The Gamer’s Edge Revisited
Traditional multiplayer games, such as Fortnite, Minecraft and World of Warcraft connect you with players in your own home or across the globe. Part of the challenge and thrill of playing comes with the reacting to the unexpected delivered by interacting with other gamers. You connect to the platform via your internet connection and the […]
Arvig: A Success Story from the 1623 Farnam Ecosystem
One of the most exciting things about working and driving connectivity at the edge is the constant progress we see — not only for 1623 Farnam’s own initiatives, but for our partners’ as well. Arvig, a provider of high-speed internet and more to businesses and homes, is one of those partners that we have been […]
Omaha and 1623 Farnam: A Tale of Symbiotic Expansion
If you’ve been keeping up with 1623 Farnam’s updates, you’ve probably heard of our data center expansion. At $40 million, this renovation is helping us to better support the +5 million eyeballs we serve while paving the way for even greater regional, national and international network reach (an all-important aspect in today’s age of connectivity). […]
At The Edge with Bill Severn for Capacity Media
Emerging technologies of today largely require extremely low latency to properly operate. The challenge of achieving such low latency is easily met through ‘the edge’. In simple terms, operating on the edge means bringing data transfers and computing power as close to the end user as possible. In the past, data had been shipped to […]
Earth Day and the Data Center: Building a Better Future
Despite data centers being vital parts of our digital landscape, it’s an unavoidable truth that these facilities can negatively impact our environment. Today, global demand for new applications and technologies is growing in tandem with worldwide climate concerns. This means that striking a balance between two seemingly opposing forces is a task our industry must […]
Top 5 Benefits of the Hybrid Multicloud
The multicloud has quickly become a staple for enterprises, with 94% operating in hybrid environments, and 67% of those utilizing a mix of cloud providers. As the multicloud has gained significant popularity, there’s no better time to start to consider your own strategy. If you’re just hearing this term for the first time, multicloud is […]
Augmented and Virtual Reality: 1623 Farnam’s View from the Edge
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) are terms that have been making rounds in the technology sphere for some time now — and with good reason. Nevertheless, while many may know the value of AR and VR on the surface, do they really know the potential that’s behind the buzzword? Most are likely […]
Game Engines And The Cutting Edge of Gaming
Virtual reality and augmented reality games and experiences represent a horizon approaching closer every day. There are several parties involved, including content delivery networks and game developers. The bandwidth needs are huge, and to solve the ping issues gaming engines must be hosted in multiple edge locations. To understand why, let’s dive into the world […]
Peering 101 – What is peering, anyway?
Want to learn more about peering? Here’s a quick run down of the key aspects and benefits. What is peering, anyway? Sometimes called network peering or internet peering, peering at its most basic definition is when networks interconnect, allowing them to exchange traffic. At its core, it is about the transmitting and sharing of data. […]
In the Heart of the Country: How Network Diversity and Edge Computing can Work Simultaneously
Here in Omaha, we know that location matters. As an edge data center in Omaha, the center of the USA, we are the backbone of the internet. Our recent feature in Telecom Ramblings is all about the advantages of our central location and our own Todd Cushing, explains what’s cool about Omaha, along with some […]
