In an increasingly interconnected and digital landscape, the security of your data and systems should be of paramount importance for digital agencies. As custodians of sensitive client data and creators of innovative digital solutions, digital agencies must prioritise cybersecurity to protect their reputation, client relationships, and business success. In this blog, we will explore essential
In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, staying competitive requires embracing innovative technologies that streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Cloud computing has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionising manufacturing processes and enabling manufacturers to unlock new levels of productivity and agility. In this blog, we will explore how cloud computing transforms manufacturing processes, empowering businesses
In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), businesses are experiencing an unprecedented demand for data. As AI technology continues to advance, organisations are recognising the tremendous value that data holds in driving insights, improving decision-making, and gaining a competitive edge. This blog post aims to explore the increased demand for data on businesses due to
Website performance is more important than ever before. With so many websites vying for attention, it's essential that your site loads quickly and performs well. If your site is slow or unresponsive, visitors are likely to click away and go to a competitor's site instead. There are a number of factors that can affect website
In today's digital world, data security is more important than ever. With the ever-increasing amount of data being stored in data centres, it is essential that these facilities are properly secured. Without this, any data held is open to unauthorised access, theft, or damage. For server hosting providers with their own data centres, data security
Ensuring your server is optimised is essential to getting the most out of your hardware. Without proper optimisation, you leave your system open to outages and cyber attacks. Magento is a complex e-commerce platform that can be demanding on servers. Here are some tips on how to optimise your server for Magento hosting: Choose a
We are pleased to announce that Datacentreplus is now listed on the G-Cloud portal. This means we are now a government-approved supplier of cloud hosting and other services. This index is used by public sector customers to purchase cloud-based computing services. To become a named supplier on the G-Cloud 13 framework we had to pass
You will most likely have seen the term “Cyber Security” appearing in headlines across social media and news outlets. Now, this is not a new concept however has increasingly played a more significant role in how businesses operate. But what exactly is cyber security and how important are good cyber security practices for your business?
When it comes to server hosting, businesses and organisations have several options to choose from. This includes shared hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), cloud hosting, and dedicated servers. Among these options, dedicated servers are often considered the gold standard for businesses that require high performance, security, and reliability. In this blog, we will explore the
We are now heading into the second month of 2023 and already several cyber attacks have taken place. There have been reports of multiple major ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are when an individual or business's system is breached resulting in their data being stolen. This data is then encrypted leaving the user locked out of their
Firstly, we would like to wish you a (belated) Happy New Year and hope you've had a good start to 2023. We would like to start the year off with an update on Datacentreplus and our plans for 2023! Our Plan As part of our commitment to providing excellent customer service, we are continually reviewing
With Christmas and the new year on the horizon, the team at Datacentreplus would like to reflect on the year and discuss our plans for 2023. Firstly, we would like to thank all our customers for being with us at Datacentreplus during a somewhat challenging year. From the extreme heatwave of the summer to the
Often the biggest weakness in a business's cyber security defence strategy is as simple as weak passwords. A strong password can help boost your cyber security measures. Once compromised this can provide a direct route into your accounts departments or company systems. This is undetectable and could be potentially business critical and costly. Implementing a
With winter on its way, keeping our data centre at the correct temperature is crucial to maintaining and ensuring that the infrastructure and servers inside are running at the optimal level. In this blog, we will cover why this is so important and how our engineers at Datacentreplus manage this. Why is temperature so important?
Data Centres are important because they contain an organisation's most critical data and assets. These servers take up a lot of energy as we rely on them to execute specific tasks for a business and to manage their large volumes of data 24/7. Because they consume a lot of power to keep businesses running, the
With the United Kingdom announcing an 80-per cent mega hike in gas & electricity bills, to go alongside the dramatic worsening of the cost-of-living crisis all before winter the country is set to see a huge tightening of its financial belt. So how does this impact the wider country and industries? From our perspective and
Cyber security awareness month may have ended but at Datacentreplus we understand the real threat this poses. With the threat of cyber attacks growing by the day implementing a few basic cyber security measures can help to reduce the chances of a successful cyber attack. Here is a basic checklist to get you started on
You should always protect your data, no matter how big or small your business is. Advice on this subject is crucial as you want to keep sensitive personal information secure and safe. One of the best things to do would be to download a VPN and antivirus software. It is also important to always back
Phishing is when someone sends you fraudulent texts or emails in order to steal information including credit card details and login credentials. The attacker pretends to be someone you know so you're more likely to click on the email or text in order to entice you to reveal personal information. Phishing scams are always increasing
Since the pandemic, many companies have changed the landscape of their business to become more digital. As a result of this businesses started building or updating their own sites. This has led them to look at their hosting solution. Deciding how to host your site can be a complex decision. This article will outline why