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January 2009 News
Disaster recovery is a "safety net", says IT employee
An IT employee has spoken out about disaster recovery, comparing it to a "safety net" and adding that an effective business continuity plan is essential for successful companies.
Continue reading: Disaster recovery is a "safety net", says IT employee
Virtualisation 'may help IT managers save'
An IT operative has claimed that virtualisation could help his business save money on its disaster recovery costs.
Continue reading: Virtualisation 'may help IT managers save'
Tearfund implements WAN optimisation plan
Tearfund, one of the UK's largest charities, has implemented a plan to improve the performance and capabilities of its wider area network (WAN), it has emerged.
Continue reading: Tearfund implements WAN optimisation plan
Businesses 'not adjusting data storage centres to accommodate virtualisation'
An independent IT consultant has claimed that many companies have not been going about data storage centre management the right way as they have not adjusted their practices to accommodate virtualisation.
Continue reading: Businesses 'not adjusting data storage centres to accommodate virtualisation'
New green data storage centre unveiled
A brand new multi-million pound data centre has been unveiled by Sun Microsystems, which claims it is the most energy efficient and climate-friendly data storage centre in existence.
Continue reading: New green data storage centre unveiled
Expert: Companies should start small with virtualisation
An IT expert has claimed that companies should start small when it comes to moving to virtualisation and should be careful to plan every stage of the process carefully.
Continue reading: Expert: Companies should start small with virtualisation
Business VoIP is a good communications solution, say experts
A small businesses advice website has lauded the benefits of business voice over internet protocol as a cheap method of making company calls.
Continue reading: Business VoIP is a good communications solution, say experts
Businesses 'will turn to managed hosting services to beat recession'
IT analysts have predicted that as the recession bites, increasing numbers of businesses will turn to
Continue reading: Converting to MPLS can help save WAN costs, say experts Business continuity can be made more effective through the use of virtualisation and
Continue reading: Orange: MPLS a good move for firms A new communications network to be operational in Spain will utilise Multi-protocol label switching (
Continue reading: Obama inauguration 'slows' US website connectivity Do-it-yourself broadband projects are being set up in many areas of the UK as businesses and residents refuse to wait for established companies to roll out quicker networks, it has been revealed. Continue reading: DIY broadband projects 'spring up' through the country Using voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology, as opposed to traditional fixed-line networks, can lead to "huge savings", according to the Irish Independent. Continue reading: VoIP can lead to "huge savings" The government has released a paper which claims that the creation of a new nationwide network of domestic and business broadband connections will help boost the economy and businesses. Continue reading: Government: New broadband network will boost business A new set of guides has been launched by an IT firm in order to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) get the most out of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) communications networks. Continue reading: New VoIP guides launched for SMEs Disaster recovery experts from DataCore Software have suggested a series of measures which could enable organisations to achieve higher disaster recovery times. Continue reading: Disaster recovery experts suggest cost-saving measures An IT expert has suggested that businesses should plan for failure in order to succeed. Continue reading: Businesses 'should plan for failure in order to be successful' Lobbying group the National Endowment for Science, Technology and Arts (Nesta) has proposed a deal whereby the government makes radio spectrum available to internet service providers (ISPs) for free in return for investment in a high-speed domestic and business broadband network. Continue reading: Nesta proposes 'spectrum for speed' deal Businesses may turn increasingly to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for their communications in an attempt to cut costs, according to one expert. Continue reading: VoIP set to surge during recession, says expert Lord Carter, the communications minister, has suggested the government may change its decision against funding an optical-fibre roll-out for the UK's next generation of broadband connections. Continue reading: Government 'may change broadband plans' A business continuity expert has warned companies not to cut back on the amounts they spend on disaster recovery planning because it could become even more important in a recession. Continue reading: Business continuity 'may be more important during recession'. Dr Colette Bowe, the new chair of the communications watchdog Ofcom has said she backs plans to provide universal broadband throughout the country. Continue reading: Ofcom chief backs universal broadband plans New technological developments will help make voice over internet protocol (VoIP) communications even better for businesses, according to one IT expert. Continue reading: VoIP set 'to get even better' A hospital in Kettering has cut its costs by making more effective use of its Wider Area Network (WAN) technology. Continue reading: WAN helps hospital cut costs Lord Carter, the minister for communications, is to propose that domestic and business broadband could be made available to everyone in the UK as a matter of government policy. Continue reading: Minister to propose 'broadband for all' Nortel, a leading hardware firm, has launched a new
Norwich Union, an insurance provider, has advised businesses to engage in business continuity planning, saying it can make "a substantial difference" to their overall prospects. Continue reading: Norwich Union: Business continuity planning makes "a substantial difference" Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) communications received a technological boost recently when a hardware firm announced the launch of a new VoIP chip. Continue reading: New VoIP chip launched The UK government has accepted the recommendations of a review which highlighted the need for better business continuity planning. Continue reading: Government accepts the need for better business continuity Continuity Central, an online business continuity news website, reported that the UK government has established a centre dedicated to dealing with disaster recovery planning in the face of natural and environmental risks. Continue reading: UK government establishes disaster recovery centre A local community website has spoken out about the importance of business continuity planning for organisations of all sizes, saving it "will be invaluable" in cases of arson or accidental fire. Continue reading: Business continuity "will be invaluable" in cases of fire Prime minister Gordon Brown has unveiled plans for an economic new deal, of the kind unveiled in the 1930s in the US, which would see large investment in a new superfast home and office broadband network. Continue reading: Gordon Brown suggests office broadband could save jobs Sterling Savings Bank, a large US-based commercial bank, has announced the signing of a disaster recovery agreement which will ensure business continuity. Continue reading: Sterling Savings Bank opts for disaster recovery planning An IT expert has claimed that if companies adopt virtualised IT systems, they will benefit from having business continuity already built-in to their business model. Continue reading: Virtualisation offers built-in business continuity, says expert An IT analyst has predicted that 2009 will see cloud computing take-off and become the leading IT model for many businesses. Continue reading: 2009 is the year of cloud computing, says expertVirtualisation 'can make for more effective business continuity'
MPLS adopted for new communications network
DIY broadband projects 'spring up' through the country
VoIP can lead to "huge savings"
Government: New broadband network will boost business
New VoIP guides launched for SMEs
Disaster recovery experts suggest cost-saving measures
Businesses 'should plan for failure in order to be successful'
Nesta proposes 'spectrum for speed' deal
VoIP set to surge during recession, says expert
Government 'may change broadband plans'
Business continuity 'may be more important during recession'.
Ofcom chief backs universal broadband plans
VoIP set 'to get even better'
WAN helps hospital cut costs
Minister to propose 'broadband for all'
New Ethernet switching unit unveiled
New VoIP chip launched
Government accepts the need for better business continuity
UK government establishes disaster recovery centre
Business continuity "will be invaluable" in cases of fire
Gordon Brown suggests office broadband could save jobs
Sterling Savings Bank opts for disaster recovery planning
Virtualisation offers built-in business continuity, says expert
2009 is the year of cloud computing, says expert
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