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Eight Points to Consider When Moving to the Cloud

By Mark Palmer · 11 years ago

There is a common misconception that all cloud services are the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth, as like any service, there are a good providers and there are bad providers. Before committing ...

London Data Centres and the Olympics

By Mark Palmer · 11 years ago

The London Olympics is fast approaching, and the city is already starting to show signs of strain where power is concerned. Much of London has already been subject to power shortages as a result of ...

Best Practice for Data Centres - Choosing a Provider

By Mark Palmer · 11 years ago

Data centres are purpose-built facilities that allow businesses or organisations to house their data off-site, freeing up floorspace and improving their computing environments for a fraction of the cost of developing their own. By moving ...

The Benefits of Using an ISO 27001 Certified Service Provider

By Mark Palmer · 11 years ago

We live in a world where offsite data backup is more of a necessity than a consideration. In such a climate where companies’ data and systems are critical to survival and success, it’s vital that ...

The Key Benefits of Colocation

By Mark Palmer · 12 years ago

Colocation hosting is the perfect solution for businesses or organisations that don't want the expense of maintaining a round-the-clock secure building to house their servers. As well as freeing up valuable floorspace, outsourcing back-end infrastructure ...

Common Issues Associated With Onsite Data Backup

By Mark Palmer · 12 years ago

Many businesses still use traditional methods to backup and store their data, most commonly tape. However, despite advances in tape technology, this method still presents a number of potential risks. Listed below are some common ...

How to Ensure Appropriate Data Protection

By Mark Palmer · 12 years ago

Data is at the heart of any business or organisation, and protecting that data is essential. From mission-critical transaction-based application data, to inactive & legacy data, it all needs to be protected. So how can ...

Reducing Telephony Costs in Multi-Sited Businesses

By Mark Palmer · 12 years ago

Businesses that operate on multiple sites could potentially be overspending on their telephony. Traditional, on-site telephone systems can prove costly due to the installation itself and maintenance of the hardware. However, a hosted telephony service ...