All of our web hosting services are powered by dedicated servers designed for maximum uptime and peak efficiency. They are regularly and independently audited to comply with industry best practice standards, such as SAS 70 Type II.
Each data center is equipped to handle any challenge based on these unique advantages:
- Total of 8 data centers with more than 220,000 square feet of raised floor in Houston, Texas (2), Dallas, Texas (5) and London, England (1).
- Maximum security with 24x7x365 monitoring.
- N+1 power generator architecture.
- N+2 redundant data center HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) systems.
- Advanced fire suppression systems.
- Preventive maintenance, performed regularly by their highly trained personnel.
Network
The data centers are built at enterprise levels to ensure protection, performance and expansion.
- Total network capacity in excess of 250 Gbps.
- Global network reach utilizing seven Tier 1 providers including Level 3, Global Crossing, AT&T, AboveNet, NTT/Verio, and PCCW.
- Extensive peering relationships across North America and Europe.
- 24×7 Global Network Operations Center staffed with Cisco and Juniper certified engineers.
- Cisco Guard DDoS protection built into the core of our network and data analysis tools deployed on their backbone.
Data Center Power
There is complete data center power redundancy to servers as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning. They have multiple SAS 70 Type II certified data centers located in Dallas and Houston.
If any of their data centers were to experience a power disruption for any reason, you would be covered. That’s because they have a complete power management system, including backup generators in the unlikely event that normal power supplies become inoperable.
Security
We believe keeping your data out of harms way is a must. Thats why the data centers are protected and monitored 24x7x365.
- All guests are required to pass through a two-factor authentication barrier.
- A Northern Proximity security badge is required for entry to and exit from all data center doors.
- Motion-sensitive cameras track all activity within the data centers.
Cornerstone Media Group, Inc offers complete network security services, in addition to the physical data center security.
SAS 70 Type II Certification
The seven data centers, located in Houston and Dallas, have been certified by an independent auditor to be SAS 70 Type II compliant. By devoting substantial time and resources to SAS 70 compliance, this assures the data center facilities, which they own and manage, meet the highest standards in guaranteeing the safety and security of your information technology.