Category: Advisory

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

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

World Backup Day (31st March) is the annual reminder to people and business owners to protect their data to avoid looking like a fool on April Fool’s Day.   What is backup? In information technology, a backup, or the process of backing up, refers to the copying or archiving of computer data so it may

Last year was an interesting year for social media. Every so often, a new social media platform emerges to capture our attention or become part of our daily lives. Today, social media has become an essential tool for any marketing strategy.   1. Building Brand Awareness Creating brand awareness is a key objective of many

Colocation is one of the services offered by most data centres and we’re often asked if it’s right for small businesses.  In reality the answer is almost always ‘it depends’ on a number of factors. (For the benefit of readers who may not know what colocation is, please see our article here –  What is

  What is Cyber-crime? Cyber-crime, or computer oriented crime, is crime that involves a computer and a network. Cybercriminals may use computer technology to access personal information, business trade secrets or use the internet for exploitative or malicious purposes. Common types of cybercrime include online bank theft, identity theft, online predatory crimes and unauthorised computer

“There’s no business to be made on a Friday” A phrase you may hear on a weekly, monthly or even daily basis, but at Datacentreplus we believe this couldn’t be more wrong. Friday afternoon is where it all happens! It is often where the work for the week pays off, where work for the next

Datacentreplus attended Smarter Business Tech LIVE, a technology event located at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. The event was packed with the very latest software technologies, solutions, tech – based partners and services. Smarter Business Tech LIVE brought together three major streams together under one-roof, providing a large scale ‘commercial’ and ‘operational’ business – empowerment