Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesWe may come to stop talking about ‘remote’ working altogether after the coronavirus pandemic. It could become just ‘working’ – part of the normal mix of how things are done By Bev White, Harvey Nash Published: 29 May 2020 The speed with which the Covid-19 coronavirus has forced companies into universal remote working has moved us forward to a place that, in my view,
Reading Time-approximately: 11 minutesAs firms get used to a partial return to the workplace, what will this mean for those that have been charged with keeping business networks up and running during lockdown? By Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly Published: 06 Jul 2020 Joel Johnson, vice-president of IT operations, product development at data-driven marketing services firm TechTarget, has been in the technology industry for over 20
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesExamining the long-term impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on the world of work, security, privacy and networks. By Cate Pye, PA Consulting Published: 03 Apr 2020 The impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic is likely to be with us for far longer than the lockdown – and will bring many changes to our lives. That will start with the way we work. Remote working
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesAs datacentres become increasingy decentralised and the security threats they face increase in number and complexity, IT admins are at risk of becoming overwhelmed as they strive to keep on top of their server farm estates By Stuart Burns, MMC Datacentre security is a complex subject that is unlikely to get simpler any time soon, particularly as the industry continues to expand
Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesWhether it is natural disasters, terrorism or break-ins, datacentres will be vulnerable to a range of risks unless they are physically secured. Here’s how you can improve the physical security of your datacentre. By Nicholas Fearn Published: 24 Aug 2020 Hackers can wreak all sorts of havoc by breaching datacentres, from gaining access to masses of sensitive data to knocking entire companies
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA remote employee’s home network requires basics such as routers, modems and VPN services. For the networking novice, this glossary explains and defines these terms and more. By Michaela Goss For businesses and employees alike, it’s crucial to understand how every home network also becomes an office network amid social distancing orders and increases in remote work. Home, or residential,
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesFor IT staff to be able to work and provide support for other employees in a remote setting, organizations must first ensure they have the proper setup and infrastructure in place. By Robin Gareiss, Nemertes Research Published: 21 Jul 2020 When the COVID-19 pandemic caused work-from-home orders around the world, IT leaders and their teams acquired mounting responsibility to ensure millions of
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesFollowing the Covid-19 pandemic, you might have to modify your backup and recovery strategy. Overcome the data protection challenges presented by the changes in daily life. By Paul Kirvan The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on just about every aspect of business. One of many questions it raises is: How has backup and recovery planning changed? Assuming existing data
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesA Windows reboot loop is a vicious and frustrating cycle, but there are ways you can fix a Windows 10 boot loop problem, including booting in Safe Mode. By Serdar Yegulalp If a Windows desktop is stuck in an infinite reboot loop, as an IT professional, you must understand why it is happening and how to stop it. The Windows
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesWith a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can increase Windows 10 performance. By Ed Tittel As an IT professional, you can make a few Windows 10 performance tweaks to enable the OS to run faster. It’s as easy as changing a few settings and adding some hardware and
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