Steve Cassidy
What is small data?

Data & insights
What is small data?
Amid a deepening ocean of corporate information and business intelligence, it’s important to keep things manageable with small data
12 Dec 2022
How to slash your business' energy bill

energy efficiency
How to slash your business' energy bill
As organisations continue to struggle with surging bills, we explain how to reduce your energy bills and keep consumption under control
4 Nov 2022
What is DARQ technology?

Technology
What is DARQ technology?
We examine how the latest cutting-edge technologies can contribute to your business
27 Oct 2022
How to reduce printing costs and paper waste

Hardware
How to reduce printing costs and paper waste
Tips on how to improve the efficiency and reduce the costs of office printing when you're not quite ready to go paperless
10 Oct 2022
What is cognitive computing?

cloud computing
What is cognitive computing?
Our guide to what is being described as the 'third age of computing'
26 Aug 2022
NFTs are engaging creatives in a fight for their lives

blockchain
NFTs are engaging creatives in a fight for their lives
COVID sparked artists and photographers to flock to the NFT ecosystem, but the various marketplaces are only offering false hope lined with marketing …
23 Jul 2022
What is SMAC?

digital transformation
What is SMAC?
Customers live in a world that’s both social and mobile – so it’s important to reach them where they are
30 Jun 2022
Resilience – not cutting-edge technology – is the foundation of smart office buildings

smart city
Resilience – not cutting-edge technology – is the foundation of smart office buildings
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
29 Jun 2022
One-day IT projects to improve your business network

Network & Internet
One-day IT projects to improve your business network
Not all IT tasks take years to complete. We outline nine short, smart networking projects that can bring immediate benefits
27 Jun 2022
Don’t buy anything! Why you should lease your IT

Business strategy
Don’t buy anything! Why you should lease your IT
The advantages of leasing versus owning are clear — here's how to get the best from your lease and avoid the potential pitfalls
24 Jun 2022
Live streaming is pushing IT infrastructure to its absolute limits

streaming
Live streaming is pushing IT infrastructure to its absolute limits
Live streaming is the most profligate bandwidth consumer and puts untold strain on our creaking infrastructure, which means Steve now has no idea when…
28 May 2022
Why don’t we ever hear about ransomware demands in the tens of millions of dollars?

ransomware
Why don’t we ever hear about ransomware demands in the tens of millions of dollars?
At a certain level, the alleged perfect security of the dark web becomes amenable to enquiry
21 May 2022
How to implement passwordless authentication

Security
How to implement passwordless authentication
Worried about leaked credentials? We explain how to shut down the risk by ditching passwords entirely
30 Mar 2022
Superspeed your network for free... or nearly

Network & Internet
Superspeed your network for free... or nearly
Don’t wait around for slow transfers and sluggish services – you can get a network boost with little or no investment
17 Feb 2022
When should you upgrade your hardware?

Hardware
When should you upgrade your hardware?
Tempted by new technology? We explore the tricky question of when it makes sense to invest – and when it’s wiser not to
29 Mar 2021
Getting to grips with licence management

software license
Getting to grips with licence management
Can you be certain that everything on your network is properly licensed and paid for?
11 Jan 2021
What should your internet presence look like in 2021?

Business strategy
What should your internet presence look like in 2021?
As the world adapts to new ways of working, this is what your business should be doing online
10 Jan 2021
What is enterprise content management?

content management system (CMS)
What is enterprise content management?
Drowning in digital assets? The right software can help you stay on top of your data
23 Jun 2020
Managing cloud lifecycles

cloud computing
Managing cloud lifecycles
There’s no shortage of cloud providers vying for your business – here are some of the signs that it’s time to switch
3 Mar 2020
Network Monitoring: What you should be looking out for

Network & Internet
Network Monitoring: What you should be looking out for
We discuss the importance of knowing what's happening on your network and gives some tips on how to do it effectively
9 Nov 2019
How to boost your business Wi-Fi

wifi & hotspots
How to boost your business Wi-Fi
Eight steps to a trouble-free Wi-Fi upgrade
22 Oct 2019
Can you trust AI?

Technology
Can you trust AI?
Could biased artificial intelligence systems harm your business – and society itself?
24 Aug 2019
The API economy: What your business needs to know

application programming interface (API)
The API economy: What your business needs to know
The world of APIs can be tricky to navigate. Here's how to get started
6 May 2019
Five things to get off your IT network

Network & Internet
Five things to get off your IT network
From binning old cables to managing visitor access, we reveal five ways you can take back control of your network
5 Apr 2019
The secrets of VPNs for business

Security
The secrets of VPNs for business
Secure access to your network isn’t something to be taken lightly
15 Feb 2019
The secrets of VPNs for business

Security
The secrets of VPNs for business
Secure access to your network isn’t something to be taken lightly
15 Feb 2019
Five signs that it might be time to outsource

outsourcing
Five signs that it might be time to outsource
Outsourcing isn't the right solution to every problem, but it can be an easy route to success
16 Nov 2018
Seven IT upgrades that pay for themselves

Investment Management
Seven IT upgrades that pay for themselves
Is your IT department a financial black hole? Here are seven projects that can boost your revenue
8 Oct 2018
What is cloud bursting?

cloud management
What is cloud bursting?
The latest hybrid model could be a cost-effective way to take advantage of the cloud
4 Oct 2018
The dreaded audit: How to get through it and what to avoid

Business operations
The dreaded audit: How to get through it and what to avoid
An IT audit can be a daunting prospect for businesses – but it doesn’t need to be that way
6 Aug 2018
Software suppliers: The 800lb gorilla problem

Software
Software suppliers: The 800lb gorilla problem
Your business relies on certain software to function - so what happens when the publisher's interests don't align with yours?
25 Jul 2018
How to get the most out of document management

document management systems (DMS)
How to get the most out of document management
Document management may sound dull, but Steve Cassidy finds out how it can save you valuable time - and money
3 Jul 2018
Five reasons your business data isn't secure

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Five reasons your business data isn't secure
Exploring the loopholes, gotchas and misconceptions that can put you at risk
18 Apr 2018
The identity crisis: Password managers and your business

cloud security
The identity crisis: Password managers and your business
Authenticating users used to be easy – now cross-platform cloud services make life a lot more complicated
3 Apr 2018
Your guide to Facebook Workplace

collaboration
Your guide to Facebook Workplace
Steve Cassidy finds out why shifting company communications onto Facebook could be a smart move
1 Mar 2018
Why UC could be the answer to your telephony needs

Cloud
Why UC could be the answer to your telephony needs
An integrated approach can bring multiple benefits to your business
22 Feb 2018