The Cloud

When we talk about the cloud we are not doing the local weather for Kettering, Corby or Wellingborough ..   the cloud is a bit of a generic term .. there are lots of ways of using the cloud. It’s off site, it’s secure and you don’t have to worry about backing it up and yet the idea of storing your files in a cloud may be just too disconcerting for many people. I mean where are my files actually going? Is there any security protecting my files? Why do it anyway?

At the moment cloud computing is a relative unknown, but, now that a number of global organisations and companies are adopting and offering cloud based services, 2012 could be the year that the cloud goes mainstream

Companies such as Google, Apple and Amazon all now offering cloud-based services for your music your files and information. Google’s latest contribution to cloud services (although a the moment just available to users in the US) recently came out of development and was offered to users as ‘Google Music’.  This Google service means that users can upload and access up to 20,000 songs to the cloud to be accessed by any Android device that they have registered.

Apple’s offering comes iCloud, provides users with both free and paid services to store pictures, documents apps, contacts and music. Amazon offers a more modest service in comparison and more along the lines of  Dropbox by offering 5GB of free cloud based storage to users for their files and backups. 

All of these services will bring cloud-based storage to a much broader audience. i.e you .. due in part to trusting that the service being offered by a large company such as Amazon or Google works. But in effect  the procedures needed to sync information to the cloud require little technical knowledge or skill.

So 2012 will see a dramatic increase in cloud based services in and around Northamptonshire. The next problem that will likely arise for users may not be worrying about what the cloud is or how it all works, but instead which service out of the numerous options to choose?

  Really cloud-based services are still their infancy however, now that the big name companies and brands are pushing their solutions for cloud storage, the transition to using the cloud is will most likely be a swift one.

So this year is set to become the year of the cloud it will change the way we store and manage our personal information and files will ever be the same again. . For more information just ask and we’ll get you in the off the ground before you know it !

It's all taken care of

When you want to buy a new gadget and link it up with your existing kit, add it to the wireless, pop net nanny on, sort the back up out, and get with the cloud it can be quite time consuming .. especially when you have a business to run.  So if you are in Northamptonshire and you just want it taking care of call and we'll get you sorted in a jiffy! 

OFFER Free Network Health Check worth £150

Free network health check to any business in a 30 mile radius of Northampton until 28th October

What do we do ?  

We check that your Internet connection is as fast as it can be and make sure that you are getting the most out of your computers and printers.  We look at your security and your backup system and see that you are in good shape. Then we report back to you where you can save money, improve efficiency and prevent any major problems occurring.

There’s no catch.  It’s completely free so if you are reviewing your IT services then a free network health check is a great place to start.

It’s certainly useful to compare our report to your existing service provider, both as a cost exercise and to make sure that they are on the ball.

So why do we offer to do this for free? ... well most of the time we’re asked back  .. 

Rural Broadband

Northamptonshire has some of the most beautiful countryside in England. rolling hills and views that take your breath away!  However one of the downside of being rural can be that your broadband isn't up to much

Just because you run a business in rural Northamptonshire doesn't mean that your broadband has to be slow or unreliable.  There are things that can be done to improve things.

You can start by looking at your filter and get someone to check your internal wiring  - it might need changing.  You can use the latest in broadband technology as things improve each year and updating the firmware on your router can help.

Another top tip is to make sure all your phone extensions are filtered including satellite sockets.

We have a few other tricks up our sleeves too so don't despair  -  get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

A508 near to Lamport

Computer repairs throughout Northamptonshire

We think having some clients that have been with us for a decade is something to be proud of.

For over a ten years we've been looking after small to medium size business's across Northamptonshire and surrounding area's.   We are close to our clients daily needs. On hand in emergencies, available to work with your business strategies and looking at ways you can get the most out of your computers and equipment.

We've discovered that long term businesses that look after their kit, spend wisely and look ahead stay with us for the long term.

So if you are a small to medium size business and want to have a chat give us a call .. we'd be delighted to meet you.