Sports media has been revolutionized by advancements in digital technology as broadcasting has now reached beyond only cable or satellite TV. The Internet has become a popular platform for delivering games and events directly to fans all over the world. It is now expected that every professional sports club has its own website that provides a wealth of resources for fans. Taken to another level, websites of sports teams must be compatible with mobile devices in order to reach smartphone and tablet users.

Mobile technology plays a major role in modern sports media that reaches an audience beyond just TV channel subscribers. Smartphone users download apps to receive the latest scores, highlights and more of particular players or teams. To save money on precious mobile data, sports fans subscribe to social media outlets to receive such information. For example, most professional sports clubs or events have their own social media profile. Live updates of scores are posted on such social network channels. Regardless of where they are, smartphone users can stay updated on their favorite players and teams without burning up mobile data plans.

Traditional sports channels expand their customer base by creating virtual channels that are available online. Recordings and live streaming of games are usually available on Internet-based sports subscriptions. Members also get exclusive access to interviews, behind the scenes and much more. Some online sports channels are complimentary plans that are available for free to subscribers of TV sports packages. In an age of smart TV technology, sports channels understand the importance of seamlessly syncing traditional broadcasting with Internet-based content.

Social media is also a powerful platform for athletes, managers and coaches to connect directly with fans. Official profile pages of such sports figures are created and authenticated by the affiliated clubs, organizations or events. It is common for athletes to set the record straight using social media. Sports superstars often personally release certain information about injuries, contracts, training and other issues relevant to their sports career. Athletes also use social media to discredit or acknowledge certain rumors that are circulating online and in traditional media.

Some athletes are too busy to use social media on a daily basis. Managers and PR staff might take over responsibilities for officially managing social network pages of high-profile players. Similarly, some high-level executives of sports channels also use social media to make official public statements. A CEO such as Jed Drake and other executives are examples of sports media moguls who use social media on a regular basis.

Radio is another popular platform for sports media that has yet to fade away. Modern digital and satellite radio channels deliver live sports scores, interviews, play-by-play commentary and more. Radio sports broadcasting is typically available for a monthly subscription that includes hundreds of channels like music, politics, adult talk shows and more. Digital radio is also available in app format for mobile devices. Smartphone users can listen to live game commentary without having to spend excessive data when using the Internet in some cases.

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Data Centre Relocation (DCR), Data Center Migration (DCM), Data Migration, and Data Centre Consolidation (DCC) are essentially the same thing, and represent the logical or physical relocation of IT services and infrastructure from one hosting location to another. The nature of this relocation varies, as it may involve no movement of physical infrastructure, or comprise loading everything into a truck and moving it to the new premises, or anything in between.

The idea of moving a data centre, with all possible risks of hardware issues and loss of data, can be a rather trying moment for many web hosting companies. Besides the logistical considerations one has to account for in the physical relocation process, you must also reduce the risk of service interruption to ensure normal running of your operations.

For a successful DCR, and the associated transportation of IT infrastructure, you can trust Sunspeed Transport Services to get the job done. Sunspeed has years of experience in the industry, backed with their own polished processes and procedures to ensure that their client’s physical and technological investments are in safe hands throughout the moving process.

The following are some key success factors for relocating a data centre to a new facility:

Project planning and logistics

A data centre is a complex entity, and its relocation will impact your business users and customers, as well as your staff, partners, and vendors. So, a proper migration endeavour should push for the involvement of all stakeholders. You should not underestimate the number of servers the new premises will have to accommodate, or the amount of time it will take, the hardware required, and the skills needed to complete the job, when it comes to migration and consolidation. This is particularly important when assessing account application dependencies. Since there is no single software that can see all interdependencies, knowledge has to be gathered from all personnel managing the applications.

Checking power requirements 

Data centres built for modern equipment have a typical square foot wattage of between 150 and 300 watts, so you should find out whether the new facility has adequate electrical power. IT professionals often underestimate power requirements and costs, especially in cases where the facilities management pays the bills. A recent survey revealed that 68 percent of IT managers are not accountable for power costs pertaining to their data centre’s infrastructure. So, it is essential that IT and facilities staff communicate about their respective issues, as per their areas of expertise, in order to avoid any problems that may result in data centre migration and consolidation upheaval.

Upgrading infrastructure during the migration 

Generally, any changes undertaken during a migration increase risks and complicate the project. So, it is important that hosting companies address issues relating to standards, licensing, and the underling architecture, before consolidating their facilities. This is particularly important whereby a move or consolidation is aimed at drive server virtualization. While virtualization is a worthwhile project, it is very involving, and attempting to implement it during a migration would mean tackling two challenging tasks at the same time, which increases the likelihood of disaster. In short, you should try to limit any changes to a minimal during the move, unless they will make it easier to reinstall new gear in the new premises.

While the mentioned factors are critical for a successful data centre relocation, one other thing to consider is that there is no substitute for experience. A migration will probably happen one in the career of many IT professionals, so companies generally have no on-hand expertise. Unfortunately, IT knowledge is not enough to oversee a data centre relocation successfully, so you need professionals like Sunspeed to make the entire process successful.

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) offers many advantages to the mobile business of today, but there are many considerations to bear in mind when choosing your hosting provider.

The first is the physical location of the servers. All communication with the server will have to go over the internet, and even a small reduction in the quality of the signal will lead to significant slowdown for you as a user. For this reason look for UK VPS hosting as a priority as hosting in other countries has the biggest slowdown on response speeds. For example a UK VPS hosting provider may have a ping (response time) of 30ms, a European VPS hosting provider 36ms, a USA VPS hosting provider 140ms and an Indian VPS hosting provider 200ms. Since every single character typed and mouse click needs to be transmitted to the VPS, even a small increase in the ping to Europe can present a noticeable degradation in performance compared to a UK VPS hosting provider, and the much larger increases in response time for the USA and rest of the world mean that while costs may be cheaper they represent a false economy, and the performance of the VPS will be significantly negatively impacted.

With that in mind, there is still a wide range of UK VPS hosting providers to choose from, and while there may be small increases in responsiveness to be gained by choosing one geographically closer to your main location generally your considerations at this point become the server technology available and the cost. Not all servers are created equal, so it is important to check the servers being used by the VPS provider to ensure that they meet the requirements for your business, and bear in mind that if your load demands are relatively low an old server will still be able to meet your needs without any degradation of service, while if you have high load demands the capacity and capability of the server will become a more dominant feature.

Once price becomes the deciding factor, check for any seasonal offers or similar relating to your chosen UK VPS hosting providers. For example, PAC Web Hosting (www.pacwebhosting.co.uk/offers) currently has a summer VPS hosting offer of 25% off your monthly payments for the next 6 months, or 15% off annual hosting, on top of their normal discounts for paying annually (currently 12 months for the price of 11). Seasonal special offers can make a big difference in the affordability of your chosen servers, and move a server that better suits your requirements into your affordable price bracket. Knowing your favourite UK VPS hosting providers previous offers can help you make a decision on the length of time you want to agree to a contract for so you are in a position to take advantage of any offers which they repeat in future years, to let you get the UK VPS hosting solution that best suits your needs at a price that doesn’t break the bank.

HCR Racing has made their bones designing some of the highest quality UTV suspension parts in the world.  Their long travel suspensions often push $5000 and they’re worth every penny, with years of UTV Racing experience under their belt.  HCR Racing’s Can Am Commander has been proven on the track, with a case full of trophies to prove it.  Low quality lift kits and suspension systems leave a trail of parts and components all over the track regularly.  HCR’s heavy duty systems are built to endure the demanding  environment of off-road racing.

HCR Boxed TIG-welded A-arms with 4130 mounting points are the foundation for the HCR Can Am Commander long travel suspension.  Four piece  King 2.0 Shocks Reservoir Shocks are top of the line units just like the legendary blue and silver shocks that can be seen on about 90% of trucks at the Baja 500.  The King shocks are fitted with Eibach springs, and

compression adjusters come standard with a 30% adjustment range.  King 2.0 shocks are available with Black Bodies/silver springs or Traditional Blue and silver.  A full set of

Summers Bros 4340 Axles are included, and they reuse the Commander’s factory CVs.  This long travel suspension adds 6 inches of width PER SIDE and increases the wheel base 3 inches.  This suspension offers an impressive 16 inches of travel in the front and 14 inches travel in the rear.

HCR also carries lighter accessories like aluminum roofs.  Their low profile aluminum roof for the Commander. The Commander 800/1000 roof is made from .125 aircraft aluminum, providing passenger protection from the elements while adding virtually no height to the vehicle, so you can still transport your Commander in a toy hauler.  The roof is finished in black powdercoat for corrosion resistance and provides coverage from the front to the rear of the cage.  The roof also does not have a deep front apron, so it can be used in conjunction with most full windshields for the Commander. For the widest range of Can Am Commander accessories online, visit www.sbsparts.com.

One thing I like about the Internet is that it is full of various useful Web applications that every Internet user can enjoy for sure. I have been surfing the Internet long enough to know that there are some great things that can make my life as well as the lives of others more enjoyable.

As a creative person, I always strive to devise, design, and then make things happen. I guess my life is a lot more fun the more creative I am. I also use various applications at work. For example, every time I deliver a presentation I make sure that it is as visual as possible. I use all sorts of visual aids like programs that allow me to engage my audience that otherwise wouldn’t be so easy to engage.

Now let me tell you something about various software deals and Cloudswave. Whenever you need a Web application either for your professional or personal use, you should head directly to their website. You will find there currently around 179 Web applications that will transform your life and make it better. For example, one of the Web applications that caught my eye immediately was GoAnimate. This is a brilliant application that allows you to create a professional video in a matter of minutes. I already signed up for their free account and I am ready to get started with them soon. I also like it that the whole process of creating a professionally-looking video takes place in the cloud. Thanks to Cloudswave, I gain access to promotions that allow me to enjoy the video creator at a reduced price, something that is important in a difficult economy when everybody wants to save as much money as possible.

I am going to keep looking at other software deals on the website of Cloudswave later today and I am sure that I am going to find something that will strike my fancy and prove to be very useful in my professional as well as in my personal life. If something would allow me to deliver a presentation in a better way, I am definitely going to try it out.

E-Readers and Amazon Kindle’s in particular are becoming an increasingly popular way to read your books on the go, with many people even preferring them to traditional books. However, despite their ability to hold up to several hundred books at once, Kindle’s do have one major drawback – they are not as durable or robust as a traditional book. One way to overcome this issue is to invest in a good quality Kindle case, which will help to protect your Kindle from any knocks or bumps it may pick up (there are even waterproof Kindle cases out there – perfect for reading a book whilst floating around the pool!).

Kindle cases come in a huge variety of designs and styles to suit all needs and budgets. At the lower end of the market there are cheaper silicone based cases which will protect against scuff marks and scratches, but won’t really protect you should you drop your Kindle or do anything which could cause the screen to crack. Some cases are much more durable and high end cases; such as the AceGuarder Shockproof Case which can protect your Kindle from just about anything you could throw at it – from sand and rain to heavy vibrations and even being dropped from several hundred feet!

When looking for the best Kindle case to buy, you will want to consider what you need it to do and how you regularly use your Kindle. For example, if you are often outdoors then look for high quality, durable cases that protect against the elements (dust, sand, wind, rain and will protect against drops and vibrations). If you use your Kindle around the house only then these cases are not really needed and you should look for features such as comfort when holding, appearance and the quality of the materials used (it is still recommended though to buy a case which will protect against dropping your Kindle to avoid damaging it).

If you want a case just to change the appearance of your Kindle then there are also plenty of options available to you. One popular trend in Kindle cases are those which make your Kindle look like an old book. These cases offer a lower level of protection to the actual device than those previously mentioned and act more as an attractive dust cover, but are something you may consider if you don’t really use your Kindle in situations where it may get damaged.

One feature available on many more recent Kindle cases is the sleep/wake functionality. This works in a similar way to the Apple Smart Cover seen on iPads, in that opening the case automatically wakes the Kindle and turns on the screen. This is usually found on higher-end Kindle Cases, but is definitely a useful feature you should look out for.

Overall, finding the best Kindle case depends on your circumstances and how you use your Kindle. Whilst cases such as the aforementioned AceGuarder Shockproof are great if taking your Kindle round the great outdoors, features such as sleep/wake and appearance may be more important to you if you prefer to use your Kindle lounging by the pool or lying in bed.