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Cloud Step 8: Have you Prepared a Migration Strategy?

There has been an increased amount of recent research which indicates that many organizations will move to the cloud in the short term. Defining a migration strategy involves understanding the various options which are available, establishing business priorities, and also creating a strategy that offers a fine balance between costs and meeting business priorities. Fundamentally,…
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Netcetera Selected to Join Microsoft BizSpark Program

Netcetera are proud to announce that they have been selected to join the Microsoft BizSpark Program as a Network Partner. The BizSpark Program is a global program designed to accelerate the success of early stage Startups by connecting them to Network Partners: active members of the global software ecosystem who can provide mentorship, guidance and…
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ASP.NET 4.5 Hosting Beta Sandbox for Developer Community

Netcetera are delighted to announce that they have launched a new free ASP.NET 4.5 Beta Hosting sandbox as part of their hosting lab. This free hosting sandbox program allows users to experience the next generation .NET framework technology. The free sandbox hosting program is a limited program offered as an open beta for developers, on…
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Ranked 5th Most Reliable Hosting Company February 2012

We are very proud to announce that Netcetera is ranked as the 5th Most Reliable  Hosting Company worldwide for the month of February 2012, by Netcraft. This is a fantastic achievement for Netcetera as the ranking is measured against the world’s top Hosting companies! From a customer’s perspective, the percentage of failed requests is very important…
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Cloud Step 7: Why Cost analysis of the Cloud so Important?

The business case for cloud application migration is never complete without taking the target cloud platform into consideration. The migration and overhead costs vary widely based on the target cloud platform and thus will skew the estimated cost savings. Cost analysis helps decide whether to go ahead with moving a particular application to the cloud…
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Netcetera Voted Top 25 Most Popular Web Host February 2012

Netcetera are proud to announce that for the 15th consecutive month, we have been voted by the Web Host Directory in the UK as one of the Top 25 Most Popular Web Hosts, for the month of February. This month, Netcetera are proudly placed at #11. Netcetera was formed in 1996 and today is one of Europe’s leading Web…
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What are the Advantages of Hosted Exchange?

To stay ahead of the game, email, collaboration and scheduling tools have become critical factors to the success of any business today.  Unfortunately, small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) often lack a large IT budget or in-house team to implement and maintain the sophisticated messaging software they need. Yet SMBs need this critical toolset in order…
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4th Most Popular Dedicated Server Provider for January 2012

Netcetera are very proud to announce that for the month of January, we have been voted the 4th Most Popular Dedicated Server Provider in the UK‘s Top 25 Most Popular Dedicated Server Companies. Every month, at the Dedicated Server Directory, a list of the Top 25 Most Popular Dedicated Server Companies is complied.  This list is based…
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Netcetera successfully renews ISO accreditations for 2012

Netcetera, one of Europe’s leading Web Hosting and Datacentre service providers , are very proud to announce that our ISO9001 and ISO27001 accreditations have been successfully renewed following an extensive audit of our standards and procedures. This accreditation is only awarded to companies that demonstrate the highest quality management systems.   Netcetera’s CTO Tim Cass commented…
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Cloud Step 6: Answering your Compliance Queries in the Cloud

Companies considering using Cloud services should perform a gap analysis between the specific requirements identified in relevant regulations and the set of controls provided by the cloud service provider. Virtually every regulation requires organizations to adequately protect their physical and informational assets. You should be asking yourself these questions: What information is stored on a…
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Cloud Step 5: Is any part Outsourced or Subcontracted?

Cloud computing can often involve chains of sub-processors or sub-contractors. If you work across Europe, it would be wise to look into this. In some parts of Europe, data protection law requires the controller to independently authorise all subcontracts and to enter into direct contracts with all processors. In most member states, it is left…
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Cloud Step 4: Understanding Fluctuating Data Volumes

We have established that cloud computing is a new way of doing business and of course it is important to understand what you are letting yourself in for. It differs from conventional outsourcing since it separates your data from your IT infrastructure, so your data is replicated ‘in the cloud’, which could be anywhere in…
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Top 10 Most Popular Web Hosting Providers for January 2012

Netcetera are very proud to announce that we have been voted in the Top 10 Most Popular Web Hosting Providers for the month of January. This is the 14th consecutive month that we have been voted by the Web Host Directory UK’s Top 25 Most Popular Web Hosts, but we are particularly pleased with being placed…
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Cloud Step 3: Do you have Ownership and Access to your Data?

Delivering data and software services over the Cloud does have inherent security risks, which are important to understand….. however the irony is your data is most likely far safer in the cloud than in your own office! There are different types of clouds which carry different risks. For instance, public clouds mean that your data…
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Cloud Step 2: How Important is Technical Support for Success

Many cloud-based services are known for their ease of use, but there will come a time when you will need some technical support. When you use cloud-based services, you’ll be entrusting a lot of your business data to its servers, so it’s only right for you to have a service representative to consult in the…
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Cloud Step 1 : Are your Applications Ready for the Cloud?

Cloud computing is a new way of doing business and, as with anything new, you need to be clear about what you are letting yourself in for. For some, the business benefits of the cloud are many, but for others it may be simply that it allows small businesses to stop worrying about its IT…
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4th Most Popular Dedicated Server Provider for December 2011

Netcetera are very proud to announce that for the month of December, we have been voted the 4th Most Popular Dedicated Server Provider in the UK‘s Top 25 Most Popular Dedicated Server Companies. Every month, at the Dedicated Server Directory, a list of the Top 25 Most Popular Dedicated Server Companies is complied.  This list…
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What is Managed Hosting?

This question is often asked by both newcomers and seasoned professionals, alike .  The ambiguity lies more in the hosting providers ability to deliver additional managed services, than with its unclear definition. Simply put, Managed Hosting is a form of Dedicated Hosting, where a hosting company undertakes the upkeep and management of a server (normally…
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Netcetera Voted Top 25 Most Popular Web Host December 2011

Netcetera are proud to announce that for the 13th consecutive month, we have been voted by the Web Host Directory in the UK as one of the Top 25 Most Popular Web Hosts, for the month of December. This month, Netcetera are proudly placed at #11. Netcetera was formed in 1996 and today is one of Europe’s leading…
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10 Steps to Success with Cloud Computing

If you feeling submerged by all the information which has been written about cloud computing, you are not alone. Not only is cloud computing a new concept, but also the information about it is often confusing and is weighed down with new words and ideas like virtualization, multi-tenancy, scalability etc. Since cloud computing is a…
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Most Reliable Windows Hosting Company for December 2011

We are very proud to announce that Netcetera is ranked as the Most Reliable Windows Hosting Company worldwide for the month of December 2011, by Netcraft. This is a fantastic achievement for Netcetera as the ranking is measured against the world’s top Hosting companies! From a customer’s perspective, the percentage of failed requests is very important…
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Netcetera Launches Secure Webmail

Netcetera are proud to announce that we have enabled SSL on our Webmail.  This is an important improvement since it ensures secure transactions between web servers and browsers. Please follow this link to access the secure webmail at https://mail.netcetera.co.uk So what is is SSL and why do I need it? SSL is an acronym for Secure…
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Netcetera attending ICE 2012

Netcetera, one of Europe’s leading managed hosting and Datacentre providers, are delighted to announce that once again, we will be attending the Earls Court International Casino Exhibition for e-gaming, from 24th to 26th January 2012, where we will be part of the Isle of Man delegation on stand No. 5530. “The Isle of Man actively…
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Netcetera Launches Loyalty Rewards Program

Netcetera are excited to announce the launch of our New Loyalty Rewards Program which provides you the opportunity to earn Cash Back when simply making new purchases with us! Because a simple “Thank You!” is so often lost in business today, we at Netcetera feel it is a very important part of business and want…
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Netcetera Voted Top 25 Most Popular Web Host November 2011

Netcetera has once again been voted by the Web Host Directory in the UK as one of the Top 25 Most Popular Web Hosts, for the month of November. This is the 12th consecutive month for Netcetera and this month we are proudly placed at #11. Whatever your Web Hosting requirements, Netcetera’s range of managed hosting options cater to…
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The advantages of Datacentre Colocation outside London

There is a belief in the UK that London forms a core of connectivity, meaning that colocation centres must be located there to take advantage of this perceived highest-speed connection. Furthermore, if an organisation chooses colocation then the decisions on who provides the service and how an organisation arranges its network can become almost immaterial. The…
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Voted Top 25 Most Popular Web Host for October 2011

Netcetera has once again been voted by the Web Hosting Directory in the UK as one of the Top 25 Most Popular Web Hosts, for the month of October. This is the 11th consecutive month for Netcetera. Whatever your Web Hosting requirements, Netcetera’s range of managed hosting options cater to your needs. Our UK based…
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Why is PCI Compliance so Important?

When it comes to electronic payments, Web-based threats, attacks and crimes are escalating. To combat this, the Payment Card Industry has created the Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for all companies that process or store credit card data. These standards enhance payment account security and protect cardholder data. Companies that are not PCI compliant, even…
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Top 10 Popular Dedicated Server Providers September 2011

Netcetera are very proud to announce that for the month of September, we have been voted in the Top 10 by Dedicated Server Directory in the UK ‘s Top 25 Most Popular Dedicated Server Providers. This is the 26th consecutive month for Netcetera to be in the Top 25! As the premier provider of Co-location,…
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Ranked in Top 10 Most Popular Cloud Hosting Providers

Netcetera are proud to announce that we have been ranked in the Top 10 by Cloud Directory UK’s Top 25 Most Popular Cloud Hosting Providers.  This is the 7th consecutive month for Netcetera to be in the top 25! Cloud Directory UK’s 25 Most Popular List is based on the number of votes a company…
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