Virtualisation describes the process of abstracting a computer operating system and software from the hardware on which it is installed. Instead of installing software directly onto a machine, a hypervisor is first added, and a virtual instance of the server … Continued
As with any new technology, Cloud computing can be regarded with some suspicion, fuelled in part by some serious misconceptions. Unfortunately these rumours and half-truths are depriving non-adopters of some significant benefits. So what are these Cloud misconceptions, and what … Continued
Although completely vital to business operations, IT remains an expensive outlay, and companies need to build a responsive, cost-effective framework for the future. As part of this strategic plan, businesses are using new technologies and payment options to cut their … Continued
In this article, we look back 20 years and forward 20 years, to analyse trends of working changes which cloud technologies have brought about, and to project forward what we might expect in the future. Twenty years ago the World … Continued
Of the 294 billion email messages sent every day, at least 90% are estimated to be classified as spam, or contain malicious code. For the end user, spam may be considered little more than an annoyance, something that needs to … Continued
Online file-sharing plays an increasingly important role in business today – it’s not just for backing up files. Here’s how investing in online file-sharing services could provide significant opportunities to create new efficiencies and cost savings. Simplifying and securing remote … Continued
Entrepreneurs often register a single domain name and launch a basic website, but here’s why your business’s web presence deserves greater thought and investment. Out with the old, in with the new In the days before the Internet, customers would … Continued
Not all I.T. Support businesses are the same. What do you need to ask to ensure that you are getting the services and standards that you require? Seeking a service provider should be similar to recruiting a new employee. As … Continued
Yorkshireman Wayne Stephenson hit the news recently after supermarket chain Aldi forced him not only to shut down his website, but to hand over his registered domain ilovealdi.co.uk without compensation. What are the lessons for business owners and site developers? … Continued
The humble mobile phone has moved from being an ungainly status symbol to an essential tool in the modern professional’s workflow. But as a device that access corporate data from outside the company network, it could also pose a significant … Continued
