Encryption is a key component of everyday life for most people, whether messaging on WhatsApp, shopping online, reading articles over a secure HTTPS connection, or protecting their passwords when logging into an application or website. Within the organisation, preventing unauthorised access and safeguarding privacy relies on the encryption of most of the services used on…
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Managed cloud services provider Node4 has revealed details of how it helped one of its charity clients overcome its remote working technology woes in the wake of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic through the deployment of a VMware-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) setup. Its client – the Manchester-based performing arts charity, The Lowry Theatre and Arts…
Disaster recovery planning is vital for smaller businesses. The rise of cyber attacks, especially ransomware, has increased the risk of disruption and data loss to smaller firms. SMEs are also vulnerable to risks in their digital and software supply chains. At the same time, enterprises and public sector organisations are increasingly aware of the risks…
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In this storage supplier profile, we look at HPE. But perhaps the key thing about HPE is that it’s not just a storage company – it can offer customers all key elements in the IT stack from storage, through servers to the software that can orchestrate complex information systems. As a company it has a…
HPE storage comes with full IT stack, hybrid cloud and as a service Read More »
Nats, the UK’s national air traffic control system, experienced a flight planning issue which affected the system’s ability to automatically process flight plans. This meant that flight plans had to be processed manually. Although the technical issue affecting Nats’ flight planning system were identified and remedied within a few hours, the delay caused major travel…
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Huawei is known for its networking and telecoms business, with products that range from handsets to routers to 5G network infrastructure. But the firm is also known for the embargoes, bans and sanctions by Western states that seek to rein in Chinese influence. In data storage, Huawei offers cost savings over competitors. Analysts suggest Huawei…
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