Author: Tony Ahmad

by Tony Ahmad / on 28 February, 2026

5 Things to Look for in a Remote Hands Service Provider

Remote hands services are the backbone of modern colocation operations. Whether you are managing infrastructure across multiple data centers or simply need a reliable local presence at your colo site, choosing the right remote hands provider can make or break your uptime. Here are

by Tony Ahmad / on 28 February, 2026

Understanding NIST 800-88: A Guide to Data Destruction Standards

If your organization handles sensitive data — and in 2026, virtually every organization does — you need to understand NIST 800-88. This federal standard governs how data should be sanitized when storage media reaches end-of-life, and it is the foundation of any responsible IT

by Tony Ahmad / on 28 February, 2026

Why Northern Virginia is the World’s Data Center Capital

Northern Virginia — specifically Loudoun County and the Ashburn corridor — hosts the largest concentration of data centers on the planet. But how did a suburban area outside Washington, D.C. become the undisputed capital of the internet? The Origins: MAE-East and the Internet Exchange