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Skytap: keep your IBM Power workloads running optimally

No more worries about finding and retaining skilled operatives for IBM Power: migrate your Power applications to run natively in the cloud with Skytap and Northdoor

The sharp rise in GDPR fines means businesses should take note and act now

After an increase in fines, Northdoor highlights why using a robust GDPR solution is vital, and how GDPR industrialisation can help guide compliance.

Refresh your IBM Power landscape for rapid ROI – a case study on what’s possible

Refresh your IBM Power environment for up to 179% ROI over five years. Sign up for a free IBM Power Costs (TCO) study with Northdoor plc.

To pay or not to pay? The ransomware question you shouldn't have to answer

When it comes to ransomware, prevention is vital. Read how companies are handling their ransomware attacks and what prevention really means.

Boost the scalability of your storage infrastructure while reducing costs with flexible IBM storage

Make data storage more cost-effective and flexible with IBM Storage Utility Offering (SUO) from Northdoor plc.

Gain complete visibility of cyber security across your hybrid-cloud landscape

Gain real-time security analytics & cyber threat intelligence across your whole organisation with a cloud-native cybersecurity solution.

Protecting data with cyber resilience

DR vs Cyber Resilience. Protecting data with cyber resilience. Cyber resilience and DR are closely related – but also completely different. Learn the difference here.

IBM Power10: unbeatable performance, energy-efficiency, and security for hybrid cloud

The arrival of IBM Power10 means higher performance, efficiency, and security for enterprise-grade hybrid-cloud infrastructure.

Maximise the working life of data storage investments

Make storage go further by revitalise existing storage capacity, reduce costs and gain new capabilities with Northdoor.

How Ansible makes it easy to deliver automation

The case for automating your IT estate continues to get stronger. What’s driving this trend and how can you best automate your IT estate?

Why an overstretched IT operations team could be exposing your business to risk

Digital services are the foundation of your business. Give your ITOps team the resources they need to deliver 24/7 availability with managed services from Northdoor.

Why you don’t need to live on the edge to benefit from edge computing

Northdoor Edge Computing builds on IBM Cloud Satellite, which simplifies the configuration and management of hybrid cloud and edge computing solutions.

Streamline your backup and recovery infrastructure with cutting-edge virtual tape storage

Thanks both to disk-based storage and to network speeds of up to 40TB/hour, a virtual tape library dramatically enhances your ability to meet SLAs for Recovery Time Objective (RTO).

Are high IT management workloads putting the brakes on business innovation?

As demand for complex IT systems continues to grow, the availability of skilled IT resources is shrinking. We explore how managed IT services can free your business to focus on innovation.

Unlock the full potential of your data storage and get off the purchasing treadmill

New innovations in data storage technology are enabling businesses to break free from seemingly inevitable and costly storage capacity upgrades.

The cost of a data breach continues to rise but the vulnerabilities remain the same.

We explore why the cost of a data breach has increased significantly since 2015, yet the techniques of cyber criminals have remained largely unchanged.

Finding the key to cost-effective, simple business continuity and disaster recovery

Full System Replication with IBM PowerHA technology allows you to maintain a complete real-time copy of your systems without the hassle of managing what data is included.

Contractors remain unprepared for IR35 tax changes

The changes to IR35 are coming whether we like it or not. Some companies are turning to Managed Service providers to take away the complications surrounding IR35.

Prioritising Lloyd’s minimum standards for cyber third-party risk management

Blueprint 2.0 and the pandemic has also pushed the London market to engage digitally across the supply chain meaning that third party security is more crucial than ever.

Smaller financial services companies can benefit from cloud computing

Learn how Northdoor is guiding smaller Financial Services and Banking Companies with Cloud Adoption and Cloud Migration Strategies.

Latest hacks suggest 2021 will see increased cyber-criminal activity

Northdoor comment: Companies have to fight back with proactivity and the latest innovative solutions to prevent theft of sensitive data.

Dealing effectively with Ransomware and Malware attacks in the real-world

Northdoor comment: 2021 has seen some high-profile breaches such as Serco and British Mensa.

Four easy steps to compliance: how a Northdoor client took control of database security

With the GDPR in force, businesses also face large financial penalties for exposing customer data. Businesses in healthcare, financial services and other heavily regulated industries must also abide…[ ]

Green IT and Covid-19 will continue to dominate the IT sector in 2021

Neil Taylor, Senior Consultant at Northdoor PLC shares his predictions for technology in 2021, including hybrid workforces and the drive for green IT.

Top Enterprise IT Trends for 2021

Read our predictions: Seven top IT experts offer their insights and advice on cloud, data security, data management and data privacy in 2021

IT automation, self-service & simplicity are keys to success in 2021

We asked Tom Richards, Systems and Storage Practice lead at Northdoor: “What are the key IT trends that customers need to look out for in 2021?”. Tom puts forward his predictions.

DataOps and cyber defence key for 2021

James Cherry, CTO at Northdoor makes his predictions for 2021 and reveals how DataOps and Cyber Defence will be mission critical.

Benefits of IBM Cloud Pak for Security

IBM Cloud Pak for Security reveal hidden threats, assess the risks and respond rapidly to protect your hybrid and multicloud environments.

How will Brexit impact sanctions and money laundering rules in the UK from 2021?

UK firms must change their approach to sanctions and anti-money laundering laws in 2021. Read our comment on the changes.

Data security for your remote workforce in 2021

Remote working is here to stay – and organisations need to take a long-term approach to advanced data security and remore working

Insider Threats - the number one cyber threat concerning businesses today

Accidental insider threats. Work with Northdoor to understand, identify and protect against today’s number one data security concern.

Are we seeing a new IT procurement approach from the public sector?

NHS England is seeking advice on migrating ERP systems to the cloud | How public sector IT procurement strategies are changing | Northdoor

Gone Phishing - How to catch something big without even trying

Learn what phishing is, the dangers & how to avoid phishing threats. Rob Batters discusses how innovative technology can combat the threat.

Explosion of Ransomware attacks

Northdoor comment on IBM Security X-Force report that says ransomware attacks have continued to rise in the second quarter of 2020

Cloud computing adoption rates increase; but companies need to remain vigilant on compliance and security risks

The acceleration of cloud adoption during the pandemic has lead to regulatory complications and cloud security risks. Read on to find out more.

How can universities & schools protect themselves from cyber-attacks?

Northdoor comment on how the education sector can better deal with the increasing threat from cybercriminals & why they are vulnerable to cyberattacks

How can businesses protect sensitive data outside the corporate firewall?

Discover how cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit insecure remote working capabilities. Protect data while supporting staff with flexible working.

Turn the tables on cyber attackers with Northdoor’s anti-phishing solution

Learn why an automated, AI-powered approach to phishing protection is vital to defend your business against financial losses

Charity Sector cloud adoption

Northdoor comment on the rise of cyber attacks in the charity sector. AJ Thompson CCO, Northdoor recommends cloud adoption for business continuity

Can managed IT services help you achieve resilience?

Learn the importance of a robust IT infrastructure to your businesses, & take action to mitigate against unexpected occurrences

Embracing a multicloud strategy for greater agility and lower costs

Discover how IBM FlashSystem 5000 combines cloud-like flexibility and pricing models with enterprise-grade performance, security and speed of provisioning.

The State of Cyber Security in 2020

Read about the state of cyber security in 2020 & discover how you can protect your business by guarding against the risk of a data breach.

Easy Target: Why Privileged Account Management matters in the fight against cybercrime

Discover the huge costs of weak privileged access management & how to protect your business with IBM Security Verify Privilege Vault

Offices are shrinking, but the cloud offers room to grow

Northdoor’s Cloud Managed Services can help your business gain the flexibility & cost-efficiency of cloud computing with minimal business risk

Cybersecurity in the insurance sector: what are the issues and how can you protect your business from attack?

The key issues around cybersecurity in the insurance industry and advice to insurers on how best to protect their business.

The Largest Cyber Security Breaches of 2020

Avoid leaving your data unsecure by learning from the largest cyber security breaches of 2020. Secure your data with Northdoor.

Third-party cyber risks during periods of business disruption

When your suppliers’ business continuity plans kick into action, it’s vital to ensure your data is protected against third-party cyber risks

The key data storage challenges businesses are facing during the increase of home working

With remote working on the rise, businesses are facing certain storage challenges. Read Northdoor plc’s Tom Richards’ take on it.

Flexible cloud-like storage with IBM Storage Utility Offering

Discover how the IBM Storage Utility Offering allows you to pay only for the storage capacity you need. Read Tom Richards’ blog.

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