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 […]

The Gaming industry has changed considerably since its early beginnings when there was only ‘Pong’ to play. As new tools and technology have been developed, we see a shift in the way games are developed, delivered, and played. One of the most significant catalysts behind this transformation is Cloud-based computing. The rise and adoption of […]

At Leaseweb, we are dedicated to continuously enhancing our services and providing efficient features for our valued customers. In line with this commitment, we are excited to introduce a new deployment method: firewalls and load balancers in shared infrastructure. Moving forward, this will be our new standard globally.   What is the new deployment method? With this […]

Our customers often ask us how they can connect their Leaseweb infrastructure to the public cloud or another Leaseweb data center. This is where Leaseweb’s Hybrid Network – Leaseweb Private Network and Leaseweb Cloud Connect – come in. Whilst Hybrid Network is related to Hybrid Cloud, there are some key differences which I will explain in […]

In today’s digital landscape, ensuring the security of your Virtual Private Server (VPS) is paramount. However, companies are not always sure which steps are necessary for them to ensure their servers are secure. This blog will discuss ten essential security practices to help you safeguard your VPS, including firewall filtering and DDoS protection.  What is […]

We’re excited to announce a range of new features that our customers can now enjoy at Leaseweb. These include changes to the Customer Portal, Domain Hosting, and CDN. Check them out for yourself below! New Customer Portal Features Download Invoices in CSV Format from Customer Portal Finance Page You can now download your invoices in […]

The Software as a Service (SaaS) model has revolutionised the way we work and has become one of today’s most popular business models. As of 2022, Gartner estimated the SaaS space to be worth over $195 billion, approximately a 500% growth since 2015. And right now, some of the biggest names in technology are operating […]

Patching is a tedious but necessary task when it comes to keeping your systems updated and protected from vulnerabilities. Patching effectively and regularly can be the difference between a smooth experience for your customers, and a frustrating one. But more importantly, it keeps your data safe from security breaches and ransomware attacks that could devastate […]

Many businesses are turning to cloud services to assist their operations as they continue to adopt new working practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many organizations, especially small and medium-sized ones, run the danger of overspending on cloud services due to hurried cloud expenditures and a lack of due diligence procedures (SMBs). The 2021 […]

In today’s digital age, organizations depend on their IT infrastructure to run their business operations efficiently. However, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other unforeseen events can cause significant disruptions to an organization’s IT infrastructure, leading to significant downtime and lost revenue. Therefore, having a disaster recovery plan is essential for organizations to ensure business continuity in […]