The infrastructure imperative: How legal and finance firms are meeting client expectations in a digital world
Hybrid work, AI, and real-time collaboration are here, is your infrastructure fit for the future? Only a decade ago, the legal and finance world saw technology as a supporting act,...
Protect your business from impersonation attacks this Black Friday
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...
The paradox of progress: How financial firms can utilise AI to innovate without losing control
Discover how secure, resilient AI is reshaping finance and giving firms a decisive competitive edge.
Cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the back office
In today’s threat landscape, resilience isn’t optional. Find out how forward-thinking organisations are strengthening defences before disruption strikes.
The legal sector productivity push: Why AI needs a secure launchpad
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.
Why a virtual CISO makes sense for your business
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.
Cyber risk – why building risk assessments are important
Discover how combining cyber and physical penetration testing can uncover hidden vulnerabilities and boost your building’s security posture.
Penetration Testing: 7 things to test to identify your cyber security risks
This blog discusses seven critical areas to consider within a tailored penetration testing programme.
Resilience in the face of uncertainty
This blog explores how organisations can navigate uncertainty by strengthening their cyber resilience and preparing for disruption.
So, what’s so good about VMware anyway?
We spoke to our experts to understand why VMware continues to be the virtualisation platform of choice for so many businesses.
From Pentesting to strategy: an important first step
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.
Future-proofing your network: why regular IT estate reviews are critical
Discover how a proactive network review can future-proof your business, enhance security, and ensure your IT infrastructure aligns with your evolving needs.
Proving you’re secure: the role of Pentesting
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.
SD-WAN: 8 Signs SD-WAN Should Be On Your Networking Agenda
Are you thinking how your existing network provision can work harder or smarter? Here's 8 signs you may need to integrate SD-WAN into your network strategy.
Wide Area Network: The Essential Guide to WAN
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.
SD-WAN Management: A Buyer’s Guide
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.
SD-WAN: Three benefits your users will thank you for
Here are 3 benefits of SD-WAN that can help you deliver a great user experience and at the same time, help you prepare your network for the future.
How to Select The Right Managed SD-WAN Service Provider
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 Services: 6 reasons your business needs them
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.
You can’t do analytics and AI with your data until you’ve sorted the boring stuff
This blog explores why effective data lifecycle management is key to cutting costs, boosting performance, and making your data work harder for you.
Enhancing customer experience: the strategic role of personalisation in omnichannel contact centres
Meet rising customer expectations with AI-powered omnichannel contact centres - personalised, seamless, and scalable support across every channel, 24/7.
Ransomware and UK National Security
In this blog we unpack the latest Parliamentary insights on ransomware, revealing what UK organisations must do now to stay secure.
The digitalisation of the public sector: A call to action
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...
Improving your security posture and reducing cyber risk
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 moving to Azure
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...
Best Practice Birmingham: our highlights on innovations, insights, and interactions
Discover the key highlights from Best Practice Birmingham, where we showcased transformative solutions to enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction in primary care.
vCISO’s corner: budgeting for security initiatives in 2025
Gain insights into how to build a risk-based security budget, understand the challenges and opportunities it addresses, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Murphy’s Law: Nothing is as easy as it looks
How do you build resilience within a business? Sounds dead simple, doesn’t it? Enter Murphy’s law, nothing is as easy as it looks.
Are you looking at getting more from your Azure environments?
Partnering with an Azure Managed Service Provider (MSP) offers a strategic advantage, allowing you to fully unlock the potential of Azure. Read how here.
Reduce organisational risk by securing your wireless network infrastructure
Discover how advanced wireless security technologies can safeguard your network from modern cyber threats.
How call recording and Geomant benefit legal firms
Find out how advanced call recording solutions help legal firms enhance client interactions, ensure compliance, and streamline operations in a complex regulatory landscape.
The future of data centres: Supporting AI, edge computing, and sustainability
Learn how data centres are evolving to support AI, edge computing, and sustainability with scalable, low-latency, eco-friendly solutions for the future.
Storage as a Service: Colocation’s best friend
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.
NIS2: Are you ready?
With the NIS2 Directive now in effect, stricter regulations and expanded scope mean organisations must act quickly—are you ready for NIS2?
Murphy’s Law’s application to cyber resilience
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.
Meeting your citizens’ needs with omnichannel service
Discover how an omnichannel approach can transform public sector services to meet modern expectations, enhance accessibility, and build citizen trust.
Why choosing a Cyber Essentials certified partner protects your business
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.
Azure Cloud Migration: Application Migration From On-Premise To Azure
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,...
Understanding the cyber threat landscape
In a world of growing threats, building business resilience is more important than ever. Learn how a risk-based approach can help safeguard your organisation and ensure continued success.
Cloud compliance in the face of NIS 2 and the UK Cyber Resilience Bill
As cyber security regulations tighten, navigating compliance can be complex. Discover how sovereign cloud solutions can simplify the process and protect your business.
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.
Why resilient businesses succeed
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
An LLM thoughts on using LLM in phishing
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.
The top 5 security risks of remote working
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...
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,...
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...
Ready to leave slow Internet behind? Switch to FTTP
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the demand for reliable and high-speed internet connectivity has never been greater. As organisations grow and adopt more data-intensive applications,...
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...
Public cloud – addressing common challenges
We explore some of the most common challenges associated with public cloud adoption and how businesses can address them effectively.
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...
Cyber Security Culture and Awareness: not just for October
October is internationally recognised as Cyber Security Awareness month. Yes – we know it’s not October yet, but for our cyber security team it’s Cyber Security Awareness all year round, and...
Multi-cloud strategy: How to build and why you need one
How you can create a successful multi-cloud strategy, top tips for managing multiple cloud environments, and why businesses need to use these strategies in order to remain competitive..
Beyond HSCN: Future proofing your healthcare network with Redcentric
The future of HSCN is uncertain. It's essential to future-proof your organisation and be ready for any changes.
What is a virtual machine (VM)?
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...
What is a data lake and what are the benefits?
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...
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...
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,...
The crucial role of data centres in the UK’s digital future
Given the rising importance of artificial intelligence (AI), our experts share their thoughts on how data centres will support growth within the UK market.
Small but secure: essential cyber security strategies for small and medium businesses
Our experts share essential cyber security strategies for small and medium sized businesses, so you can grow and innovate in confidence.
When and why you should do a network audit
Periodically a network audit can help you to stay ahead of potential issues, optimise network performance, and plan for future growth.
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?...
Microsoft Azure vs AWS Cloud: what are the differences?
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...
Boosting business with better complaint handling
The ability to swiftly identify and resolve customer complaints is a critical factor of success. It sets you apart from your competitors, enhances your customer satisfaction and improves employee...
Helping you to leverage AI for business efficiencies
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...
Supporting you through the CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage
The recent widespread technical issues, being reported as a Microsoft issue, have caused significant disruptions for many companies globally. We understand the frustration and challenges this has...
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,...
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...
Bringing your team together and enhancing customer experience with Yealink Push-to-Talk headsets
In today’s fast paced world, seamless communication is crucial to ensuring efficient operations and excellent customer service. At Redcentric, we understand the challenges faced by organisations in...
The role of the Boards involvement in cyber-security
Successful cyber-attacks continue to make headlines. Three different perspectives on recent events combine to shine a spotlight on one key area for focus and action: the role of the Executive and...
How you can improve your customer experience with enhanced MyMetrics reports
We understand that your customers’ experience is what matters to you. To help you improve your decision-making and provide transparency, we have significantly enhanced our MyMetrics reports...
Understanding ESG and its importance for Redcentric’s customers
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....
Understanding the growing threat to your cybersecurity from the supply chain
In today’s interconnected world, the supply chain has become an increasingly vulnerable area, posing evolving risks and growing threats to business operations and the delivery of services. By...
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....
Gigabit Pathways funding now available
We can help you to complete your funding requests for the Gigabit Pathways initiative, supporting you in accessing improved connectivity to meet patient and digital transformation
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.
Akixi Analytics for Microsoft Teams – a powerful tool to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
Akixi CX Analytics for Microsoft Teams is a game-changer for every single organisation that has invested in Microsoft Teams and wants greater visibility of calls to improve operational efficiency and...
Choosing the Right Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Today, organisations face increasing pressure to maintain and manage their IT infrastructure while concentrating on their core offer. Amidst rapid technological development in the Digital Age, it has...
Enhancing your customer experience with the latest omnichannel features
Reputation, retention, and customer satisfaction are the cornerstones of successful businesses, and delivering an exceptional customer experience to support this is paramount. Omnichannel solutions...
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...
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...
Improving Customer Experience with Voice
Omni-channel communication is a game-changer in handling increasing customer expectations and an increasing number of customer touchpoints.
Enhance your call routing with Text-to-Speech
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.
AI transforming industries: A look at use cases across businesses
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....
What CSPs need to know about the VMware by Broadcom transition
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...
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...
Making a step-change in your relationship with your data centre provider
We understand that moving data centre can be a very scary transition to make. You need to know you’re in safe hands and that you can put your trust in a provider who has the skills and...
What you need to know about the VMware to Broadcom transition timeline
As the transition from VMware to Broadcom looms, it's imperative for organisations to understand the timeline and take the necessary actions promptly.
Safeguarding your business: A strategic approach to ransomware defence
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the threat of ransomware looms large, and the consequences of an attack can be devastating for any business. The common misconceptions of...
The Spring Budget 2024 – what you need to know for your business
It's crucial to stay informed about how government policies, such as the recent Chancellor’s Spring Budget, can affect our technology landscape. Here’s a breakdown of key points from the budget...
Omni-Channel vs. Multichannel: Choosing the Future of Customer Interaction
Is your contact centre rolling with omni-channel or hanging onto multichannel? Knowing the difference can make or break your customer experience and even impact your success. Dive in to find out why...
Unlocking innovation and opportunities with Azure AI
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....
Using WAN Insight to support your network availability and business growth
How you can use a visual WAN dashboard to track your network performance to support your network availability and business growth.
Why Microsoft Copilot (Bing Chat Enterprise) is a real enabler for businesses looking to use AI
Microsoft Copilot's integration into Microsoft licensing packages and security best practices, positions Copilot AI companion for businesses.
Accuracy in patient records: the critical need
In recent news, concerns have been raised about GP surgeries potentially earning nearly £1 billion from 'ghost patients'.
Why wayleaves shouldn’t be overlooked for your business and affects your network
Understand the significance of wayleave agreements for businesses, and if overlooked, they can hinder your company's performance and network.
Our cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Our experts explore the intricate cybersecurity landscape of 2024, marked by escalating threats, ensuring leadership support and cybersecurity awareness.
Navigating the cybersecurity landscape in the healthcare sector
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.
Vital Data Assets – What are they and why are they a major gap in Cyber-Resilience planning?
This blog explores why organisations often overlook protecting vital data assets (VDAs) that are crucial but not immediately time-critical.
Helping you to navigate change: VMware Licensing Transition
We discuss the impacts of the VMware licensing changes and provide you with advice on how to confidently navigate these changes.
Do cyber-attacks mean that RTOs and RPOs are pointless?
Explore vital cyber security insights: Understanding RTOs, RPOs, and effective data recovery strategies against costly cyber-attacks.
Safeguarding personal and business data: A call to action
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.
Ditch the Silos for Omni-Channel Support
Redefine your customer support game with seamless omni-channel experiences. Learn why it's time to break free from siloed support systems.
Pioneering cloud innovation using VMware Cloud Foundation 5
From hyperscale abilities to heightened speeds, this blog looks at the transformative power of VMware Cloud Foundation and why we're using it.
Unleashing the Power of HPE GreenLake: A Game-Changer in Cloud Computing
From enhanced flexibility to streamlined operations, this blog looks at the features and benefits of HPE GreenLake and why we're using it in our new cloud platform.
Our thoughts on the NCSC Annual Review
We’ve highlighted some of the headline stats and takeaways from the recently released NCSC Annual Review 2023 report.
The Importance of Microsoft Extended Security Updates
Microsoft Extended Security Updates (ESU) are a lifeline for businesses relying on older software versions. Discover more about them and how Redcentric can help.
The private, public, hybrid and multi cloud journey
Whatever the business outcome our customers are searching for, all those where IT is the enabler can be accomplished using cloud technologies. Whether a retail organisation is seeking business...
Stop sidelining your agents: Why AI Assistance is a must-have, not a nice-to-have
Artificial intelligence assistance is the tool that will empower call agents to achieve customer service stardom. Read more here
Tom’s Ten Tips for protecting your organisation against Ransomware
Here are some top tips from Tom Holloway, Head of Redcentric’s cyber security division, to help you safeguard your assets and data.
The omni-channel prescription: AI’s role in transforming healthcare
The UK healthcare scene is in the midst of an exciting makeover. Healthcare providers in the UK are jumping headfirst into the world of omni-channel strategies to revamp patient care. They’re...
How to keep your passwords protected
Read more about our recent study on unique passwords, how Brits protect their passwords and how they create their passwords.
Cloud governance best practices: Key strategies for success
Discover the essential components of cloud governance that help you to control costs, enhance security, and achieve efficiency in your cloud.
Navigating the constantly evolving cyber security landscape with cutting-edge technology and expertise
In an era defined by seemingly unending technological advances, with businesses relying more than ever on digital infrastructure and data, the importance of robust cyber security practices cannot be...
Virtual Wards: Enhancing the Continuum of Care
Virtual wards provides patients with remote acute care, creating benefits for patients and staff alike. We look at how technology supports virtual wards.
The digital transformation of patient consultations: A win-win for GPs and patients
Healthcare is evolving. Discover how digital patient consultations is helping GP surgeries to meet growing demands.
WRL Withdrawal: Changes To WRL & ISDN Services
As of 5th September 2023. communications providers can no longer make changes to their existing WLR estate. Discover what that means for you here
When BlueJeans Says Goodbye: Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Alternative
Discover your ideal video conferencing solution after BlueJeans. We help you to explore options, assess your conferencing needs.
What is Vulnerability Management?
In this article we look at the what, why and how to vulnerability management to help you stay informed and secure.
Top tips on ensuring data security when migrating to public cloud
Data security during the migration process is a priority. In this article, we will discuss the best practices when migrating to public cloud.
Redcentric is poised to help GPs in primary care to access government funds and make the transition to new digital telephone services
Cloud-based telephony offers a whole myriad of benefits. We discuss how the £240m government fund can enable GP's with improved patient care.
Leeds Rhinos athletes build careers in tech while balancing rugby league training
Inspired by the mindset which athletes have, which drive them to succeed, Redcentric has developed a close partnership with Leeds Rhinos and Leeds City College to offer an apprenticeship scheme to...
First impressions from our Leeds Rhinos apprentices
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...
MOVEit Transfer Vulnerability
On May 31, 2023, Progress Software warned the public about a critical SQL injection vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, allowing unauthorised access to its database. Identified as CVE-2023-34362 on June...
Omnichannel Microsoft Teams: Empowering your organisation to enhance customer experience
In this article we look at the various ways a Microsoft Teams Omnichannel solution can support you in enhancing your customer’s experience.
Azure cost management – how to get your budget under control
Organisations are always looking for ways to cut costs. For some this might be looking to migrate to the public cloud. For Windows users, especially, PAAS Azure is an attractive option, eliminating...
The BIG debate: What’s coming next in cloud transformation and where should you invest to stay ahead?
The cloud computing industry is experiencing a significant transformation, learn what's coming next and where you should invest to stay ahead.
ChatGPT – a tool for the times, but how can it be used within your organisation?
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...
What is Cloud?
Cloud is a broad term for on-demand computer resources provided virtually. This article answers all your questions on cloud
What is Colocation?
Colocation is the act of physically moving your servers into a data centre. This article answers all your questions on colocation
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...
Launch of the Redcentric apprenticeship scheme
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...
Top tips to effectively mitigate cyber-attacks including ransomware
Ransomware has been hitting the UK headlines recently with the severe disruption to Royal Mail’s overseas deliveries, employee data of The Guardian being accessed and Rackspace’s Hosted...
Private Cloud Hosting vs. Dedicated Hosting: What’s the Difference?
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...
Private Cloud Hosting Services: The Essential Guide
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...
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...
Virtual Private Cloud: What is it and how does it work?
Cloud computing has revolutionised both public and corporate technology, along with virtualisation. More and more businesses and consumers wonder aloud about whether they should be using VPNs for web...
MPLS WAN – your questions answered
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...
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...
Guide to AWS Cost Optimisation: Best Practices And Strategies
A large part of any IT budget today is sent to cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS.) Understanding your cloud bill and learning how to budget for the cloud is a vital concern for you....
Charting the ‘call to contact’ journey
Thirty years ago, the customer service department was typically a binary play, handling posted letters or complaint forms and telephone calls. Twenty years ago, that world started to evolve, with...
How the cost-of-energy crisis is impacting data centres
Energy price hikes have hit the data centre industry hard. While a lot of investment has gone into energy efficiency, there’s no escaping the core requirement of a data centre: to power the...
Top 5 Strategies For Accelerating IT Transformation
IT transformation is a long process that affects all areas of your tech infrastructure.—and your business. Companies must examine how their systems, networks, and business policies mesh to ensure...
Top 10 IT Transformation Metrics to Measure Success
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...
Energy-efficient data centres have never been so important
With energy prices sky high, energy efficiency is now ever more crucial. After all, you don’t want to pay for more energy than you need. Working with a sustainable data centre can help ensure your...
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...
How data centres support the digital future of your business
Modern technology is constantly evolving, and there are always new opportunities to delight customers and staff by equipping them with new and improved digital resources. It can be daunting to take on...
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...
Get ahead of the curve with SOGEA as we approach the PSTN switch-off
The PSTN Switch Off means that by 2025 BT Openreach will switch off the traditional, copper-based telephone network and from as soon as December 2023, you won’t be able to purchase any new ISDN or...
Why there are real benefits to a managed virtual firewall
Firewalls have long been an essential part of any WAN, hosting and/or infrastructure design. But against a rapidly changing digital threat landscape, there have been changes in recent years, one of...
How does a firewall work? What to know before your next attack
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...
Top 10 benefits of vulnerability scanning
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...
Secure SD-WAN: peace of mind for your network
Like almost every technology innovation ever, for every problem it solves, it trails another along in its wake. Take SD-WAN. It’s a popular choice for those looking for MPLS-level Quality of Service...
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...
The importance of securing a digital workspace
Cybersecurity has never been more important, especially for companies that depend on digital workspaces. One study found that cybercriminals can breach the network perimeter of 93% of companies today...
If only all carbon reduction was this eSIMple
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 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...
Creating A Digital Workspace: A Comprehensive Guide
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...
Hybrid Cloud vs Hybrid IT: Definitions and Differences
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...
Digital Workspace: What is it & how can it transform a business?
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?
Building an intelligent operating model for the future: The importance of looking ahead
To build an operating model that allows you to respond quickly to business needs, you need to look forward to your roadmap and outside factors. This blog looks at how other customers have built an...
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...
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...
Building an intelligent operating model for the future: The considerations and the blockers
How does IT build an agile operating model to support an ever-changing working environment? We look at some of considerations and blockers as organisations start their journey.
Why does your organisation need vulnerability management?
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...
Digitisation vs digitalisation vs digital transformation
Digitisation, digitalisation, and digital transformation are frustratingly similar to each other, and – unfortunately for you – digital transformation is so important to the future of your...
How a data centre can improve your cyber security
A third of UK businesses lose customers after a cyber attack. cDiscover how a data centre an support your cyber security.
Making the change to Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience
Microsoft has created the New Commerce Experience which is a change to their subscription model. Read about these changes and your new options here.
How to create a digital workspace
Productivity tools enable your teams to work better, but with various solutions available how do you start to create your digital workspace?
8 essential energy saving tips for data centre customers
The cost-of-energy crisis in the UK has hit every industry hard, and with a 635 % increase in UK data centre power costs, data centres are being heavily affected by this. Energy price increases...
7 public cloud best practices every business needs to know
Using a public cloud is one of the most significant tech shifts for any modern business. Here are 7 best practices to help your organisation succeed.
Public cloud migration strategy and milestones
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...
Sustainable data centres: About our green credentials
With efforts to tackle climate change ramping up, companies are feeling increased pressure to adopt greener business processes. It’s not just customers expecting more; ESG reporting is becoming more...
PTSN and ISDN Switch Off: What To Know and How To Prepare
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...
Which virtual desktop solution is best-suited for your business?
Choosing the right virtual desktop can be hard. We look at four of the most popular platforms, their pros and cons and our recommendations.
Working from home in healthcare: how to securely access HSCN remotely
In this article, we’ll show you how healthcare professionals can access vital HSCN data remotely, without sacrificing on IT security.
4 ways Microsoft 365 can support retailers to provide excellent customer service
For retailers, providing excellent customer service is crucial. Discover how retailers using Microsoft Office 365 to deliver faster, more productive results.
What is credential stuffing and how does it affect your business?
Credential stuffing can leave your business vulnerable. We look at the dangers of credential stuffing and what your business can do to stay protected.
How to plan a successful public cloud migration
A cloud migration is not a project to be run in isolation; this is a business transformation. Discover how to plan a successful migration here
3 ways technology can accelerate your onboarding and induction process
With the right technology, you can accelerate your onboarding and induction process. We look at three different ways to support your organisation.
Private Cloud vs Public Cloud: What are the main differences?
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...
What Is 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...
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...
Using digital transformation to improve customer experience
Digital transformation is essential to the future of your business for a number of reasons, foremost among them: it’s central to improving your customer experience. Ultimately, you’re in the...
Can you use a colocation data centre as your cloud provider?
There are lots of options when choosing a cloud platform. We look at some of the reasons you should consider a managed cloud provider.
What is SIEM and how can it help protect your business?
A proactive mindset and a SIEM strategy in place, businesses can massively reduce the risk of a cyber-attack. But what exactly is SIEM? Find out more in this article
Supporting the ‘working from anywhere’ model with Secure Remote Access
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...
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...
How data centres can help your sustainability goals
It’s non-negotiable that customers have around-the-clock access to your services, but your IT uses a lot of energy to achieve this. Customers are factoring environmental impact into buying...
Healthcare Digital Transformation Trends 2022
Technology is reshaping healthcare and changing how we look at and manage patient care, clinics, and medical facilities. Investment in healthcare technology is growing rapidly and is predicted to...
Delivering service excellence with SMAX
Interview with Tim Wilkinson We’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...
Retail cyber security best practices: A checklist
Did you know that, without sufficient cyber security , your retail business could face fines of up to €20 million? Not only that, but your reputation could also suffer irreparable damage. Indeed,...
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.
How to measure digital transformation progress
In a time where digital disruption seems to be constant, the need for business to embrace all things digital is accelerating. Companies understand that data, technology, and analytics are key to their...
Rack sizes – how to calculate how many U you need?
Hosting your IT infrastructure within a data centre using colocation services is an opportunity to upgrade resiliency and reliability, while saving you money. Sounds great, right? However, to make...
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...
Delivering full-fibre projects with a trusted partner for gigabit capable connectivity
When selecting a supplier on the gigabit capable connectivity DPS framework to deliver your full-fibre project, you need someone you can trust. This blog looks at how to find a qualified supplier.
How digital transformation and sustainability support each other
Businesses are putting a lot of pressure onto IT teams to deploy new digital technologies which can provide staff and customers with the best possible experience. At the same time, you’re...
What does the future of remote working look like?
Remote work is evolving, not least because of Covid-19. From tech to healthcare, everyone's doing it. This article explores the future of remote working.
Remote working in the UK: 5 most interesting statistics
As companies come out of their fully remote working situations, many people wonder what their work lives will look like going forward. Will companies stay fully remote, or will they adopt a hybrid...
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...