Transparency is key for data-dependent businesses

Security will always be on the minds of consumers but businesses must do what they can to minimise the fears Data is everywhere in the modern business landscape – companies of all sizes are using it to drive both minor and major decisions. Advocates of this ‘big data’ shift say that sizeable and complex caches […]

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Cloud standards: Should we be worrying about them?

Standardisation can be a minefield for the cloud industry, but platforms such as Docker could provide a suitable solution There are around 50 officially recognised standards within the cloud industry, but it’s often difficult for CIOs to decide which to adopt. Sometimes it may seem easier for CIOs to ignore these concerns, then just go […]

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5 Ways to Plan for Data Disaster

In many businesses, backup and disaster recovery is ignored, priority being given to various daily IT concerns, upgrades, and maintenance problems. In your case, disasters might not be commonplace, but be assured, they do happen and must be planned for. The biggest culprits are hardware failures and user error—two things that will happen to every […]

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Microsoft is about to kill off Windows Server 2003 by officially ending support – in steps the cloud to save the day

In April, Microsoft ended support for the hugely popular Windows XP operating system. The move caused – and is still causing – all kinds of mayhem. Despite having more than a decade to prepare, people just weren’t ready for the change. Now, the Redmond firm is preparing to do the same with Windows Server 2003, […]

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