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DNA IT Solutions will be exhibiting at Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2026, taking place on Wednesday 20 May at Leopardstown Pavilion in Dublin.
The event, now in its ninth year, is one of the largest dedicated cybersecurity gatherings on the Irish calendar, bringing together vendors, managed service providers, and IT decision-makers from across the country.
The conference agenda covers a wide range of topics relevant to Irish businesses, including NIS2 and DORA compliance, ransomware resilience, AI in cybersecurity, and the evolving managed security services landscape. Sessions run from 8am to 4.30pm and the event is free to attend.
The DNA IT team of Jim Gregg and Sai Vishwanath will be on the exhibition floor throughout the day.
Visitors can speak with us about managed IT, cloud security, and managed security services; we’ll also have two practical guides available to download on the day covering penetration testing and NIS2 compliance.
If you can’t make it to the event, both guides are available for download now at https://dnait.ie/cyber-expo-download
To arrange time to speak with the team in advance, use this link to book a time slot: https://calendly.com/renaissanceire/meeting-with-dna-it-at-cexi-2026
We hope to see you there.
This guide looks at networking services and explains how infrastructure may respond to real world workloads.
It’s easy to spend 99 percent of your time on infrastructure pieces without understanding how it all may or may not respond to real-world workloads. IBM is here to help. IBM Cloud offers networking solutions for the real world – exclusively designed to enhance your traffic, satisfy your users and protect your sanity.
Public, private and management traffic travel separate interfaces, segregating and securing while streamlining management.
Easily provision and update network resources on demand as your traffic needs fluctuate. Optimize your delivery model Distribute resources to your end users quickly and consistently around the world with industry-leading redundancy and optimization software.
Distribute applications to your end users quickly and consistently around the world with a wide selection of industry-leading redundancy and optimization software.
Use these products to optimize your move to the IBM Cloud high-performance global infrastructure.
Content Delivery NetworkGive your data storage solutions longer reach through seamless integration with our Content Delivery Network — built on IBM Cloud locations and data centers. Avoid traffic jams and bottlenecks and shorten the distance your data has to travel to get to your end-users with 24 geographically diverse nodes and pay-asyou- go bandwidth.
AppliancesSave the hassle of provisioning multiple hardware solutions to serve as routers, firewalls and load balancers. Deploy Citrix NetScaler or Vyatta Gateway Appliances, and quickly set and tweak complex network settings in an easy-to-use interface. Reduce your touchpoints quickly and easily with an all-in-one network appliance.
Load balancerGet your very own data traffic cop to distribute all traffic loads so no single device gets overwhelmed. Choose local, global, or high availability options suited to your specific workload. Activate, change, or deactivate your load balancing features on demand—at any time.
AppliancesSave on data transfers, protect your network path and move data to and from your onpremises center faster with private point-topoint connections. All traffic across Direct Link and between your servers does not touch the public network or interfere with your public network traffic. You get unrestricted access to your servers on the IBM Cloud platform.
Domain Name ServiceLet IBM handle your .coms and .orgs. Let IBM handle your domain registration services, complete with dedicated support staff and customer service. Get easy-to-comprehend monthly summaries of account activity.
Network SecurityProvide your business increased control over your
cloud infrastructure, while helping to protect
your servers and network.
Port speed upgradesGet port speeds up to 10 Gbps and dual uplink configurations for redundant network connectivity.
Bandwidth packagesDeliver higher volumes of data with multiple public network bandwidth options, including metered or unmetered per server.
Extra IPv4 and IPv6 addressesGet more IPv6 addresses in /64 blocks, or more IPv4 addresses in quantities of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32.
Network as a serviceEmpower as-a-service capabilities with software-defined solutions that allow you to set and tweak complex settings from one user-friendly interface.
If your business is growing and the future looks bright it might be time to take a look at your IT Infrastructure. A lot can happen over a few years and with the growth you are expecting in the coming years it is time to ensure you have what your business needs to continue to thrive. Now might be the time to decide if it is time for your business to move to the cloud. Welcome to this guide on your Journey to The Cloud, brought to you by DNA IT Solutions. This guide is one of a series that we hope will be useful to give you an insight into what you can do to prepare your business for growth.
If your business is growing and the future looks bright it might be time to take a look at your IT Infrastructure. A lot can happen over a few years and with the growth you are expecting in the coming years it is time to ensure you have what your business needs to continue to thrive.Now might be the time to decide if it is time for your business to move to the cloud.
Reduced CostsMaking the move to the Cloud can lead to significant cost reductions. It is these
controlled lower costs that make the move so attractive in the first instance. With low monthly charges it can work out more cost-effective and less time consuming than
using multiple physical servers.
Flexible & SecureCloud can be the best option as it has the flexibility and scalability to grow and change with the business. It is relatively straightforward to adjust storage needs without too much difficulty or delay as required. Risk reduction is another advantage of switching to the cloud with guaranteed security and software updates. It’s a backup service that eliminates the need for manual intervention.
With all these advantages, why is it that many businesses are still reluctant to make that move? We believe that it is the lack of a good support system to help them along the journey. There are so many options and so much information out there it is essential that you make informed decisions. That’s why you need to pick the right partner and the right platform.
All journeys start with the first step. You know the destination is going to be wonderful but will the journey be a smooth or rough one?
Moving to the cloud involves a new mind-set for the organisation. You will be looking at areas of innovation, possibilities open up as we optimise rapidly. Projects can be spun up quickly as never before. Once the team is ready for this exciting opportunity and are ready to modernise systems it is now time to start that journey together.
We pride ourselves in how we engage with our customers. Our engagements are under pinned by our core business ethos the DNA Way which is all about honesty, integrity and transparency in all our dealings
DiscoverWe review your current IT operations in relation to business
EngageWe develop a project plan for seamless delivery that gives value
DeliverWe implement your plan and enable a customer support model
Before we set out on our journey we need to have a map to get there. We look at what you have, what you will keep and what is missing. This gives us a picture of the current situation and helps us identify the parts that interconnect in the business. Each journey will be unique based on your business needs but we will always keep security as a priority.
Public CloudSecure cloud storage that is accessible to many. Microsoft Azure is a growing collection of integrated cloud services that IT professionals use to build, deploy, and manage applications through a global network of data centres. This is public cloud with a great emphasis on security and performance.
Private CloudDedicated private space for your business. IBM Cloud gives the highest performing cloud infrastructure available. One platform that takes data centres around the world that are full of the widest range of cloud computing options, and then integrates and automates everything. This is enterprise grade, private dedicated cloud.
Hybrid CloudSometimes a mix of cloud and on premise is the right solution. This approach uses both local and off-site resources to manage storage. It provides dedicated servers and storage and shared cloud services on the same network. The system will be bespoke to the customer and will deliver both availability and flexibility.
Once the plan has been approved we work with you to get everything migrated with as little disruption as possible. We become part of your team, working with you to ensure all is set up in a straight forward fashion.
There is no single solution that will fit with every business as it will depend on how much information or data is being moved. It will also depend on the budget and needs of the business. Working with a team that is familiar with all the options will ensure you get the solution that is right for you.
Cloud storage is seen as the more secure option for business. Your cloud provider is always on and automatically upgrading to ensure the optimum platform for your data. While on premise systems may not be updated with the latest security software, cloud technology is very secure with the firewalls and security measures up to date and always on.
The costs of operating within the cloud are one of the most attractive reasons to make the move. With so many users a business can benefit from economies of scale by sharing in the same computer power allowing smaller businesses share the benefits that only larger businesses would have had access to in the past. With no substantial upfront investment, costs are controlled.
Because the newest technology and updates are always there, the cloud enables organisations to reduce downtime. A business will be less likely to be down due to a security issue, backups or lack of updates. With access available from anywhere in the world your team can keep working when and where they need to. Perfect to today’s mobile workforce.
When you work with an experienced expert team like DNA IT Solutions you can rest assured that you are in safe hands. We look at your business to see what the correct solution is for you at this moment in time. We also look to the future and take into account your growth plans so that the system we recommend will support them.
We want to give you the easiest migration option that will cause the least disruption. The one that fits your budget and meets your risk requirements that will give you the best return on your spend. You don’t have to do the research as we have already done that for you. We know you may view moving to the Cloud as a headache but we are here to do the heavy lifting for you. Leaving you to get on with your core business.
Stay ahead of rapid storage growth driven by new data sources and evolving technologies with the IBM Cloud Storage family — a flexible storage approach
Cloud storage resources for all your needsWhether looking for stand-alone or secondary storage for a server, an out-of-the-box storage solution or the components to create your own storage solution, IBM has the cloud storage resources you need.
GlobalDeploy cloud storage in strategic locations around the world. Achieve higher performance and meet data-sovereignty requirements by keeping data close to applications and users.
ScalableScale capacity up or down, on demand, with little or no interruption to your service. Scale from terabytes to petabytes and beyond.
FlexibleSelect from a broad portfolio of storage technologies – including block, file and object – to suit your workloads. Choose from a range of deployment options – including on premises, cloud and managed by IBM.
File storageUpgrade your file storage with a highperformance, feature-rich, NFS-based solution. With file-share capacities available up to 12 TB, IBM Cloud file storage can be provisioned with snapshot and replication support or with unparalleled IOPS allocations to meet the performance needs of even the most demanding workloads.
SimplicityDeploy and manage storage capabilities quickly and easily from a web-based graphical user interface, a web portal or through expansive APIs.
Choose your storage productChoose from robust and durable object, block and file storage services.
Object storageOrganize, store, manage and access a diverse array of objects — audio, emails, images, office documents and video — with a highly scalable and geographically-dispersed storage solution based on OpenStack Swift or S3-compatible interfaces. Capitalize on flexible pricing and get the capacity you need, when and where you need it.
Block storageExercise complete control over persistent storage using iSCSI-based block storage with up to 12 TB of capacity. Customize the storage environment to suit your workloads. Choose Endurance block storage with snapshot and replication capabilities or Performance block storage with up to 6,000 allocated IOPS per volume.
Domain Name ServiceLet IBM handle your .coms and .orgs. Let IBM handle your domain registration services, complete with dedicated support staff and customer service. Get easy-to-comprehend monthly summaries of account activity.
Network SecurityProvide your business increased control over your
cloud infrastructure, while helping to protect
your servers and network.
Port speed upgradesGet port speeds up to 10 Gbps and dual uplink configurations for redundant network connectivity.
Bandwidth packagesDeliver higher volumes of data with multiple public network bandwidth options, including metered or unmetered per server.
Extra IPv4 and IPv6 addressesGet more IPv6 addresses in /64 blocks, or more IPv4 addresses in quantities of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32.
Network as a serviceEmpower as-a-service capabilities with software-defined solutions that allow you to set and tweak complex settings from one user-friendly interface.
Data services
DNA IT Solutions have been chosen as one of just a few IBM Partners in Ireland. Selected based on our experience and expertise in providing customer solutions that work. We offer this enterprise cloud solution to our larger clients that have more complex requirements. We implement your transition, scoping and planning to make the transition easier.
IBM Watson® APIs help you enable your apps and products with Al capabilities. IBM Cloud provides the persistence layers to power your Al app and get the most out of your Watson services.
IngestPull in diverse data through streaming and batch ETL, and prepare it for analytics and operational use.
PersistChoose the storage option best suited to your data — from RDBMS to every type of NoSQL
AnalyzeAllow every type of user to perform the right kind of analysis
CreateBuild smarter applications with embedded intelligence
The right databases are empowering, the wrong databases are limiting. Each IBM-hosted database can be deployed in the cloud, on premises or in a hybrid environment. All IBM Cloud databases take just minutes to set up and connect to your data. Strong security (2FA, SSL, encryption), multi-node replication, high availability, auto-scaling, failover, backups, database logs, user permissions and roles, and many more features come standard with most offerings.
A NoSQL JSON document store optimized for heavy workloads of concurrent reads and writes..
A database engine powering over 10 open source SQL and NoSQL databases.
Combines the flexibility of a full-text search engine with the power of JSON indexing.
A key/value store that holds the always-correct data needed to manage server clusters.
A scalable graph database optimized for storing and querying highly-interconnected data.
Powerful indexing and querying combined with automated scaling and backup.
A fast, easy-to-use RDBMS with connectors including Python, PHP and C++.
An object-relational SQL database with indexable JSON, pub/sub functions and drivers.
Use counters, queues, lists and hyperlogs to handle complex data issues simply..
A distributed database optimized for JSON documents and the real-time web.
A NoSQL column-store that boasts 1 million transactions per second per node.
An on-demand, multi-workload SQL database with full admin access
A fully-managed SQL cloud database configured and optimized for robust performance.
A fully-managed, cloud data warehouse service powered by IBM BLU Acceleration.
High-performance engine that integrates TimeSeries, Spatial, NoSQL and SQL data together.
Gain a trusted view of data in a hybrid computing environment.
Understand, govern, create, maintain, transform and deliver quality data.
Migrate data quickly, easily and securely via a CLI.
With words such as flexible and scalable, a data centre solution should be tailor made to fit your requirements. Storage should be cost effective with you only paying for what you need, when you need it. Welcome to this introduction to data centres brought to you by DNA IT Solutions. This guide is one of a series that we hope will be useful to give you an insight into what you can do to help make the right IT decisions.
A data centre is more than a facility used to house computer systems it can be the brain of company. Most critical processes are run in the data centre so it is important that your choice of data centre meets your requirements. A data centre houses servers, storage devices, cables and a connection to the internet and allows your IT infrastructure to function efficiently.
We have come a long way in the past 80 years from when a single computer would fill a complete room. In the modern office today our IT equipment is more powerful than ever. In any sizeable organisation there is a need for a dedicated area to store and manage the IT hardware. In smaller businesses that may result in a ‘server room’ within the building itself or as a company grows it will evolve to using an external data centre.
This data centre facility will be the place where the organisations IT operations are centralised. It will be a place that stores and manages data that is crucial to the day to day workings of the business. A data centre will provide a cloud solution for the organisation where they can run systems and store data with great flexibility and scalability. It really is the choice for the modern enterprise with ambition for growth.
The security of the data centre will be of concern and that is why we only offer solutions that are tried and tested and up to our high standards. The right environment must be in place to protect from theft and ensure protection of hardware.
The building itself must be secure and well protected to prevent unwanted visitors. It should provide an environment that has proper cooling systems in place to prevent overheating and keep temperature and humidity at consistent levels. Data centres need great power to operate and systems in place should power fail. We would also expect procedures in place for natural disasters such as fire, flood or storm.
There will be critical hardware and software on the premises so backups are vital. We would expect the onsite team to have both the expertise and the experience to perform the tasks necessary.
Technicians and maintenance staff will need access to the server rooms but that should be tightly controlled. Security systems that include biometric access, perimeter control and video surveillance systems will be standard in the data centres. An effective data centre will have invested in both the facility and the equipment housed to ensure a robust security system.
Standards need to be high for a modern data centre and it would be expected to provide:
Organisations need 24-hour access to information for 365 days a year. Downtime is not an option for most business so we should expect Uptime to be over 99% and as near to 100% as possible. A company needs its IT systems at all times so it is vital that there is guaranteed availability of cloud applications running in the data centre. This level of performance is both expected and achieved by the partners we work with.
Power Uninterruptible Power Sources including battery banks and generators should be in place in the event of a power failure occurring. The UPS will ensure that the power remains constant without any breaks. It will compensate for fluctuations in voltage and frequency and protect the sensitive computer electronic components and systems. Data centres will also have a redundant power supply. This enables repairs on one network without having to turn off servers, databases, or electrical equipment.
Data centres need the correct internal environment control. This includes computer room air conditioners, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and exhaust systems. The many processors and electronic components will naturally generate heat and if this is not dissipated there is a danger that they could fail. The correct cooling equipment must be in place to prevent this and the power to run this is considerable. Normally the cool air is blown through holes in the floor and it flows around the racks in a measured way to counteract the heat from the servers. The warm air is then removed by the air conditioning system
A data centre will be a building filled with equipment and that hardware should be of a high quality and fit for purpose. Equipment for IT operations and storage of the organisation’s data including servers, storage hardware, cables and racks. It should be of the correct specification and kept up to date and properly maintained. The operations team within the centre will physically monitor operations at all times.
Sometimes an organisations needs are a little more complex and this is where hybrid can be the solution. A business can now put in place a combination of third party, cloud based and on-premises services that are flexible. Different data can be deployed depending on what the organisation needs and certain data can be given extra layers of security. Again, this is flexible and can move and change as the business develops.
As technology moves on and data centres evolve there is a need for knowledge to make the right decisions for a business. With growth being the main objective of most businesses, having the IT infrastructure can be an enabler to access new markets and launch new products.
Shifting from an on premise situation to a multi-tenant data centre can seem like a daunting prospect but that is where we come in. DNA IT Solutions work on projects for businesses like yours every day of the week. We take an extensive overview of your business requirements so we can make sure your transition is smooth and with the minimum of downtime. We are there for you through the process and beyond.
If your servers are old, if you are considering moving some or all of your systems to a data centre then you should talk to us. DNA IT Solutions work with businesses that are interested in ensuring their IT infrastructure is ready for growth. We not only work with you to give the technology for today, we also plan with you for the future.
With the growing reliance on IT infrastructure a business needs to maintain high levels of security in order to protect itself from attack. Welcome to this introduction to cyber security awareness brought to you by DNA IT Solutions. This guide is one of a series that we hope will be useful to give you an insight into what you can do to protect your business from attack. Sharing these useful tips with your team could help protect your business.
Do you understand the cyber risks your business is facing? This checklist can deliver the knowledge your company needs to lower its cyber risk status.
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If you are unable to answer any of these questions or some answers make you uncomfortable, then it could be worth you seeking out expert advice.
We offer this enterprise cloud solution to our larger clients that have more complex requirements. We implement your transition, scoping and planning to make the transition easier.
Drive your applications and workloads with as much or as little IT control as you want, from virtual servers to serverless resources.
IBM Cloud compute services flexibly drives the end user experiences that you want. Whether you need to tune an application with specific OS access requirements, provide a stateless API that services high request volumes and delivers special services, or implement microservices that quickly and automatically adapt to use, IBM Cloud has you covered. T
Application compute as flexible as your business needsChoose the compute type that enables your teams to rapidly deliver and iterate applications for the customers in your market.
Develop cloud-enabled and cloud-native applicationsIBM Cloud compute facilitates architectural and development strategies that make existing on-premises applications work with new applications developed in the cloud.
Those who actively participate in the IBM Cloud Foundry and Docker development projects provide the benefits of their perspective in making sure that open source code versions are optimally integrated into IBM Cloud.
Choose the right compute modelNot sure what model of compute best supports the app or service you are building? We can help to point you in the right direction so you make the correct decision for your business.
Choose your productsMove your workloads to the IBM Cloud high-performance global cloud infrastructure.
Cloud Virtual ServersThis is public and dedicated virtual servers that provision and scale on demand. Virtual servers are scalable virtual servers that are purchased with dedicated cores and memory allocations. They are a great option if you are looking for compute resources, that can be added in minutes, with access to features like image templates. Virtual servers are fully customizable when you order them, with options to scale up as your compute needs grow.
Cloud FunctionsBased on Apache OpenWhisk IBM Cloud Functions is a polyglot functions-as-a-service (FaaS) programming platform for developing lightweight code that scalably executes on demand. IBM Cloud Functions accelerates application development, which enables developers to quickly build apps with action sequences that execute in response to our event-driven world.
Auto scalingAutomatically grow or shrink your cloud environment based on demand. Pay for the resources you need, only when you need them. Meet your workload demands without keeping (and paying for) underutilised capacity. When you run limited-time product specials that bring in a flood of users, you can auto scale your resources to keep up with increased resource demands.
Bare Metal ServersBare metal servers provide power for processor I/O-intensive workloads. We can configure the hardware to exact specifications via a portal or API and deploy in real time. This is high-performance cloud servers configurable in hourly and monthly options. Choose a processor that best meets your performance needs. Upgrade from the base configuration to fine tune the hardware for your workload. Provision servers in IBM Cloud data centers around the world in hours.
Container RegistryOrganize, store, manage and access a diverse array of objects — audio, emails, images, office documents and video — with a highly scalable and geographically-dispersed storage solution based on OpenStack Swift or S3-compatible interfaces. Capitalize on flexible pricing and get the capacity you need, when and where you need it.
Container ServiceOrchestrate intelligent scheduling, self-healing and horizontal scaling. Advanced capabilities for building cloud-native apps, adding DevOps to existing apps, and relieving the pain around security, scale, and infrastructure management. Combining Docker and IBM Cloud Container Service to orchestrate intelligent scheduling, self-healing, and horizontal scaling for rapid delivery of your apps
Cloud FoundryDeploy and scale apps without manually configuring and managing servers. Application Runtimes based on Cloud Foundry ensure that the build and deploy aspects of coding remain carefully coordinated with any attached services, resulting in quick, consistent, and reliable iterating of applications. Runtimes get innovative ideas to market fast with reduced development costs, leveling the field of opportunity so that any organization can keep up with or set a new pace of market transformation. And scale effortlessly
WebSphere Application Server on CloudLaunch new or existing Java apps in the cloud, with single and multi-tenant options. This service gives you the WebSphere Application Server experience in Bluemix. Choose from traditional or Liberty installations of WebSphere Application Server, preconfigured and hosted on your own Red Hat Enterprise Linux guest.
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