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How to cure Nephophobia (fear of clouds)

In association with new online publication Cloud Magazine, MessageStream looks for a cure for Nephophobia (fear of clouds) in this persuasive view of cloud IT security… How to cure Nephophobia (fear of clouds) by Louis Nauges Is the Cloud secure? It is more secure than any traditional IT solution available today.  The Cloud is the [...]

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As Safe As Money in the Bank

What do you think of when someone says the word ‘security’?  Security guards, guard dogs, a padlock, a safety blanket? Security means different things to different people but at its heart it means protecting against danger, be that accidents, loss or even crime. It isn’t just a one-off thing, either. When we think of security [...]

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Jargon Aside, How Can Hosted Exchange Shape Your Business?

Have you ever sat in a presentation or read an article and realised you haven’t got a clue what they’re talking about? It’s nothing to feel guilty about. Often the jargon and terminology that’s used can sound impressive but in fact it doesn’t represent any great shift from the way you’re already working and how [...]

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Concerns About the Cloud

We’re all so used to using webmail now, and Hosted Exchange seems equally straightforward to many people. But some people understandably have their reservations, not least the technical support teams and IT departments who have to deal with the upheaval of a fundamental change to the way they work. Here are three common worries that [...]

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Can Hosted E-mail Really Stop You Becoming Depressed?

OK, I admit it, that title might be a little bit enthusiastic but it’s not without a kernel of truth since the topic for today’s post is the trend for longer and longer working hours… and the harm it’s wreaking on health and happiness. Last week, The Independent ran a story claiming that “three hours’ [...]

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Baby Steps to Working in the Cloud

When you work in business, it’s often against your nature to jump in with both feet. Cautious, measuring up the pros and cons. Yes, you go with your instincts but you want all the facts before you make a firm decision. It’s the same when we are embracing anything new or making a big decision, [...]

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The Cloud is Definitely Not a Passing Fad

Last week my blog focused on the adoption of cloud computing among mainstream hardware manufacturers. Many companies are looking to sell cloud companion services alongside their devices, bringing in vital extra revenue as profit margins fall. But what about businesses who need those services? Are they spending more as a result? Banks are reluctant to [...]

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E-discovery and Why Data Retrieval Should be a Vital Feature of Hosted E-mail

If you’re a regular visitor to the MessageStream blog, you’ll have heard me mention the phenomenal growth of cloud computing many times before. The potential to save money whilst improving business efficiency has really captured the imagination of SMEs and, as a result, cloud computing services such as Hosted E-mail seems to be one area [...]

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How the Cloud Could Save Hardware Manufacturers in 2012

Considering the mountain of shiny new gadgets paraded at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the technology industry is booming. Well – in some ways, electronics manufacturers are doing reasonably well, but the gadgets aren’t entirely responsible for that. Manufacturers of televisions and computers are suffering in a [...]

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Capacity Planning: Why it’s Easier From the Cloud

If yours is one of the many businesses that spent December struggling to keep up with a deluge of Christmas business you might be using January to take a well earned break.  You might be revelling in the slowdown in business, pleased to have a chance to catch your breath… or you might be one [...]

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