Latest articles by Steve Cassidy
What is IoB?
Explainer IoB can point your organization in the right direction when hoping to learn what customers really want
Fighting unwanted subscriptions shouldn't be so exhausting
Opinion We can’t escape the world of licenses and subscriptions no matter how hard we try
Allowing crypto farms to continue running is madness
Opinion The latest cryptocurrency price crashes are the perfect reminder of why mining should grind to a halt
What is small data?
In-depth Amid a deepening ocean of corporate information and business intelligence, it’s important to keep things manageable with small data
How to slash your business' energy bill
In-depth As organisations continue to struggle with surging bills, we explain how to reduce your energy bills and keep consumption under control
What is DARQ technology?
In-depth We examine how the latest cutting-edge technologies can contribute to your business
How to reduce printing costs and paper waste
In-depth Tips on how to improve the efficiency and reduce the costs of office printing when you're not quite ready to go paperless
What is cognitive computing?
In-depth Our guide to what is being described as the 'third age of computing'
NFTs are engaging creatives in a fight for their lives
Opinion COVID sparked artists and photographers to flock to the NFT ecosystem, but the various marketplaces are only offering false hope lined with marketing puff
What is SMAC?
In-depth Customers live in a world that’s both social and mobile – so it’s important to reach them where they are
Resilience – not cutting-edge technology – is the foundation of smart office buildings
Opinion No matter what goes on outside your walls, your smart building ought to have the horsepower to fight anything the world can throw at it
One-day IT projects to improve your business network
In-depth Not all IT tasks take years to complete. We outline nine short, smart networking projects that can bring immediate benefits
Don’t buy anything! Why you should lease your IT
In-depth The advantages of leasing versus owning are clear — here's how to get the best from your lease and avoid the potential pitfalls
Live streaming is pushing IT infrastructure to its absolute limits
Opinion Live streaming is the most profligate bandwidth consumer and puts untold strain on our creaking infrastructure, which means Steve now has no idea when his tea will be ready
Why don’t we ever hear about ransomware demands in the tens of millions of dollars?
Opinion At a certain level, the alleged perfect security of the dark web becomes amenable to enquiry
How to implement passwordless authentication
Tutorials Worried about leaked credentials? We explain how to shut down the risk by ditching passwords entirely
Superspeed your network for free... or nearly
Tutorials Don’t wait around for slow transfers and sluggish services – you can get a network boost with little or no investment
When should you upgrade your hardware?
In-depth Tempted by new technology? We explore the tricky question of when it makes sense to invest – and when it’s wiser not to
Getting to grips with licence management
In-depth Can you be certain that everything on your network is properly licensed and paid for?
What should your internet presence look like in 2021?
In-depth As the world adapts to new ways of working, this is what your business should be doing online
What is serverless computing?
In-depth Ready to retire your old iron? There's a new trend for cloud-centric services that are designed to run anywhere
What is enterprise content management?
In-depth Drowning in digital assets? The right software can help you stay on top of your data
Managing cloud lifecycles
In-depth There’s no shortage of cloud providers vying for your business – here are some of the signs that it’s time to switch
