Data is at the centre of business. Collecting and analysing data is becoming easier, especially with the influx of IoT devices. But storing and handling that data is becoming an issue. Speed and secur...
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Ada Lovelace Day – Celebrating Pioneering Women In STEM
A gifted mathematician. Ambitious. A visionary. Ada Lovelace’s love of science and maths led to her working with some of the greatest mathematicians of all time. But, it was her forward-thinking nat...
Draytek: Supporting High-Tech Shopping In Any High Street Store
Destination shopping is about connecting social media, having interactive displays and the highest levels of customer service. All of this relies on super-fast internet connections and a stable networ...
How To Prepare Your Network For Wifi 6
Public WiFi can be really naff. Sometimes it works well, but other times it struggles to load up Google’s home page, let alone anything important. When you’re a customer, it can be frustrating. Bu...
How Zyxel Switches Helped The Ministry Of Sound Boost Network Resilience
In an unassuming street in London lays The Ministry of Sound. Residing in an abandoned Bus Garage, the club sees over 300,000 clubbers every year. With a dedication to sound quality and a love of hous...
Cisco: What Is Cognitive Collaboration And Why Does Your Business Need It?
There’s always too much work to do. Technology gets better, and work gets automated, but it’s never quite right. There’s still always too much to do. But, thanks to Cognitive Collaboration, too ...
Zyxel: Bringing New Technology To A 1930s London Cinema
In 1933, the Glitz and glamour of the movies came to the east end of London. Troxy opened its doors for its first showing of King Kong and quickly became a much-loved venue. But the 3520-capacity cine...
Reducing Costs One Meraki Switch At A Time
It’s no secret that upgrading your network switches can be a significant financial and technological commitment. Upgrading switches is also something that you can’t ignore. Switches are the founda...
Internet Of Things: What Exactly Is It (And What Does It Mean for You)?
It’s been a long day at work. Your to-do list has grown from 5 things to what feels like 500 things. You’re finally home and can’t think of anything better than getting into bed. You’re finall...
TFL Announce 4G To Be Rolled Out From March 2020
It was recently announced the TfL are planning to roll out 4G network coverage throughout the London Underground. With Sadiq Khan saying the move is “a really important step” for the millions of p...
How To Crimp RJ45 Connectors
A step by step guide to making an RJ45 connector; including how to strip RJ45, crimp RJ45 and test RJ45 for use in network cabling.
Network Security And GDPR: How Security Weaknesses Cost BA £183 Million
Security weaknesses have just cost British Airways £183 million. In 2018, hackers carried out a “sophisticated, malicious criminal attack” on BA’s website. Personal and financial detail...
Phishing: What Is It And How Can You Spot It?
We’ve all done it. You’re sat at home and you receive an email. “You’re owed £500 on your tax refund – please claim now.” Suddenly, it happens. The thoughts trickle into your brain. What ...
Can IoT Predict Earthquakes And Save Lives?
Earthquakes are dangerous and unpredictable. In 2004, an undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a Tsunami that killed 225,000 people. In 2010, Haiti was destroyed by an earthquake which kil...
Salicru: Versatile Protection For Small Businesses
You’ve just spent the last hour frantically working on a huge document. It’s going great and you’re so proud of yourself! But then! Lightning strikes! No really, Lightning has struck and the who...