Blog - Cetus Solutions

Regular commentary on technology-related topics from our team of industry experts.

Remote Working, Managing a Team and Life as a Mum: A 5-Day Blog
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Remote working is the new norm for most of us, so we’ve checked in with our Service Delivery Manager to see how she has adapted whilst managing a team and with 2 children around! Read her 5-day blog.

Leveraging Microsoft Teams To Drive Employee Engagement and Productivity: 10 Best Practises
Thursday 26th March 2020
At Cetus, we regard Microsoft Teams and its integrated solutions as a key tool to leverage our employees to work remotley. Check out our top 10 tips.

The password has expired – Cetus can help you change it
Wednesday 11th March 2020
The IT world has tried to improve passwords, we’ve forced users to remember complex passwords and we’ve demanded users change their passwords more frequently. It’s not just users who are fed up with passwords, our IT helpdesks are too.

The need for remote working in the fight against COVID-19
Monday 9th March 2020
Following the COVID-19 outbreak, millions of people globally have been forced to work from home. As the outbreak continues, remote working could prove to be a vital step in safeguarding public health.

Life after death – still stuck with Windows 7 and Server 2008?
Thursday 27th February 2020
As the literary saying goes ‘The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry’. Many of us have found this to be true when migrating away from Windows Server 2008 (R2) and Windows 7.

Windows Virtual Desktop – Everything you need to know in three minutes
Tuesday 2nd February 2020
What is it? Why Should I care? and why should I consider adding Citrix to WVD?

VMware – Simplifying the Hybrid Multi-Cloud
Thursday 14th November 2019
VMware is over 20 years old and in that time, they’ve revolutionised the data centre. VMware’s hypervisor changed our entire approach to on-premise datacentres, imagine if we were to go back to every server being physical?

The Innovation Factory
Friday 18th October 2019
How do companies keep up with innovation to obtain the best people and how do they adapt to keep ahead of the competiton? Can innovation really change a company or should companies even bother with innovation in the workplace?

Windows 7 to Windows 10: Migration Best Practices
Thursday 25th April 2019
With the Windows 7 end of life looming in the near distance, why migrate to Windows 10? Here are the best practices to make the move go smoothly

A New Future For Cetus
Tuesday 16th April 2019
As Cetus celebrates success after success, the growth of the business has lead to the establishment of a new HQ in Manchester. Discover what this means for our loyal customers

Prepare Your Business For Windows 7 End of Life
Thursday 11th April 2019
With Windows 7 end of life less than a year away, discover what options you have and how to prepare your organisation.

Cetus Solutions Support Growth With Head Office Move
April 2019
Cetus Solutions will be relocating its Head Office location from Salford Quays to Cobra Court, Trafford Park this April as part of its growth strategy.

Navigate Hybrid Cloud Complexity with VMware NSX
Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Cloud complexity is a common by-product of an organisation’s digital transformation. With VMware NSX, discover how a unified platform can mitigate these issues.

World Backup Day 2019: Losing Data in the Cloud
Friday 29th March 2019
Cloud can sometimes seem like the disaster recovery solution to data loss, but it is possible. What’s the answer to ultimate data protection? Cetus has the answer; Continuum

Take Control of Your Data Centre With Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
Thursday 21st March 2019
Using hyper-converged infrastructure, how can you take control of your data centre to minimise complexities that can be managed from a single console?

Citrix Workspace: Delivering The End User Promise
Wednesday 13th March 2019
User experience has become something of a pioneering point for workspace platforms. So how has Citrix delivered the end user promise?

Workspace ONE: Everything You Need In A Workspace
Monday 4th March 2019
VMware’s Workspace ONE has been making quite a splash, but why is it the secure digital workspace that you need?

How to Avoid The Common Pitfalls of VDI
Tuesday 26th February 2019
VDI is the name of the game when it comes to transitioning from traditional desktop models to digital workspaces. Here are the common pitfalls of a VDI project and how to avoid them.

How to Prevent Cloud Security Threats
Friday 22nd February 2019
How can you keep your cloud secure, while enabling the innovation, flexibility and data access that you wanted in the first place?

The New Hero of Cyber Security; Zero Trust
Thursday 14th February 2019
In today’s increasingly decentralised enterprises, your network is no longer secure by an actual brick and mortar perimeter. The answer to this is zero trust, and here’s how to get started.

Transforming Your Cloud with HCI
Tuesday 5th February 2019
Starting your cloud journey might seem like an impossible trek, reaching far beyond your sights. This is how to incorporate HCI with VMware to help you map our your path.

Five Signs You’re Ready to Embrace Cloud
Wednesday 30th January 2019
Why adopt cloud? It’s a big investment that takes a lot of preparation. Here are five signs that your organisation is ready and waiting for cloud.

Season’s Greetings
Monday 21st January 2019
With snow on the horizon, here’s a last nod to the holiday season as our Business Development Director Paul Kiveal looks at the challenges of retro toys and how instrato handles them.

Here Phishy, Phishy, Phishy….
Tuesday 15th January 2019
With the biggest cyber risk to organisations increasingly in the form of phishing emails, here are the top tips to stay off the phisherman’s hook.

Citrix Summit 2019 from a Citrix Platinum Partner Point of View
Monday 7th January 2019
We wait all year to attend Citrix Summit and pick up the latest info and announcements for the year to come. As a Citrix Platinum Partner, here’s why we never miss it.

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Cloud Migration
Friday 4th January 2019
Is it even possible to migrate to cloud without spending years getting lost doing it? Here’s the simple guide to migrating that won’t make you want to tear your hair out.

Skyscraper: When Cyber Security Goes Wrong
Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last summer’s blockbuster featuring Dwayne Johnson was an epic thriller. But how could the right cyber security solution have saved the building from being taken over by cyber criminals?

Citrix Summit 2019 for Dummies
Wednesday 12th December 2018
Attending your first Citrix Summit in January? Don’t worry, here’s the definitive guide to finding your way around the event!

You Say Cloud, They Say….
Wednesday 5th December 2018
Why is ‘cloud’ suddenly becoming a common executive strategy?

The Citrix ‘Virtual Workspace’ Vision: What We Have Achieved?
Wednesday 28th November 2018
What was the Citrix Vision for the future of the digital workspace back in 2001?

It’s Halloween! Beware of Zombies!
Tuesday 20th November 2018
During these dark and chilly nights, it’s easy to become scared of what’s out there. But really, it’s what’s lurking in your data centre that you need to worry about…. Your zombie VMs!!

VMworld 2018 Keynote
Thursday 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 IT
Wednesday 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 Cloud
Wednesday 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 Comes
Tuesday 30th October 2018
With 2019 just around the corner, what do we predict will be big in the world of IT next year?

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 Business
Thursday 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 Perspective
Tuesday 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.

instrato or Lexus?
Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Why would an established brand like Cetus create instrato? What is it?

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 Instead
Friday 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?

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 Systems
Monday 3rd September 2018
Legacy systems can hinder the digital transformation of an organisation, regardless of its size. But how?

Hybrid Cloud Orchestration pt 2
Friday 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 Analytics
Wednesday 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 Them
Monday 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.

When a User Leaves
Wednesday 8th August 2018
It can be tough when an employee leaves, but in the age of BYOD you could also be looking at a potential security breach.

Why Cloud Needs SD-WAN
Friday 3rd August 2018
SD-WAN and cloud aren’t new phenomenons, but what happens when you put them together to protect from cybercrime in the network?

Hybrid Cloud Orchestration: How it Works
Wednesday 1st August 2018
What is hybrid cloud orchestration and why do you need it? This blog post explains exactly how it works.

A Brief History of Azure
Friday 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.

How to Develop an Effective Cyber Security Strategy
Friday 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

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.

Top Trends In Digital Transformation for your Business
Friday 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.

Citrix Workspace: Why You Can’t Work Without It In 2018
Wednesday 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?

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?

WannaCry; What We’ve Learned One Year On
Wednesday 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?

Minimising That Pesky Cloud Sprawl
Friday 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.

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.

Keeping Up With The Backup Trend
Wednesday 30th May 2018
Backup is important. Replication is the way forward, and Cetus has the answer; Continuum.

Going Above and Beyond With VMware
Tuesday 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?

Practice Safe Mobility- Protect Your Endpoints
Tuesday 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?

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?

Micro-segmentation; as Easy as Stealing Candy From a Baby
Friday 6th April 2018
How does micro-segmentation compare between a castle and a hotel in terms of security?

Busted! Top Cloud Security Myths
Monday 2nd April 2018
With the increase in popularity of cloud recently, here are a few of the most common myths surrounding the topic.

World ‘Your-Systems-Shouldn’t-Have-Gone-Down-In-The-First-Place’ Day
Thursday 29th March 2018
Happy World Backup Day! Here at Cetus, we build resilient infrastructure that is capable of continuing in the worst situations.

Seven Reasons To Move To Cloud
Wednesday 28th March 2018
Considering moving to cloud in 2018? Here are the best reasons it could benefit you!

Reasons to Be Cheerful at Cetus Solutions
Tuesday 20th March 2018
Happy International Day of Happiness! Here at Cetus Solutions, we’re counting all the reasons to be cheerful.

5G; What It Means For Cloud Hosting
Wednesday 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?

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.

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.

Embrace Digital Disruption
Monday 5th March 2018
In this blog, we look at how and why organisations should embrace digital disruption.

My First Week at Cetus Solutions
Thursday 1st March 2018
Our new digital marketing executive reflects on her first week working for Cetus Solutions.

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

A Misconception of Citrix Cloud
Wednesday 24th January 2018
In this blog, we address one of the misconceptions that we have heard about Citrix Cloud.

The Sheep with No Legs, a World of Many Clouds
Wednesday 17th January 2018
Today, we live in a world of many clouds – but what constraints does this mean we are starting to see?