DATA CENTER

Handy Business Systems has chosen The Planet to be its exclusive data center and network provider and has since become The Planet's very good customer. Handy Business Systems long standing relationship with The Planet allows Handy Business Systems customers to utilize one of the world's best networks to power their web sites and ensure maximum uptime. The Planet's world-class datacenters feature state of the art security, power, safety, and cooling systems - all designed to ensure that service remains uninterrupted.

DATA CENTRE FEATURES

Handy Business Systems houses servers in four of The Planet's Dallas, Texas-area datacenters. Ranging from 22,000 to more than 78,000 square feet, these world-class datacenters contain top of the line technology to ensure that servers stay cool, secure, and up at all times. The datacenters feature redundant power, HVAC, and fire detection systems, and are monitored 24/7 by both Handy Business Systems and The Planet's Network Operation Centers.

NETWORK FEATURES

Web sites hosted with Handy Business Systems are accessible via a fully meshed and redundant Certified Cisco Network feature 10 backbone and fiber providers including:

AT&T    Global Crossing   Level3    AboveNet   Savvis    SBC Time Warner    MCI    Broadwing   XO Communications

MONITORING

In addition to a fully redundant network and top of the line data centers, Handy Business Systems system administrators monitor all servers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Servers are monitored and issues are acted upon before they become serious. Additionally, the network and datacenters are monitored and managed by on-site technicians dedicated to ensuring maximum uptime and reliability.