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Defending Against Ransomware

Ransomware attacks are far too common in today’s digital age! Just imagine waking up one

Differences Between Fault Tolerant And High Availability

Have you ever wondered how major websites like Google or Facebook manage to stay up

How To Choose Between On Premise And Cloud Infrastructure

Are you struggling to decide between on premise and cloud infrastructure for your workloads? The

What Is Open Source & Closed Source?

Imagine a world where the blueprints for every invention, from smartphones to medical devices, were

How Does Load Balancing Work?

Imagine you are trying to access a popular website, but all you see is an

How AI is Affecting Cloud Computing

In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries. One

Questions To Ask A Colocation Center?

Colocation centers have become an essential part of the modern business landscape, offering companies a

How To Choose Between Public And Dedicated Cloud

When it gets to choosing the right Cloud plan, the number of different options might

Public vs Private Cloud: Navigating the Cloud Computing Landscape

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a game-changer for businesses

How To Choose A Server For Your Application

When it comes to developing and deploying applications, choosing the right server is a crucial

Differences Between PaaS vs SaaS

When it comes to cloud computing, there are various models that cater to different business

When Do I Upgrade My Server?

As a business owner or IT manager, you rely on your server to keep your

What Is Cloud Application?

As technology continues to advance, so does the way we store and access our information.

Is Scalability Important?

In today’s fast-paced and constantly evolving business world, scalability has become a buzzword that is

Save Your Business From Disaster With Acronis Backup Service!

Sharktech is pleased to announce our latest service that’s protecting companies from disaster! Acronis Backup

Choosing Your Hosting Services

Choosing the right hosting services for your company can be a daunting task. With so

Where Is Public Cloud Hosted?

Cloud computing has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional hosting options. As businesses look

S3 Object Storage Now Available At Sharktech

Sharktech is pleased to announce the addition of S3 Object Storage to our legacy services.

How Does Acronis Backup Work?

Data backup is an essential part of any digital user’s routine. Acronis Backup is a

Should I Get S3 Object Storage?

Object storage is fast becoming an essential part of the cloud computing landscape, and S3

Importance of Routers For Connectivity

In the modern age of high-speed internet, routers have become an essential part of our

Are Private Cloud Servers Worth It?

In the tech world, private cloud servers are a popular choice for businesses looking for

Benefits Of Dedicated Servers

The advantages of dedicated servers are clear and well-documented. Businesses that need to ensure high

Are Cloud Servers Worth It?

In the digital age, cloud servers are becoming increasingly popular for businesses due to their

Importance of IP Transit Service

In a world where the internet is increasingly becoming a staple, the importance of IP

Intro To Kubernetes

Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

Are Cloud Gaming Servers Worth It?

The future of gaming is hosted on cloud gaming servers. However, are cloud gaming servers

How To Protect Against DDoS Attack

Every day businesses are moving their company online to save money, space, and time. With

Dedicated Gaming Server: Is It Worth It?

Gaming and e-sports popularity has been on the rise in recent years. With new games

What Is Colocation?

Anyone with an interest in creating an online business has looked into server hosting. When

VPNs still necessary in today’s world

Earlier this month, the lead consumer technology reporter for The New York Times wrote that

Cloud Hosting Services

We are very excited to announce our new service offering to our customers! For the

New cPanel Pricing

We have recently updated all of our order forms to reflect cPanel’s new pricing scheme.

New Promotional Pricing

We are pleased to announce some new promotional pricing as well as lowered pricing on

NVME Drives Capabilities and Functions

With the increased speeds of network communication, increased demand for high-speed I/O drives has been

New 10Gbps Pricing

Sharktech is pleased to announce that we’ve reduced our pricing on our 10Gbps line of

Sharktech Launches New Server Models

We’re excited to announce that we are introducing new options to our dedicated server product

Sharktech Partners with Appex Networks to offer LotServer

Sharktech has recently partnered with Appex Networks, the creators of LotServer, to bring new options

New Configuration Added to Denver

In response to client feedback and demand, we have added an additional configuration to our

Sharktech launches Google Peering

Sharktech is proud to announce a new peering partnership with Google. This large peering agreement

Sharktech Announces Partnership with China Mobile

As part of our on-going effort to improve service and provide the best connectivity in

DDOS Protected Dedicated Servers

Sharktech is pleased to announce that we are currently running dedicated server sale pricing in

DDOS Protection Improvement

Router upgrades in all Sharktech facilities have now been completed with our fourth and final

Sharktech adds Alipay as a Payment Option

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 6, 2018 – At Sharktech it is a priority to

How BGP Works (Why not all of your traffic goes over CN2)

Sharktech’s Los Angeles network has six highly sought after direct upstream carriers: CN2 (China Telecom

CN2 Added to Sharktech Los Angeles Network Blend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA – January 22, 2018 – Sharktech Inc. is proud

100G DDoS Protection Service

100G DDoS Protection is a unique service that Sharktech provides our dedicated server customers that

Understanding the 95th Percentile Billing Method

The 95th percentile billing method is a common way to calculate bandwidth billing with colocation. 

Sharktech Upgrades to 100Gbps Uplinks

Many ISPs are cautious when investing in anything new. The tendency to use what has

DDOS is on the Rise. Here’s Why.

There is a lot of money to be made by launching DDOS attacks. What was

New Features on all VPS

We have recently upgraded our Virtual Private Server product line by greatly increasing the features

Sharktech adds NTT to all POPs

We have more exciting news about our network. We’ve listened to your requests and on

Sharktech Begins Roll Out of New Routing Equipment in 4 Global POPs

As part of our ongoing mission to provide the best network for our customers, we

Sharktech Adds Noction Intelligent Routing Platform

We’re always working on enhancing the Sharktech network and we’d like to tell you about

Sharktech Chooses H5 Data Centers for Denver Expansion

Sharktech, a private cyber security company, specializing in DDos protection, has selected H5 Data Centers,

The State of DDoS Protection Solutions

The frequency of Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks is on the rise and their complexity and sophistication

X3470 and Dual L5520 Gigabit Unmetered Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Sharktech is a private company founded in 2003 by CEO and DDoS Protection Pioneer Tim

How Consumers Can Adopt Remote Network DDoS Protection – and Why It’s So Important

“DDoS protection?” we hear you say. “Isn’t that included when I pay those enormous hosting

Data Centers & ISPs: Remote Network DDoS Protection Provides the Crucial Tools You Need

Passengers getting off a 20-passenger plane in a remote Chinese city in were greeted by

Data Centers and ISPs Aren’t Prepared for DDoS Attacks

Most successful businesses have an entry somewhere in their books for what’s called “inventory shrinkage.”

What is a Cloudflare?

What Is A Cloud Flare? Let’s start with one polite correction: many people who are

What is DoS and DDoS attack protection?

What Is DDoS Attack Protection? Unfortunately, the term “DDoS attack” has become quite familiar to

What is anti DDoS?

What Is Anti-DDoS? One of the biggest hazards any company or organization faces today is

What is DDoS and how is it mitigated?

What is DDoS – And How Is It Mitigated? Remember the good old days when

5 Reasons Why You Should Use Dedicated Server Over Cloud Hosting

It’s sometimes difficult for managers and owners to make technical decisions, since in many cases

Why get a dedicated server?

Why Get A Dedicated Server? So your business has a website, maybe several. The shared

What is a dedicated server?

“Dedicated” is a word that’s music to the ears of executives and business owners. They

Collaboration Seen as Crucial Component to Future Cyber Security Efforts

Cyber and DDoS attacks have regularly dominated headlines and newswires in 2015. In the past

Dedicated hosting service

Dedicated Hosting Service: For Serious Businesses That Need Serious Hosting Companies that don’t host on

CEO Sharktech, Tim Timrawi, “Our Expansion to Europe is Part of a Bigger Play”

Sharktech, a DDoS protection company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced the opening of

Anatomy of a DDoS Attack

Gone are the days of an organization being targeted solely by elite hackers. Today, an

New Servers and Upgrades in Denver and Chicago

Sharktech, a designer, developer, and supporter of advanced DDoS protection technologies, is pleased to announce

The X3470 on Gigabit Link for only $79/month in Denver

Sharktech, the leading provider of secure cyberspace with unique in-line and cloud-based DDoS protection technology,

Why DDoS Protection Is Critical

Once your home computer, office computer or laptop has been hit by a virus, you

Modern DDoS Protection Techniques

In the good old days, “bad guys” intent on bringing down a website or server

Are Major Global Brands Most In Need Of DDoS Protection?

News stories about major DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks have become so common that

Is The Cloud A Magic Bullet For DDoS Protection?

Many companies and service providers have based much of their DDoS protection and mitigation efforts

Interview With Tim Timwari, CEO Of Sharktech

Sharktech, one of the earliest providers of DDoS mitigation services continues to forge ahead into

DDoS Attack Objectives

For many organizations situated at the receiving-end of a coordinated DDoS attack, the objectives of

Sharktech Opens Gateway to DDoS Protection in Europe

Sharktech, the leading DDoS protection company, today announced the opening of its Amsterdam data center,

The Cost of a DDoS Attack

According to the results of a study conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, a

Types of DDoS Attacks

DDoS attacks come in many different forms, from Smurfs to Teardrops, to Pings of Death.

What is a DDoS Attack

According to Google, a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to make

Anyone Can Launch a DDoS Attack, Or Worse, is Already a Part of One

Gone are the days of an organization being targeted solely by elite hackers. Today, an

The State of Cyber Security and the Approaching Inflection Point

For the past 40 to 50 years, the Internet has been an advantage to drive

How BitTorrent could let lone DDoS attackers bring down big sites

Some of the most widely used BitTorrent applications, including uTorrent, Mainline, and Vuze are also

Sharktech Announces Partnership with China Unicom and China Telecom

Sharktech, the leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, is pleased to announce