Steve Cassidy
Getting to grips with licence management

software license
Getting to grips with licence management
Can you be certain that everything on your network is properly licensed and paid for?
11 Jan 2021
What should your internet presence look like in 2021?

Business strategy
What should your internet presence look like in 2021?
As the world adapts to new ways of working, this is what your business should be doing online
10 Jan 2021
When should you upgrade your hardware?

Hardware
When should you upgrade your hardware?
Tempted by new technology? We explore the tricky question of when it makes sense to invest – and when it’s wiser not to
14 Sep 2020
What is enterprise content management?

content management system (CMS)
What is enterprise content management?
Drowning in digital assets? The right software can help you stay on top of your data
23 Jun 2020
Printers: It’s not easy being green

Hardware
Printers: It’s not easy being green
Office printers gobble up consumables – and electricity – but are still a necessity. These are some of the challenges of printing
in a responsible, …
26 May 2020
Managing cloud lifecycles

cloud computing
Managing cloud lifecycles
There’s no shortage of cloud providers vying for your business – here are some of the signs that it’s time to switch
3 Mar 2020
Don’t buy anything! Why you should lease your IT

Business strategy
Don’t buy anything! Why you should lease your IT
The advantages of leasing versus owning are clear — here's how to get the best from your lease and avoid the potential pitfalls
23 Nov 2019
Network Monitoring: What you should be looking out for

Network & Internet
Network Monitoring: What you should be looking out for
We discuss the importance of knowing what's happening on your network and gives some tips on how to do it effectively
9 Nov 2019
How to boost your business Wi-Fi

wifi & hotspots
How to boost your business Wi-Fi
Eight steps to a trouble-free Wi-Fi upgrade
22 Oct 2019
Can you trust AI?

Technology
Can you trust AI?
Could biased artificial intelligence systems harm your business – and society itself?
24 Aug 2019
The API economy: What your business needs to know

application programming interface (API)
The API economy: What your business needs to know
The world of APIs can be tricky to navigate. Here's how to get started
6 May 2019
Five things to get off your IT network

Network & Internet
Five things to get off your IT network
From binning old cables to managing visitor access, we reveal five ways you can take back control of your network
5 Apr 2019
The secrets of VPNs for business

Security
The secrets of VPNs for business
Secure access to your network isn’t something to be taken lightly
15 Feb 2019
The secrets of VPNs for business

Security
The secrets of VPNs for business
Secure access to your network isn’t something to be taken lightly
15 Feb 2019
Five signs that it might be time to outsource

outsourcing
Five signs that it might be time to outsource
Outsourcing isn't the right solution to every problem, but it can be an easy route to success
16 Nov 2018
Seven IT upgrades that pay for themselves

Investment Management
Seven IT upgrades that pay for themselves
Is your IT department a financial black hole? Here are seven projects that can boost your revenue
8 Oct 2018
What is cloud bursting?

cloud management
What is cloud bursting?
The latest hybrid model could be a cost-effective way to take advantage of the cloud
4 Oct 2018
The dreaded audit: How to get through it and what to avoid

Business operations
The dreaded audit: How to get through it and what to avoid
An IT audit can be a daunting prospect for businesses – but it doesn’t need to be that way
6 Aug 2018
Software suppliers: The 800lb gorilla problem

Software
Software suppliers: The 800lb gorilla problem
Your business relies on certain software to function - so what happens when the publisher's interests don't align with yours?
25 Jul 2018
How to get the most out of document management
document management systems (DMS)
How to get the most out of document management
Document management may sound dull, but Steve Cassidy finds out how it can save you valuable time - and money
3 Jul 2018
Five reasons your business data isn't secure

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Five reasons your business data isn't secure
Exploring the loopholes, gotchas and misconceptions that can put you at risk
18 Apr 2018
The identity crisis: Password managers and your business

cloud security
The identity crisis: Password managers and your business
Authenticating users used to be easy – now cross-platform cloud services make life a lot more complicated
3 Apr 2018
Your guide to Facebook Workplace

collaboration
Your guide to Facebook Workplace
Steve Cassidy finds out why shifting company communications onto Facebook could be a smart move
1 Mar 2018
Why UC could be the answer to your telephony needs

Cloud
Why UC could be the answer to your telephony needs
An integrated approach can bring multiple benefits to your business
22 Feb 2018
New classes of information measured by intricacy, not size

Server & storage
New classes of information measured by intricacy, not size
How do you keep steel factories running smoothly? Steve finds 150 is the magic number and reveals some home email truths about hybrid IT
8 Sep 2017
Get rid of your old hardware

Hardware
Get rid of your old hardware
Time for an office clear-out? Make sure your old PCs are disposed of properly
23 Nov 2016
LoopUp raises £8.5m in ‘first’ post-Brexit tech IPO

collaboration
LoopUp raises £8.5m in ‘first’ post-Brexit tech IPO
Conference call start-up floats shares on AIM for 100p
24 Aug 2016
CeBIT: Home of the undercover CIO

Server & storage
CeBIT: Home of the undercover CIO
IBM's new Linux cloud servers demonstrate the changing demographic at CeBIT
22 Mar 2016
Cray shows the value of Secret Sauce

Server & storage
Cray shows the value of Secret Sauce
The supercomputing firm's recent growth is no mystery
29 Feb 2016
Making technical sense of the TalkTalk story

In-depth
Making technical sense of the TalkTalk story
Does TalkTalk deserve to be pilloried for this latest data breach?
28 Oct 2015
Jimmy Wales breaks into the mobile business

Security
Jimmy Wales breaks into the mobile business
Wikipedia founder's foray into the mobile business mixes phones with social netwokring and charity
7 Oct 2015
Learning the lessons of failure

Business strategy
Learning the lessons of failure
Can the enterprise teach the internet a thing or two about designing for failure?
21 Sep 2015
A voyage of data discovery

Business strategy
A voyage of data discovery
Steve Cassidy is surprised at what he finds on his latest data quest...
19 Aug 2015
Troy Hunt and havibeenpwned.com 

data protection
Troy Hunt and havibeenpwned.com
Steve Cassidy has found a tech hero of late, in the form of Troy Hunt, the guy behind havibeenpwned.com...
17 Sep 2014
Panasonic 20in ToughPad: Useful tool or oversized novelty?

Mobile
Panasonic 20in ToughPad: Useful tool or oversized novelty?
We take a closer look at the £4000 4K tablet
2 Jul 2014