Re: UKNM: UK hosting/ catalogues

[Clay Shirky]

> >The benefits, driven by stateside competition, seem to be cheaper

> >monthly fees for a more efficient service with better features. This may

> >be unpatriotic 


Patriotism is the last refuge of an unprofitable business. 

http://www.feedmag.com/daily/dy061599_master.html


> >but it is business reality; furthermore by locating your

> >site on a North American server your worldwide connectivity is faster.


There is another option - US companies are now opening UK data centers

(e.g. Exodus) which have leased fibre under the pond and therefore

offer both UK hosting with good access to Telehouse etc. and US-style

service level agreements.


-clay 

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