What is “The Cloud”? Cloud computing, often referred to as “the cloud” is probably something you’ve heard of more times than you can count but if you’re not sure what it actually is, read on. Simply put, cloud computing is where data and information is stored remotely or separate from the actual device being used
What is PCI Compliance? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. The PCI DSS applies to any organisation, regardless of the organisation size or number of transactions
It seems that we’re forever being told to upgrade to the latest phone, tablet laptop, etc. and it is sometimes difficult to keep pace with the rate of change when it comes to technology. If you are a business that uses a dedicated server then you will know that it needs to be reliable,
Did you know? Data centres (often hidden behind fences in boring looking buildings) mostly go unnoticed. Very few people seem to understand or be able to explain what they do or how they operate, yet they are actually a fundamental part of our critical national infrastructure. Today, our digital economy relies heavily on data and
We are thrilled to have participated in the GO4SET/STEM challenge with Crompton House Church of England School in Oldham. What is GO4SET/STEM? GO4SET is a 10 week Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) project for 12-14 year olds. The initiative allows employers to reach young people, enabling development of employability skills and career pathways
It is an exciting time for the technology sector and Datacentreplus, who are located in the heart of MediaCityUK. Due to growth, increased investment and strong customer demand for our services, we are delighted to announce we are looking to recruit additional Linux and Windows Administrators to join our team. This is a a great
Today is World Password Day! Did you know? According to Facebook, people’s accounts are hacked 600,000 times a day! And even worse, 80% of all attacks involve a weak or stolen password. Even more worrying, two in five people in the last year have received a notice that their personal information has been compromised, had
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is coming into effect next month following four years of preparation and debate, GDPR was approved in April 2016. The GDPR regulation means that companies who collect data on citizens in European Union (EU) countries will need to comply with the new rules protecting customer data by 25 May
What is a Dedicated Server? A dedicated server is essentially a single piece of equipment (computer) that is dedicated to serve the purposes of running various data related tasks over a network. There are many uses for dedicated servers and one of the most commonly associated uses are to host websites or to handle web
We understand how important data protection and data security is to your business (and is the area that we are most often asked to advise on), which is why we have put together five ways in which you can enhance your data security. What is Data Security? Data security refers to privacy measures that
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