Tag Archives: planning

Say goodbye to XP in 2012

In my last post I mentioned some of the likely trends for 2012. Another trend that is forecast to gather pace is the number of people deserting the Windows XP operating system in favour of Windows 7 and Windows 8. … Continue reading

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Have you tested your recovery plan? and 3 other important questions…

A recent article I have read highlighted that many businesses have never tested the recovery process in the event of a server or site failure. With business continuity being a core component of risk management,  a well-rehearsed plan lays the … Continue reading

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Windows XP Mode on Windows 7

Application support and compatibility has always been a major obstacle for end users when considering Operating System upgrades. This has always been the case with Microsoft Windows. However with the advent of Windows 7, Microsoft have taken the extra initiative … Continue reading

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The problem with Virtualisation

Many companies have been moving to Virtualisation over the last two years since the hype has hit the market, but many of the deployments have been classed as failures by management within the business. This is caused by many businesses … Continue reading

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