How phoenixNAP’s Dedicated Servers Supported FossHub in Reaching 500 Million+ Downloads
CHALLENGE
With millions of downloads a year, FossHub requires a robust global infrastructure to host and allow for seamless delivery of software solutions across the globe. Before starting to use phoenixNAP’s dedicated servers, FossHub used other hosting providers that were unable to provide a reliable network. FossHub needed to rebuild their infrastructure on more stable and secure servers.
“Ensuring the stability of our infrastru-cture has always been our top priority. Choosing phoenixNAP as a dedicated servers provider was the best decision we made on our path to reach 500 million downloads and we never regretted it. FossHub is accessible anytime and anywhere while downloads are being delivered smoothly.“
SOLUTION
FossHub turned to phoenixNAP for support in building an infrastructure that can deliver a high level of performance and stability. The various models of servers and components available enabled FossHub to configure an environment that meets its exact needs. The possibility to easily upgrade and add new servers furthered its options to develop its infrastructure strategies as it grows. Such levels of flexibility and scalability were critical for the company to continue improving their services.
“We had the benefit of excellent service, which greatly simplified our infrastructure setup and management tasks. The phoenixNAP team is always there for support and consultation while their offer of servers always matches our needs. “
BENEFITS
Delivering critical tools for developers, FossHub needs to ensure the availability of their services at all times. In a competitive landscape like this one, any downtime can permanently break a providers’ reputation. That is why phoenixNAP’s dedicated servers provided a core capability for FossHub –consistent performance and reliability that make it accessible to its worldwide users any time.
“I would recommend phoenixNAP to anyone looking for reliable, dedicated servers and professional support. Their resources were critical for us to improve our service and maintain the reputation of trust in the global software development community.“
AT•A•GLANCE
- CLIENT
FossHub - LOCATION
United States - BUSINESS FOCUS
Open Source Software Hosting and Delivery - ISSUE
One of the most active online communities for delivering free open source software needed a scalable infrastructure solution that could support their rapid growth while providing consistent stability. - SOLUTION
PhoenixNAP Dedicated Servers - RESULT
Improved infrastructure stability and scalability resulting in a better end-user experience
As a free open source software hosting and downloads community, FossHub has been a valuable resource for developers and free projects since 2013. Its unique approach to software delivery helped it gain traction when its competitors made mistakes such as integrating software bundles, shutting down their service, delivering deceptive/misleading ads, etc. FossHub recently surpassed 500 million downloads worldwide and has big plans for the future.
