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What is cloud AI as a service (AIaaS)?

No matter the size or scale of your business, the chances are there’s room to streamline processes and improve efficiency, which is where AI (artificial intelligence) as a service – often referred...

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What is cloud load balancing?

Cloud load balancing is an effective way to efficiently and reliably manage application and network traffic – from improving workflows to enhancing user experience. In this article, we’ve explored...

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What is managed WiFi?

WiFi is essential for modern business, with contemporary computing relying on a strong connection to operate with effectiveness. But have you considered outsourcing this service to give your business...

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What is network infrastructure?

If you’re interested in upgrading your business IT processes, it can be useful to establish an optimised network infrastructure – which efficiently-connects devices, facilitates effective user...

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What is MPLS (multiprotocol label switching)?

MPLS, or ‘multiprotocol label switching’ has become a popular solution for businesses looking to optimise their IT data delivery; offering powerful flexibility, MPLS simplifies processing to...

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What is enterprise networking?

If you’re thinking about upgrading your business IT infrastructure, you may have come across the term ‘enterprise networking’. This effective and efficient type of architecture is becoming...

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What is cloud transformation?

In recent years, virtual computing has becoming increasingly popular, with more and more businesses across varying industries transitioning ways-of-working, technology, and resources to the cloud in a...

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What are microservices in cloud computing?

Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular across businesses of all types and industries. But if you want to establish a strong working cloud environment, it’s important to understand the...

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What is block storage?

Effective data storage and management is essential for any business, but it can sometimes be tricky knowing which solution to choose. Well, one option you may want to consider if cloud-based block...

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What is DaaS (desktop as a service)?

Cloud computing has become much more commonplace in recent years, as businesses increasingly-adopt flexible hybrid working models. And as a result, many companies are transitioning to something called...

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What is storage as a service (STaaS)?

No matter the size and scale of your business, effective data storage and management is essential. However, regular maintenance and complex analysis can quickly bog you down and take valuable IT...

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A guide to Azure cloud migration

If you’re considering migrating to the cloud, Microsoft Azure is one of the very best solutions – offering a range of features, services, and benefits. But moving your infrastructure to a virtual,...

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DBaaS variety: A sweet shop, not a factory

When choosing a DBaaS provider, it's essential to opt for one that offers flexible, tailored solutions that meet your unique business needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

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What is object storage?

No matter the size of your business, it’s important to implement effective data storage and management solutions. This is where you may want to consider cloud-based object storage!  In this...

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What is cloud telephony?

Effective telephony is essential for many business models, with traditional solutions including complex, wired phone lines. However, in recent years, there’s been a shift towards cloud-based...

Cloud Confidence Webinar Series

Join our Cloud Confidence webinar series to learn and gain advice on the right cloud strategy for you, whether it's multi, private or public cloud.

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What is managed cloud?

Cloud computing has become an increasingly-prominent form of IT in recent years, allowing businesses to maximise performance across virtual environments. However, it can often come with complexity,...

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What is cloud security?

Cloud computing has become the go-to IT solution for many businesses around the world over the last few years, offering a series of advantages that often far-surpass traditional on-premises systems...

Why Redcentric For Disaster Recovery as a Service

Public cloud – how to ensure success

Public cloud adoption is not just a technological shift; it’s a strategic move that can propel your business to new heights. However, success in the public cloud is not guaranteed. It requires a...

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More pictures than Instagram? No problem!

In today’s digital age, the sheer volume of images and videos captured every second is mind-boggling. Think about it: from the selfies flooding social media to high-definition footage streaming...

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What is a virtual machine?

If you’re looking for ways to modernise your IT infrastructure, you may have heard of the term ‘virtual machine’. But what is a virtual machine (often referred to simply as a VM), and how can...

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What is a data lake?

Whether your business already operates within the cloud or you’re considering migrating and becoming cloud native, you’ll likely be aware of the importance of effective data storage and...

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Containers vs virtual machines

Whether you’ve already adopted the cloud or considering migrating to a virtual environment, you’ve likely heard the terms ‘virtual machines’ and ‘containers’ in reference to software...

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What are containers in cloud computing?

Whether you’re currently operating across virtual environments or interested in migrating to the cloud, you may have heard of certain terminology, such as ‘cloud containers’. But what are they,...

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What is a cloud database?

The chances are, you’re familiar with what a database is: a system that’s used to store and organise data. But how about a cloud database, and is transitioning to a virtual solution right for you?...

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Microsoft Azure vs AWS Cloud

Microsoft Azure and AWS (Amazon Web Services) are two of the most popular cloud solutions, with the two tech giants dominating the market thanks to their global presence, reliable reputation, and wide...

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What is a private cloud?

Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular and commonplace, but it can sometimes be tricky to navigate the virtual IT landscape. To help you figure out if cloud is right for your business,...

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What is multi-cloud?

Multi-cloud is a prominent cloud transformation strategy, allowing businesses to maximise performance and improve efficiency by leveraging multiple cloud environments. But what exactly does this look...

What is a cloud consultant

What is a cloud consultant?

A cloud consultant is an IT professional who specialises in cloud technology and solutions, including having an in-depth understanding of leading cloud providers, such as AWS and Microsoft Azure....

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What is Microsoft Azure?

Explore all there is to know about Microsoft Azure, including how it works, Azure’s services and features, and the benefits of this global cloud platform.

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What is cloud native computing?

Cloud native refers to software-first computing, with infrastructure that’s specifically designed around the cloud environment – rather than as an added feature to existing hardware or physical...

Why Redcentric Managed Backup Service

What is cloud architecture?

In simple terms, cloud computing architecture refers to the way your cloud system is structured, and how various components combine to share information and resources across a virtual network. But...

Data Centre Migration

Redefining hosting solutions for AI

In recent years, the data centre market has witnessed a remarkable surge in energy consumption, largely attributed to the escalating demands of artificial intelligence (AI). This trend, as highlighted...

VMware Acquisition survey

In November 2023, the cloud computing technology provider, VMware, was acquired by the global software provider, Broadcom, in a move to build out its multi-cloud strategy.   The $69bn acquisition...

Digital Transformation

What is Cloud?

Cloud is a broad term for on-demand computer resources provided virtually. This article answers all your questions on cloud

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What is Colocation?

Colocation is the act of physically moving your servers into a data centre. This article answers all your questions on colocation

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How does immersion cooling work?

Despite all the progress made with immersion cooling since the technique was first used in the 1960s, dunking your expensive hardware into liquid still sounds counterintuitive. Why would anyone go...

Digital Transformation

The Essential Guide to Private Cloud Hosting

Cloud computing is a wide umbrella that encompasses a number of different classes, types and architectures of computer system resources. For commercial use, a feature that regularly distinguishes one...

Digital Transformation

The Benefits of Bespoke AWS Managed Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud adoption accelerated dramatically in the last few years as executives scrambled to add digital agility and flexibility to their businesses. But the cloud doesn’t...

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Celebrating success

We were recently invited to celebrate success at an evening hosted by Megabuyte for 2021/22 award winners and alumni. Redcentric delivered a strong financial performance among its peers throughout the...

Why Redcentric For Disaster Recovery as a Service

Guide to Choosing a Cloud Consulting Company

Cloud projects are complex and unique, with many moving parts and stakeholders. It’s why many companies turn to a cloud consulting company for help. With the right approach and guidance, they can...

Why Redcentric Managed Backup Service

The Keys to a Successful Digital Transformation

Since digital transformation projects change your business from the ground up, it’s not surprising that many efforts fall short. McKinsey found that less than 30% of digital transformation projects...

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What are managed infrastructure solutions?

IT infrastructure might seem like boring, background work which isn’t too important, but it’s actually the lifeblood of your business that keeps your business online and your people and customers...

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The business benefits of hybrid IT

If your business is looking to adopt a hybrid IT system, it means you get the best of both worlds.  It’s a flexible and reliable approach to IT infrastructure that’s essential to keeping...

Why Redcentric IaaS

Debunking data centre myths: Operations

Remember that scene from the Matrix where Keanu Reeves emerges from his jellied pod, surrounded by tens of thousands of similar pods. Or all those times Jack Bauer disappeared to the CTU server room...

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Debunking data centre myths: Sustainability

Every so often, you may see articles discussing the carbon footprint of spam, or the environmental impact of gifs. These articles remind us that every action we take in the virtual world has a...

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A comprehensive guide to public cloud computing

One of the most recognisable forms of cloud computing, public cloud solutions are an efficient and economical way to pool tech resources and infrastructure within a virtualised environment – and...

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What is Hybrid IT?

Hybrid things are valuable because you get the best of both worlds. A hybrid car is better for the environment but has the performance of a petrol car. A liger has the majesty of a lion but the...

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AWS well-architected framework

It’s no longer enough to simply move your workloads into the cloud and forget about them. From reduced costs to increased performance, the cloud provides the foundation your business needs to...

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CIO learnings from the pandemic

The pandemic has resulted in rapid changes to the way we work, but it's not only the shift to remote working which CIOs have been hard-pressed to deal with. Read more here.

Why Redcentric Managed Backup Service

Environmental benefits of public cloud

Climate change presents one of the biggest environmental challenges our species has ever seen and as the impact is increasingly felt, it is becoming increasingly important for us all to reduce...

IT Cost Savings

What is 95th percentile billing for internet?

95th percentile billing is also called burstable billing, and it’s a way of calculating the cost of internet use which ignores the top 5% of internet usage peaks. It’s commonly applied to the...

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Beginner’s guide to server colocation

Server colocation is the act of hosting your servers in a data centre. Your servers will be hosted securely and separately but alongside the servers of the data centre’s other customers, hence the...

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The future of the data centre

Do you have an endpoint in mind for your digital transformation journey? For many businesses it’s the cloud. Moving everything to the cloud seems like the modern thing to do, right? It’s so...

The steps of a successful private cloud migration

Private cloud migration is a big trend in IT – and one we anticipate will only grow as the drive for greater efficiency increases. But what are the advantages of private cloud, and how can you make...

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The 4 major business benefits of colocation

Growing your business is exciting – but lots of things can conspire to slow you down – and as you expand, one of the biggest brakes on your growth is IT. But a great upgrade option...

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Becoming technology enabled

Organisations are becoming technology enabled to create the agility necessary to overcome the challenges of digital disruption. Read more here

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How to build a hybrid cloud

Hybrid cloud, also sometimes referred to as Hybrid IT, is a sophisticated computer system that combines the advantages of public cloud, private cloud, and potentially other IT platforms. A company has...

Data Centre Migration

The effects of power outages

Industry-leading equipment and the expertise and commitment of our engineers means that we’ve been able to ensure power availability within our UK data centres. In the modern business world,...

Cloud solutions remote workers

What is cloud computing (with examples)?

With over 90% of companies using at least one type of cloud service – and roughly a third of IT budgets dedicated to cloud – understanding cloud computing and its benefits for your business is an...

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Top 10 benefits of using managed IT services

There was a time when organisations only had to concentrate on their core offer: baking cakes, selling furniture, making cars, providing care etc. But over the past three decades, every specialist...

Why Redcentric IaaS

Shared vs dedicated IaaS

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provides the ability to run many customer servers on the same physical server hardware through the use of server virtualisation. The concept is a repeat of the...

Why Redcentric For Wireless Networking

Common problems with onsite data backup

Many companies are still using traditional backup methods which can cause issues and be ineffective in comparison to online data backup solutions. We look at common issues come with traditional onsite...

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Cloud first policy

Back in May 2013, the then coalition government formally introduced the ‘Cloud First’ policy that has done so much subsequently to drive and shape IT procurement and deployment across the public...

Why Redcentric Managed Hybrid Cloud

What is a hybrid cloud?

Hybrid cloud is continuing to influence many an enterprise IT strategy, but there’s no denying that it can be an initially-complicated topic. So, to help guide you through this popular solution,...

Why Redcentric for Collaboration

What is cloud collaboration?

When Cloud collaboration happens in an unregulated environment that can’t be audited, where intellectual property can’t be protected, and where data and network security can’t be guaranteed,...

Why Redcentric IaaS

What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?

If you’re migrating to a cloud environment – or maybe you’re already operating within a virtual space and just want to learn more about the available solutions – it’s important to know...

Why Redcentric PaaS

What is PaaS (Platform as a Service)?

Platform as a Service (PaaS) is best visualised as sitting in the middle of a three-tier Cloud computing pyramid that also comprises IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and...

Why Redcentric For Disaster Recovery as a Service

Top 10 tips when considering cloud services

For well over a decade, outsourcing tried to take a foot hold, but only over the last two to three years, things have matured, most notably with providers presenting us with stronger, more compelling...

Why Redcentric For Cloud Migration

Top 10 tips for disaster recovery planning

Essentially, the key to Disaster Recovery success is having a realistic and well understood set of objectives that are based on the business needs. This involves planning and preparation, from the...

Why Redcentric Managed Backup Service

Top 10 tips for data recovery planning

What would happen to your business if you experienced a catastrophic data loss? Would your business survive? The statistics are alarming, 43% of businesses never re-open after a major disaster. A well...

Why Redcentric for Supply Chain Management

Top 10 tips for data archiving

Given the rate of data growth along with the increasing importance of business information, a cost effective, offsite data archiving service can deliver significant business benefits. A good data...

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Orchestrating cloud transformation

These are interesting times for public sector ICT teams. On the one hand, you have Government progressively moving the narrative towards ‘Cloud Native’ – an aspiration for ‘born in the...

Why Redcentric For Cloud Migration

Top 10 tips for choosing a data backup service

Data backup is required by all businesses. With legal requirements tightening and data volumes growing out of control, traditional tape backup is no longer a reliable or cost effective means of...

What is a cloud consultant

Tuning up for devops

As DevOps moves from early adopter territory into the mainstream, there is the inevitable evolution in how it is described. As with Agile before it, ask twenty people to define DevOps and you’ll get...

Why Redcentric for Collaboration

Digitising the NHS and connecting to AWS

In 2016 Redcentric announced that it was offering connectivity to Amazon Web Services (AWS), which was a logical move given customer demand for AWS requiring N3 connectivity and cloud services. We...

Why Redcentric IaaS

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...

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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...

Data Centre Migration

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...

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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?...

Data Centre Migration

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...

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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...

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