SharePoint Disaster Recovery Options

By Terry Engelstad MCP, MCSE, CCNA, MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP AIS Network Operations Manager The complexity and diversity of the Microsoft SharePoint platform also applies to SharePoint disaster recovery options. When it comes to protecting your SharePoint farm from the effects of a catastrophic event, there are numerous tools and best practices. But which is the … Read more

HostingCon 2011: Building a Meaningful Content Marketing Program

By Laurie Head AIS Network Vice President, Marketing Communications The hosting industry”s premiere conference, which was held last week (August 8-10) in San Diego, was the most successful in the conference”s history.  According to HostingCon 2011 organizers, total show attendance surpassed by 13 percent the record mark set in 2010.  More than 1,800 professionals in … Read more

Examining SharePoint Data Integration

By Terry Engelstad MCP, MCSE, CCNA, MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP AIS Network Operations Manager This week, we were contacted by a vendor for a new software product that claims to connect almost any on-premise data source (e.g., databases, ERP/CRM) to Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and Microsoft Office 365. I’m not sure of the value of this to … Read more

SharePoint Saturday in DC a Big Success

By Laurie Head AIS Network Vice President, Marketing Communications Last week’s SharePoint Saturday The Conference in DC (August 11-13) was a terrific success. This community-organized event attracted about 2,000 registered attendees and 60 sponsors. Over 190 speakers presented 250 sessions. 150 volunteers coordinated it. Kudos to Dux Raymond Sy, managing partner at Innovative-e, and his … Read more

SharePoint Hosting White Paper Rolling Out on Thursday

AIS Network has released a new white paper, “To Cloud or Not to Cloud: SharePoint 2010 Hosting Options…and Which One Is Right for You.” By Michael Emrich – Associate, Marketing & Sales This Thursday will be a big day for AIS Network. Not only will it be the first day of SharePoint Saturday in Northern … Read more

Internet Pioneers Series: Episode 2, Kurt Baumann on the First Japanese ISP

This micro-episode features Kurt Baumann, serial entrepreneur and Chairman of AIS Network. He has founded many successful Internet companies. In this episode, Kurts talks about starting the first commericial ISP in Japan.

AIS Network to Present “Content Is King” at HostingCon 2011

By Laurie Head AIS Network Vice President, Marketing Communications If you have to ask what content marketing is, it’s more than likely that you’re not doing it – or at least, you may not be doing it well.  And, if you are not using compelling content to connect with customers, potential customers and your industry … Read more