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All aboard Arcadia for the 2016 IT Directors Forum
All aboard Arcadia for the 2016 IT Directors Forum Step don’t jump – IT Directors Forum 2016 Where has the past year gone? The IT Directors Forum is an hour glass for me – or maybe I should say...
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Would the real Steve Smith step forward You’re not the Steve Smith, are you? Until a few years ago, “you’re not the Steve Smith, are you?” was a common response when I introduced myself. I guess it is inevitable...
Read moreI don’t think the French have a word for Cul De Sac, you see
I don’t think the French have a word for Cul De Sac, you see A blog from our MD Steve Hodges, penned on the return journey from his rugby tour this weekend. Over to you Steve… We all know...
Read more13 Things Your Cloud Provider Won’t Tell You
13 Things Your Cloud Provider Won’t Tell You When is a Cloud not a Cloud and other Cloud facts you need to know There are many marketing claims regarding the ease of migrating business applications and services to the...
Read moreThe Shocking Truth About Hotel Wi-Fi Networks
The Shocking Truth About Hotel Wi-Fi Networks Hotel Wi-Fi Networks: are they fit for purpose? I have come across many hotel networks are not fit for purpose in recent years. Internet access is a utility very much like electricity,...
Read more5G – A RAN for all seasons
5G – A RAN for all seasons 5G – the network of everything Cisco predict an 800% increase in mobile traffic by 2020 with an estimated 8.5B mobile devices. Ericsson predict the mobile device will become the television of...
Read moreSun, sailing, sheets, sandbanks and sunset over the Solent
Sun, sailing, sheets, sandbanks and sunset over the Solent Astro take to the Solent The weekend of the 12 and 13 March was one of the best weekends of the year to date and a perfect time to be...
Read moreJust How Safe is the Internet of Things?
Just How Safe is the Internet of Things? The Internet of Things that keep you up at night There is no doubt the Internet of Things is gaining momentum and is now a reality for some organisations. There is...
Read moreSir George Martin CBE – In My Life
Sir George Martin CBE – In My Life Sir George Martin CBE – The Fifth Beatle Whenever I think of Sir George Martin I think of the classic Beatles Rubber Soul track ‘In My Life’. I remember waking up...
Read moreRetail Wi-Fi Networks – Are You Making These 8 Mistakes?
Retail Wi-Fi Networks – Are You Making These 8 Mistakes? Retail Wi-Fi Networks – steps to improve performance and reliability Retail Wi-Fi networks are often required to operate in very hostile radio frequency (RF) environments. Retail outlets often depend...
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