How local government and the telecoms industry can collectively improve the citizen experience

07 December 2023

Bob Driver, lead for adoption, UKTIN

Innovation has always been split into two parts: the shiny new thing, and the practical considerations of how to deploy it effectively. When it comes to smart cities and smart communities, the concept is not new, but the reality of delivering connectivity for citizens is challenging.

With technologies and standards constantly evolving, local government must make sure they are effectively navigating the complexities surrounding the deployment of advanced communication technologies. Whether this is how they partner with the private sector, understanding the role they can play in developing commercial models, or complying with regulations around data privacy.

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Back to the future: bringing the cloud back on-premise

07 December 2023

Mark Grindey, CEO, Zeus Cloud UKBSS

Buying the myth
Organisations of every size, across private and public sector, have bought into the idea that a shared IT infrastructure offers better value for money than a dedicated, on-premise set up. As a result, the UK cloud computing market is now worth £7.5 billion, dominated by just three vendors, and with a big problem: the cost of public cloud services is typically double the equivalent on- premise set up, and significantly less secure and well supported than an on-premise alternative.

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Critical Power Supplies brings smart data centre solutions to the UK

06 December 2023

Critical Power Supplies (CPS) has entered a strategic partnership with Exagate to bring its environmental monitoring systems, and power distribution and energy monitoring smart solutions for data centres and IT infrastructures to the UK market.

In a time where demand for robust and efficient smart data centre solutions continues to rise, the importance of offering comprehensive monitoring and management solutions to ensure the reliability and optimal performance of critical infrastructure is even more essential. With Exagate's innovative products, including advanced temperature monitoring, environmental sensors, and power management solutions, CPS’s clients can now access cutting-edge technology to enhance the resilience and efficiency of their data centres.

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Is cloud old news?

06 December 2023

Cloud has been a staple in the IT world for quite some time, but as with any established technology – has it seen better days?

Why cloud?

Cloud computing has become an essential part of modern business operations and offers businesses a host of excellent benefits.

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