From virtual to reality: what you need to know about persistent and non persistent virtual desktops
According to market analyst company, The 451 Group, the market for virtualised desktop environments (VDI) is estimated to reach $5.6billion by next year. With the ability to provide high performance...
Citrix on Azure ‘a powerful combination’
Twenty years ago many organisations were looking at the Microsoft and Citrix combination to help them engineer a server back-end that could simplify and streamline sysadmin, extend the life of ageing...
Things to consider when migrating unified communications into the cloud
Unified Communications (UC) solutions are moving into the cloud, at pace, and this year, with particular focus on collaboration as a UC adjunct, will function as the tipping point for this migration....
Infrastructure transformation across the NHS
Combining LDRS, STPS and the Nhs Five Year Forward View As the NHS continues its program of digital transformation, technology strategies also have to change and mould in order to adhere to the...
Beginner’s Guide to Server Room Air Conditioning
Welcome to Redcentric’s guide to server room air conditioning and cooling in a data centre. Even if you’ve never looked into cooling options before, by the end of this guide, you’ll...
Data Centre Tiers Explained
In this article we’re going to be talking about the different data centre tier levels, what they cover and whether they’re still relevant. The data centre tier levels were first started by...
Data Centres are the Future of Green Technology
As global use of the internet rises sharply each year, data centres might be the only way to keep this enormous industry energy efficient. Why is internet use such an impact on energy consumption?...
Firewalls Explained: Types of Firewalls
Firewalls are an essential part of a company’s cyber security, but there are different types of firewall available and you need to deploy the correct firewall for your company to ensure you are...
Redcentric wins a place on Network Services 2
Following its successful reappointment to G-Cloud, Redcentric has confirmed that it has won a place on the government’s £5bn Network Services 2 purchasing framework. Redcentric has been successful...
What is Cloud? IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, public, private & hybrid cloud
What is the cloud? Think of your own personal computer (PC) and all the data (documents, images, videos, applications etc.) that is stored on it, as well as the programs (email, games, word processor)...
Redcentric serves up a slice of sponsorship for PizzaExpress
Don’t worry, this does not involve the criminal waste of tasty dough balls being rolled around the country! No, the Doughball Run is the brainchild of the PizzaExpress IT team and we’re...
DDoS attack: how can one affect your business?
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is an effective and dangerous form of cyber attack that requires specific protections in place to defend your IT. How does a DDoS attack work? DDoS attacks flood...
Redcentric underpins Cisco expertise with CMSP advanced accreditation
Leading managed services provider Redcentric has announced that it is now accredited as a Cisco CMSP Advanced partner. Cisco’s Cloud and Managed Services Program (CMSP) accreditation requires...
Redcentric boosts cloud credentials with top Azure accreditation
Leading managed services provider Redcentric has announced that it has gained Microsoft Cloud Platform Competency at Gold level. This acknowledges and validates the considerable investment in skills,...
Supporting smarter working in GP surgeries – Transformational telephony
You hear a lot about digital transformation within the public sector these days so it’s encouraging to see clear evidence of what that actually looks like and the positive impact it’s having on...
Redcentric still fits kitchen giant
Leading UK IT managed services provider Redcentric has announced that it has been awarded a further five-year contract extension by Howdens Joinery, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of kitchens and...
FM200 Fire Suppression
What is FM-200 and how does fire suppression work in a data centre? As a professional data centre operator, we utilise a variety of systems to ensure that your IT equipment is safe from the effects...
What is a data centre?
Everyone needs to back up their computer data including things like documents, customer details and financial information to keep it safe from theft, fire or being accidentally deleted. And most small...
Public vs Private vs Hybrid Cloud – how to decide
Unsurprisingly hybrid cloud has become the cloud model of choice for many organisations that want to build greater flexibility into their infrastructure in a cost effective and future proof manner....