What is DNS ?
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network. It associates various information with domain names assigned to each of the participants. Most importantly, it translates domain names meaningful to humans into the numerical (binary) identifiers associated with networking equipment for the purpose of locating and addressing these devices worldwide. An often used analogy to explain the Domain Name System is that it serves as the 'phone book' for the Internet by translating human-friendly computer hostnames into IP addresses. For example, www.example.com translates to 208.77.188.166. DNS is down, it doesn't matter if your servers, storage, and network are up – your Web site is not available. And yet for many IT and business professionals, DNS is a mystery.
Revamped NetSure Maintenance Program to Include Four Hour Replacement Service
The NetSure Maintenance Program has been revamped by Network Hardware Resale (NHR) and now will include the NetSure 4HR solution. The new NetSure 4HR is a global four-hour hardware replacement service that safeguards businesses and organizations against network downtime. [ Read More ]
SaaS Web Security Solution Introduced by Perimeter E-Security
Perimeter E-Security recently introduced an innovative offering that has been designed to protect roaming Web users. The new solution will offer protection to web users irrespective of whether they are working remotely or at their office. The new cloud-based SaaS Web Security solution from Perimeter will filter web traffic and protects users against Internet threats, thereby enabling companies to offering a secure and productive workplace for their employees. [ Read More ]
Boingo Wireless Releases New VPM, Hotspots App, Wi-Finder
Boingo Wireless offers unlimited access to Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the United States, U.K., Ireland, Europe, and Asia Pacific for a monthly fee. Boingo just released a new app called, Wi-Finder for iOS devices that will help users encrypt their data when using public hotspots. [ Read More ]
New Site 'scrambls' Web Communications
Social media is great for spreading messages, but there is still a need for confidential communication. A new site, scrambls, allows users to send private messages using a secure Web browser plug-in. [ Read More ]
Gartner Names VirtualSharp Software as a Cool Vendor
Every year, Gartner publishes the list of companies which the company considers to be "cool vendors." According to the company, Gartner's 2011 Cool Vendors focus on providing improved business results through consumption of both services and technology. [ Read More ]
Neustar's Teleconference Scheduled For February 2011
Neustar, a provider of telecommunications solutions and directory services, has recently announced t… [ Read More ]
DNS: Online Ads More Popular Than Newspapers Ads
Online ads keep on gaining in popularity. In fact, U.S. advertisers spent more on Internet ads than … [ Read More ]
In Stat Report Reveals Reasons Why Online Gaming is So Popular and Lucrative
Online game maker Zynga has carved a wide pathway through the online gaming business. In the past fe… [ Read More ]
Neustar Reports Increased Profit for 3Q 2010
Neustar, Inc., a provider of carrier and enterprise solutions for sending calls, messages and conten… [ Read More ]
DNS Solutions Provider Neustar Names Lisa Hook CEO
Lisa Hook has been named the new president and CEO of DNS Solutions provider Neustar. Previously pre… [ Read More ]
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