Redcentric is honoured to have London West data centre recognised in CSA Awards
We are proud to announce that our partner, IWTM UK, has won the Environmental Contribution Award at the prestigious CSA Awards for their groundbreaking work at Redcentric’s London West data centre....
The top 5 security risks of remote working
Working remotely is convenient, but remote employees may unintentionally put your company’s data and networks at risk. Unsecured wi-fi connections, unattended computers, and data breaches are...
How you can improve your customer experience with enhanced MyMetrics reports
We understand that your customers’ experience is what matters to you. To help you improve your decision-making and provide transparency, we have significantly enhanced our MyMetrics reports...
Understanding ESG and its importance for Redcentric’s customers
About ESG Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a framework that helps organisations measure and manage their impact on the environment, society, and their own governance practices....
What is Microsoft Azure?
Explore all there is to know about Microsoft Azure, including how it works, Azure’s services and features, and the benefits of this global cloud platform.
Redcentric is first partner to deliver CX Analytics for Microsoft Teams to the marketplace in the UK
With the recent launch of Akixi’s CX Analytics for Microsoft Teams, we’re excited to be the first partner to be able to deliver this innovative solution to market.
Choosing the Right Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Today, organisations face increasing pressure to maintain and manage their IT infrastructure while concentrating on their core offer. Amidst rapid technological development in the Digital Age, it has...
Improving Customer Experience with Voice
Omni-channel communication is a game-changer in handling increasing customer expectations and an increasing number of customer touchpoints.
Enhance your call routing with Text-to-Speech
Are you tired of the tedious process of recording messages for your phone system? We look at how our bespoke text-to-speech application can transform your telephony experience.
AI transforming industries: A look at use cases across businesses
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, enterprises are constantly challenged by a myriad of obstacles, ranging from operational inefficiencies to intricate decision-making processes....
The Spring Budget 2024 – what you need to know for your business
It's crucial to stay informed about how government policies, such as the recent Chancellor’s Spring Budget, can affect our technology landscape. Here’s a breakdown of key points from the budget...
Unlocking innovation and opportunities with Azure AI
In the dynamic landscape of technological advancements, Microsoft has been at the forefront of innovation, with recent financial results revealing a remarkable surge in its Intelligent Cloud business....
Using WAN Insight to support your network availability and business growth
How you can use a visual WAN dashboard to track your network performance to support your network availability and business growth.
Why Microsoft Copilot (Bing Chat Enterprise) is a real enabler for businesses looking to use AI
Microsoft Copilot's integration into Microsoft licensing packages and security best practices, positions Copilot AI companion for businesses.
Our cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Our experts explore the intricate cybersecurity landscape of 2024, marked by escalating threats, ensuring leadership support and cybersecurity awareness.
Redcentric’s new cloud platform delivers unprecedented performance with up to 25x speed increases
Read about Redcentric's new cloud platform that's delivering increased speeds of up to 25x faster to enable innovation and the future of cloud.
Pioneering cloud innovation using VMware Cloud Foundation 5
From hyperscale abilities to heightened speeds, this blog looks at the transformative power of VMware Cloud Foundation and why we're using it.
The private, public, hybrid and multi cloud journey
Whatever the business outcome our customers are searching for, all those where IT is the enabler can be accomplished using cloud technologies. Whether a retail organisation is seeking business...
Stop sidelining your agents: Why AI Assistance is a must-have, not a nice-to-have
Artificial intelligence assistance is the tool that will empower call agents to achieve customer service stardom. Read more here
The omni-channel prescription: AI’s role in transforming healthcare
The UK healthcare scene is in the midst of an exciting makeover. Healthcare providers in the UK are jumping headfirst into the world of omni-channel strategies to revamp patient care. They’re...
Cloud governance best practices: Key strategies for success
Discover the essential components of cloud governance that help you to control costs, enhance security, and achieve efficiency in your cloud.
Virtual Wards: Enhancing the Continuum of Care
Virtual wards provides patients with remote acute care, creating benefits for patients and staff alike. We look at how technology supports virtual wards.
Omnichannel Microsoft Teams: Empowering your organisation to enhance customer experience
In this article we look at the various ways a Microsoft Teams Omnichannel solution can support you in enhancing your customer’s experience.
ChatGPT – a tool for the times, but how can it be used within your organisation?
With growing digitisation, there’s no shortage of information you can find on the internet. But that’s led to information overload for many. Digesting, understanding and then distilling huge...
Celebrating success
We were recently invited to celebrate success at an evening hosted by Megabuyte for 2021/22 award winners and alumni. Redcentric delivered a strong financial performance among its peers throughout the...
Guide to AWS Cost Optimisation: Best Practices And Strategies
A large part of any IT budget today is sent to cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS.) Understanding your cloud bill and learning how to budget for the cloud is a vital concern for you....
Charting the ‘call to contact’ journey
Thirty years ago, the customer service department was typically a binary play, handling posted letters or complaint forms and telephone calls. Twenty years ago, that world started to evolve, with...
How data centres support the digital future of your business
Modern technology is constantly evolving, and there are always new opportunities to delight customers and staff by equipping them with new and improved digital resources. It can be daunting to take on...
The importance of securing a digital workspace
Cybersecurity has never been more important, especially for companies that depend on digital workspaces. One study found that cybercriminals can breach the network perimeter of 93% of companies today...
If only all carbon reduction was this eSIMple
Whether mandated by a formal ESG policy or merely prompted by a desire to ‘do their bit’, organisations are ramping up their sustainability and environmental action plans. The race is very much on...
A comprehensive guide to creating a digital workspace
The digital workspace movement has been building over the last several years, as companies shifted more of their workloads to software applications and cloud systems. Even if employees were in the...
Digital Workspace: What is it & how can it transform a business?
Events of the past two years have seen the proliferation of the digital workspace. But what exactly is it and how can it transform businesses?
Building an intelligent operating model for the future: The importance of looking ahead
To build an operating model that allows you to respond quickly to business needs, you need to look forward to your roadmap and outside factors. This blog looks at how other customers have built an...
Digitisation vs digitalisation vs digital transformation
Digitisation, digitalisation, and digital transformation are frustratingly similar to each other, and – unfortunately for you – digital transformation is so important to the future of your...
Redcentric recognised as Top Enterprise Global 100 MSP
Redcentric is honoured to announce that they have been named in Cloudtango’s 2022 Top Enterprise Global100 MSPs. These prestigious lists recognise the top performing Managed Service Providers (MSPs)...
Making the change to Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience
Microsoft has created the New Commerce Experience which is a change to their subscription model. Read about these changes and your new options here.
How to create a digital workspace
Productivity tools enable your teams to work better, but with various solutions available how do you start to create your digital workspace?
Public cloud migration strategy and milestones
Demand for cloud computing services is growing rapidly, and estimates suggest it makes up 14.2% of global enterprise IT spending. In fact, according to Gartner, spending on public clouds...
Working from home in healthcare: how to securely access HSCN remotely
In this article, we’ll show you how healthcare professionals can access vital HSCN data remotely, without sacrificing on IT security.
How to plan a successful public cloud migration
A cloud migration is not a project to be run in isolation; this is a business transformation. Discover how to plan a successful migration here
A comprehensive guide to public cloud computing
One of the most recognisable forms of cloud computing, public cloud solutions are an efficient and economical way to pool tech resources and infrastructure within a virtualised environment – and...
What is Hybrid IT?
Hybrid things are valuable because you get the best of both worlds. A hybrid car is better for the environment but has the performance of a petrol car. A liger has the majesty of a lion but the...
Using digital transformation to improve customer experience
Digital transformation is essential to the future of your business for a number of reasons, foremost among them: it’s central to improving your customer experience. Ultimately, you’re in the...
Can you use a colocation data centre as your cloud provider?
There are lots of options when choosing a cloud platform. We look at some of the reasons you should consider a managed cloud provider.
Supporting the ‘working from anywhere’ model with Secure Remote Access
The uncertainty caused by Covid is now very much an ongoing feature of business life for many. Covid has meant we have come to rely on a whole host of technologies that were once perceived as...
Healthcare Digital Transformation Trends 2022
Technology is reshaping healthcare and changing how we look at and manage patient care, clinics, and medical facilities. Investment in healthcare technology is growing rapidly and is predicted to...
Delivering service excellence with SMAX
Interview with Tim Wilkinson We’ve been championing continuous improvement internally within Redcentric for many years now, so I’m really delighted to be talking to our customers about the launch...
How to measure digital transformation progress
In a time where digital disruption seems to be constant, the need for business to embrace all things digital is accelerating. Companies understand that data, technology, and analytics are key to their...
Environmental benefits of public cloud
Climate change presents one of the biggest environmental challenges our species has ever seen and as the impact is increasingly felt, it is becoming increasingly important for us all to reduce...
How digital transformation and sustainability support each other
Businesses are putting a lot of pressure onto IT teams to deploy new digital technologies which can provide staff and customers with the best possible experience. At the same time, you’re...
What does the future of remote working look like?
Remote work is evolving, not least because of Covid-19. From tech to healthcare, everyone's doing it. This article explores the future of remote working.
Remote working in the UK: 5 most interesting statistics
As companies come out of their fully remote working situations, many people wonder what their work lives will look like going forward. Will companies stay fully remote, or will they adopt a hybrid...
The Complete Guide to Digital Transformation in UK Healthcare
Digital transformation is revolutionising UK healthcare. This guide explains its challenges, benefits and how it may help your organisation.
How our VMware Cloud Verification supports customer availability
Your ability to access systems, applications and data at all times gives your customers confidence. Discover how a VMware cloud verified partner supports that.
Get your calls to work smarter for your legal firm
How can legal firms drive additional value from their Microsoft Teams investments? We look at overlaying new capabilities to optimise productivity, client service and revenues.
The Essential Guide to Digital Transformation
Bringing your business up to speed with technology requires careful planning. This guide will explain how to execute a digital transformation successfully.
What should retailers look for in a Managed Services Provider?
The retail sector is increasingly focused on adding value, building resilience and delivering innovation, we look at why MSPs are an attractive option for retailers.
Overcoming your digital transformation challenges
The outcomes you might be seeking with digital transformation could be process optimisation, cost reduction or business continuity. But how do you overcome your challenges to get there?
Using Cisco Webex calls within Microsoft Teams
Discover how you can use the Cisco Webex application to give you the flexibility to use Microsoft Teams for both internal and external calls.
Top tips on using technology to thrive
When looking towards the future and considering how your organisation can thrive, read our tips on reviewing and using technology to thrive
Transitioning from surviving to thriving
During the global pandemic we look at how some organisations have been using technology to survive and set themselves up to thrive
What makes immersion cooling so green and energy efficient?
More data means more energy consumption. With every search, selfie and online purchase, we are (directly and indirectly) consuming energy. How much really depends on the efficiency of the services in...
It is too tempting to conclude that ‘clicks has mortally wounded ‘bricks’
A number of retailers are proving immensely resilient, all with a ‘bricks’ back story but a more recent history of strong digital transformation
How can an IT manager help with downsizing the office?
Office downsizing requires a complete overhaul to a company’s work environment, including your IT. Even though it requires extensive planning before making the move and causes significant...
Becoming technology enabled with cloud
How are other organisations using cloud to drive efficiencies and supporting their customers to deliver the services they need.
8 ways collaboration tools help teams work better together
Users want to work within a single interface across different devices for calling, messaging and meetings. Read how collaboration helps teams.
Becoming technology enabled
Organisations are becoming technology enabled to create the agility necessary to overcome the challenges of digital disruption. Read more here
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...
SD-WAN: A Buyer’s Guide
There is a growing buzz around SD-WAN as a network solution. It brings considerable benefits for some use cases but it isn’t a silver bullet for networking.
What is a managed service provider?
A managed service provider (MSP) is a company that manages a range of IT services and infrastructure on behalf of an organisation. Read more here
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...
Secure Remote Access Solutions: A Buyer’s Guide
Its important for remote workers to be able to access their data and applications. How do we ensure that they can do this quickly, easily and securely?
Call2Teams: A customer perspective
How are Call2Teams, PTSN capability from within MS Teams, helping organisations? We asked our customers their five key benefits.
Managed network services: a buyer’s guide
A Buyers guide to managed network services. The key things you need to consider when investigating investing in managed networking for your business.
SD-WAN: Three benefits your users will thank you for
Here are 3 benefits of SD-WAN that can help you deliver a great user experience and at the same time, help you prepare your network for the future.
SD-WAN: 8 Signs SD-WAN Should Be On Your Networking Agenda
Are you thinking how your existing network provision can work harder or smarter? 8 signs you may need to integrate SD-WAN into your network strategy
5 tips to manage hybrid cloud for success
Hybrid cloud is one of the cloud leading approaches, but managing these environments can get very complex. Our tips look at ways of managing hybrid cloud.
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.
Maintain the same calling experience with Unity on a SIM
With Unity on a SIM, you can extend your company’s PBX into your employee’s mobile devices, keeping them connected to your customers. Discover how here.
New Redcentric Call2Teams™ service enables PSTN calling from within Microsoft Teams
Give your O365 users a Microsoft Teams PSTN calling function with Call2Teams™. There’s no doubt that Microsoft Teams has been a...
Remote working tips for keeping a connected workforce
It’s fair to say that Covid-19 is probably the biggest stressor to hit business and society in peacetime. But whereas a decade ago the widespread call to work from home would have resulted in...
HSCN Secure Remote Access Tokens FAQs
Secure remote access to HSCN services and data provides clinicians critical information to support them to make informed decisions on the move. Get your questions answered below on HSCN secure remote...
Does the end of Windows 7 mean greater efficiencies for your clinicians?
January 2020 may have marked the end of support for Windows 7 but FOI requests released the same month show that a staggering 46% of machines in the NHS are still running the OS, this despite the...
What to do when your N3 tokens expire: HSCN remote access
For the last two years people have been transitioning from N3 to HSCN and at the same time, replacing the overlay services they took. With the BT bridging gap from N3 to HSCN collapsing in August...
12 benefits of desktop as a service
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) allows organisations to provide their employees with a virtualised desktop environment to any device, with the data and systems hosted from the cloud. This article looks at...
What is cloud collaboration?
When Cloud collaboration happens in an unregulated environment that can’t be audited, where intellectual property can’t be protected, and where data and network security can’t be guaranteed,...
The chance meeting… Or how not to adopt a collaboration solution by accident
We have the skills, the experience and the ability to deliver a ‘best fit’ meeting and collaboration solution for your business. Since the word ‘Skype’ became a slang term for a video call and...
What is PaaS (Platform as a Service)?
Platform as a Service (PaaS) is best visualised as sitting in the middle of a three-tier Cloud computing pyramid that also comprises IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and...
Top tips for creating a unified communications strategy
Have a Vision Before you even get to define your business case, proactively engage with your end users to understand how they work today, find out what’s important and how the introduction of a...
Top 10 tips when considering cloud services
For well over a decade, outsourcing tried to take a foot hold, but only over the last two to three years, things have matured, most notably with providers presenting us with stronger, more compelling...
Migrating from business objects planning to SAP BPC (budget planning and consolidation)
Following the acquisitions of Outlooksoft and Business Objects in 2007, SAP have recently announced a revised go-to-market offering for Planning, Budgeting and Consolidation. As a result of this,...
Byod and myod beware – choose cyod instead
2017 will be the adoption tipping point for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies according to a recent Gartner report. In just three years from now we’ll see more employees accessing corporate...
From virtual to reality: what you need to know about persistent and non persistent virtual desktops
According to market analyst company, The 451 Group, the market for virtualised desktop environments (VDI) is estimated to reach $5.6billion by next year. With the ability to provide high performance...