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 […]
Have Your Own Custom Website in Minutes
Customers expect your business to have a professional-looking website that, at the least, describes your company, hours of operation, and contact information. Your website is often the customer’s first point of contact with your company, so it is crucial that you invest your time and money preparing it. Over the past 10 years, developing a […]
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 […]
XMission upgraded to Zimbra 8.0.4 on June 15th
XMission’s Zimbra email & collaboration cluster was successfully upgraded to 8.0.4 on June 15th, 2013. This release update provides additional fixes addressing general stability and includes an improved beta Outlook 2013 Zimbra Connector support (for PC). With the upgrade complete, we encourage all customers with XMission Premium Zimbra accounts and Outlook 2013 to download the latest version of the Zimbra Connector for Outlook […]
The NSA and XMission
Last November, I was invited to tour the new NSA Datacenter in Bluffdale as part of a Utah consortium of datacenter operators. The facility is impressive, as it should be when you spend over a billion dollars. Yet any questions about purpose were deflected by our tour guide. Instead we got raw specs about how […]
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 […]
Offsite Backups: a key business continuity strategy
Off-site backups are like a daily exercise regimen. They’re both obviously a very good idea but in the abstract seem daunting to implement. Certainly an off-site backup solution will cost a lot, both up front and ongoing, right? Actually, it might not cost as much as you might expect. If your business has a somewhat […]
Helping around the House: troubleshooting your family’s Internet connection
It seems in every household, whether it be family or roommates or the like, at least one person is likely to become designated as the “techie.” This person may know a ton about technology, or simply a bit more than the others, or also be just slightly less uncomfortable about making technical changes. All three […]
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 […]
501 Tech Club Salt Lake City Kickoff on Thursday, May 9
This Thursday, XMission, Third Sun Productions, and the Utah Nonprofits Association will launch the 501 Tech Club Salt Lake City – a local chapter of the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN). Our local 501 Tech Club will meet regularly to help Utah nonprofits find access to local resources, education, and networking opportunities in a relaxed setting. […]