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National Coding Week 2018

We are very excited at Datacentreplus to be talking about National Coding Week. 2018 marks the fourth year of the volunteer-led organisation which aims to inspire and develop digital skills and knowledge for the future. What is National Coding Week? Introduced in 2014, National Coding Week was set up with the aim to help build

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Datacentreplus invests in new Helpdesk solution

Support is a top priority for us and, to serve our customers better, we are delighted to announce our recent investment into a new helpdesk system at our Datacentreplus headquarters in Manchester. This represents yet another investment and will enable us to provide class-leading customer service and support to our customers.    The Helpdesk system

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Should I update my server specification?

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,

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Data Centres: The Engine of Growth

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

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Datacentreplus encourages participation in STEM subjects

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

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DataCentres North secures its place as the largest event outside London

We were delighted to have attended DataCentres North 2018 which took place at Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Ground. Located in Manchester, DataCentres North meets the needs of the large and growing number of businesses and decision makers responsible for commissioning, designing, maintaining and operating data centres. The event, which took place across two

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5 Ways To Enhance Your Data Security

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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Datacentreplus Celebrates International Women’s Day 2018

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. IWD has been observed for over 100 years, the day focusing on unity, equality and diversity. The day is celebrated and supported globally by industry, governments, educational institutions, community groups, women’s networks, charities, non-profit bodies, the

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Datacentreplus Backs Lancashare Expansion

Datacentreplus is proud to have attended the launch of Mancheshare. Mancheshare is an online resource for Greater Manchester businesses which aims to offer a single online portal for business managers to find support for their organisation. The aim of Mancheshare is to ‘pool’ the county’s resources in one place to ensure all  businesses have a

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