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Avoid being compromised by Ransomware

Read about our top ten list of things to do to avoid being comprised by WannaCry or any other strain of ransomware. We’ll help you recover and rebuild.

Ransomware WannaCry Cyber Security Attacks

Ransomware Cyber Security Attacks are globally on the rise – contact Northdoor to get your free assessment to ensure your company is protected.

X-Force Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Index

Learn more about the serious data breaches, major cyber security attacks and new cyber security vulnerabilities discovered in 2016.

IBM Cognitive Analytics in the top quadrant

Colin Lye, Northdoor’s Practice Lead – Big Data & Analytics, shares his thoughts on a Report that compares Cognitive Analytics solutions.

Classify IT: a Northdoor blog on our approach to GDPR

A Northdoor blog for businesses on how to classify data and prepare for the forthcoming EU GDPR General Data Protection Regulations

PowerHA for i-resiliency and high availability solutions for IBM i

PowerHA SysteMirror for i. provides local and remote high availability solutions to protect against planned or unplanned outages, disaster recovery.

Citrix Xen Desktop Essentials on Azure

Microsoft and Citrix have recently announced a new service to deploy Windows 10 desktops and application virtualisation from the Azure cloud platform.

Find IT: a Northdoor blog on our approach to GDPR

Northdoor helps businesses to understand and prepare for the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with a six step approach

Given the choice of a storage system, which one would you go for?

IBM Flash Storage system has reliability built in, provides higher performance, reduces footprint and environmental costs.

Preparing your company for GDPR

Northdoor helps businesses to understand and prepare for the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Switch to Microsoft’s Azure SQL Data Warehouse

We’ll migrate you over to Microsoft’s SQL Data Warehouse. This cloud solution guarantees improved performance, greater flexibility & lower management costs

Top Security Threat Expected to Continue Rising

Northdoor are able to help organisations protect against the increased risk posed by ransomware with targeted security and endpoint security.

Azure Instant Recovery

Northdoor’s Cloud Practice Lead Dominic Green highlights Microsofts Introduction of Restore-as-a-Service (RaaS) in the Form of Azure Backup Instant Restore.

Northdoor plc. achieves Platinum status in IBM PartnerWorld Programme

Northdoor plc awarded IBM Platinum Business Partner status in recognition of successful client engagement for Infrastructure, Cloud, Analytics & Security

Advanced analytics and cognitive computing for Insurance

With 30 years of experience in the London Market, Northdoor offers proven, practical approaches to deploying analytics and cognitive solutions.

Northdoor – IBM New Collaboration for Cognitive Solutions

Northdoor plc are delighted to be partnering with IBM to provide cognitive solutions and services at a greatly reduced cost to the customer.

Highlights from Northdoor’s GDPR round table discussion with Allen & Overy LLP

Gain insights from Northdoor and Allen and Overy LLP on how to align your business with the EU’s forthcoming data protection guidelines

So, what exactly is a PVU?

Learn how a processor value unit (PVU) based licensing model can be used to illustrate your company’s compliance with IBM’s software usage requirements

Actuarial Application

Northdoor helps businesses transform spreadsheet and desktop-database applications into robust, performant, supportable systems.

Take Control of IBM Software Licence Management

We unwrap the complexity of Software Asset Management (SAM) by highlighting the key considerations for any IT department.

Boost Data Security and Prepare For GDPR Compliance

We can help your business become GDPR compliant. Download our helpful guide on the new EU regulations and contact us for a data security assessment and compliance support

Financial Sanctions Checker Role within Insurance Software

Sanctions Checker is an insurance software that helps businesses comply with financial sanctions. Click here to find out how it can be integrated into your IT systems

Who doesn’t want to be a security superhero?

Cloud computing is a feature worth trying but have you thought about the security risks? IBM has been looking into the issue and this is what you need to know:

Microsoft Azure Disaster Recovery Forum

Discover the key insights from our expert-led discussion forum on Microsoft Azure’s Cloud Disaster Recovery Solution. Read about the top 3 pain points for attendees and learn about our cloud-focused…[ ]

Diagnosing the big-data opportunity for the Public Sector

Northdoor SQL Server Advisory Service helps public sector organisations understand digital migration options and make the best decisions.

GDPR Programme Audit

A comprehensive, structured review of existing GDPR programmes to confirm If a company fitness for purpose and ability to deliver credible compliance.

IoT device in action

Following on from what is IoT, this blog post details how to set up an IoT device and demonstrates the power of IoT.

Leading Change to Realise the Benefits of Insurance Market Modernisation

The challenges and key findings discussed at round table event to realise the benefits of market modernisation within insurance with industry COOs.

What is IoT?

What is IOT (Internet of Things), where can it be applied and what are the future possibilities for this technology?

4 terrifying IT catastrophes and how to protect your business

In 2014, 90 percent of large organisations reported a security breach according to PwC. Read more about the risks that you need to prepare for.

How Microsoft’s Visual Studio Application Captures Accurate User Insights

How to stop guessing how users interact with applications and start understanding with better application analytics.

Top Features of Micosoft’s Power BI

Business intelligence is a means for running a successful online business. Here are the top 5 features of Microsoft Power BI you should definitely know about

Take Control of IBM Software Licence Management

We unwrap the complexity of IBM software asset management (SAM) by highlighting the key considerations for any IT department.

SQL Server vs. Oracle – The Gloves are Off!

Are you running a Linux based business? Find out how and when you can expect SQL to be available for your OS and why is now a good time to make a switch.

5 Super Security Features in Azure SQL Database for Insurers

Because of the features SQL offers, there’s been a rise in the number of customers using it. So let’s go through some of the high points of Azure SQL database

How damaging is downtime?

When was the last time you rethought your data protection choices? Insufficient DR plans can affect both your budget and your business in the matter of minutes

Using Data to Improve Customer Experience

The key to success in online retail lies in awesome customer service. To see how big data can help you improve in that field take a look at our infographic

Retailers, let's get back to one:one service

Helping retailers get personalised customer information combining thousands of attributes & hundreds of data that delivers benefits across the business.

Qorus Software and Northdoor partner to provide collaborate and comprehensive business technology solutions

Qorus Software & Northdoor partner providing collaborative & comprehensive information technology solutions & strategic support to clients

Northdoor wins a 2015 European IT & Software Excellence Award

IT consultancy and solutions provider Northdoor has been presented with a 2015 European IT & Software Excellence Award in the ‘Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics Solution of the Year’…[ ]

Northdoor recognised as a finalist for 2014 Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year: Small and Medium Business (SMB) Award

Northdoor named as the finalist & honoured among a global field of top partners delivering excellence in innovation & implementation of cusomter solutions

Northdoor announces a new franchise partnership with Colt, Europe's leading information delivery platform

A huge improvement in the big data management industry is expected following our latest franchise partnership. You can read more about it here

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