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Digital defence: Geo-redundancy

Welcome to the ‘digital defence series’, where we break down essential cybersecurity strategies to protect your business. In this final installment, we’re talking about geo-redundancy, an important tactic for...

Digital defence: Ecosystem traps

Welcome to the ‘digital defence series’, where we explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and how to protect your business. In this edition, we’re diving into the danger...

Digital defence: DDoS attacks

Welcome to the ‘Digital defence’ series, where we cover cybersecurity threats and how to protect your business. In this first part, we’re focusing on DDoS attacks – one of the...

Auto-scaling – the downsides

Can you avoid spiraling costs? In a world where businesses are focused on efficiency and cost savings, auto-scaling of your SaaS applications sounds like a no-brainer. When you choose this...

Dissecting the IT infrastructure of top websites: Spotify

Welcome back to our ‘Dissecting the IT infrastructure of top websites’ blog series, where we delve into the IT infrastructure of leading online brands. In this third installment, we'...

Dissecting the IT infrastructure of top websites: Netflix

Welcome back to our blog series, where we dive into the IT infrastructure of leading online brands. In this installment, we’re looking at Netflix, a global leader in streaming...

Dissecting the IT infrastructure of top websites: Amazon

Welcome to our blog series, where we explore the IT infrastructure of leading online brands. In this first instalment, we’re taking a look at Amazon, a titan in ecommerce...

Dive into Spill the IT: A sneak peek into our latest podcast episodes (part 1)

We’re back with season 2 of Spill the IT and couldn’t be more excited to share what we’ve been working on! If you enjoyed the first season,...

IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS vs XaaS

As-a-service may be something you’re already familiar with, but do you know the differences between them? In this blog, we’ll cover what they are, how they’re different,...

Level up sustainably: strategies for green gaming

Here we are at the third installment of our "Transforming your digital footprint" series. We’ve taken a deep dive into the energy demands of summer streaming marathons...

Oops-proofing your security – managing access to shared files

Welcome back to our "Avoiding Human Error" blog series. To recap, so far we have covered keeping your eyes peeled for phishing attacks and the importance of strong...

Energy costs of ChatGPT – the hidden impact

Welcome to our "Transforming your digital footprint" series. In our last post, we discussed the energy consumption of summer streaming marathons. Today, we're exploring another common...

Oops-proofing your security – password safety

Welcome to the second instalment of our "Avoiding Human Error" blog series. If you’re new to the series, we tackle some of the most common human errors...

The surprising costs of summer streaming

Welcome to the first post in our "Transforming your digital footprint" series. Today, we’re kicking things off by exploring how much energy school-aged children consume during their...

Smart strategies for resource optimisation

Resource management is the foundation of any business’s success. However, navigating the challenges which come along with resource allocation can be daunting. Understanding these challenges and how they affect...

Oops-proofing your security – Strategies for managing shared calendars

Welcome back to our "Avoiding Human Error" blog series. Today, we shift our focus to managing shared calendars. Shared calendars are a staple in collaborative environments, but they...

ProActive price change updates

Discover the benefits of ProActive, where our round-the-clock expert support and customised solutions are just the beginning. Enjoy unbeatable uptime and so much more to keep your business running smoothly....

Green solutions for business efficiency

Customers are increasingly choosing companies based on their commitment to being eco-friendly. Improving your green credentials is a smart move that benefits both the planet and your business. Let’s...

The potential of AI for SMEs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just for the tech giants anymore. SMEs use AI to streamline operations, make smarter decisions, and offer top-notch customer service. Let's dive into...

Shopping around for an MSP? Here are your do’s and don’ts

Starting the hunt for a Cloud Managed Service Provider (MSP) can feel like walking into a huge tech buffet – you’ve got tons of options, and they all promise to...

Navigating the clouds – effective cloud platform assessment

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, cloud computing is an important part of the success of businesses. However, choosing the right cloud platform can be daunting for business owners...

Future IT risks on the horizon

The tech world is a fast-paced environment, constantly evolving with new innovations and challenges. As IT professionals, it's our responsibility to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate...

Leveraging IT infrastructure for SME growth

Small to medium-sized businesses face unique challenges and opportunities when scaling. Their IT infrastructure isn’t just a support system – it’s the backbone that can fuel their growth. A...

Oops-proofing your security – phishing attacks

Welcome to the first instalment of our "Avoiding Human Error" blog series. In this series, we’ll tackle some of the most common human errors that lead to...

Your IT infrastructure checklist as an SME

As a small business, having a robust IT infrastructure isn’t just about the tech you need right now, it’s about setting the stage for the future of your...

What can a managed solution do for your ecommerce business?

Running an ecommerce business isn’t a task to be taken lightly. It requires constant attention, security checks, back ups, performance optimisations and more. So how can some of this...

To modernise or not to modernise? The money saving question

Whether you haven't considered modernising systems that you’ve moved to the public cloud, or you’re thinking about making the change, it’s worth keeping in mind...

Debunking migration fears

Migrating your business to the Cloud can be an intimidating process, but only if you don’t have the right facts. There are so many presumptions and fears when it...

The key to escaping vendor lock-in

In one of our previous blog posts, we talked about what vendor lock-in is. If you haven’t read that post, we recommend checking it out before you continue, for...

Shadow IT – After the amnesty

So you’ve had your Shadow IT amnesty. You’ve got a list of tools that your employees use. What next? How do you use that information to help your...

Here’s how to get Enterprise Tech for your SMB

Enterprise tech, such as cloud infrastructure, is important in helping companies grow, manage operations and deliver the best products and services to their clients. But it doesn’t just get...

Keeping up with security – can you really do it alone?

The speed that technology is growing is rapid, and it's only getting quicker. But as well as the incredible opportunities it offers businesses, there's the other...

To niche or not to niche – the IT question

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often face challenges in hiring IT professionals with niche skills, usually due to budget constraints and the fact that these skills aren't required...

Why SMBs should offer their employees a Shadow IT amnesty

If you’ve not heard the term ‘Shadow IT’ before, don’t panic! It’s a phrase that most people won’t associate with what it actually is. Shadow IT...

Data centre tiers: What are they and why do they matter?

Where you keep your data matters. So many businesses are migrating company data and critical parts of their IT infrastructure to the cloud, so it’s important to know the...

Shadow IT – what is it and how can it affect you?

Shadow IT refers to the use of IT systems, software, applications, or services in an organisation without the approval or knowledge of the IT department. These unofficial IT practices are...

Everything you need to know about the American Data Act

You’re being watched. Well, not literally. But every person, every second of every day, is subject to organisations gathering data on us. And, while we’re all well-versed in...

Managed Backups – What are they and why do they matter?

Struggling to manage your business and keep all of your data backed up? It can be a tricky and stressful balance to master. Luckily, you don’t have to. With...

The theory of grief: Elisabeth and the cloud

After hearing Frank Ashworth, our Head of Product and Commercial, speak at the DTX Manchester event you might left feeling intrigued to hear more about digital transformation, moving to the...

What is vendor lock-in?

Stuck in a contract for cloud server management that’s not giving you the service you need? It can be really painful, frustrating, and costly. You’re at the mercy...

Switching MSP: It's not as daunting as you think

Many SMEs are often unhappy with their current cloud service provider, but are apprehensive about switching. Changing your cloud or managed service provider is a big decision and it'...

Google's proposal to shorten lifespan of TLS certificates

Whether you know it or not, you’re using certificates on the internet every day. From browsing your favourite news sites and logging into social media to scoping out new...

Business interruptus: signs you need better IT managed support

As a smaller organisation, it’s tempting to think that cybersecurity is not as much of a risk as it is for larger enterprises. Someone clicks a link in a...