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Why Application Security is so important in 2022

With increasing cyber attacks, application security has never been so important. Here’s why app security should be your top priority in 2022.

With sanctions set to escalate, implementing a robust sanctions search solution is an obvious next step

As global sanctions escalate, implementing a robust sanctions search and checking solution is a must-have for organisations. Here’s what you need to know.

Unknown knowns: how to keep track of exploited vulnerabilities

Rob Batters discusses the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog and the importance of keeping your software up to date.

Cut costs by migrating IBM Power dev and test environments to the cloud

Reserve your on-premises IBM Power servers for production workloads: migrate development and testing environments to run natively in the cloud with Skytap.

The value of DataOps – transforming critical data into prized insights

A clear DataOps strategy can provide valuable commercial benefits. Here’s how you can get more from your organisation’s critical data with DataOps.

Meet Northdoor’s women in tech: Anjela Ubogu

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Northdoor

Meet Northdoor’s women in tech: Mandy Howell

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re sharing stories straight from the Northdoor team. Read our interview with Mandy Howell, Support Specialist.

Getting the data insights you need to rapidly make effective decisions

Uncovering quality data insights promotes commercial growth and improves decision-making. See how getting a handle on data management means better business.

What SMEs should consider before migrating to the cloud

Is your SME looking to migrate its IT infrastructure to the cloud? Here’s what SMEs should consider before moving forward with cloud migration.

Optimise your disaster recovery for IBM Power

Need a resilient, low cost disaster recovery plan for business continuity? See how migrating your IBM Power environment to the Skytap cloud service could help.

Air-gapped backups: a last line of defence

Here’s how immutable data storage and air gapping are a last line of defence against cyber security threats, so you can protect organisational data & systems.

The cost of inaction: Five cyber security stats for all businesses to consider in 2022

Creating a robust cyber security infrastructure is vital for organisations. Costing financial and reputational damage, here’s how cyber attacks evolved in 2021.

Is IBM Power holding back your migration to the cloud?

An optimised way to move IBM Power workloads to the cloud: Northdoor and Skytap accelerate migrations and reduce risk

Skytap:
Get off the technology treadmill and migrate to the cloud

Get off the technology treadmill and stop buying on-premises IBM Power hardware: migrate your Power applications to run natively in the cloud with Skytap and Northdoor.

Phishing Emails (and other messages) and how to deal with them

Don’t get burnt by phishing scams – here’s how to protect your organisation by recognising and reporting potential phishing threats.

Cyber Resilience for the Insurance Sector in the age of ransomware

The insurance sector is facing a double challenge from cybercriminals – customer demand for new cyber insurance products and the protection of their own corporate IT systems

Top Enterprise IT Trends for 2022

Skill shortages, rising cyber threats, increasing regulation, cloud and AI will all be on the agenda in 2022.

Government report highlights an awareness of supply chain risk, but a continued struggle to find a solution.

With a report showing only 12% of organisations formally review risks, we highlight the benefits of automating supply chain risk management.

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.

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