The European Commission’s Cloud Sovereignty Framework introduces a more structured way of assessing sovereignty in cloud procurement. Building on existing French and German certification...
When public cloud first became widely accessible, it helped teams move faster. Developers could spin up services, test ideas and remove friction without waiting weeks for infrastructure. But as...
Comfortable with your IT or just familiar? Chief Technology Officer Steve O’Brien shows how evidence-based readiness can create lasting confidence in your systems. Happy with your IT?...
Written in collaboration with Redcentric’s cyber experts, including Luke Stevensen, this article explores why technology confidence is emerging as a competitive advantage for organisations...
Your cloud promised simplicity, agility, and scalable control. You adopted – it delivered. Yet, particularly for regulated organisations for whom the stakes are highest, a new challenge is...
In today’s threat landscape, resilience isn’t optional. Find out how forward-thinking organisations are strengthening defences before disruption strikes.
What conditions allow for innovation? To the layman, the secret recipe might include creativity, freedom, investment – the kinds of things that give experts a free hand to explore, implement and...
Your network is the bedrock everything depends on. Without it, most work would cease to function, which is why we tend to view the network as a switch. When it’s on, it works and doesn’t...
For well over a decade, organisations pinned their digital transformation efforts on cloud adoption. The solution to the siloing, complexity and high costs of on-premises infrastructure, cloud was...
Cloud is no longer the challenge it once was. Most organisations have already adopted a mix of public cloud platforms alongside private or sovereign environments. Hybrid and multi cloud approaches are...
Community care isn’t a pilot anymore, it’s policy. The direction is set, hospital to community, analogue to digital, sickness to prevention, and systems are moving to support it. But in the...
By Darren Adcock, Cloud Product Manager, Redcentric The hardware squeeze is exposing a bigger issue in UK cloud infrastructure strategy For many IT leaders, infrastructure planning once followed a...
The continuing changes across the VMware ecosystem are reshaping how UK service providers deliver and operate cloud services. For many Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and Managed...
Technology decisions shape how care is delivered. When those decisions are designed around platforms rather than people, they can quickly introduce friction into workflows, fragmented communication...
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan is clear on direction. Care must move out of hospitals, become more integrated across services, and increasingly be delivered in community and neighbourhood settings....
Why success is shaped by early, cross system decisions not just technology choices Delivering the NHS 10‑Year Health Plan is not simply about deploying a single platform or selecting the right...
Why “cloud fit” matters more for the public sector By Thomas Ormond, Account Director, Redcentric If you work in the public sector, chances are you’ve been navigating “cloud...
Author: Ron Miller On the 19th of October 2025 thieves managed to pull of an audacious theft of pieces of the French Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris. Not only was this carried out...
Discover how call recording and omnichannel contact centres drive client value in modern legal and finance firms.
Hybrid work, AI, and real-time collaboration are here, is your infrastructure fit for the future?
Black Friday isn’t just a shopping frenzy, it’s a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to strike. While the focus is often on attracting customers and driving sales, this surge in online activity...
Discover how secure, resilient AI is reshaping finance and giving firms a decisive competitive edge.
AI is transforming the legal sector, but without a secure and compliant foundation, firms risk falling behind. Learn how the right cloud strategy drives productivity and trust.
This blog explores how a vCISO offers a smarter, more cost-effective way to manage cyber security, helping businesses stay secure in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Discover how combining cyber and physical penetration testing can uncover hidden vulnerabilities and boost your building’s security posture.
This blog discusses seven critical areas to consider within a tailored penetration testing programme.
This blog explores how organisations can navigate uncertainty by strengthening their cyber resilience and preparing for disruption.
We spoke to our experts to understand why VMware continues to be the virtualisation platform of choice for so many businesses.
Learn how Pentesting fits into a broader security strategy, why choosing the right partner matters, and how accreditation helps you prove your commitment to protecting your organisation.
Discover how a proactive network review can future-proof your business, enhance security, and ensure your IT infrastructure aligns with your evolving needs.
Discover how Pentesting helps prove your organisation is secure, why it’s essential for managing real-world risks, and how a tailored approach strengthens your overall InfoSec strategy.
Your complete guide to Wide Area Network (WAN) - what it is, what it’s main features are, why MPLS is so dominant and the challenge from SD-WAN.
There is a growing buzz around SD-WAN as a network solution. It brings considerable benefits for some use cases but it isn’t a silver bullet for networking.
As business needs continue to change, along with the needs and wants of your users, businesses need to look for innovative network solutions that can keep up in terms of performance, security, and...
Managed WAN Solutions can help your business with the agility it needs to scale. We've outlined 6 key benefits of Managed WAN Services in this short article.
This blog explores why effective data lifecycle management is key to cutting costs, boosting performance, and making your data work harder for you.
Meet rising customer expectations with AI-powered omnichannel contact centres - personalised, seamless, and scalable support across every channel, 24/7.
In this blog we unpack the latest Parliamentary insights on ransomware, revealing what UK organisations must do now to stay secure.
With public sector organisations facing a complex landscape of legacy systems, budget constraints, and security threats, collaboration and strategic investment in technology are now more critical than...
This blog covers key findings from the Government’s latest cyber security survey, revealing evolving threats, rising incidents, and the need for stronger security policies.
The benefits of migrating to Azure If you’re considering migrating to the cloud and adopting virtual computing, the chances are you’ve heard of some of the leading service providers, including...
Partnering with an Azure Managed Service Provider (MSP) offers a strategic advantage, allowing you to fully unlock the potential of Azure. Read how here.
Find out how advanced call recording solutions help legal firms enhance client interactions, ensure compliance, and streamline operations in a complex regulatory landscape.
Are you constantly seeking efficient solutions to manage your data? For colocation users, STaaS presents an opportunity to enhance your operational efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
Murphy’s Law—"If anything can go wrong, it will"— serves as a helpful mindset for building resilience, guiding businesses to prepare for disruptions and ensure continuity.
Discover how an omnichannel approach can transform public sector services to meet modern expectations, enhance accessibility, and build citizen trust.
Partnering with a Cyber Essentials certified provider ensures robust cyber protection, builds client trust, and supports your business in proactively managing and minimising cyber risks.
As cyber security regulations tighten, navigating compliance can be complex. Discover how sovereign cloud solutions can simplify the process and protect your business.
Resilience has been a buzzword for many years, but what does it mean? What are the component parts, and how do you know you have it? We take a look
This blog highlights the potential misuse of Large Language Models (LLMs) for creating convincing phishing emails and offers tips to help protect organisations from such threats.
Working remotely is convenient, but remote employees may unintentionally put your company’s data and networks at risk. Unsecured wi-fi connections, unattended computers, and data breaches are...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Periodically a network audit can help you to stay ahead of potential issues, optimise network performance, and plan for future growth.
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?...
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...
While artificial intelligence is not new, recent advancements in generative AI have now made it far more accessible and generative AI tools are now widely used in both personal and professional...
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,...
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...
About ESG Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a framework that helps organisations measure and manage their impact on the environment, society, and their own governance practices....
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....
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.
Reputation, retention, and customer satisfaction are the cornerstones of successful businesses, and delivering an exceptional customer experience to support this is paramount. Omnichannel solutions...
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...
Are you tired of the tedious process of recording messages for your phone system? We look at how our bespoke text-to-speech application can transform your telephony experience.
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, enterprises are constantly challenged by a myriad of obstacles, ranging from operational inefficiencies to intricate decision-making processes....
As we continue to witness the evolution of the VMware by Broadcom acquisition, staying informed and prepared is essential to successfully navigating through this evolving situation. In this article...
As the transition from VMware to Broadcom looms, it's imperative for organisations to understand the timeline and take the necessary actions promptly.
In the dynamic landscape of technological advancements, Microsoft has been at the forefront of innovation, with recent financial results revealing a remarkable surge in its Intelligent Cloud business....
How you can use a visual WAN dashboard to track your network performance to support your network availability and business growth.
Microsoft Copilot's integration into Microsoft licensing packages and security best practices, positions Copilot AI companion for businesses.
Understand the significance of wayleave agreements for businesses, and if overlooked, they can hinder your company's performance and network.
A look at the top cyber threats and practical solutions to fortify patient data and hospital systems whilst we help you to navigate the cybersecurity landscape.
We discuss the impacts of the VMware licensing changes and provide you with advice on how to confidently navigate these changes.
With the alarming surge in cyber threats, as Apple reports a 300% increase in personal data breaches. Our cyber security team delves into the need for heightened awareness.
From hyperscale abilities to heightened speeds, this blog looks at the transformative power of VMware Cloud Foundation and why we're using it.
Microsoft Extended Security Updates (ESU) are a lifeline for businesses relying on older software versions. Discover more about them and how Redcentric can help.
Discover the essential components of cloud governance that help you to control costs, enhance security, and achieve efficiency in your cloud.
In this article we look at the what, why and how to vulnerability management to help you stay informed and secure.
Cloud-based telephony offers a whole myriad of benefits. We discuss how the £240m government fund can enable GP's with improved patient care.
Inspired by the mindset athletes have, and the drive that helps them succeed, Redcentric has developed a close partnership with Leeds Rhinos and Leeds City College to support early careers...
Our first two apprentices recruited through our partnership with Leeds Rhinos rugby league and Leeds College joined Redcentric on Monday 5th June. We asked them how their first few days had gone and...
In this article we look at the various ways a Microsoft Teams Omnichannel solution can support you in enhancing your customer’s experience.
With growing digitisation, there’s no shortage of information you can find on the internet. But that’s led to information overload for many. Digesting, understanding and then distilling huge...
Cloud is a broad term for on-demand computer resources provided virtually. This article answers all your questions on cloud
Based on an interview with Kieran Brady, Group Sales and Marketing Director, Redcentric Tell us a bit about the background to the scheme? Over the last 18 months a series of four acquisitions...
Companies and institutions have benefited from advances in virtual computing for many years, and cloud native architecture is only becoming more popular; in order to seamlessly carry out complicated...
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...
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...
What is MPLS technology? Multi-protocol Label Switching, or MPLS, is a networking technology that routes traffic intelligently using the shortest path based on “labels” rather than the complex...
IT transformation is hard. You replace slow and error-prone processes in your business with more efficient technology to create more scalable and automated digital workflows. Yet you’re still not...
If you’re responsible for an IT setup then a firewall (or even more than one) is essential to keeping your data protected against cyber attacks. But what actually is a firewall and how does it...
Vulnerability scans are to enterprises what health checkups are to people; they’re proactive check-ins on a system’s health to ensure it stays in tip-top running condition. For companies, a...
Whether mandated by a formal ESG policy or merely prompted by a desire to ‘do their bit’, organisations are ramping up their sustainability and environmental action plans. The race is very much on...
The digital workspace movement has been building over the last several years, as companies shifted more of their workloads to software applications and cloud systems. Even if employees were in the...
With the complex nature of modern digital technologies, every business will need to take advantage of hybrid technologies to properly host their data and applications without having to compromise on...
Events of the past two years have seen the proliferation of the digital workspace. But what exactly is it and how can it transform businesses?
Every year, cybercriminals find and take advantage of a corporate system’s vulnerabilities. They feast on open communication protocols and exposed databases that show no sign of regular security...
Demand for cloud computing services is growing rapidly, and estimates suggest it makes up 14.2% of global enterprise IT spending. In fact, according to Gartner, spending on public clouds...
BT’s plan to decommission PSTN and ISDN lines will come into effect in 2025. To get prepared and to future-proof your infrastructure we’ve pulled together some key information you will need to...
Choosing the right virtual desktop can be hard. We look at four of the most popular platforms, their pros and cons and our recommendations.
In this article, we’ll show you how healthcare professionals can access vital HSCN data remotely, without sacrificing on IT security.
Private cloud vs public cloud: What are the main differences? Cloud computing is the storing or accessing of applications, systems, and data via the Internet instead of directly on your computer. It...
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...
The uncertainty caused by Covid is now very much an ongoing feature of business life for many. Covid has meant we have come to rely on a whole host of technologies that were once perceived as...
Interview with Tim WilkinsonWe’ve been championing continuous improvement internally within Redcentric for many years now, so I’m really delighted to be talking to our customers about the launch...
The cloud is undoubtedly a great way to run more efficiently and increase flexibility. For many, it represents the future of computing. However, it offers a one-size-fits-all solution, which can...
How can legal firms drive additional value from their Microsoft Teams investments? We look at overlaying new capabilities to optimise productivity, client service and revenues.
The retail sector is increasingly focused on adding value, building resilience and delivering innovation, we look at why MSPs are an attractive option for retailers.
The outcomes you might be seeking with digital transformation could be process optimisation, cost reduction or business continuity. But how do you overcome your challenges to get there?
When looking towards the future and considering how your organisation can thrive, read our tips on reviewing and using technology to thrive
This is your complete guide to the HSCN. Learn what it is, how it affects your health and social organisation and how you can connect to the HSCN.
Hybrid clouds allow organisations to benefit from both public and private cloud models. But how do you keep your hybrid cloud secure? Here are the best practices.
Network problems can put the brakes on your company’s productivity. Here are the 5 most common enterprise network problems and the best ways to solve them.
Every company needs to backup their system since it’s the only line of defence against several threats that can corrupt or invalidate your data, but you need to make sure your backup is capable of...
Regardless of the current restrictions around working in the office vs remote working, a lot of companies have said that they plan to operate a permanent ‘work from anywhere’ philosophy. If...
A managed service provider (MSP) is a company that manages a range of IT services and infrastructure on behalf of an organisation. Read more here
A Buyers guide to managed network services. The key things you need to consider when investigating investing in managed networking for your business.
In this blog we look how IP telephony supports agile working by using functionality such as call forwarding and hunt groups whilst working from home.
Hybrid cloud is one of the cloud leading approaches, but managing these environments can get very complex. Our tips look at ways of managing hybrid cloud.
Achieve the full potential and value of cloud solutions. We look at different objectives and how your cloud strategy supports them in different scenarios.
The IT industry loves abbreviations (it’s in the name!), but the experts don’t always take the time to explain them. For instance, you may have heard your IT team talking about various cloud...
Secure remote access to HSCN services and data provides clinicians critical information to support them to make informed decisions on the move. Get your questions answered below on HSCN secure remote...
HSCN is an important transitional step towards the Internet First policy, making digital health and care services available over the internet. In this FAQs article we look at what will this mean for...
January 2020 may have marked the end of support for Windows 7 but FOI requests released the same month show that a staggering 46% of machines in the NHS are still running the OS, this despite the...
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...
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...
Legacy environments, ageing hardware and heavily integrate systems are creating a drive for more government departments and public sector bodies to transition to a Cloud-based future to leverage...
There are many reasons for relocating your IT equipment to a new data centre, varying from a refresh of equipment currently running in-house to dissatisfaction with an existing data centre to a desire...
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,...
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,...
Cloud computing is becoming increasingly-common in business, with online software and applications revolutionising the way we work – from communicating to file sharing. And, as part of our evolution...
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...