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5 things I learned at HostingCon 2013
A couple of weeks ago, I attended HostingCon with another XMission long-time team member, Grant Sperry. We had an incredible experience and I wanted to share a few of the lessons we learned: * Love what you do. Staying relevant and connected with your customer base means that providers need to focus on the components […]
Are you an Art Fan? XMission proudly sponsors the 2013 Utah Arts Festival
For the thirteenth year, XMission proudly sponsors the Utah Arts Festival! This year’s festival takes place on Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23 at Salt Lake City’s Library Square with XMission presenting the always-fun Sponsor Patio. The Utah Arts Festival features 162 visual artists, including 45 who are Utah-based, and 117 additional visiting from […]
Netflix Super HD: now available to XMission customers!
Customers on XMission’s network with Internet connections exceeding 5Mbps and a Netflix subscription can now stream Netflix Super HD movies using approved Super HD devices. Super HD delivers 1080p, the best picture quality available. Approved Super HD devices include Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii U, Windows 8 App, Roku with 1080p, Apple TV with 1080p, TiVo […]
Support SLC Artists and Vendors at the 2013 Living Traditions Festival!
For over 12 years, XMission has proudly sponsored the Living Traditions Festival in downtown Salt Lake City. We love the color and culture that the Salt Lake City Arts Council brings to the neighborhood each year, and we can’t wait for the celebration to kick off at 5 […]
Fitness in the digital age or how #quantifiedself entered my world by my wrist.
Simply put, the great hairless ape is not meant to live at a desk in the seated position. The results of this indentured servitude to our qwerty keyboard master all whilst confined to cheap office outlet desk chairs means widening waistlines, poor posture, fatigue, and bad backs. About a decade ago a minor injury turned […]
Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair = Kids Doing Really Cool Stuff
You may recall that last year, XMission sponsored the Craft Lake City Science & Technology Building as well as SLC Mini Maker Faire. Because many of our local innovators cut their teeth in school science fairs, XMission is very excited to once again sponsor the Salt Lake Valley Science and Engineering Fair (SLVSEF), March 20-22 […]
XMission Recycling Initiative
As you can imagine, an IT company that’s been in business for nearly 20 years, with dozens of employees and a data center, has the potential to accumulate a lot of junk. Consider, for example, that computers have the lifespan of a banana, the resale value of the tuxedo you wore to your high school prom, […]
XMission Zimbra 8.0.1 upgrade introduces sleek, time-saving enhancements
XMission is pleased to announce a Zimbra upgrade, to 8.0.1, on December 15. I have to tell you, Zimbra 8 is great! Around XMission we are excited about many of the Zimbra 8 enhancements including a greatly improved end-user experience and integration with unified communications solutions. There has never been a better time to […]
XMission Proud to Sponsor the 2012 Twilight Concert Series
XMission has proudly sponsored the Twilight Concert Series in downtown Salt Lake City since its earliest beginnings. As a Presenting Sponsor, we feel proud to be a part of the success of this incredible series that brings so much excitement to downtown Salt Lake City. One of our favorite summer traditions is working a booth […]
XMission Sponsors the 2011 Utah Arts Festival
For more than eleven years, XMission has proudly sponsored the Utah Arts Festival. This year’s festival kicks off today at Library Square (June 23-26) with XMission once again presenting the popular Sponsor Patio. Our advanced hosting division, Stackable, now hosts the Utah Arts Festival website (designed by our good friends over at Third Sun Productions). […]