5 server security tips & best practices
A server is a powerful computer, providing one or more services to users on a particular network. It’s important to ensure protection of the data, content and assets stored on a web server and other business data which may be considered confidential. This is also known as server security (an area which our customers often […]
What is IPv4 and will it run out?
Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are a crucial resource for the functioning of the Internet. Almost all the IP addresses in use today are IPv4, the fourth version of the Internet Protocol that was adapted and is now widely used in data communication over different kinds of networks. Yet, experts predict that within the next few […]
Is colocation right for my business?
One of the services that many data centres and hosting companies provide is known as ‘colocation’ and we thought it would be useful to outline what it is and how it can benefit your business. What is Colocation? Colocation is a hosting option utilised for businesses of all sizes for a variety of reasons. Essentially, […]
What you need to know about cloud hosting
It’s difficult to avoid the term Cloud Hosting but you may not be entirely familiar with exactly what it is. Read on to find out…. To provide you with a brief overview of cloud hosting, this short article should help you gain a good insight into cloud hosting and its benefits and tell you what […]
Datacentreplus secures ISO 27001 recertification
We’re very pleased to announce that, following a three day rigorous audit, Datacentreplus has been recertified under the prestigious ISO 27001 certification. We originally achieved this status for data and information security management in 2017 and this is our first recertification since then. Achieving accredited certification to ISO 27001 demonstrates that a company is following […]
Top 5 reasons why you should consider a managed hosting solution
Managed hosting keeps the day-to-day management of servers, system hardware, and system software in the hands of your hosting provider. This comes with a number of benefits, and often allows you to focus on core business objectives and key competencies (and is often something our customers ask us about). So, to help you to boost […]
How to minimise the risk of cyber crime in the workplace
Computer and IT security has become a critical part of a business’s operations and plays a big part in its success or otherwise. We often get asked a lot of questions about workplace security and the importance of cyber security audits, so thought it would be worthwhile putting a short guide together to help you […]
How your business benefits from a dedicated server hosting solution
A ‘dedicated server’ is a computer that typically sits in a data centre and is specially designed for that purpose. A dedicated server is the ultimate in power, security, and control and opting for a dedicated server means that you won’t have to share resources with anyone else. As your business grows and develops there […]
The importance of staging environments
A staging environment in most circumstances is an almost exact replica of your production environment (e.g. the same hardware, software and settings) which are often used to test and develop new code before it is published live. Staging environments are a key part of product development and help to prevent potential issues that occur during […]
VPS Cloud Hosting: Its Benefits
We get a lot of questions about what exactly makes VPS cloud hosting a good choice for companies. Hopefully, this article will help to address some of these queries. When making your decision to choose a data centre for VPS cloud hosting, it can be hard to know what the best option is as there […]
