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Datacentreplus Business Director’s Guide to Remote Working Without a Glitch
As we go into a third lockdown, we see many businesses’ reworking their strategies and sadly have also seen a number of our friends and well-loved businesses close their doors for the last time. These are people who have done so much for Manchester and the North West; people who are more charitable and caring
14 / 01 / 2021
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Datacentreplus: Our Story So Far
Those who know him will tell you that Mashukul Hoque is a person of good moral character and strong family values. A Manchester-based entrepreneur with a strong track record in the digital sector, he decided to set up a new type of data centre, after noticing that many of the established providers offer an impersonal
07 / 01 / 2021
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National Technology Day 2021
Today marks National Technology Day in the UK and to celebrate, we are taking a look at how technology has shaped our past, present and future. From the invention of the wheel to the iPhone glued to your hand, our technological advancements have changed the world in spectacular ways including how we communicate, live, work
06 / 01 / 2021
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Happy New Year & Thank You!
Welcome to 2021 and a very Happy New Year to all of our customers! It has been a spin around the sun like no other that we remember and although 2020 has been challenging, we ended the year on a really positive note here at Datacentreplus. Alongside supporting existing clients, on-boarding new customers, and receiving
04 / 01 / 2021
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2021 Tech Trend Predictions
It’s no secret that technology is advancing more rapidly every year. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen technology accelerate like never before. Since our world has changed so drastically this year, businesses have had to alter their approach in order to stay operating during lockdown periods where possible. People who may have
17 / 12 / 2020
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Technical Support: How to contact us over Christmas
Technical Support: How to contact us over Christmas We understand how busy the Christmas season can be and that for most it’s one of the busiest times of the year. That being said, we want to ensure you are equipped with the correct information which will enable you to speak with the right person to
16 / 12 / 2020
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How do you choose a hosting solution?
How do you choose a hosting solution? We know that choosing a hosting solution can be tricky, especially if your industry has little or nothing to do with tech. What are dedicated servers? What and where is this cloud people speak of? The truth is you simply must do your research before deciding which hosting
10 / 12 / 2020
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How to maintain your website over Christmas
How to maintain your website over Christmas ‘Tis the season to get festive and it’s not just supermarkets and department stores that are preparing for a seasonal makeover, your website will be too! Many online businesses now operate 24×7 and it’s not hard to see why with the endless amount of resources, connectivity and digital
09 / 12 / 2020
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Datacentreplus shortlisted for Northern Digital Awards
Datacentreplus shortlisted for Northern Digital Awards We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Northern Digital Awards 2021 in the ‘Best Low Budget Campaign’ category. Now in its 6th year, The Northern Digital Awards recognises the very best in digital marketing campaigns and talent across the North of the UK. The
08 / 12 / 2020
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5 reasons why your business needs good technical support
5 reasons why your business needs good technical support Server hosting is not always easy, problems will come up and if your hosting provider does not offer quality customer and technical support then you’re likely to be left feeling frustrated. Outages, downtime and having little or no control over your IT resources can be a
07 / 12 / 2020
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Why Choose Magento?
What is Magento? Magento has become a popular choice for e-commerce businesses and it’s not hard to see why. In a nutshell, Magento is an open-source content management system (CMS) platform for eCommerce websites which has a large, welcoming community. The PHP based platform stands out from the crowd because it is designed to be
01 / 12 / 2020
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How to stay safe on Computer Security Day 2020
The 1980s were an exciting time – alongside extreme fashion and big hair, it was also when the beloved internet was born, which we now know, as a society, simply cannot do without. Around the time that computers were becoming commonplace, so too were hackers and viruses. As our systems became more sophisticated, essential files
30 / 11 / 2020
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Datacentreplus recognised in City of Manchester Business Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated in the City of Manchester Business Awards 2021 (COMBA21) in the ‘Customer Focussed Business of the Year’ category. Now in its tenth year, the City of Manchester Business Awards celebrates businesses and individuals that have achieved great success and contributed to the city over the
25 / 11 / 2020
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#TalkingTech: An introduction to Dedicated Servers
If you’re running, or planning to launch a website, you’re probably aware that there are several types of hosting options available to you. Sometimes, it can be difficult to work out which is the best option and where to start, but not to worry, this is where we come in! In this short guide we’ll
24 / 11 / 2020
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How to boost your e-commerce Christmas sales
It’s almost that wonderful time of year again! And what a year it’s been! People seem to be putting up their decorations early and are itching to carve those turkeys and eat those mince pies! With that in mind, it’s important to note that a lot of people have also been doing their online Christmas
23 / 11 / 2020
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How secure is your data when stored in the cloud?
Cloud data storage services are becoming more popular than ever and it’s not hard to see why. As the technical challenges of storing vast amounts of data have been significantly reduced, cloud hosting services have also become incredibly user friendly. As the world becomes more dependent on the internet than ever before, and with server
18 / 11 / 2020
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Datacentreplus launch 24×7 Service Status Page
We are very excited to launch our brand new 24×7 service status page. Our newly created status page is a communication tool that will enable us to better facilitate customer support features through transparent communication of current working status and various services. The designated service status page will reliably help communicate the applications of core
17 / 11 / 2020
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Customer Success Story: Victory Design
Victory Designs’ ongoing business philosophy is simple but effective – to listen to their customers and deliver top quality branded products on budget and on time, on a national scale. Justin Hines, Sales Director at Victory Design, recently sat down with the team at Datacentreplus to discuss the critical importance of their website and online
16 / 11 / 2020
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Datacentreplus: Our Story So Far
Those who know him will tell you that Mashukul Hoque is a person of good moral character and strong family values. A Manchester-based entrepreneur with a strong track record in the digital sector, he decided to set up a new type of data centre, after noticing that many of the established providers offer an impersonal
07 / 01 / 2021
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Happy New Year & Thank You!
Welcome to 2021 and a very Happy New Year to all of our customers! It has been a spin around the sun like no other that we remember and although 2020 has been challenging, we ended the year on a really positive note here at Datacentreplus. Alongside supporting existing clients, on-boarding new customers, and receiving
04 / 01 / 2021
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Datacentreplus recognised in City of Manchester Business Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated in the City of Manchester Business Awards 2021 (COMBA21) in the ‘Customer Focussed Business of the Year’ category. Now in its tenth year, the City of Manchester Business Awards celebrates businesses and individuals that have achieved great success and contributed to the city over the
25 / 11 / 2020
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Datacentreplus launch 24×7 Service Status Page
We are very excited to launch our brand new 24×7 service status page. Our newly created status page is a communication tool that will enable us to better facilitate customer support features through transparent communication of current working status and various services. The designated service status page will reliably help communicate the applications of core
17 / 11 / 2020
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GB Shared’s cyber weekend sale pulls North together
As new national restrictions are tightened across England, GB Shared, a Northern Powerhouse Partner, has set up an online cyber weekend sale, exclusively for the North West, in a bid to stimulate its local economy during the pandemic. GB Shared Ltd is a network of countywide platforms including Lancashare, Mancheshare, Cumbriashare, Yorkshare & Merseyshare which
11 / 11 / 2020
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Datacentreplus named as finalist in The Northern Asian Powerlist 2020
We’re thrilled to announce that Datacentreplus CEO, Mashukul Hoque, has been nominated as a finalist in the inaugural Northern Asian Powerlist 2020, in the Digital and Technology category. The Northern Asian Powerlist 2020 celebrates the contribution of Asian influence and impact across the North of England and showcases the prominent businesses, professionals, influencers, women, media,
07 / 10 / 2020
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Datacentreplus launch interactive Agency Tram Map 2020
We are very excited to launch our 2020 Interactive Manchester Agency Tram Map. The Interactive Agency Tram Map builds upon the 2019 version, providing an indication of how many digital agency specialists we have across Greater Manchester and this will continue to grow as Manchester attracts the best of e-commerce, digital and media across the
22 / 09 / 2020
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Stephen Hobson Appointed as Director of Business at Datacentreplus
Datacentreplus is pleased to announce that Stephen Hobson has been appointed as Director of Business at Datacentreplus. Since joining the company back in 2017, Stephen has been instrumental in driving the business forward, enhancing the company’s brand, improving customer experience and bringing onboard some very well-known brands, many of them iconic in Manchester. Stephen has
14 / 09 / 2020
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COVID-19 Message
Dear Customer: We trust that you are safe and well. We wanted to assure you all that the health and well-being of our team and our clients is of paramount importance to us and that we have taken a number of measures to ensure business continuity during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have taken these measures
18 / 03 / 2020
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Datacentreplus wins ‘Innovation in Business’ category at the Asian Business Leaders (ABL) Awards
We’re very pleased to announce, Mashukul Hoque, Founder and CEO at Datacentreplus, has been named as the winner of the ‘Innovation in Business’ category at the 2020 Asian Business Leaders Awards. The Asian Business Leaders Awards recognises individuals and businesses that have reached national and global success and are based in the Greater Manchester area.
02 / 03 / 2020
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Datacentreplus launch VPSplus cloud platform to meet customer demand
We are excited to announce the launch of our VPSplus cloud platform, providing our customers with a highly scalable and cost-effective cloud hosting platform. The new VPSplus platform comes with many appealing benefits for businesses, including reduced IT costs, increased collaboration, faster speed to market and improved resilience. There’s also built-in scalability technology, rendering the
20 / 02 / 2020
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Welcoming a new decade with a new brand identity
2020, a new chapter, a new decade and an exciting start to the new year for Datacentreplus! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly designed website. After five months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch on Wednesday 15th January 2020. We wanted to make our new
16 / 01 / 2020
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Salford Business Awards Finalist 2019
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named as a finalist in the Salford Business Awards 2019 in the Excellence Award category. The Salford Business Awards recognises and celebrates businesses and individuals who have contributed to making our city great. Mashukul Hoque, CEO at Datacentreplus, commenting on the shortlisting announcement says: “It is
15 / 10 / 2019
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Datacentreplus at the Mancunian Way Summer Charity Ball
We are very excited to have attended the Mancunian Way Summer Charity Ball, which took place at the Hilton Hotel in Deansgate. The Mancunian Way are a charity who specialise in street based engagement, targeting individuals who are most in need. Founded in 2011, the charity operates with a belief that with determination, passion, a vision
03 / 09 / 2019
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Datacentreplus at the Henshaws Awards 2019
It was fantastic to attend and support the annual Henshaws Awards 2019 at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. Henshaws is a charity that supports people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to achieve their ambitions and go beyond expectations. We were joined by a variety of Greater Manchester businesses at the
24 / 06 / 2019
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Peter Horan latest engineer to join Datacentreplus
We are very excited to welcome Peter Horan as the latest member to join the Datacentreplus team at our headquarters in Manchester. Peter will be taking on the role as a Linux Systems Administrator within the business, providing technical support and assistance to our customer base. Peter has an extensive background in hosting, having worked
19 / 06 / 2019
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Stephen Hobson: 2 Years at Datacentreplus
It’s hard to remember what life was like in the Datacentreplus office before Stephen joined us! – it was certainly much quieter. Communications Manager, Rachel caught up with Stephen, Head of Account Management, who shares his journey at the company so far. Just over 730 days ago, Stephen joined Datacentreplus and has played a critical
12 / 06 / 2019
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Datacentreplus joins Manchester businesses at the Support Dogs Charity Showcase Reception
We were delighted to have attended the Support Dogs Charity Reception at the Hilton Hotel in Deansgate. Ourselves, along with a number of businesses in Greater Manchester, were given the chance to find out more about a small but hard-hitting charity that trains assistance dogs to transform the lives of people with serious medical conditions.
21 / 05 / 2019
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