Last week, the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, played host to the much-anticipated CloudFest USA 2024. As a proud sponsor, Liquid Web was thrilled to be part of this incredible gathering of tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators. Left to right: Ben Scroggs, David Eblen, Christine Clauder, Andy Bissonette, Ryan MacDonald, Derrick Hernandez The sense of community and collaboration was palpable. We were reminded of the power of coming together to share knowledge and solve problems to help drive the industry forward. The Rainbow in the Cloud event was a special highlight, celebrating d ..read more

Despite today’s economic uncertainty, the video game market shows no sign of slowing down. According to Statista Market Insights, the gaming market will reach $282.30 billion in 2024. And by 2027, this revenue is expected to grow to $363.20 billion. But that doesn’t mean you can quickly produce a role-playing game (RPG) with poor gameplay and get a slice of the action. To outsmart competitors and deliver a top-class gaming experience, you need to use every resource at your disposal, including game hosting. For high-performance games with complex resource requirements, consider enterprise-leve ..read more

CloudLinux is one of the most popular web hosting systems — over 500,000 servers run on it, more than 4,000 companies trust it, and it’s used on over 20 million customer websites.  Why do so many companies trust it? That’s what we’ll break down in this article — why its security, stability, and flexibility are industry leading. We’ll also discuss some key features that make it stand out, as well as why we use this web hosting system.  Let's dig in. What is CloudLinux OS? CloudLinux OS is a Linux-based operating system tailored specifically for web hosting providers. It stands out be ..read more

Accelerate your store's potential without the ongoing maintenance In 2021, Amazon lost around $34 million in sales. The reason? Its website crashed for an hour.  Whether you’re an IT giant like Amazon or any other large organization, website issues can cost a fortune. And the repercussions aren’t limited to financial losses—they can also undermine customer trust and lead to missed business opportunities.  To avoid such situations, you need to look for a web hosting provider that offers top-quality support.  But how do you know which provider has the best web hosting support? Ke ..read more

ATLANTA, GA. May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Liquid Web, a leading provider of premium hosting for small to midsize businesses, today announced the launch of Imunify360 PLUS, a cutting-edge malware detection and remediation solution designed to provide unparalleled security for managed hosting customers. This advanced offering delivers a proactive defense against emerging threats, reducing potential data breaches, improving website performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Base offering: All of Liquid Web’s hosting plans come standard with industry-leading security features to ..read more

Key points Cloud elasticity refers to the ability of a cloud computing system to dynamically allocate and deallocate computing resources based on demand. Essentially, it means that resources, such as virtual machines, storage, or network bandwidth, can automatically scale up or down in response to changes in workload or user demand. Cloud elasticity ensures businesses can handle spikes in demand, like Black Friday sales for eCommerce sites or viral content for media outlets, without compromising performance. By efficiently utilizing resources, cloud elasticity supports a greener, more sustai ..read more

Key points Cloud encryption secures data by converting it into ciphertext, accessible only with specific decryption keys, ensuring data privacy and security. It’s essential for protecting against unauthorized access and data breaches, aiding in regulatory compliance, and forming a critical part of a broader security strategy. The two main types of cloud encryption are symmetric (using one key for both encryption and decryption) and asymmetric (using a pair of keys for encryption and decryption). Encryption addresses how data is encrypted both in transit (using protocols like TLS within HTTPS ..read more

As your business grows, you must streamline processes to manage operational costs. Improved business systems reduce time costs by up to 9.6 hours weekly per employee. Juggling multiple tasks, such as inventory management, order processing, and customer data handling, can be overwhelming and time-consuming, potentially causing human errors. Enter enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. These powerful tools seamlessly integrate with your Magento store, helping you optimize key business processes. You can streamline procurement, automate order processing, control stock, synchronize data acro ..read more

Organizations lose $12.9 million every year due to poor data quality, aka data integrity.  Data integrity refers to your data’s completeness, accuracy, and consistency — the cornerstone of accurate decision-making.  This article explores why accurate, properly maintained data is essential. We also offer practical tips for identifying data integrity issues.  What is data integrity? Data integrity refers to the accuracy of data stored in a database. Data with ‘integrity’ has all the characteristics of up-to-date, correct information.  It’s important to note that data integri ..read more

Managed security service providers (MSSPs) maintain and monitor your IT security systems and devices. They can dramatically improve your security profile, but only if you know how to use them well. Here, we’ll explain an MSSP, its benefits, where to use it, and what sets one apart from a managed service provider (MSP.)  Knowing all that, you’ll be ready to build a security setup that’s up to date, responsive to advanced potential threats, and aware of intrusions as soon as they happen. What is a managed security service provider? A managed security service provider (MSSP), or managed sec ..read more