal Named Finalist in Cloud Innovator of the Year of SiliconANGLE Media’s 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/cloud-innovator-of-the-year-finalist/): Grand Rapids, Mich., January 27, 2026 – US Signal today announced it has been named a finalist in the Cloud Innovator of the Year category of SiliconANGLE Media’s 2026 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards.
- [US Signal Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Des Moines Data Center Expansion](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/des-moines-data-center-expansion/): The data center expansion will deliver new capacity for power, cooling, and connectivity. designed to support everything from enterprise customers to managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud operators. It will also create new technology and operations roles while enabling more organizations to stay and grow within Iowa’s expanding digital ecosystem.
- [US Signal Expands National Infrastructure Footprint with Major Data Center and Fiber Investments  ](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/expands-ai-infrastructure/): Grand Rapids, Mich., June 5, 2025 – US Signal, a leading provider of network and data center infrastructure, today announced a major expansion of its  platform, with new investments in its Detroit Metro and Des Moines data centers, and the deployment of more than 1,000 miles of new ultra-dense fiber and conduit across key U.S. corridors. This $200 million capital expenditure program, driven by market demand and supported by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, positions US Signal as a leader in cloud, colocation and next-generation AI infrastructure. 
- [US Signal Appoints Keith Wilson as Chief Financial Officer](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-appoints-keith-wilson-as-chief-financial-officer/): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 31, 2025 – US Signal,a leading provider of cloud solutions, network connectivity, and data center services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Wilson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 30 years of extensive experience in emerging technologies, financial management, and strategic planning, Wilson brings a wealth of expertise to US Signal's executive team.​
- [US Signal Earns Spot on CRN 2025 Tech Elite 250 List](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-earns-spot-on-crn-2025-tech-elite-250-list/): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 19, 2025 – US Signal, a leading digital infrastructure provider of cloud, core connectivity, and data center services, has earned recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, honored on its 2025 Tech Elite 250 list.
- [US Signal Launches OpenCloud, Revolutionizing the Cloud Hosting Market](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-launches-opencloud-revolutionizing-the-cloud-hosting-market/): In response to the volatility in the cloud hosting market, including provider shakeups and recent license price hikes, and in an effort to meet the evolving demands of customers, US Signal is proud to lead the open-source cloud hosting market with its innovative OpenCloud product. Unlike other cloud solutions, OpenCloud is based on the powerful open-source project Apache CloudStack. This ensures a level of simplicity, security, and capability that other solutions can't match evolving the Private Cloud from virtualization to a true cloud experience.
- [US Signal Announces New C-Suite Members: Dan Reinbold, Daniel Eskew, and Kerith Ackley-Jelinek](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-announces-new-c-suite-members-dan-reinbold-daniel-eskew-and-kerith-ackley-jelinek/): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 5, 2024 – US Signal , a front-runner in digital infrastructure solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dan Reinbold as its new Chief Learning Officer, effective August 5, 2024, and the promotions of Daniel Eskew to the position of Chief Revenue Officer, and Kerith Ackley-Jelinek to Chief of Staff, effective August 26.
- [US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-completes-acquisition-of-oneneck-it-solutions/): GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 3, 2024 – US Signal Company, LLC (US Signal), a leading digital infrastructure provider and portfolio company of Igneo Infrastructure Partners, has completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and OneNeck Data Center Holdings LLC (OneNeck) from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a provider of wireless, broadband, video, voice, hosted and managed services to U.S. businesses.
- [US Signal to Shift Workloads to Apache CloudStack After Losing Predictability with VMware](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-to-shift-workloads-to-apache-cloudstack-after-losing-predictability-with-vmware/): US Signal chose Apache CloudStack not only for its outstanding technical capabilities but also for its supportive open-source community. This choice enables the company to control its own destiny without being dependent on a single vendor.
- [US Signal Strengthens Michigan Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Detroit North Data Center](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-strengthens-michigan-presence-with-strategic-acquisition-of-detroit-north-data-center/): The Detroit North Data Center, encompassing 76,000 square feet, is ready for immediate lease, offering 4MW of available power with the ability to expand up to 8MW. This facility is set for substantial enhancements, including over 5 megawatts of critical IT load capabilities, 24/7 staffing, and top-tier multi-level security measures, meeting rigorous tier III standards for redundancy and reliability.
- [US Signal Finalizes Upgrades to Indianapolis North Data Center](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-finalizes-upgrades-to-indianapolis-north-data-center/): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 20, 2024 – US Signal, a leader in digital infrastructure providing cloud solutions, network connectivity, and data center services, is nearing the completion of significant upgrades to its newly acquired Indianapolis North Data Center in Indianapolis. Located at 6325 Morenci Trail, this data center marks US Signal’s third data center in Indiana. Etzel Engineer and Build, Inc . has been contracted to assist with the renovation and expansion of the data center, which is scheduled to officially open in August.
- [US Signal to Acquire OneNeck, Expanding Nationwide Data Center Footprint, IT Infrastructure Network](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-to-acquire-oneneck-expanding-nationwide-data-center-footprint-it-infrastructure-network/): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US Signal Company, LLC (US Signal), a leading digital infrastructure provider and portfolio company of Igneo Infrastructure Partners, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and OneNeck Data Center Holdings LLC (OneNeck) from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS ), a provider of wireless, broadband, video, voice, hosted and managed services to U.S. businesses. The firms expect the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2024 subject to customary closing conditions. No terms were disclosed.
- [A Look at US Signal’s People-Centric Culture](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/a-look-at-us-signals-people-centric-culture/): Customer centricity. Customer-focused approach. Customer obsessed. Employee-first culture. Employees are our greatest assets.
- [2023 US Signal Sustainability Update](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/2023-us-signal-sustainability-update/): In April 2023, US Signal announced our commitment to running our Michigan-based data centers and headquarters entirely on renewable energy sources by 2026. To help meet this goal, we’re participating in the sustainability programs offered by our energy suppliers, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy . The plans those companies have in place — and the impact they’re having — is impressive.
- [Peace of Mind at US Signal](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/peace-of-mind-at-us-signal/): As seen in Forbes April 2024.
- [US Signal’s 2023 in Review](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signals-2023-in-review/): Tis the season for decking the halls with boughs of holly, standing in long lines at retail stores, and guessing how the weather will change in the next five minutes. (That’s not just a Midwest thing anymore.)
- [US Signal Adds Second Data Center in Indianapolis](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-adds-second-data-center-in-indianapolis/): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., December 7, 2023 – US Signal , leading provider of cloud solutions, network connectivity, and data center services, announces its acquisition of its second data center in Indianapolis, one of fastest-growing Midwest tech ecosystems. The 9,600-square-foot, 2-megawatt facility is located at 6325 Morenci Trail and is the second US Signal data center in the market.
- [Beers with Engineers Wraps Up with Retrospective](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/beers-with-engineers-wraps-up-with-retrospective/): Five years. Twelve cities. Four states. Seventy events. Those are the key numbers associated with US Signal’s successful Beers with Engineers (BWE) . (We stopped counting the number of different breweries and beers involved.) But all good things come to an end. November 14 marked our last BWE event.
- [US Signal Launches Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Solution for Enhanced Network Security](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-launches-secure-access-service-edge-sase-solution-for-enhanced-network-security/): GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,Nov. 15, 2023 – US Signal, leading provider of network connectivity and data center services, announced today that its managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution is now available to customers. The managed SASE solution will provide a joint networking and security service that provides a cloud-native approach to securing branch offices, users, and applications. SASE is the second product offering developed in partnership with Cato Networks; Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) was introduced earlier this year.
- [The People Side of Tech Support at US Signal](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/the-people-side-of-tech-support-at-us-signal/): A majority of our daily lives involve interacting with various technologies. And in the course of those interactions, most of us seldom think about the actual technologies involved — unless they aren’t working or need to work better or faster. In those instances, we expect some form of “tech support” to help.
- [US Signal Partners with Cato Networks](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-partners-with-cato-networks/): US Signal announced today a partnership with Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading SASE platform. Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) powered by Cato Networks delivers unmatched speed and reliability in network connectivity, giving businesses a competitive advantage like never before.
- [US Signal Welcomes Two New Executives to Accelerate Business Growth](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-welcomes-two-new-executives-to-accelerate-business-growth/): US Signal, a leading provider of network and data center services, announced the appointment of John White and Gaudy Jandron as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer, respectively. The new executives will strengthen US Signal's leadership team and spearhead business transformation and growth, aligning with the company's mission of providing innovative technology solutions backed by exceptional customer service and support.
- [US Signal Announces the Arrival of SD-WAN and SASE Services in the Near Future](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-announces-the-arrival-of-sd-wan-and-sase-services-in-the-near-future/): US Signal's SD-WAN and SASE services will be available to customers in the near future.
- [US Signal’s Michigan Data Centers Are Going Green](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signals-michigan-data-centers-are-going-green/): In addition to transitioning its Michigan green data centers over to renewable energy sources, US Signal is also continuing its dedication towards green initiatives through its other sustainability projects, such as waste reduction initiatives, increased recycling efforts, and more.
- [US Signal Names Daniel Watts Chief Executive Officer](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-names-daniel-watts-chief-executive-officer/): US Signal Company, LLC (US Signal), a leading IT solutions provider and portfolio company of Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo), has named Daniel Watts as chief executive officer, effective March 20.
- [The US Signal Teams That Support Your Team](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/the-us-signal-teams-that-support-your-team/): “Don’t go it alone.” It’s something we tell our clients a lot at US Signal. We truly believe the service provider-client relationship should be a partnership. It’s our job to be there when our clients need us, to provide guidance and to offer solutions. Some call what we do as “white glove service .” For us, it’s business as usual. Here are the teams that make that happen.
- [Igneo Infrastructure Partners Completes Acquisition of US Signal](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/igneo-infrastructure-partners-completes-acquisition-of-us-signal/): Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager with US$16.5 billion in assets, has completed its acquisition of US Signal Company, LLC (US Signal), a leading data center and network solutions provider.
- [We Want To Hear From You! Now On Gartner Peer Insights](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/we-want-to-hear-from-you-now-on-gartner-peer-insights/): Continuously improving our solutions and service to best meet our customers’ needs is important at US Signal. Your participation in the Gartner Peer Insights survey can help us do that!
- [Igneo Infrastructure Partners to Acquire US Signal](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/igneo-infrastructure-partners-to-acquire-us-signal/): Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager with more than US $15 billion in assets, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100 percent equity share of US Signal Company, LLC (US Signal), a leading data center and network solutions provider. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year subject to customary regulatory approvals.
- [US Signal Announces Appointment of Senior Healthcare Advisor](https://ussignal.com/press-releases/us-signal-announces-appointment-of-senior-healthcare-advisor/): US Signal announces the appointment of Ron Strachan as Senior Healthcare Advisor. Bringing more than 35 years of healthcare IT leadership experience to US Signal, Ron Strachan will guide US Signal’s healthcare customers in their journey to remain compliant and serve the needs of their staff and patients.

## Events
- [HPE Discover](https://ussignal.com/events/hpe-discover/)
- [AI Security Summit with US Signal & Cato](https://ussignal.com/events/ai-security-summit/)
- [The Right AI in the Right Place](https://ussignal.com/events/right-ai-in-right-place/)

## Articles
- [Crain’s Newsmakers 2025](https://ussignal.com/articles/crains-newsmakers-2025/): Publication: Crain's Grand Rapids Business
- [Raising the Bar for Cloud Services and Enterprise Storage](https://ussignal.com/articles/intelligent-cio-issue-61/): Publication: Intelligent CIO
- [Expert Insight: Eric Herzog, CMO at Infinidat and John White, COO at US Signal](https://ussignal.com/articles/intelligent-cio-infinidat-ussignal/): Publication: Intelligent CIO
- [‘Don’t Trap Yourself:’ Broadcom’s Latest VMware Move](https://ussignal.com/articles/broadcoms-latest-vmware-move/): Publication: Channel Futures
- [Strategic Repatriation for Forward Looking Enterprises](https://ussignal.com/articles/strategic-repatriation/): Publication: Edgeir.com Industry Review
- [US Signal Adding 3MW of Commercial Computing Power to Belleville Data Center](https://ussignal.com/articles/strategic-repatriation/): Publication: DBusiness
- [US Signal invests $200M in data centers, expands fiber network](https://ussignal.com/articles/us-signal-invests-200m-in-data-centers-expands-fiber-network/): Publication: Crain's Grand Rapids Business
- [US Signal Expands Infrastructure Footprint with Data Center and Fiber Investments](https://ussignal.com/articles/data-center-fiber-investments/): Publication: ISE Magazine
- [US Signal to expand capacity at data centers in Michigan & Iowa](https://ussignal.com/articles/expand-capacity-at-data-centers/): Publication: Data Center Dynamics
- [NANOG 94 Keynote Q&A: US Signal’s John White on Scaling Tomorrow’s Networks](https://ussignal.com/articles/nanog-94-keynote-qa-us-signals-john-white-on-scaling-tomorrows-networks/)
- [10 Top Priorities for CIOs in 2025](https://ussignal.com/articles/10-top-priorities-for-cios-in-2025/): Publication: CIO.com
- [US Signal to Connect, Innovate, and Inspire at Upcoming Industry Events](https://ussignal.com/articles/3913/): Publication: Data Center POST
- [CIOs Go Green, Vet IT Investments for Sustainability](https://ussignal.com/articles/cios-go-green-vet-it-investments-for-sustainability/): Publication: CIO.com
- [Interoperability, are we getting anywhere?](https://ussignal.com/articles/interoperability-are-we-getting-anywhere/): Publication: Health IT Answers

## Awards
- [ChannelPro Events- Best On-Stage Presentation](https://ussignal.com/awards/channelpro-best-presentation/)
- [2026 Product of the Year Award Winner](https://ussignal.com/awards/product-of-the-year/)
- [CRN Tech Elite 250](https://ussignal.com/awards/crn-tech-elite-250-2026/)
- [Cloud Innovator of the Year](https://ussignal.com/awards/cloud-innovator-of-the-year/)
- [Colocation Services Market Leader](https://ussignal.com/awards/featured-customers-colocation-services-market-leader/)
- [CRN Storage 100](https://ussignal.com/awards/crn-storage-100-2025/)
- [Infinidat High Velocity Award](https://ussignal.com/awards/infinidat-high-velocity-award/)
- [CRN Tech Elite 250](https://ussignal.com/awards/crn-tech-elite-250-2/)
- [ChannelPro Events- Best Cloud Solution](https://ussignal.com/awards/channelpro-best-cloud/)
- [CRN MSP Solution Provider 500](https://ussignal.com/awards/crn-msp-solution-provider-500-2/): *won as OneNeck IT Solutions
- [CRN MSP Solution Provider 500](https://ussignal.com/awards/crn-msp-solution-provider-500/): *won as OneNeck IT Solutions
- [CRN MSP 500 Elite 150](https://ussignal.com/awards/crn-msp-500-elite-150-2/): *won as OneNeck IT Solutions
- [Infinidat High Velocity Award](https://ussignal.com/awards/infinidat-high-velocity-award/): *won as OneNeck IT Solutions
- [Nutanix Service Provider of the Year](https://ussignal.com/awards/nutanix-service-provider-of-the-year): *won as OneNeck IT Solutions