Our Cloud experts in Amsterdam recently met with a group of technology experts to discuss the evolving climate of infrastructure. The discussion centered around various strategies and challenges associated with Cloud infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Concerns around Cloud deployment options, misunderstandings around Cloud migration, the need for human intervention from service providers, and the […]

Over the years, we’ve seen an astounding number of customers choose to deploy their infrastructure without Backup — to their eventual detriment. Initially, opting out seems cheaper and many companies think they are saving money by not investing in Backup. Of course, this comes back to bite them later and often ends up costing them […]

ChatGPT brought AI to the attention of the general public, making it the talk of 2023 with promises of more innovative, smart, and efficient work. However, the extent to which the average company can fulfill these promises in the coming year remains a big question. In 2024, the focus will be on data security, flexibility, […]

Digitalization is necessary for almost all companies, with the motivation varying from one organization to another. Many factors may come into play, including cost savings, new business models, laws, or regulations. A good outlook for IT decision-makers is that, according to Gartner, annual spending on technology will continue to rise in the coming years. However, […]

Transitioning from traditional on-site infrastructure to cloud computing is a historical turning point in game development. This has a huge impact, particularly in the real-time multiplayer game world – where scalability, flexibility, and rapid deployment are mission-critical for your game to succeed. Cloud computing offers cost-effective and efficient options, along with other advantages, including security and […]

Every brand seeks to bolster its reputation and professionalism. In 2023, a key part of how brands were perceived was through their online presence, especially their websites. There are many things to consider when developing a successful website including theme, design, and structure. But, another important consideration is how fast and reliably the content is […]

Leaseweb Netherlands officially has a new fleet of Peugeot E-208 (e-cars), meaning that 80% of our cars are now 100% electric. This marks another great step towards our sustainability goals, which for some time have included switching out our company vehicles. The keys were officially handed over to employees this week by LeasePlan at an […]

In the realm of transforming the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) industry, the integration of advanced automation into data center operations emerges as a pivotal step forward. Automating data centers holds the promise of unparalleled efficiency, scalability, and responsiveness, all while minimizing the margin for human error. This strategic investment in automation is a testament […]

As Leaseweb celebrates ten years in the garden city, I am proud of the incredible growth over the past years. Leaseweb Asia Pacific was the gateway to expanding further into Asia and Oceania and has been the stronghold of our presence in the region for the past decade. Now, since we have grown our operations […]

Our recent appearance at SaaStr Annual 2023 has left us feeling optimistic and invigorated about the future of the cloud industry. We hope you had the chance to visit our booth and left with kernels of inspiration from our hosting technologies and our awesome popcorn machine. Serving as a sponsor since 2016, we are committed […]

This year, AI has taken center stage, and following the ChatGPT/Open AI hype, it has become a suitable topic for small talk at birthday parties. As industry professionals, we familiarized ourselves with the topic quite a while ago already. As have science fiction adepts, I can imagine. Yet we all realize that the days of […]

The Aanvalsplan Chronisch Tekort ICT’ers (Plan of Attack Chronical Shortage of IT professionals), presented earlier this year, rightly drew attention to the shortage of IT professionals in the Netherlands. To address this problem, we need to change the image of IT and reshape education. The current image of IT as a field for ‘nerds in […]

If you think cloud computing has made bare metal obsolete, think again. Now that cloud native computing is driving digital transformation across the board, more companies are looking for solutions to facilitate this. And guess what? We have a new sheriff in town. They’re called Ampere Altra Servers (ARM). It’s fair to say this technology is […]

In today’s business world, operational efficiency is more than a buzzword; it’s a philosophy that guides companies towards excellence. At the heart of this philosophy are concepts such as process optimization, Six Sigma and Lean Management.  These concepts, though powerful, are amplified by the integration of modern technologies. IT tools and automation bring a new […]

The digital age has created a world where data continues to grow in staggering numbers. This means that businesses need increasingly new storage infrastructure to ensure seamless resource management. Storage vMotion is a powerful technology which we will dive into in this blog, including what it is, how it works, real-world use-cases, and how it […]

So, your company is running legacy systems or a self-managed on-premises infrastructure. Now the drawbacks of these setups are beginning to slow your operations down. Time to move to the cloud, but the question is, what type of cloud?  In this blog post, I will shed some light on one of the key decisions organizations […]

We are thrilled to share that Leaseweb has introduced a variety of new features this month, providing our valued customers with an enhanced experience.  Improved Connectivity and Performance with Upgraded Network Infrastructure in Frankfurt (FRA-01) Datacenter  We have successfully migrated the data center in Frankfurt (FRA-01) for VPS and Elastic Compute, resulting in an upgraded […]

If you’re investigating VPS hosting, you’re probably looking to build more than just a basic website but are not sure if you need shared hosting, dedicated server hosting or a VPS. In this blog post, we’ll explain exactly what a VPS is and how to use a VPS for your business.  What is VPS hosting? […]

We are excited to share that Leaseweb Netherlands and Leaseweb Germany have each been awarded the Climate Neutral Data Center Certificate! This certifies that these entities meet requirements in circular economy (recycling IT equipment and waste neutrality) as per goals to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. As a signatory of the Climate Neutral Data Center […]

Organizations strive to reach users across different regions in today’s interconnected world. Unforeseen events such as CDN outages or network disruptions can significantly impact content availability. Imagine your viral video loading forever, or worse — it stops playing. You lose your audience, which impacts the business and revenue. Implementing a multi-CDN architecture creates redundancy and […]