Why you shouldn’t have your system backup stored locally
Every company needs to backup their system since it’s the only line of defence against several threats that can corrupt or invalidate your data, but you need to make sure your backup is capable of...
8 benefits of using a cloud service provider
How can you benefit when using a cloud service provider? This blog looks at how you can tap into a wider skills pool and get your solutions optimised.
How to build a hybrid cloud
Hybrid cloud, also sometimes referred to as Hybrid IT, is a sophisticated computer system that combines the advantages of public cloud, private cloud, and potentially other IT platforms. A company has...
Why private cloud should be part of your digital transformation
Technology is constantly evolving, and with 5G and quantum computing on the horizon, companies need to have a road map ready to incorporate these technologies when they become available. We take a...
How can private cloud solve your business problems?
Covid-19 and lockdown forced companies to make a rapid change to how their staff are using their IT, with more people remotely connecting to an IT system that might not be setup for it. Talking to...
Digital transformation – How to decide between scaling up or out
Even for IT experts the future is hard to imagine, remember where technology was in the year 2000 and think about how the world could be different in 2040. But as a business leader, you need a plan...
Colocation or cloud: options when upgrading from in-office servers
At the time of writing we’re almost two months into the government lockdown and many people anticipate that mass remote working will be standard practice for the foreseeable future. So, businesses...
Aligning your cloud strategy with your business objectives
Achieve the full potential and value of cloud solutions. We look at different objectives and how your cloud strategy supports them in different scenarios.
What are IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and how do they impact Cloud?
The IT industry loves abbreviations (it’s in the name!), but the experts don’t always take the time to explain them. For instance, you may have heard your IT team talking about various cloud...
Why high-performance computing and AI need one another
High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are fundamentally different from each other, but how they work together is vital to the future of computing. HPC is hardware, and AI...
On-premise vs Cloud vs Colocation: Where to store your data
Every company will have different data storage needs. Figuring out which is the best option for your company requires taking into account a number of factors. We have put together pros and cons to...
What is cloud computing (with examples)?
With over 90% of companies using at least one type of cloud service – and roughly a third of IT budgets dedicated to cloud – understanding cloud computing and its benefits for your business is an...