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What are VPNs and why are they important?
Virtual private networks are essential tools for anyone who values their privacy and security online. Whether you want to prevent your ISP from looking at what you’re doing online or you want to ensure your connection is secure when using public Wi-Fi, VPNs have a lot to offer. What is a VPN? Usually, when a …
We’ve been shortlisted for two awards at the ISPA’s 23rd Annual Awards!
At catalyst2, we’re proud to put our customers and clients at the forefront of everything that we do. Our customer service levels are always a key consideration, regardless of the service we’re providing. As a result of our efforts, we’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for two awards at the 23rd Annual ISPA …
Encryption at rest: Its purpose and benefits/setbacks
In any organisation, the data held within your system is the most crucial and precious aspect of your business. Whether it be credit card information, transaction histories, or client intel, the data you hold is the core foundation of what your company runs on. This is why it must be safeguarded and protected with the …
What are the CIS Controls?
The CIS controls, previously known as the SANS Critical Security Controls, are a recommended set of actions developed by the Center for Internet Security to enable organisations to thwart the most pervasive cybersecurity threats they are likely to face. The latest version of these controls, version 8, reduces their number from 20 to 18 and …
Everything you need to know about Galera Cluster
Galera Cluster is a synchronous multi-master database cluster developed by Codership of Finland. This open-source software operates as a patch for MySQL and MariaDB and offers its own command-line interface. It provides a range of features including certification-based replication, which uses individual nodes to certify the replicated write set against other write sets. Database reads …
How To Utilise Tech Services To Enhance Your Firm’s Professionalism
In the twenty-first century, regardless of the industry that you find yourself in, the likelihood is that you are constantly fighting for the attention of your audience. With more-and-more firms popping up on a yearly basis, it is imperative that you take action to try and retain a professional reputation – this can help to …
The Cloud Hosting Rumours That Need To Be Forgotten
In the world of hosting, there are countless services that you are able to take advantage of, all of which possess their own distinct benefits. Shared hosting, for instance, may not run quite as quickly as some of the alternatives, but it helps to keep your firm’s expenses to a minimum. However, in recent years, …
What are the benefits of infrastructure-as-a-service for businesses?
The proliferation of on-demand cloud services represents one of the most significant technological advances of recent times. Businesses and organisations can now access highly specialised software and hardware remotely while paying a recurring subscription fee that is a fraction of the cost of bringing that same infrastructure in-house. Infrastructure as a service is a hot …
VMware under the spotlight – what to expect from a managed hosting platform
Some of the critical aspects you need to see from a managed hosting platform have to be a high level of reliability and flexibility so that you know you have options to upscale in line with your changing business needs. Here is a look at what a VMware server solution can offer Using a VMware …
Why Free Hosting Will Never Surpass Paid Hosting In Quality
As the years have gone on, you might have noticed a change in the number of companies that are investing heavily in their websites – this is not a coincidence. Far from it, this is actually a strategic plan which is in-line with the trends seen around the globe. With the incredible advances that have …
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