Cloud computing enables organisations of any size and in any sector to run modern IT solutions with the minimum of fuss and no expert knowledge required in-house. What is cloud computing? In reality, ‘in the cloud’ simply means via the internet. All the valuable IT resources you may need to operate your business are provided […]
“A room or part of a building in which people work, especially sitting at tables with computers, phones, etc., usually as a part of a business or other organisation”, at least that’s what ‘office’ is described as in the Cambridge Dictionary. The reality of today’s office is very different of course, with agile and fluid […]
Many businesses are moving to the cloud and their primary motivation for this move is the cost savings and flexibility it offers. However, there is another significant benefit to be gained and that is increased security for data. Protecting Data When you hold sensitive customer data you have an obligation to keep that information safe. […]
Servers. From room-filled machines with massive spools of tape, through large clunky boxes demanding an air-conditioned room of their own, to discrete boxes in a small cabinet at the back of the office – servers have been the dedicated core of business data infrastructure for over half a century. Is it time to move on? […]
Disaster. The very word invokes a feeling of serious solemnity. The thesaurus offers alternative such as ‘tragedy’, ‘ruin’ and ‘catastrophe’ – all something any right-minded person would like to avoid. Disaster Recovery In business, serious IT infrastructure or data issues can become exactly that – a disaster, and depending on the scale of the issue, […]
At enterprise level, hybrid cloud is becoming the new normal. With so many platforms and tools the transformation can seem confusing, complex and expensive. Hybrid integrates the economy and efficiency of cloud with your existing on premises infrastructure. While going hybrid will bring new challenges these can be easily solved by choosing the right products […]
Throughout the afternoon we have been monitoring a developing global situation with a new version of the highly publicised WannaCry attack. This major attack has struck both in the USA and Europe and is the second of such attacks in as many months causing serious disruption at major organisations in many countries. Ransomware It appears […]
Being an effective business owner and developing a successful business is a constant challenge. You don’t need outdated systems holding you back. When your IT systems have outgrown your business you need to make critical decisions for the future of your organisation. Unlike large organisations, in Irish SMEs there will not be one person for […]
Your business is growing and the future looks bright. It’s been four or five years since you last took a really close look at your IT structure and systems. 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 […]
What is Office 365 and how does it differ from Microsoft Office? Office 365 refers to a subscription that include access to office applications plus other productivity services that are enabled over the Internet (cloud services). Include are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access. Users can install across multiple computers and devices. Microsoft […]
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