Online shopping provider
Gilt has chosen managed hosting services provider
Carpathia Hosting to cater for its hosting requirements on an exclusive basis. Carpathia will provide a custom managed web hosting solution to support millions of Gilt’s online customers across the globe.
Founded in 2003, Carpathia has extensive experience providing hosting and managed services to online retailers, and its ability to scale and cater for huge storage requirements were key to the company becoming Gilt’s exclusive provider. The company’s service will be provided through its data centers in Phoenix, Arizona and Ashburn, Virginia, USA and comprise of managed servers and massive storage capability alongside full back-up options. The service will enable Gilt to process millions of transactions on an ongoing basis.
"With an online audience that expects consistent uptime and fast speeds 24/7, digital retailers have a difficult task on their hands. Combine that with often unpredictable traffic patterns, and you'll see why it's essential for digital enterprises like Gilt to select a hosting provider with experience in these types of engagements," explained Carpathia’s Chief Technology Officer, Jon Greaves. "In recent years, much of Carpathia's success can be attributed to our ability to flawlessly meet the complex needs of these digital enterprises."
