This company is local to me in the Capital Region, and I've heard good
things from people outside of work though I don't have any personal
experience: https://turnkeyinternet.net/

Andrew Ward

On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 3:09 PM Junior Tidal <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Ugh. That's a bummer. I've gotten more intrusion attempts for some of our
> WP installs from AWS than anywhere else.
>
>
> With that said, I'd also be interested if fellow code4Libers had
> suggestions for cloud web hosting around NYC/within NY state.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Lolis,
> John <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 2:21:01 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Cloud hosting providers alternative to AWS
>
> I second what Cary said.  I've seen many, many intrusion attempts coming
> from Digital Ocean's network for a long time now.  Enough for me to raise
> an eyebrow when it was suggested to use them as a cloud provider.  While
> they may well serve that purpose, it doesn't give me a warm and fuzzy
> feeling to get in bed with someone who's sleeping with the enemy.  So to
> speak.
>
> John Lolis
> Coordinator of Computer Systems
>
> 100 Martine Avenue
> White Plains, NY  10601
>
> tel: 1.914.422.1497
> fax: 1.914.422.1452
>
>
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>
> *Some may say that perception is everything, but not from where I stand.*
>
>
> On Thu, 14 Apr 2022 at 16:00, Cary Gordon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > We have a substantial infrastructure base on AWS, and we regularly
> > review our alternatives. So far, those reviews have kept us at AWS. We
> find
> > that AWS excels in its understanding of its diverse user base, and its
> > excellent support. It has great pricing, a large suite of security tools,
> > and a diverse range of deployment services, all of which build on its
> core
> > services. As a small, library-focused company that manages about 200
> > assets, mostly websites and web-apps, for a lot of clients, it is
> critical
> > that we be able to keep these assets online and secure with a very small
> > staff. We can do that at AWS.
> >
> > I like DO's services, but I have some issues. We monitor all of our
> servers
> > for intrusion attempts, and we see a lot coming from DO. They are by far
> > the largest source in the US. While I am certain that DO is not attacking
> > our sites, this speaks to a general lack of concern on their part, and I
> > find that disturbing. We get these from Azure, Google, IBM, HP, etc., and
> > even a few from AWS, but at rates that are less than one percent of what
> we
> > see from DO. I have a pretty good idea of how AWS keeps this under
> control,
> > and I am certain that DO could reign it in, if they were of a mind to.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Cary
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 7:24 AM Junior Tidal <[log in to unmask]>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > Our library is considering moving away from AWS as a cloud host for our
> > > library website.
> > >
> > > I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for an alternative cloud
> > > hosting company that works with educational institutions?
> > >
> > > All the best,
> > > Junior
> > >
> > > Junior Tidal (he/him/his)
> > > Associate Professor, Web Services & Multimedia Librarian
> > > New York City College of Technology, CUNY
> > > 300 Jay St., L434
> > > Brooklyn, NY 11201
> > > 718.260.5481
> > >
> > > https://library.citytech.cuny.edu<https://library.citytech.cuny.edu/>
> > > [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cary Gordon
> > The Cherry Hill Company
> >
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> >
>


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Andrew Ward (he/him/his)
Digital Services Librarian
Troy Public Library