At the end of last year, we did are annual survey but we have been rather busy so have only just got round to posting about it. We thought we would let you know the results and also the next steps. 97% of all respondents considered the overall experience with catalyst2 to good, very good or …
As we eagerly await the snow (and santa), finish hanging baubles on the tree and hope we don’t get the cracker with the nail clippers, we thought we would let you know about our plans for Christmas. Should you have any questions or queries over the festive season, please contact us using the usual methods: …
The tension was high, the relief was great and our gratitude is massive. Last night, we attended the ISPA Awards and won not one but two ‘Internet Oscars’! Catalyst2 won Best Business Customer Service and the Customer Choice Award. All of us are over the moon, it is fantastic to have the recognition from firstly, …
The team are delighted to have been nominated in 3 categories for this year’s ISPA awards. After winning Best Consumer Customer Service last year it’s fantastic to be nominated again in not one, but three categories! We have been nominated for: – Best Consumer Customer Service – Best Business Customer Service – Customer Choice Award …
We are very proud to announce that catalyst2 is the Area Winner for Northern Ireland in this years Federation of Small Business Awards. You can see more at: https://fsbstreamlineawards.co.uk/area-finalists/northern-ireland/. Our very own Paul Redpath has been put through the national finals for Young Entrepreneur of the year. Watch this space!
Catalyst2 provide managed hosting for The Royal British Legion and Poppy Appeal websites. We worked closely alongside the Web Development agency – Plan9, to prepare and manage the hosting for the 2011 Poppy Appeal and now the 2012 Poppy Appeal. Having worked with Plan9 before, they had been impressed with our advanced VMware managed hosting …
The Spice Tailor (http://www.thespicetailor.com) is a website focused around creating authentic, delicious Indian meals in minutes. Every Tuesday night they host ‘Spice Night’ an opportunity for spice tailor fans to get together and watch Anjum work her magic in just 15 minutes. Thespicetailor.com was originally hosted on our shared hosting, but due to unprecedented demand …
Mango Bikes had a problem….they were too popular, after appearing on the BBC3 show “Be your own Boss” their website was overwhelmed with traffic, causing it to be down for over 24 hours and costing the new business sales and exposure. Being quite keen to get our hands on one of their funky multi coloured …
Everyone at catalyst2 is delighted to win the ISPA for Best Consumer Customer Service, we were up against some big names but the judges praised us for our: ‘hassle-free service and for helping guide consumers through the minefield of choosing a hosting service.’ Jacob and I collected the award at the ceremony on Tuesday, and …
As well as helping your with your hosting problems, Lee is also our resident Metrologist! So as soon as the winds change he usually gets questioned as to why….with the temperature dropping so much this week, well, we have been bombarding him with questions. So here is Lee’s explanation for the current cold snap, and …
Choosing the right dedicated server is essential for businesses that require high performance, security, and reliability. A key factor in this decision is the control panel, which provides the necessary tools for efficient server management. An ideal control panel should offer features that support data protection, scalability, and ease of use, crucial elements for effective …
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Over time, many businesses decide to migrate their website to a dedicated UK server to experience benefits such as improved performance, enhanced security, and better resource allocation. However, migrating to a dedicated server independently, can lead to a number of challenges, including technical issues and potential downtime. Downtime occurs when your website becomes temporarily unavailable, …
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Dedicated servers offer numerous advantages for businesses, including optimal performance, speed, reliability, and enhanced security. However, choosing a dedicated server provider for a business can be a challenging task, especially if you’re unsure what factors to consider. Dedicated server requirements will differ based on your type of business type, whether you’re in e-commerce, gaming, media, …
Many businesses begin by managing their own websites or using shared hosting, but as their needs grow, they often require a more robust solution to enhance performance, security, and speed. Whether you run an e-commerce store, an online gaming platform, an IT consultancy, or a news website; increased traffic and business growth may lead you …
As companies scale their operations and seek to maintain a seamless online presence, many consider upgrading to a dedicated server. This option offers greater control, enhanced security, and improved performance; all crucial elements for growing businesses. Given these advantages, it’s no surprise that dedicated server hosting has become a popular choice. Deciding if it’s worth …
We really rate catalyst2. We get a great response from the team… really happy with the service.
