This past holiday season, the NationalNet staff was excited to participate in toy drives with the Marine Corp's Toys For Tots program as well as the Giving Tree.  Toys For Tots had such a great demand for boxes this year that they ran out in late November. Never fear though, the folks at NationalNet are crafty and we wrapped and decorated our own box. For weeks, presents poured in and made our lobby quite festive!

Though the time for sparkling lights, decorated trees and wrapped packages has passed it is never too late to contribute to these charities.  We are always thinking of the kids and we hope you are too. Toys For Tots accepts donations all year round, for more information please visit their website.

On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the NationalNet Executive Management team surprised the staff with a wonderful turkey dinner from Mary Mac's of Atlanta.  We were spoiled with turkey & cornbread dressing, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, banana pudding and more.  Everything was delicious and it was wonderful to spend time with all of our staff and some of their families too.

After lunch, we found another surprise waiting for us outside.  A Game Truck had been hired to spend a few hours outside the data center. The truck was equipped with multiple game consoles and all of the latest video games that we played on large flat screens.

The delicious meal and time spent gaming with coworkers was a very nice way to head into the Thanksgiving holiday!

Recently we had the honor of participating in the McLane Charity Golf Classic. Just South of Atlanta at the Whitewater Creek Golf Course, four NationalNet representatives spent the day 'teeing it up for the kids.'  The golf classic benefits Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.  We are excited to be returning supporters and hope to see everyone again next year.  Take a look at some of our pictures from the event, there couldn't have been a more perfect day to play golf for such a wonderful cause!

During our process of achieving the SSAE 16 Attestation, we've decided to upgrade to a more advanced layer of security for our facility. Previously, our main entrance had a rotating door that was badge activated, now we have double man trap doors leading from the lobby into the facility. While this may not seem like much to some, it is definitely a plus when considering that it adds another touch point for screening individuals before they enter the data center. This brings us up to 6 access points with increasing levels of restriction. Another upgrade to our facility has taken place with our outside break area by installing a robust 10 foot fence. We felt that our customers and employees would like a secured place for their breaks without having to leave the facility entirely. Check out the pictures below of the new door construction process!