Category: Business & Technology
I’m a San Antonio CPS Peak Saver
| August 12, 2011 | Posted by Angela under Business & Technology, Local Places & Events |
We received this friendly email from CPS thanking us for being part of the CPS Peak Savers program. They are probably receiving an influx of inquiries from residents in the program complaining their utility bill is still high even though they are in the Peak Saver program. It’s only meant to be of guidance though; you still need to be disciplined and follow their suggestions as well as be conscious of the fact that we are receiving record high temps, so everyone is feeling the pinch. Anyways, I think the email was well written. Yes, it’s hot outside but doesn’t mean we need to make it freezing inside!
They suggest these additional tips to help better control your energy use this summer.
- When at home, close blinds and drapes that get direct sun, set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, and use fans in occupied rooms to make it feel cooler.
- When away from home, set air conditioning thermostats to 85 degrees and turn all fans off before you leave. Block the sun by closing blinds or drapes on windows that will get direct sun.
- Do not use your dishwasher, laundry equipment, hair dryers, coffee makers, or other home appliances during the peak hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Turn off all unnecessary lights, appliances, and electronic equipment.
- Use microwaves for cooking instead of an electric range or oven.
- Set your pool pump to run in the early morning or evening instead of the afternoon.
How your central air conditioning system performs depends upon a number of factors, including:
- how well your home is insulated
- the efficiency your system
- the outside temperature
- the temperature setting on your thermostat
- the heat your home gains through the attic, windows and walls
Data Storage is On Everyone’s Mind
| July 21, 2011 | Posted by Angela under Business & Technology |
I published this infographic on the Rackspace blog yesterday. We received some really awesome statistics about data stored online from various whitepapers published. After reading through all the research, a few things came to mind:
1- If you’re looking for a field to jump into, data storage technology is the place to be
2- Companies aren’t necessarily responsible only for the data they generate, they’re partially liable for the data their employees, clients and partners generate as well
3- Today it’s exabytes, tomorrow it’s zettabytes
Tips for Protecting Your Identity Online
| June 23, 2011 | Posted by Angela under Business & Technology |
All the security breaches that are going on right now might make you wonder if you’re taking the right measures to keep your identity safe online. When you make the decision to put your data in the cloud, from email to photos to bank account information, you have a role in securing your data. At Rackspace, we developed a fun infographic with tips on protecting your identity online. These are basic tips that often times we tend to look over…. until you become a victim of a security breach.
Nice Writeup about Rackspace in Businessweek
| June 9, 2011 | Posted by Angela under Business & Technology |
Rackspace received an awesome mention in last week’s BusinessWeek, “How Rackspace beats the Behemoths.” Against all odds, what keeps Rackspace going is our customer service, our “fanaticism.” It’s a culture thing and has everything to do with our leadership team – they are passionate, engaged and far from being flashy. They really want to make a positive impact in the world rather then deepen their pocketbooks, which happens too often in today’s business world.
Here’s a nice quote about Graham:
Weston, 47, is an atypical tech entrepreneur. Raised on a south Texas cattle ranch, he used his penchant for finding value in distressed properties to amass a real estate empire that includes San Antonio’s tallest office building. He lives on lakeside property purchased out of bankruptcy, and resides there with his wife and three kids in a double-wide trailer bought for $50,000 in a foreclosure sale. Weston built up Rackspace’s infrastructure using the same skills: When the dot-com bubble burst, he snapped up three empty data centers for pennies on the dollar. To accommodate the company’s growth, Weston paid $32.7 million for the abandoned Windsor Park Mall, which has 1.2 million square feet of space.
Actions like these have really led the way for Rackspace. But that’s just the beginning. What keeps this place alive are Rackers treating customers to exceptional customer service. That’s our competitive advantage and something we have stuck to since the beginning. It’s not about being big, it’s about being great.
Here’s a nice photo of Graham, Lanham and Lew in the print copy of the article.
Impact of Open Source: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
| June 8, 2011 | Posted by Angela under Business & Technology |
We did a fun infographic about open source – the philosophy behind it, how it came to it’s fruition and the impact it has had on the world. Did you know that most applications you use on the Internet are probably built on open source software?
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