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Ian Legge![]() | 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. |