VPS, Dedicated Server or Colocation: How to Choose in Dubai
A decision guide for UAE businesses choosing between a cloud VPS, a dedicated server and colocation — by workload, cost shape and the team you actually have.
Latest
Colocating One Server in Dubai: How Per-Unit Colocation Works
Most Dubai data centers start selling at a quarter rack. Per-unit colocation starts at 1U — what it includes, what it costs, and which workloads it fits.
Dedicated Server Hosting in the UAE: What It Actually Costs in 2026
What a dedicated server really costs in the UAE in 2026 — published prices for four server classes, plus the bandwidth, IP and support costs that get added later.
Colocation vs Cloud in the UAE: The Real Cost Comparison
Cloud looks cheaper until you run the full numbers. Here's an honest cost comparison between colocation and cloud for UAE businesses with stable, high-utilization workloads.
What is a Cross-Connect and When Do You Need One?
A cross-connect is a direct physical cable between two points inside a datacenter. Here's when you need one, what it costs, and why it matters for performance.
Dedicated Server Hosting in the UAE — What to Look for and What It Costs
Dedicated server hosting in the UAE means single-tenant physical hardware in a local datacenter. Here's what separates good providers from resellers, and what realistic pricing looks like.
Bamboozle Web Services Launches Cloud Migration as a Service
Organisations running workloads on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, and more can now move to Bamboozle's Dubai, Fujairah, or Vienna regions with no agents and minimal downtime.
Bamboozle Web Services Adds S3-Compatible Object Storage to Its Austria Cloud Region
Bamboozle Web Services today announced the general availability of BWS Object Storage in its existing Austria (Vienna) cloud region.
AMD EPYC vs Intel Xeon. Choosing the Right Processor for Your Server Workload
AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon are both excellent server processors but they're optimised differently. Here's how to match processor architecture to workload requirements.
Bamboozle Web Services Opens Second UAE Cloud Region in Fujairah
The new Fujairah FJ1 region gives customers in the UAE a geographically separate cloud site for redundancy, disaster recovery, and lower-latency access to international subsea cable infrastructure.
What to Ask Your Colocation Provider Before You Sign
Colocation contracts are typically multi-year commitments. These are the questions that matter before you sign. and why the answers tell you more than the marketing does.
Managed Private Cloud vs Public Cloud. The Enterprise Perspective
Public cloud suits many workloads. For UAE enterprises with compliance requirements, predictable high-utilization workloads, or specific isolation needs, managed private cloud is often the better answer.
Cloud
Why Data Residency Matters for UAE and EU Businesses
Data residency requirements in the UAE and EU are becoming more specific and more enforced. Here's what they mean for cloud infrastructure decisions and how to address them properly.
Cloud
Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure in the UAE. IaaS vs Reseller VPS
Not all cloud infrastructure in the UAE is equal. Understanding the difference between genuine IaaS and reseller VPS panels matters when you're making infrastructure decisions for a business.
Security
Acronis Cyber Protection for UAE Businesses. Beyond Backup
Acronis Advanced Backup is more than an offsite copy of your data. Here's what cyber protection actually covers and why UAE businesses are treating it as infrastructure, not an afterthought.
Security
Global Software Outage caused by failed update
In an unprecedented event, we are witnessing what may be the largest global software-induced outage in recent history.
Cloud
Bare Metal vs Cloud VMs. When Dedicated Hardware is the Right Choice
Cloud VMs work well for most workloads. But for high-throughput, latency-sensitive, or compliance-driven deployments in the UAE, bare metal dedicated servers are often the better answer.
Cloud
What is Colocation and Why UAE Businesses Are Moving Away from Cloud-Only
Colocation gives UAE businesses physical control of their hardware in a Tier III+ facility without building their own datacenter. Here's what it involves and when it makes sense.
Guides
What Are Datacenter Tier Ratings and Why Do They Matter?
Datacenter Tier ratings from Tier I to Tier IV define availability, redundancy, and maintenance capability. Here's what each tier means in practice and how to verify a provider's claims.
Security News
New Ransomware targets Windows and VMware ESXi systems
A relatively new ransomware operation known as Nevada seems to grow its capabilities quickly as security researchers noticed improved functionality for the locker targeting Windows and VMware ESXi systems.
Security News
Microsoft January 2023 Patch fixes 98 flaws, 1 zero-day
It's Microsoft's first 2023 Patch Day, and with it comes fixes for an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and a total of 98 flaws.
Business
Why Wiki.js can be a good replacement for Sharepoint
Wiki.js is an open-source, modern, and powerful wiki software that is designed to make it easy to create and manage wikis.
Security News
Rackspace confirms Play ransomware was behind recent cyberattack
Texas-based cloud computing provider Rackspace has confirmed that the Play ransomware operation was behind a recent cyberattack that took down the company's hosted Microsoft Exchange environments.
Security News
New shc-based Linux Malware Targeting Systems with Cryptocurrency Miner
A new Linux malware developed using the shell script compiler (shc) has been observed deploying a cryptocurrency miner on compromised systems.