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The Whys and Wherefores of Workstations: 5 Key Advantages

23 July, 2018 / by Tom Purves posted in Digital Workspace, HP

You can tell from its list price that a workstation is no ordinary PC. But what do you get in return for that investment? More than you probably realise. Some advantages are obvious (faster processing! higher capacity!) but today’s workstations have even more to offer. 1. Power
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10 Features Your Workstation Can’t Live Without

23 July, 2018 / by Tom Purves posted in Digital Workspace, HP

Not all workstations are created equal. What you’ll find under the bonnet varies by make and model. And of course your mileage may vary depending on whether the workstation is configurable—and how many configuration options you can choose from. Here are 10 features you’ll want to look for. 1. Powerful processing
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Overcoming today’s IT infrastructure challenges

21 June, 2018 / by Jess Poulter posted in Data Centre Modernisation

Until recently, the word agility was more likely to be heard in a sports commentary than a business meeting. But such is the pace of digital transformation that agility is talked about every day in boardrooms across the country.
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Spend a working day with the Microsoft Surface Pro

29 September, 2017 / by VStockdale posted in Microsoft, Digital Workspace

Will the latest Surface Pro from Microsoft oust conventional laptops from the work bags we carry around? That’s the question for on-the-go professionals who need powerful computing capabilities in a dynamic, lightweight and portable package.
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New ways of working are rising to the Surface

28 September, 2017 / by VStockdale posted in Microsoft, Digital Workspace

Remote working is on the rise. Around 15 per cent of the UK workforce is now working from home, according to the Office for National Statistics. On top of that, commuters are keen to make use of their travel time by working on the train, and the number of people logging on at coffee shops, hotel lounges and pay-as-you-go office space is rising continually.
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How Hybrid Cloud Clarity Can Boost Your Bottom Line

27 July, 2017 / by Tom Purves posted in Cloud, NetApp

How is cloud better for business? That’s a thorny question which has been considered by countless senior executives over time as they’ve sat down and weighed up the benefits of varying IT strategies.
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Seeking Security in the Hybrid Cloud

27 July, 2017 / by Tom Purves posted in Cloud, Security, NetApp

Barely a week goes by without a major cyber security story hitting the headlines. Only recently, the WannaCry virus swept the globe, followed swiftly by the NotPetya ransomware attack. In both cases, malicious software paralysed the IT capabilities of major firms, leading to data being locked up for long periods of time.
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The Digital Drivers Behind Business Transformation

27 July, 2017 / by Tom Purves posted in Cloud, NetApp

We have reached a defining moment when it comes to the adoption of the cloud. These days, many companies no longer see it as a means of making marginal cost or operational savings, but instead view cloud as the basis for delivering true business transformation.
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Why Scalability is Key to a More Flexible Future

27 July, 2017 / by Tom Purves posted in Cloud, NetApp

Horizon scanning in the IT sector is an unenviable task. The rapid pace of technological development means innovative software and services can appear from nowhere, often with disruptive effect.
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