Archive for August, 2010

Who’s Going to SXSW 2011?

by FireHost Evangelist on August 11th, 2010

We are!

SXSW Interactive is a “must attend” event for developers, designers, web marketers, and anyone else who does business online. Last year, almost 40,000 registered to attend, and 2011 is projected to be even bigger. The schedule reveals numerous opportunities for attendees to interact with the brightest minds in emerging technology. Networking events. Speaking events. Live music. A tradeshow. SXSW covers the whole gamut.

FireHost is vying for a speaker placement, and we need your help getting picked. If you’re planning to attend SXSW and have concerns about the security and integrity of your personal or corporate identity online, cast your vote for our presentation at Panelpicker.sxsw.com.

Our proposed topic answers the questions:

  1. How is the security landscape changing online?
  2. Is building a corporate blog onĀ  and open source platform like WordPress safe?
  3. How could some of the devastating hacks like TechCrunch have been avoided?
  4. How do I find security vulnerabilities in my web application?
  5. What role does secure web hosting play in keeping my site safe?
  6. What are the most common developer mistakes that lead to cybercrime in open source?

Read the full synopsis and cast your vote at Panelpicker.sxsw.com.

We’ll see you in Austin.

The End is Near! (for Dedicated Hosting)

by FireHost Evangelist on August 2nd, 2010

No More DedicatedEarlier this year, we introduced the Secure Server – a virtualized and secure, private hosting environment for companies and individuals who have the need to mitigate high traffic, high confidentiality, high availability, and compliance online.

Right away, many business owners, designers/developers, and IT professionals “got it” and signed up on the spot. We enjoy providing exemplary protection for our early adopters, but we won’t rest until the entire web hosting community understands that security, scalability, and affordability is for everyone, not just a select few.

Overall, the mission has been well received. As any “pioneer” would expect however, Secure Servers have been met with mixed reviews, particularly from die-hard dedicated hosting proponents.

In an effort admonish any remaining doubt from those who still have reservations about this new way, we created NoMoreDedicated.com. From here, you can:

  • Watch real stories from real people told in their own words and decide if dedicated hosting is the best solution.
  • Take our short, informative test to determine if dedicated hosting is right for your hosting needs.

Once you see the facts, we’re confident you’ll want to give Secure Servers a try, so we make it easy to do so.

  • Secure Servers can be provisioning within 24 hours of validatingĀ  your order, and
  • There is no lengthy hosting contract to which you must subscribe.

If you still have reservations, that’s fine. We respect your opinion and any doubts you may have about adopting a new way to protect your business. Even if you’re not ready to join the movement full stop, we request that you follow the movement that’s putting an end to overpriced, insecure, and inflexible dedicated hosting. Big change is on the horizon.

Follow: @NoMoreDedicated HashTag: #NMD