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13-Mar-2019 09:30:52

Data Centre Refresh: the Dos and Don'ts

Datacentre and Infrastructure Refreshes are a vital part of any organisation’s IT strategy. Historically, this has always involved detailed conversations about power, cooling,..

08-Mar-2019 11:10:21

Creativity in Data Science

Data Scientists are in high demand in the UK, but the demographics show a huge gender imbalance: only 13% of STEM workers in the UK identify as female. There are a number of..

06-Mar-2019 09:45:44

Oracle Licensing

What immediately springs to mind when the subject turns to Oracle Licensing? Do you feel a sense of pride in knowing your license assets inside out, or is it a touchy subject that..

21-Feb-2019 10:00:00

SQL Server 2008: End-of-Life Roundtable

On July 9, 2019, support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end. That means the end of regular security updates.

20-Feb-2019 11:14:38

What does 'Modernising' mean for you?

Everything you need to know about Cloud providers' favourite buzzword. DSP-Explorer’s poll at Oracle OpenWorld found that modernisation was a compelling reason for organisations..

15-Feb-2019 10:26:25

Azure vs AWS: Customer Focused Cloud Platforms

Customer-Focused Cloud... My previous post discussed the security advantages that come with a migration to Public Cloud, but once you DO decide to migrate you’re faced with a..

29-Jan-2019 12:20:16

Why is Security the top ‘trigger’ for companies considering Cloud migration?

Oracle Openworld started the new year with a bang for IT firms across the UK – and presented us with the perfect opportunity to conduct research on Cloud migration habits. We ran..

22-Jan-2019 12:02:54

Exploring OOW London Delegate Questions: “What happens when they raise the prices?”

I was asked this, not for the first time, at Oracle Openworld. Typically I’ve seen the question raised about all Cloud providers: you migrate and then WHAM they hike the prices..

11-Jan-2019 14:37:06

Cloud: the Endless Infrastructure Tap

In the build up to Oracle Open World London I’ve been working with the marketing and sales teams to discuss various aspects of Cloud. It’s been very interesting, and I look..

27-Sep-2018 14:30:34

Why Encryption is Key in the Event of a Data Breach

The summer of 2018 will be remembered for its record-breaking heatwave, England reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup and, for professionals in almost all areas of business,..