Monthly Archives: January 2014

MongoHQ Launches New Security Features, Open Sources Startup Security Handbook

MongoHQ, a platform for developers to host MongoDB databases, announced on Tuesday two new features to improve security of its users, as well as a couple of initiatives it hopes will benefit the larger security community. Continue reading

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The Adventures of Snappy: Electric Attitude Edition

The post The Adventures of Snappy: Electric Attitude Edition appeared first on HostGator Web Hosting Blog | Gator Crossing . It’s been a little while since Snappy hit the town to see some live music.  If you’ve missed his prior adventures, check out the archives right here . Snappy recently witnessed Houston’s very own Electric Attitude playing at the legendary Number’s nightclub.  As per normal, given his VIP access, Snappy was able to enjoy the show from the best seat in the house, right on stage:   Electric Attitude are the undisputed kings of Houston Funk/Soul/R&B, having taken home the Houston Press Awards in that category for three years running (2011-2013).  With unique instrumentation, including an EWI (electric wind instrument), the band delivers an impressive mix of cross-genre appeal, seamlessly gliding into rock, blues and dance territory. EA’s high-energy live show translates exceptionally well to their most recent album, Skintight & Solid Gold ( Gr8 Heights Records ).  Snappy was fortunate enough to catch up with the guys once again at the recent Houston Press Artopia Event , for another quick photo op including the aforementioned new album:   Electric Attitude are a truly great live band; Snappy highly recommends you go see them when they come to your town! If you have an event in the Houston or Austin area that you would like for Snappy to attend, please get in touch with us by emailing feedback@hostgator.com ATTN: Blog. web hosting Continue reading

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‘Black Hole’ Effect Leads to Fewer Attacks on FireHost

Why has the total number of attacks reported by FireHost dropped from more than 17,000,000 in Q3 2013 to less than 9,000,000 in Q4 2013? FireHost claims this is at least partly to do with it’s IP reputation management filtering service that is creating a “black hole” effect in which would-be hackers don’t even attempt attacks on FireHost’s servers. Continue reading

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Microsoft Joins Open Compute Project, Shares its Server Designs

In a dramatic move that illustrates how cloud computing has altered the data center landscape, Microsoft is opening up the server and rack designs that power its vast online platforms and sharing them with the world. Continue reading

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Cisco’s InterCloud Software to Drive Workload Portability Between Private and Public Clouds

Cisco has announced a new hybrid cloud infrastructure software known as Cisco InterCloud which is designed to be highly secure and interoperable, and pave the way for greater cloud workload portability between private and public clouds. Continue reading

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