The need for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic has meant that as many as one in four of us now work remotely. Of course, the need to communicate effectively is still incredibly crucial, and video conferencing has played a vital role in ensuring working teams are all on the same page – even when …
In December 2017, Microsoft announced that in October 2020 they would disable older versions of their Transport Layer Security (TLS) in Hosted Exchange and Office/Microsoft 365. This means that following this change, users must use version software that uses version 1.2 of TLS or above to connect to Hosted Exchange. catalyst2 will be applying this …
Last week, The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK), an esteemed British body representing internet service providers, held its renowned Annual UK Internet Industry Awards ceremony, also known as the ISPAs. For the past 22 years, the awards have brought together a plethora of companies within the ISP industry in the UK – regardless of …
Businesses of all shapes, sizes and industries are leaning towards managed cloud services. In January 2020, Gartner predicted that adoption to the cloud will continue to grow, and it is. Moving to the cloud has many distinct advantages, so let’s take a look into the world of managed cloud hosting. First of all, what does …
If you would like to view all your old invoices, you can click on the link in a recent invoice email. This will then take you to a screen that looks like this: If you click on the outstanding bills link at the top that is highlighted, you will then be taken to a screen …
In an ever-changing world, the risk of cyber-attacks and threats to data security is in the mind’s eye of every business. Therefore, it makes good business sense to always be on the lookout for the most bulletproof and secure way to manage data, to protect a business’s interests and that of its customers. Globally, there …
A dedicated server is a type of website host in which the user has the exclusive use of the entire server. If your business currently uses a shared hosting server, you may have experienced some hosting problems. This is because other websites are using the same server, which means you are competing for limited server …
At catalyst2 we sell a range of SSLs, however from the 1st September, we will only be selling 1-year SSLs. To learn more about SSLs and the new changes to the certificates, continue reading. What are SSLs? SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is an internet security protocol which is encryption-based. SSL certificates are …
catalyst2 are a managed hosting provider and are known as one of the most trusted names in UK hosting. We pride ourselves on being an eco-friendly company, and this extends far beyond good intentions. As part of our efforts to become more eco-conscious, we are active supporters of many climate positive projects. One of the …
At catalyst2 we are concerned about our impact on the environment. The focus on environmentally conscious companies extends to consumers too, with 44% of UK shoppers preferring to buy from companies aware of environmental issues. Recognised as a staple of good practice, organisations are showing that they care about the world outside their immediate concerns …
The need for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic has meant that as many as one in four of us now work remotely. Of course, the need to communicate effectively is still incredibly crucial, and video conferencing has played a vital role in ensuring working teams are all on the same page – even when …
It is the start of a new year, and with that comes a renewed desire for companies to push on and improve the amount of success that they are privy to. Some believe that the best way to make this a reality is to upgrade their existing operating systems, so that their technical capabilities are …
The world of online operations is incredibly complex, and this should come as no surprise – there are various moving parts, and for things to be working smoothly, they all need to align. Whilst, for the majority of the time, operations take care of themselves, it is not impossible for things to go awry. Over …
For those of you that are experienced website builders, it will come as no surprise to hear that getting your page online is not as simple as clicking a button. There are various processes which have to be taken care of in order for a successful outcome to come to fruition. Web hosting companies are …
When you come to catalyst2, you have the opportunity to collaborate with a company that, thanks to twenty years of experience, has a keen understanding of this particular field. Being providers of top-tier UK dedicated servers means that unlike some of the other data centres in the country, we can offer insightful advice on the …
When you are looking to get the website live for your company, you may not be aware of the fact that there are various different options available. If you are not someone that is particularly familiar with these operations, it can sometimes be tough to decide the appropriate course of action. These types of decisions …
In December 2017, Microsoft announced that in October 2020 they would disable older versions of their Transport Layer Security (TLS) in Hosted Exchange and Office/Microsoft 365. This means that following this change, users must use version software that uses version 1.2 of TLS or above to connect to Hosted Exchange. catalyst2 will be applying this …
Last week, The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK), an esteemed British body representing internet service providers, held its renowned Annual UK Internet Industry Awards ceremony, also known as the ISPAs. For the past 22 years, the awards have brought together a plethora of companies within the ISP industry in the UK – regardless of …
To many people, hosting services are a foreign concept; even if you work for a multinational corporation, the chances are that you leave the technological side of things to those who have a well-rounded understanding of this niche field. Whilst there is certainly nothing wrong with this, it could be worth your time to learn …
Regardless of whether or not you are familiar with the goings-on in the world of technology, the chances are that, at the very least, you will recognise that there have been countless advancements made in recent years. Thanks to the equipment that we have available, the software and services which are now available are simply …
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