And the survey says…

Throughout the year, we all work incredibly hard to try and deliver you the best possible service and we are continually looking at ways to improve the service we provide you. Whilst we welcome your feedback at any time, every November we send out our annual survey to gather some formal results.  We have run …

Keeping your website safe and secure

With so much business done online nowadays, virtually all companies are at risk of cyber crime. While it’s universally accepted that you should keep your money locked away in a bank or safe, it’s also just as important to ensure your website is secure and protected at all times. Here are a few tips on …

Is your business ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Christmas is only weeks away, and for ecommerce retailers, that means preparing for the seasonal rush. Before we get to Christmas, however, we still have Black Friday and Cyber Monday to contend with, which are two of the busiest days of the year when it comes to internet shopping. So what can your business do …

Introducing managed hosting plus

Confused about hosting? Don’t know your DNS from your SSL? Our Managed Hosting Plus is for you. This is ideal solution for users interested in getting their website hosted while receiving a helping hand in getting everything started and managed. Why not leave the technical side to the experts so you can concentrate on running your …

Supporting the British Legion

Here at catalyst2, we are extremely proud to provide managed hosting to the Royal British Legion, who are committed to honouring those who fought and died to give us the freedoms that we can enjoy today. With Remembrance Day on the horizon, we wanted to share a little bit of information with you about the tradition …

Should you move your hosting to the UK?

Hosting in the UK looks to be the safest option after the European Court of Justice reached a ruling over the ‘safe harbour’ scheme that could rock the world of web hosting and data protection. The ‘safe harbour’ scheme, which allows the transfer of personal information to companies in the US, has been ruled invalid. …

Windows 10 malware “offer” emails threaten user data

As expected, now that Windows 10 is out and a free upgrade for many users, there are huge numbers of emails being sent out trying to trick PC users into applying for the “free upgrade”. Instead, those users who click on the inviting link risk having their PC or data locked with a vicious piece …

How to prevent malware on your website

Malicious software, or malware, is everywhere. The majority of it is created and used by criminals to try to collect sensitive information, like passwords, bank details, or other private information. The rest of it is there simply to cause disruption. Either way, you need to avoid it at all costs. Just one piece of stubborn …

The benefits of email hosting for small businesses

It can often be difficult for small businesses to expand and evolve within their industry when they lack the substantial funds and resources that are at the disposal of larger corporations. However, there are certain measures that your company can implement, such as email hosting, which are cost-effective and which will yield substantial long-term results. …

Internet security a £61 billion a year industry

Global internet security is now a £61 billion a year industry according to Den Sullivan, Cisco’s head of architecture and engineering for emerging markets. The new Cisco Security outfit is targeted at internet security on a corporate and national level and the market is set to grow exponentially. Sullivan revealed this number at One Africa …