Costs across the UK are rising for every business and household. From increasing costs of energy to changes in local economies, many businesses are feeling the strain. Companies like ours that rely on large quantities of power to run our service have been significantly impacted by these differences. We think it’s important to talk about …
Go, also referred to as Golang, is an open-source, statically typed programming language. It was developed by Google for simplicity, high performance, efficiency and readability. The reasons for its development are rooted in a desire to simplify the more complex codebases within Google. The fact that this language seemingly has two names can be confusing, …
cPanel and Plesk are two of the most popular online hosting services. Both have a different approach to creating and managing websites, email accounts, databases and more – but which one is right for you? In this blog post, our team takes a deeper look into what both interfaces are, how they can make your …
VPS servers are becoming a more popular choice when it comes to website hosting due to its lower cost and higher security. It has proven a good decision for game markers, programmers, SaaS providers, and companies searching for better hosting servers. But what does it mean? In this blog, we will be exploring exactly what …
As the world becomes more and more digital, security is becoming a bigger concern for individuals and organisations alike. For this reason, it’s important to understand how encryption can help protect your data from theft or unauthorised access. This post will cover what encryption is, why you should use it with SQL Server, and some …
We’re used to falling prices (or deflation) in the technology sector. For at least the last thirty, prices for things like laptops, cameras, mobile phones and chipsets have come down tremendously. Now, though, it seems that things are finally changing. 2021 was different from practically every other year on record. Prices went up across the …
Load balancing is the process by which incoming network traffic is evenly distributed across back-end servers, also called server farm or server pool. The idea behind using load balancers is to reduce the strain on the servers, making them more efficient, increasing speed performance, and reducing latency. A load balancer acts as the traffic police …
To make your website visible to internet users, you must host it on a server. Choosing a server is not easy. You need to consider cost, resources, site performance, and the power of the hardware. To decide which server is right for your website, you should first familiarise yourself with different types of servers based …
Certain types of chips, such as GPUs, have been in short supply for a long time – ever since the rise of cryptocurrency mining. However, now we’re seeing limitations hitting other parts of the market, affecting practically all semiconductors. To outside observers, the causes of the current chip shortage seem mysterious. Shortages do happen on …
Media personalities and tech gurus are now talking about the next evolution of the internet, dubbed web 3.0. But what exactly is it? In this post, you’ll find out. We discuss how web 3.0 relates to previous iterations of the web and how it will impact practically everything that you do online, from shopping to …
There are many different web servers available; shared, dedicated and cloud hosting, all of which come with their own benefits and drawbacks. But one useful form of hosting which is often overlooked is the managed VPS. VPS stands for virtual private server and it is a versatile system that suits online businesses in several Industries. …
In today’s ever-evolving world of technology, dedicated servers are becoming increasingly popular and they’re now considered to be an essential tool for businesses. Commonly, dedicated servers are used by businesses that need to host a website, however, they can also be used for applications like streaming services and corporate intranets. This advanced solution enables you …
As a business owner, there’s a lot that you have to think about. And one of the major factors to consider is your online presence. These days most of your customers will find you through the internet rather than more traditional forms of marketing. This means that your business needs to have a high quality …
Finding the right server for your business’ website is vitally important. Your server will facilitate your website, allowing your potential customers to access your webpages; they’re a very important part of your online presence. However, there are so many different server options and packages available that it can be difficult to know which would be …
Getting your business online is simultaneously an incredibly simple yet incredibly complicated process. Build-your-own-website services make it super easy for you to build a website specifically for your business, so you can get started quickly and on your own terms. But once you look below the surface of your website, things become a little more …
Website traffic typically means the number of people who visit your website and engage with your online services at any one particular time. The higher your traffic, the better your website is performing, the more chances you have of making sales and generating a profit. When it comes to choosing the right server, the key …
Setting your business up online and starting that journey can be incredibly intimidating and overwhelming. After all, you’re doing more than just setting up a website, you’re also creating a whole new platform for interacting with your customers. And this interaction means that you’re collecting data from your customers, data that needs protecting. So, not …
There’s no predicting what the future will hold and sometimes we have to be flexible with our work. This is why we’ve put together an amazing flexible service for our customers, offering short term managed servers available at a moment’s notice. But why might you need this? Well, imagine for a moment, it’s around 2pm …
Costs across the UK are rising for every business and household. From increasing costs of energy to changes in local economies, many businesses are feeling the strain. Companies like ours that rely on large quantities of power to run our service have been significantly impacted by these differences. We think it’s important to talk about …
Finding the right server for your business can be a challenge. You have to balance the needs of your online presence with that ever so important budget. But there are so many available these days, it can be hard deciding which caters for your needs best. Here at catalyst2, we specialise in web hosting, offering …
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