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Since the first computer was built in 1946, chips and devices have continued to get smaller. Just 20 years ago, hard drives were big and heavy, ranging from 400 to 1000 megabytes in size. Now 500 gigabytes (500,000 megabytes) is regarded as low end, and can be picked up at …

It’s all going well, until it isn’t. That saying can be applied to many things, even software. There are a few things to consider when choosing an enterprise software solution. These considerations go beyond the features and benefits offered in the solution; they concern the type of company you are …

With China’s plummeting stocks and an increasingly devalued yuan, you don’t have to look far beyond the headlines to appreciate the impact that currency shifts can have on small IT businesses and independent consultants. Even sterling’s varying strength can present problems for IT professionals – whether trying to get the …

Despite common perceptions, cutting costs isn’t the primary reason businesses are choosing cloud these days. The other major advantages are the agility and scalability cloud brings, enabling organisations to quickly respond to business demand. The combination of benefits is driving both IT and lines of business to rely on cloud …

Installing IT hardware has always been a high cost area for businesses. Typically viewed as a one off expense, costs can quickly skyrocket. More hardware requires greater upfront costs, more replacement parts, and increased maintenance and support in order to maximise uptime and minimise downtime. Whether or not businesses organise …

Astound Commerce's VP Terry Hunter reveals his tips to cope with Black Friday

Dave Ward also says that governments have a part to play in regulating smart home security products

If you’ve kept your eye on the news this week I’m sure you’ll have seen a lot on the significant drop in stock markets across the globe due to China’s fluctuating markets. Dubbed ‘black Monday’, China’s stock markets lost 8.5 per cent of its value by the end of the …

PXS Distribution's MD Rob Hall says businesses need to adapt as users become mobile

Paul Cubbage from Target Components argues retailers need a mix of customers