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Spam Levels Decrease Across the Internet
Posted in IndustrySpam email across the Internet dropped dramatically on November 11 when an email and hosting provider in San Jose, CA was cut off from Internet connectivity by its upstream providers. This has had a positive impact on the amount of spam Adhost and other Internet companies have to process.
Starting on November 11, the overall number of emails coming into our email system dropped by 60%. We are still getting the same amount of valid emails, but the totals have dropped from 15 million per day to 5-6 million per day. 10 million less spam email per day is a GOOD thing. Read more.
posted by Richard Stockton 12:19 pm November 20, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
2008 Holiday Email Marketing Tips
Posted in IndustryOur email marketing partner Whatcounts has put together a great list of email marketing tips for the 2008 holiday season. With tighter holiday budgets and fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, every tip is worth trying out. Check out Tips #1-3 and Tips #4-7.
posted by Amy R 4:36 pm November 10, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
Seattle Internet Events in October
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsNow that the weather is cooling off, it’s a good time to head indoors for some business networking and education. Here are a few upcoming events to check out:
- Oct. 10: PSAMA Luncheon - Organic vs. Paid Search: Their strengths, weaknesses and why you should use both
- Oct. 11: The Seattle Weblogger BigFoot Blogging Conference
- Oct. 29-30: Seattle Secure World
- Oct. 31: SCORE Web Analytics Workshop: So Who’s Visiting Your Website Anyway?
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Adhost Partners with Exactor for Sales Tax Solution
Posted in Company NewsEffective July 1, 2008, Washington State passed the “Streamlined Sales Tax” bill and changed from an origin-based system for local retail sales tax to a destination-based system. If you are an e-commerce retailer who ships to customers in Washington State, you must collect sales tax based on the destination of the shipment, not on the location from which a product was shipped.
Adhost has partnered with Certified Service Provider Exactor to provide sales tax rate and reporting services for our e-commerce clients using CFWebstore and the Adhost Merchant software. Exactor’s service provides an end-to-end solution for secure, reliable and accurate sales tax record keeping and tax processing. Learn more.
posted by Amy R 4:32 pm September 29, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
Adhost CTO Presenting at NAISG Seattle
Posted in Company News, Seattle Internet Events, SecurityMichael Smith, CTO of Adhost and CISSP, will be presenting at the National Information Security Group (NAISG) Seattle chapter on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30 PM. The presentation is titled “How secure are you? Keeping secure in an interconnected world.” Mike will cover some current issues that affect all computer users, some of which you may know and some that will probably come as a complete surprise! Come by and learn about how to better protect yourself anywhere you are with your computer.
If you become a NAISG Member, you can also qualify for a 10% discount on the SANS CISSP training Mike will be leading beginning in October.
The NAISG meeting will be held at: New Horizons Center of Washington, 12822 SE 32nd Street, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA.
We hope to see you there - be sure to bring picture ID to gain admittance to the building. For more information about NAISG, please visit: seattle.naisg.org.
posted by Mike Smith 10:22 am September 8, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
Adhost is now a Seattle SAS 70 Data Center
Posted in Company News, SecurityWe are pleased to announce Adhost successfully passed a SAS 70 Type I audit on July 18, 2008. An independent service auditor examined the policies, procedures and business processes in place at Adhost during a week-long on-site visit. The following controls related to the colocation services provided in our Seattle data centers were audited:
- Control Environment: discipline and structure are a key component of the organization and influence the control consciousness of its personnel.
- Physical Security: business premises and information systems are protected from unauthorized access, damage and interference.
- Environmental security: critical information technology infrastructure is protected from certain environmental threats.
- Availability: colocation facility is available and accessible to its customers
- Operations: Operations department identifies and resolves problems affecting the colocation facility or customers in a timely manner.
Our success in passing the SAS 70 audit validates Adhost’s commitment to provide exceptional colocation and web hosting service to our clients. To learn more about SAS 70 and the details of the audit, visit our SAS 70 page.
posted by Mike Smith 11:41 am August 25, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
Seattle Internet Events in September
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsFall is a great time to attend networking events. Here are a couple that could also benefit your Web site:
- Sept. 10 Seattle Direct Marketing Association Dinner Event: Search Advertising – It’s What’s for Dinner
- Sept. 25: WTIA Technology in Focus Series: Cashing In On Web Services
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SANS Training Program for the CISSP Certification Exam Class
Posted in Company News, SecurityMichael K. Smith, CISSP and GISP, as well as Adhost’s CTO, will be teaching the SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam Class beginning on October 23, 2008. This is the Mentor-led class that meets every Thursday* from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for 10 sessions. The classes will be held at Adhost’s Fisher Plaza Facility. If you are planning on taking the CISSP exam, then this class will give you study materials and guidance that will help you pass the exam the first time!
To sign up for the class, please visit www.sans.org/info/30959 and put “Mentor Recruit” in the Registration Notes Section.
* No class on November 27th, December 25th and January 1st. The 10 sessions accommodates these dates.
***US Department of Defense employees and contractors*** The CISSP(R) Certification is one of the certifications required by the DoD Directive 8570, www.sans.org/info/30969.
Why Choose the Mentor Program?
The Mentor Program, www.sans.org/info/30964, consists of small, local run, 10 week classes utilizing the same great SANS coursework presented at the larger conferences. Mentors and students report several major advantages to the Mentor format: Cost savings, time to digest the material, convenient evening classes, and community networking.
COST SAVINGS: Is the slowing economy resulting in reduced training budgets? With the SANS Mentor program, you save 25% off the regular SANS tuition fee with the ability to save even more with group discounts (see below). No need to spend money on travel and living expenses or spend a week away from the family.
PACED STUDY: Take 10 weeks not 6 days to work through and understand the material. Past students report that the slower pace allows them to absorb and apply the information. Each session provides you the opportunity to apply the materials the next day when you return to the office!
EVENING CLASSES: The Mentor program provides a method for learning the SANS materials and working towards a GIAC certification without taking time off from work.
COMMUNITY NETWORKING: The Mentor program allows you to work with local security professionals in an open discussion format. This community networking has been identified by students as a major benefit of the Mentor program.
One recent Mentor student commented, “I thought that the class was great. I would consider taking another SANS Mentor Program class. It was much more convenient than traveling and I had the ability to review material at my own pace.”
posted by Mike Smith 12:07 pm August 7, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
Adhost Partners with EarthLab
Posted in Company NewsAdhost is proud to be the official hosting partner for EarthLab.com. EarthLab.com is a leading climate crisis community that provides a practical guide to green living through community interaction, exclusive environmental news, advice from experts and key analysis. Check out EarthLab’s personalized Carbon Calculator, the first Carbon and Lifestyle Calculator of its kind - a unique three-minute survey that generates a carbon footprint score (ECP Score), which you can then save, work to reduce and track your success over time.
posted by Amy R 1:39 pm July 10, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
Search Engine Marketing Training in Seattle
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsSearch Engine Strategies is hosting two Search Engine Marketing (SEM) workshops in Seattle on July 17. These full-day workshops will provide you with the practices, applications, and hands-on exposure you need to become (and remain!) a top performer in your field. In the end, you will not only walk away with the knowledge and skills you need to be a successful search engine marketer, you will also jump-start your career and enhance your professional know-how. This in-depth training in a small class setting means that your instructor is readily accessible for informal one-on-one or small group discussions. Whether you are a consultant, site designer, website owner, or in-house marketing professional, you cannot afford to miss this opportunity to experience firsthand the latest developments in search engine strategy. No matter where you are in the SEO & SEM process, you will leave these intensive workshops with the necessary skills and tools to improve your business results and take your search engine marketing to another level.
Workshops include:
Event details:
SES Search Engine Marketing (SEM/SEO) Training
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Renaissance Seattle Hotel
515 Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98104
Compliments of Larry Sivitz of SearchWrite, Adhost will receive a 10% discount using this code: TR10SE. Learn more and register today.
posted by Amy R 3:44 pm July 2, 2008permalink | digg this | technorati
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