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Web Hosting News - Shared Hosting UK

	9 March 2010 Companies urged to maximise value of the cloud
	Businesses must be willing to embrace the full potential of the cloud in order to maximse its benefits, it has been suggested.
	4 March 2010 Cloud computing 'helping businesses to reduce costs'
	Businesses are increasingly reducing their IT costs using cloud computing, it has been reported.
	26 February 2010 Reduce business continuity costs through shared hosting
	Using a managed hosting provider enables businesses to minimise their business continuity spending, it has been suggested.
	25 February 2010 Firms facing heightened online fraud threats
	The growing sophistication of online fraud is a major problem for businesses, it has been reported.
	10 February 2010 A single security layer 'not sufficient'
	UK firms should ensure they invest in multiple layers of security, according to one expert.
	5 February 2010 Tories targeting 100Mbps broadband by 2017
	100Mbps broadband could become a reality in the UK under new Conservative Party plans.
	29 January 2010 Data security 'crucial for all businesses'
	Data security should be a priority for all businesses, according to the Direct Marketing Association.
	21 January 2010 Software developers cling to cloud computing trend
	Software developers are getting more comfortable producing applications for delivery over the internet.
	20 January 2010 IT budgets to change in the coming years
	Developments in the IT industry will change the way firm's technology budgets are allocated.
	20 January 2010 Firms 'should embrace cloud computing'
	Adopting cloud computing can help many businesses save money, it has been suggested.
	14 January 2010 Customers urged to research managed hosting before buying
	Learning about managed services is part of the process in choosing the best available provider, it has been reported.
	11 January 2010 Customer service 'the new business priority'
	Firms must pay greater attention to customer service demands than ever before, it has been suggested.
	8 January 2010 Energy efficient data centres pushed to the fore
	The US Department of Energy is making energy efficient data centres a priority with almost $50 million worth of funding.
	7 January 2010 Don't reinvent the wheel! Use a CMS
	Why re-invent the wheel when you can use an existing content management system.
	4 January 2010 UK tops managed hosting list
	Firms in Western Europe considering outsourcing their IT infrastructure prefer the services offered in the UK.
	30 December 2009 Small firms 'ignoring disaster recovery plans'
	Small companies are continiung to neglect their business continuity responsibilities, it has been suggested.
	18 December 2009 Online retail 'becoming more lucrative'
	A new study suggests that consumers are increasingly looking to purchase goods online, especially during the Christmas rush.
	8 December 2009 Businesses 'derive great benefit from CRM'
	Web hosting customers can use customer relationship management solutions to drive revenue, it has been claimed.
	2 December 2009 Customer experience 'usually the main priority'
	Many consumers are willing to pay slightly more for goods and service if a quality customer experience is guaranteed, it has been reported.
	1 December 2009 Server efficiency 'a key issue in 2010'
	Server specialists need to take steps to improve the efficiency of their IT hardware, it has been reported.
	3 November 2009 Business continuity 'essential for all firms'
	Businesses cannot afford to neglect disaster recovery planning, it has been claimed.
	12 October 2009 Data centres 'are of an awesome scale'
	Data centres are huge, powerful operations able to perform a variety of functions, it has been claimed.
	7 October 2009 Older computer users 'require IT troubleshooting support'
	Most people over the age of 50 need assistance with their computing when technical problems arise, it has been reported.
	23 September 2009 Cloud computing needs to address security issues
	More security guarantees are needed if cloud computing is to become more widespread.
	9 September 2009 Data centres are 'greener than you think'
	Data centres are more environmentally friendly than many people think, it has been claimed.
	4 September 2009 Careful consideration is key to outsourcing IT
	Carrying out a careful analysis of IT systems is important for firms considering managed hosting.
	1 September 2009 Too many cloud computing standards 'could be a bad thing'
	Standards for cloud computing services could be a hindrance to the industry.
	28 August 2009 Web hosting downtime can be reduced with cooling assessments
	Assessing a data centre's thermal footprint can highlight areas that need improvement and prevent unnecessary downtime.
	21 August 2009 Investment in cloud computing continues
	Managed hosting service providers continue to invest in cloud computing.
	18 August 2009 RackForce accidentally deletes ten-year-old database
	Web hosting service provider RackForce accidentally deletes decade-old database.
	5 August 2009 Outsourcing boosted by the recession
	The economic downturn has boosted the popularity of IT outsourcing measures.
	31 July 2009 Business accounts 'beneficial on shared hosting'
	Holding a business account with a shared hosting provider can have some benefits over a standard one, it has been suggested.
	24 June 2009 Rural businesses 'need faster broadband'
	Reliable and fast broadband is required to keep rural firms competitive.
	23 June 2009 Website crashes on day of new fashion label launch
	The website of a new fashion label crashed after 100,000 people logged online to view it.
	22 June 2009 UK drops to 13th in e-readiness study
	The UK has been deemed as being less ready to progress IT for social and economic development.
	19 June 2009 Recession 'good time to move online'
	Setting up an online business could be made easier with shared hosting.
	11 June 2009 Linux web hosting 'superior in most circumstances'
	When choosing a new web hosting provider or switching from one host to another, a Linux-based solution will be the best option in most circumstances, it has been claimed.
	10 June 2009 Sophos warns of IT overstretch
	Many IT departments lack the resources to counter threats from hackers, spammers and viruses, Sophos warns.
	2 June 2009 Website downtime 'could damage an e-commerce brand'
	A website that suffers from downtime could be a particular liability during the credit crunch.
	1 June 2009 Encryption 'not the end solution to data compliance'
	Despite the benefits that encrypting personal data has, human error could still leave customers open to fraud.
	29 May 2009 Slow websites 'push online shoppers to abandon purchases'
	A slow website is just one of the reasons why more than 80 per cent of shoppers leave e-commerce sites empty handed.
	26 May 2009 Shared hosting 'can suit small businesses and the self-employed'
	Smaller businesses may appreciate the technical support that could come with a reliable shared hosting service.
	15 May 2009 JavaScript 'main offender in poor website performance'
	JavaScript code that is executed within the browser is one of the main factors contributing to slow website performance, according to one expert.
	30 April 2009 Swine flu 'could put strain on the internet'
	The recent outbreak of swine flu could lead to extra pressure being put on the internet, it has been claimed.
	30 April 2009 Male web users 'want speedy websites'
	New research has revealed that men are more likely to require websites to have fast response times than women.
	24 April 2009 Microsoft hosting most active US sites
	New figures from Netcraft have revealed that Microsoft was responsible for hosting the highest number of active sites in the US during February.
	21 April 2009 Good web hosting 'a must' for online business success
	Having a sound web hosting strategy in place is a key element of online success for small businesses, it has been suggested.
	8 April 2009 Poll: SMEs see web as crucial to operations
	The internet is seen as a crucial tool by most small and medium-sized businesses, a new survey has found.
	20 March 2009 Firms offered advice on choosing a web hosting company
	Businesses looking for reliable web hosting should hunt for companies offering at least 99 per cent uptime and a full satisfaction guarantee, according to one expert.
	17 March 2009 Global web traffic continues to grow
	Worldwide web traffic continued to grow in 2008, according to new figures from the AT Internet Institute.
	10 March 2009 How home businesses can get started with the web
	An expert has offered web hosting and domain name advice to those looking to start their own business from home and set up their own website.
	6 March 2009 Microsoft to unveil new tools for web hosting companies
	Microsoft will announce a number of new initiatives for web hosting firms at this week's Microsoft Hosting Summit 2009.
	26 February 2009 How to pick an e-commerce web host
	Online retailers have been offered tips on how to choose the best web hosting provider for their e-commerce sites.
	12 February 2009 How to choose reliable web hosting
	There are a number of factors website owners should bear in mind when looking for web hosting services, it has been suggested.
	22 January 2009 New PHP tools launched by Eclipse Foundation
	The latest Eclipse PHP Development Tools release has been launched.
	16 December 2008 'Many factors to consider' in web hosting
	Several factors need to be considered when setting up website, expert says.
	10 December 2008 'Consumers expect usable broadband service'
	Internet users expect their broadband to be usable, expert says.
	2 December 2008 Cyberspace image 'is prospects' first impression of business'
	Prospective clients base their first impressions of a company on its website, expert says.
	28 November 2008 Growing websites urged towards dedicated servers
	Online businesses might decide to use shared hosting when they start out but they should turn to a dedicated sever when their traffic increases, it is claimed.
	28 November 2008 Shared web hosting 'more affordable for smaller firms'
	Shared web hosting can be a really affordable option for a small firm, it is claimed.
	20 November 2008 Shared hosting 'inexpensive and trouble free'
	A list of tips for those wishing to set up shared internet hosting has been offered online.