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As the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of preserving the environment, it is becoming clear that the technology sector will need to make significant changes in order to reduce its environmental impact. One area that has been affected is cloud service providers, and that of course includes us at Leaseweb. The Growth of […]
Leaseweb has been taking the climate crisis head-on with our commitment to sustainability and green goals for 2025. Data centers are notorious for being heavy energy consumers, which is why operating in a sustainable way is critical. Everything from the energy sources to our office spaces must be under scrutiny. Spear-heading these initiatives are the […]
Optimizing your infrastructure for energy efficiency is a must for both your wallet and the environment. Simple choices in how you architect your platforms can make a huge difference in how much energy is being wasted – and in turn – how much money is going down the drain. In our previous blog, we explained […]
As the years tick by and the Earth warms up, the pressure is on for businesses to find sustainable ways of operating. In the world of IT, this is no easy task considering that nearly 1% of all energy related GHG emissions come from data centers and data transmission networks. Huge amounts of energy are […]
Leaseweb is deeply committed to protecting our planet for present and future generations, and creating green data centers is key to honoring that commitment. With the recent acquisition of iWeb in Montreal, Leaseweb has established a foothold in one of the cleanest energy regions in the world. Sustainable mindsets are at the core of Leaseweb […]
With 25 years of reliable hosting behind it, Leaseweb knows that none of its achievements could have been possible without a strong backbone of talented, dedicated staff members. Since the hiring of its first employee in 1999, Leaseweb has passed many milestones and grown to over 500 employees based in 9 countries. Some of them […]
We sat down with Stef van der Ziel, Founder and CEO of Jet-Stream and Streaminar (and long-time Leaseweb customer), to discuss all things privacy: what it means, why you should care, and what you can do to increase your personal data protection now. Tell us about your background. How do you know so much about personal data protection? I began producing live streams on the Internet in the early 1990s and have […]
Online infrastructure must be able to handle unprecedented amounts of traffic during Black Friday and other large-scale traffic surges. Here are our best practices, what you can expect, and how you can prepare. This guest blog was written by Gabor Vincze, Senior Consultant of Infrastructure and Services at Yusp by Gravity R&D. The Why It […]
As a marketer, I am always asking what will we get out of an investment. The answer is a driving factor for everything I do. It’s essential when creating content, necessary when developing strategies, and critical when attending events – where everything we bring, do and say needs to be with a return in mind. Are […]
Hackathons have become legendary at Leaseweb throughout the years. They offer a space that empowers employees to work on projects they care about most in a fun and collaborative environment. The ideas produced during hackathons range from technical to functional – and never fail to impress. This quarter’s hackathon was no exception. The Hackathon Formula […]