A gifted mathematician. Ambitious. A visionary. Ada Lovelace’s love of science and maths led to her working with some of the greatest mathematicians of all time. But, it was her forward-thinking nature that led her to predict that computers could do far more than solve maths problems. Something that took 100 years to be fully […]
Destination shopping is about connecting social media, having interactive displays and the highest levels of customer service. All of this relies on super-fast internet connections and a stable network. But that’s where Draytek can help. Draytek’s range of routers, access points and other equipment helps make your store a place to be, while also keeping […]
Public WiFi can be really naff. Sometimes it works well, but other times it struggles to load up Google’s home page, let alone anything important. When you’re a customer, it can be frustrating. But if you need it for work or mission-critical devices, then it’s even worse. It could mean lost revenue, missed opportunities and […]
In an unassuming street in London lays The Ministry of Sound. Residing in an abandoned Bus Garage, the club sees over 300,000 clubbers every year. With a dedication to sound quality and a love of house music, the Ministry of Sound has been partying in Elephant and Castle for nearly three decades. The Ministry of […]
There’s always too much work to do. Technology gets better, and work gets automated, but it’s never quite right. There’s still always too much to do. But, thanks to Cognitive Collaboration, too much work is about to become less stressful. What is Cognitive Collaboration? Cognitive Collaboration is a phrase coined by Cisco, which puts the […]
In 1933, the Glitz and glamour of the movies came to the east end of London. Troxy opened its doors for its first showing of King Kong and quickly became a much-loved venue. But the 3520-capacity cinema was a little bit special. Troxy featured luxurious seats, and staff wearing evening dresses. Perfume was sprayed during […]
Free WiFi is less of a luxury and more of an expectation these days. In fact, 89% of people believe that WiFi should be provided with a standard room. 32% of people said they would not stay at a hotel if it didn’t offer reliable WiFi. Weak WiFi in hotels can lead to negative reviews […]
It’s no secret that upgrading your network switches can be a significant financial and technological commitment. Upgrading switches is also something that you can’t ignore. Switches are the foundation to any network and are estimated to last anywhere between 5-10 years. As networks within the workplace become increasingly important, it is critical that modern network […]
It’s been a long day at work. Your to-do list has grown from 5 things to what feels like 500 things. You’re finally home and can’t think of anything better than getting into bed. You’re finally in bed except you’ve forgotten one thing. The bedroom light is still on, and you can only be what […]
It was recently announced the TfL are planning to roll out 4G network coverage throughout the London Underground. With Sadiq Khan saying the move is “a really important step” for the millions of people who use the Tube each year. Being the oldest subway network, London Underground poses quite a few challenges for TfL. The […]
Security weaknesses have just cost British Airways £183 million. In 2018, hackers carried out a “sophisticated, malicious criminal attack” on BA’s website. Personal and financial details were stolen from 380,000 transactions. Names, email addresses and credit card details, including CVV numbers, were taken. Under GDPR rules, companies who allow others to access personal or identifia...
Earthquakes are dangerous and unpredictable. In 2004, an undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a Tsunami that killed 225,000 people. In 2010, Haiti was destroyed by an earthquake which killed 222,000 people. Unfortunately, unlike other natural disasters, there are no reliable ways to predict when an earthquake will happen. Let alone how strong it […]
You’ve just spent the last hour frantically working on a huge document. It’s going great and you’re so proud of yourself! But then! Lightning strikes! No really, Lightning has struck and the whole street has a power cut. And you forgot to save. Great! But not if you have a UPS. If you’d had a […]
You’ve been looking forward to the latest episode of “Cats In Clothing” for months. You settle down with your dinner and load up the episode. And it’s buffering. And buffering. And buffering. You were promised superfast broadband, and you don’t think you’re getting anywhere near that. It’s time to check your internet speed. Why Should […]
You're about to start your first network and you know you need some cabling. But what actually is a network cable? What does it do?
