Regular commentary on technology-related topics from our team of industry experts.
VMworld 2018 KeynoteThursday 15th November 2018
This year’s VMworld keynote highlighted the relevance and importance of VMware in organisations. Here our CTO discusses the highlights and keypoints of the event.
How a Secure Digital Workspace Solution will Simplify your ITWednesday 31st October 2018
‘Work’ is no longer where we go, it is what we ‘do’. But with digital transformation, how can a digital workspace solution make it even simpler?
Application Testing in the CloudWednesday 31st October 2018
There are so many benefits of putting your applications in the cloud. But testing is important, and cloud is not the same environment, so what can be done?
When 2019 ComesTuesday 30th October 2018
With 2019 just around the corner, what do we predict will be big in the world of IT next year?
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Who Would Prefer Digital Workspaces; Cats or Dogs? Wednesday 24th October 2018
Digital Workspaces; what are the benefits? What can they bring to your users, and how can they improve work life? Here, we use the examples of cats and dogs to explain.
The Cyber Security Threats You Need to Plan for in 2019 Wednesday 17th October 2018
Cyber security is just as important as ever. Here are our predictions for what you need to be planning for in 2019.
Improving your Network Security; it Doesn’t Have to be a Scary BusinessThursday 11th October 2018
Your network is the lifeline of your organisation. How does your network compare to Frankenstein’s Monster, and how can you improve it?
IPEXPO 2018; A Newbie’s PerspectiveTuesday 9th October 2018
As the stands filled up for IPEXPO 2018, our Digital Marketing Executive describes her first time at the event, and what it meant for Cetus.
Citrix Platinum Partner, Cetus Solutions, to Showcase New Brand at IPEXPO 2018 Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Cetus are excited to announce their new sister brand, instrato, at this year’s IPEXPO, while also hosting a speaker at the event.
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instrato or Lexus?Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Why would an established brand like Cetus create instrato? What is it?
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Is The Password Dead?Wednesday 25th September 2018
Cyber criminals are becoming more and more sophisticated while we still rely on the use of passwords to keep our data safe. Is it time the password dies?
Don’t Build Sandcastles- Build a Boat InsteadFriday 21st September 2018
We build infrastructure to withstand our demands. But how robust should we make it, in light of the ever-changing nature of technology?
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Cetus Has The Solutions!Friday 14th September 2018
This year, Cetus are proud to sponsor the MSN Circuit Rally Championship.
Cyber Criminals Are at Gen-V; Are You?Friday 14th September 2018
According to a Check Point survey, 97% of organisations aren’t prepared for another Gen-V cyber-attack similar to WannaCry. Here is the cyber security solution.
Saying Goodbye to your Legacy SystemsMonday 3rd September 2018
Legacy systems can hinder the digital transformation of an organisation, regardless of its size. But how?
Hybrid Cloud Orchestration pt 2Friday 24th August 2018
Part two of our hybrid cloud orchestration series, we’re talking about how hyperconvergence is another way of removing the issue of virtualisation compatibility.
The Importance of AnalyticsWednesday 22nd August 2018
There are so many reasons to embrace analytics, from monitoring workloads to keeping an eye on your security. Citrix MAS optimises your analytics.
Hidden Costs and How to Avoid ThemMonday 20th August 2018
Hidden costs can pop up when you least expect it, suddenly putting you in a precarious position. Here, we give you tips to avoid those little worries.
Why Cloud Needs SD-WANFriday 3rd August 2018
SD-WAN and cloud aren’t new phenomenons, but what happens when you to put them together to protect from cybercrime in the network?
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Hybrid Cloud Orchestration: How it WorksWednesday 1st August 2018
What is hybrid cloud orchestration and why do you need it? This blog post explains exactly how it works.
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A Brief History of AzureFriday 27th July
Microsoft Azure has been part of many cloud strategies since 2010, but much has happened to improve it since then. Let’s look back at the history of the platform.
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How to Develop an Effective Cyber Security StrategyFriday 20th July 2018
An effective cyber security strategy is a must for every organisation. This blog post details exactly what to do to protect from a cyber attack
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What is ‘New’?Friday 13th July 2018
We recently unveiled instrato; our new answer to cloud. In this post, our Business Developer explains how we did it.
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Top Trends In Digital Transformation for your BusinessFriday 6th July 2018
Digital transformation is the future of every business. But it’s so easy to fall behind in the world of tech, and miss out on all the new improvements that come with it.
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Citrix Workspace: Why You Can’t Work Without It In 2018Wednesday 27th June 2018
The latest updates in Citrix Workspace App were unveiled in Citrix Synergy in May. What makes this technology the future of the workspace as we know it?
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Are You Digital Enough?Friday 22nd June 2018
‘Digital’ isn’t a new term, and neither is the idea of the mobile workspace. With the advancement in tech, is it time to start calling it something different?
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WannaCry; What We’ve Learned One Year OnWednesday 13th June 2018
WannaCry shocked the world in May 2017. One year on, what changes have been made in the world of cyber security, and how have organisations changed?
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Minimising That Pesky Cloud SprawlFriday 8th June 2018
Cloud sprawl is a growing issue for organisations embracing the cloud, for so many reasons. Here are a few tips for minimising that really pesky cloud sprawl.
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What Would You Do In The Case of a Cyber Attack?Thursday 31st May 2018
Would you know what to do in the case of a cyber attack? Here is the step-by-step guide on what to do and how to minimise the damage.
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Keeping Up With The Backup TrendWednesday 30th May 2018
Backup is important. Replication is the way forward, and Cetus has the answer; Continuum.
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Going Above and Beyond With VMwareTuesday 15th May 2018
We are proud to have won VMware’s Rising Star award for 2018, but what does it mean for our IT solutions?
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Practice Safe Mobility- Protect Your EndpointsTuesday 15th May 2018
Endpoint security has changed in recent years, both in ‘use case’ and the threat environment. How can Check Point provide end-to-end security?
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When ‘Traditional’ Approaches to Security are no Longer Enough… Tuesday 10th April 2018
With security attacks increasing in sophistication and frequency, how can VMware’s NSX aid in reducing risk?
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Micro-segmentation; as Easy as Stealing Candy From a BabyFriday 6th April 2018
How does micro-segmentation compare between a castle and a hotel in terms of security?
Busted! Top Cloud Security MythsMonday 2nd April 2018
With the increase in popularity of cloud recently, here are a few of the most common myths surrounding the topic.
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World ‘Your-Systems-Shouldn’t-Have-Gone-Down-In-The-First-Place’ DayThursday 29th March 2018
Happy World Backup Day! Here at Cetus, we build resilient infrastructure that is capable of continuing in the worst situations.
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Seven Reasons To Move To Cloud in 2018Wednesday 28th March 2018
Considering moving to cloud in 2018? Here are the best reasons it could benefit you!
Reasons to Be Cheerful at Cetus SolutionsTuesday 20th March 2018
Happy International Day of Happiness! Here at Cetus Solutions, we’re counting all the reasons to be cheerful.
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5G; What It Means For Cloud HostingWednesday 14th March 2018
5G and its possibilities are much debated as we wait for it to go live in 2020. But what will it mean for the future of cloud hosting?
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GDPR; That ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ might just be a train coming!Wednesday 14th March 2018
Are you struggling to get a handle on GDPR? Welcome to the club! Here we clear up some of the ambiguity surrounding GDPR.
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Happy International Women’s Day!Thursday 8th March 2018
With today marking International Women’s Day we share perspective on the importance of gender equality in the workplace.
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Embrace Digital DisruptionMonday 5th March 2018
In this blog, we look at how and why organisations should embrace digital disruption.
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My First Week at Cetus SolutionsThursday 1st March 2018
Our new digital marketing executive reflects on her first week working for Cetus Solutions.
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What’s new with NetApp ONTAP 9.3?Wednesday 24th January 2018
In this blog, we look at the latest features and benefits you can gain from upgrading for ONTAP 9.3
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A Misconception of Citrix CloudWednesday 24th January 2018
In this blog, we address one of the misconceptions that we have heard about Citrix Cloud.
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The Sheep with No Legs, a World of Many CloudsWednesday 17th January 2018
Today, we live in a world of many clouds – but what constraints does this mean we are starting to see?
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Citrix Summit 2018Friday 12th January 2018
Summary of the vision keynote form Citrix’s partner conference, Citrix Summit, which took in Anaheim this week.
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The Age of ChangeMonday 20th November 2017
The average age of C level execs is dropping, the average age of millionaires is dropping. But, it has nothing to do with their age, it is the age of change…
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Raison D’être
Tuesday 3rd October 2017
We share thoughts on the reason and purpose for Cetus’ existence…
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“I’ll have a large stuffed crust meat feast laptop please…”
Tuesday 2nd May 2017
When does a company go from being the producer of a product or deliverer of a service to being an “I.T.” company?
Tuesday 2nd May 2017
When does a company go from being the producer of a product or deliverer of a service to being an “I.T.” company?
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The Passionate Fishmonger
Tuesday 2nd May 2017
We look at how to sum up what Cetus do in just three simple words (clue not in the title in this case!)…
Tuesday 2nd May 2017
We look at how to sum up what Cetus do in just three simple words (clue not in the title in this case!)…
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Citrix Summit Tech Series: Smart Deployments
Wednesday 22nd March 2017
We take a look at two Citrix technologies that significantly reduce cost and help customers make the move to the cloud a reality…
Wednesday 22nd March 2017
We take a look at two Citrix technologies that significantly reduce cost and help customers make the move to the cloud a reality…
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Citrix Cloud: The Coping Mechanism for Digital Disruption
Monday 6th March 2017
In most organisations at least one commonality exists; nobody likes unnecessary complexity; least of all the IT department…
Monday 6th March 2017
In most organisations at least one commonality exists; nobody likes unnecessary complexity; least of all the IT department…
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5 Reasons to Consider Citrix Cloud
Thursday 2nd February 2017
With Citrix rapidly moving towards a cloud-first strategy, we take a look at 5 reasons you should consider Citrix Cloud…
Thursday 2nd February 2017
With Citrix rapidly moving towards a cloud-first strategy, we take a look at 5 reasons you should consider Citrix Cloud…
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Citrix Summit Series: HDX .NOW & .NEXT
Monday 16th January 2017
First in the series, sharing an architects view on what’s new and exciting from Citrix in 2017.
Monday 16th January 2017
First in the series, sharing an architects view on what’s new and exciting from Citrix in 2017.
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Citrix Summit 2017Thursday 12th January 2017
Sharing our thoughts from Citrix’s annual partner conference – Citrix Summit in California.
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The Sat Nav Got Me Lost!Wednesday 26th October 2016
How important is user experience in the world of IT? Can it make the difference between the success or failure of a project?
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Why is an Elephant?Monday 24th October 2016
A question applicable to one and all, but one that not many can answer immediately without thought. What is our why?
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It’s Value, But Not As We Know It…
Tuesday 16th August 2016
In the fast paced world of technology, how do IT resellers continue to add real value for their customers?
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The Dog Deleted My HomeworkWednesday 10th August 2016
Information used to be about ‘stuff’. You could touch it, pass it to someone else, or hide it if you didn’t want to share it.
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