Online shopping is increasing in consumer acceptance. The amount of transactions is steadily growing each year, and the amount of money spent by consumers online is now in the billions. This extensive growth is giving rise to a number of risks related to online transactions. Consumers and retailers alike know it is necessary to take steps to prevent online fraud from impacting the shopping experience. For retailers this means having a program of intrusion detection, security awareness and vulnerability management. For online shoppers, it means being aware of the risks when they click.
The hosting we use operates a number of data centers throughout the world, including centers in Chicago, London and Seoul. The state-of-the-art data centers are strategically located in areas of low or no occurrence of natural disasters and hubs of the Internet backbone.
The hosting for you site is done through data centers which include fully redundant and diverse connections to the Internet backbone through multiple OC-3s and GigE connections to each of the international locations. This ensures the fastest and the most reliable connectivity service to our customers.
The constant climate control is accomplished with computer controlled HVAC systems with back-up systems on stand-by. The power is routed through UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supplies) for protection against power failures and interruptions. The data centers are under constant watch by the dedicated systems and network engineers who work together to ensure smooth and hassle-free 24x7 operation of our customers' Web sites.