Cloud computing can often involve chains of sub-processors or sub-contractors. If you work across Europe, it would be wise to look into this. In some parts of Europe, data protection law requires the controller to independently authorise all subcontracts and to enter into direct contracts with all processors. In most member states, it is left to data controllers or vendors to determine what amounts to appropriate technical and organisational measures. In some countries however, for example, Spain, Italy and Poland, if you wish to put data into the Cloud, then, they will need the Cloud Computing service provider to confirm that its security arrangements meet the particular laws in these countries.

Usually, if a cloud service provider subcontracts any parts of their services, it will be invisible to the customer. This could raise issues and potential disputes not uncommon in these arrangements. These concerns include contracting and auditing requirements and questions of the distribution of payment if all goes well – and of liability if it does not. For instance, a problem may arise if two cloud computing subcontractors provide micro-services that are of good quality in themselves but do not integrate properly.  In addition to this, there is the possibility that data, which may be commercially valuable, flows from the customer to the vendor to the subcontractor. In the case of bankruptcy, can the subcontractors hold onto the customer data as an asset? Can they threaten to publish sensitive data if they are not paid for their services?  It is also not clear what rights a purchaser of the bankrupt vendor might have to the data.

Netcetera is one of Europe’s leading Web Hosting service providers, with customers in over 60 countries worldwide and in operation for over 16 years. Netcetera does not outsource any of it’s Cloud Infrastructure, which means you have peace of mind when dealing with us. We are the premier provider of Cloud Services, amongst many other services in the UK. Our state-of-the-art data centre environment enables Netcetera to offer your business Enterprise level solutions.

Previous posts:

• Step 1 – Are your applications ready to run in the Cloud?
• Step 2 - How important is Technical Support for Cloud success?
• Step 3 - http://www.netcetera.co.uk/blog/2012/01/30/do-you-have-ownership-and-access-to-your-data-in-the-cloud/
• Step 4 - Understanding what fluctuating data volumes means to you.

Next posts:

• Step 6 - Helping you to understand your Compliance queries in the Cloud.
• Step 7 - Why is Cost analysis of the Cloud so important?
• Step 8 - Have you prepared a Migration Strategy?
• Step 9 - The importance of Considering Downtime and How to Deal with it.
• Step 10 - The importance of Data Migration.

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Do you want the attention and sales that your business deserves?  Netcetera are delighted to announce that we are offering a £40 FREE Microsoft Bing Search Advertising voucher to all customers who purchase a Windows Server from us before 31 March 2012.

Bing is the Web Search Engine from Microsoft, launched in June 2009. Bing powered searches also continue to have a higher “success rate” compared to Google, with more users clicking on the resulting links.

Don’t miss the opportunity to increase your clicks to your website by up to 800!   Netcetera offer a range of Windows Virtual and Dedicated Servers with prices starting from as little as £14.99/pm including FREE set up.

To claim your voucher, please contact our Sales Team once you have purchased your server.

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We have established that cloud computing is a new way of doing business and of course it is important to understand what you are letting yourself in for. It differs from conventional outsourcing since it separates your data from your IT infrastructure, so your data is replicated ‘in the cloud’, which could be anywhere in a multitude of ‘virtual’ servers.

The Cloud is excellent for flexible computing, where extra resources such as additional power or sudden increases in additional storage are needed, perhaps as a result of extra project work. However, as your storage capability grows, so does the concern of moving it. Migrating 1GB of data across a wide-area network is relatively simple, but how about 1TB? That migration could take a long time, and if you also need to work with that data in real-time, you will have to plan for a degree of downtime while the data is pulled from the Cloud and reinstalled against a replacement application or function.

Netcetera Windows Managed Cloud Server offers all the ease and simplicity of Shared Hosting with the scalability and resilience of Cloud Hosting. With Netcetera’s Cloud services you will be able to focus on your business rather than your IT infrastructure.

Previous posts:

• Step 1 – Are your applications ready to run in the Cloud?
• Step 2 - How important is Technical Support for Cloud success?
• Step 3 - http://www.netcetera.co.uk/blog/2012/01/30/do-you-have-ownership-and-access-to-your-data-in-the-cloud/

Questions? Let us help!

To speak to one of our Sales Consultants about what our services can do for you, or for any other queries, please fill out our Enquiry Form or call 0800 061 2801

Netcetera are very proud to announce that we have been voted in the Top 10 Most Popular Web Hosting Providers for the month of January. This is the 14^th consecutive month that we have been voted by the Web Host Directory UK’s Top 25 Most Popular Web Hosts, but we are particularly pleased with being placed in the Top 10 this month.

Whatever your Web Hosting requirements, Netcetera’s range of Managed hosting options caters to your needs. Our UK based hosting packages can help create a professional backbone for your online business. Hosting packages start from as little as £2.99/pm and include FREE Migration from your current host and one month FREE Trial.

Please remember that to vote for us, to visit the Web Host Directory UK Awards. We would especially like to thank everyone who has voted for Netcetera this month.

View some of the prestigious awards we are honored to have earned so far: http://www.netcetera.co.uk/about/awards/

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Delivering data and software services over the Cloud does have inherent security risks, which are important to understand….. however the irony is your data is most likely far safer in the Cloud than in your own office!

There are different types of clouds which carry different risks. For instance, public clouds mean that your data and applications are stored on a server(s) somewhere out in the cloud, but no one could tell you where this data is, or how to retrieve it in the event of a hardware crash.

Cloud companies providing this service need to be audited fully, and one should fully understand how their disaster recovery procedures work, as well as their backup processes should the unfortunate hardware failure ever occur.  A visit to their offices to meet support staff and to gain a thorough understanding into their disaster recovery and backup process would help. You must be confident that your business critical data is being managed to the very highest levels.

Private Clouds are far safer, mainly because it is all managed in a secure Datacentre where someone can physically put their hand on your data, but it is vital you check everything for your own due-diligence. Well managed Private Clouds and Datacentres come with accreditations which you can look into.

The application, the hardware and the operating system will be owned by the cloud provider. However, the data is what your intellectual property is based on, and it has to be clearly acknowledged in the contract that you can take that data away at any time. Your cloud subscription gives you access to the functionality of the application. If that access is removed, can you still access the data so that you can take it away with you? Ensure that the contract allows for access to the back-end data, either directly or via the provider offering an export capability, even after the contract has finished.

At Netcetera we offer a range of solutions which allow you to expand your capabilities without increasing your overhead.

Previous posts:

• Step 1 – Are your applications ready to run in the Cloud?
• Step 2 - How important is Technical Support for Cloud success?

Questions? Let us help!

To speak to one of our Sales Consultants about what our services can do for you, or for any other queries, please fill out our Enquiry Form or call 0800 061 2801

Many cloud-based services are known for their ease of use, but there will come a time when you will need some technical support. When you use Cloud-based services, you’ll be entrusting a lot of your business data to its servers, so it’s only right for you to have a service representative to consult in the event you need one.

When selecting your cloud-based service, make sure that you will be able to receive adequate technical support from the provider. Cloud Computing is different – it separates your data from your IT infrastructure, so your data is replicated ‘in the cloud’, which could be anywhere in a multitude of ‘virtual’ servers. These differences give rise to a new set of security and privacy issues that will have an effect on your risk management practices and consideration of your support you will receive is important when taking this decision.

Netcetera are committed to helping individuals and businesses get the most out of our Hosting service. We know your time is better spent on developing your site, not troubleshooting it.

To support our customers’ sites, our technicians work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to maintain the top-of-the-line servers that host our clients’ critical sites and services, and the network infrastructure that supplies their backend connectivity. We also incorporate a wide range of reliable customer support tools to engage our customers throughout the lifecycle, including Live Chat, email, FAQ’s, Social Networking sites and blogs.

To provide support when it’s needed by our clients, our Microsoft Certified support staff work around the clock. We offer the following support as standard:

• 24/7 Ticket, EMail, Telephone and Livechat
• Support SLA-based standard support response
• Full Client Area Control Panel Support
• Fully Managed Virtualisation Platform
• Fully Managed Network Infrastructure
• Fully Managed Hardware
• Wholly owned Netcetera Data Centre
• Personal Account Manager
• Personal Billing Contact

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Cloud Computing is a new way of doing business and, as with anything new, you need to be clear about what you are letting yourself in for. For some, the business benefits of the Cloud are many, but for others it may be simply that it allows small businesses to stop worrying about its IT which is something that distracts from its core function of running the business.

Cloud computing is different from conventional outsourcing in that it is not stand alone computing.  Cloud computing separates your data from your IT infrastructure, so your data is replicated ‘in the cloud’, which could be anywhere in a multitude of ‘virtual’ servers. These differences are what give rise to a new set of issues that could have an effect on your risk management practices.

A good place if considering the Cloud, is to start with establishing if your applications ready to run in the Cloud.  Are the applications which you use already web-based? Will they benefit from a Cloud-based structure? Can it scale your present application up in the Cloud? Migrating your old ‘legacy applications’ to a cloud-based infrastructure may not bring the correct benefits to you. An assessment to determine an application’s readiness for the Cloud needs to be carried out. This means evaluating, via a potential supplier, the readiness of all your key applications. This will provide clear recommendations on your options.

Netcetera offers, via the Managed Windows Cloud Server, all the ease and simplicity of Shared Hosting, but with the scalability and resilience of the Cloud.  For only £40.98/pm including the Essential Management Pack, FREE site migration, FREE Setup and a 7 Day Money Back Guarantee, this provides you with an agile infrastructure which allows you to focus on your core business.

See the difference that the Cloud can make to your business.

Questions? Let us help!
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Netcetera are very proud to announce that for the month of December, we have been voted the 4^th Most Popular Dedicated Server Provider in the UK‘s Top 25 Most Popular Dedicated Server Companies. Every month, at the Dedicated Server Directory, a list of the Top 25 Most Popular Dedicated Server Companies is complied.  This list is based on the amount of unique visitors each profile receives, and for this reason we are extremely happy with our position this month!

As the premier provider of Co-location, Dedicated Servers and Managed Services in the UK, Netcetera offers an array of services designed to more effectively manage IT infrastructures. Our state-of-the-art Data Centre environment enables us to offer your business Enterprise level co-location and hosted solutions.

Providing an unmatched value for your budget is the driving force behind our customer service and managed infrastructure services. We are able to deliver solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. From Single Server Co-location to fully customized Dedicated Servers, we can provide companies with the IT solutions they need to focus on their core business instead of managing servers, networks and firewalls often at a significant cost saving. Our prices are very competitive and prices start from as little as £57.99/pm including FREE setup.

If you would like to contact us or find out more about our innovative products, please contact the Netcetera Sales Team, who will be pleased to assist you.

This question is often asked by both newcomers and seasoned professionals, alike .  The ambiguity lies more in the Hosting providers ability to deliver additional managed services, than with its unclear definition.

Simply put, Managed hosting is a form of Dedicated hosting, where a hosting company undertakes the upkeep and management of a server (normally a Dedicated Server), its operating system and a number of critical applications which allow it to serve webpages or function within its core role, typically a web Server Hosting a website. The servers and devices are owned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or hosting provider and leased by a single client only. Unlike standard Dedicated Hosting, the ISP manages the day-to-day management of hardware, operating systems and standardized applications

Typically built into Managed Hosting are technical services such as hardware and software setup and configuration, maintenance, hardware replacement, technical support, patching, updating and monitoring. Also available, usually at additional cost, are advanced services like vulnerability scans, DDoS attack mitigation, data backups, load balancing, firewalls, intrusion detection and more

Ideally when selecting your Managed Hosting provider, you should be sure that they are someone you can trust and have a good relationship with.  Three of the most important benchmarks to consider for managed hosting companies are:

Reliability

Most companies now have this under control, but it’s always important to check up.  Reliability usually applies to their network and connectivity.  At Netcetera, we guarantee that our network will be available 99.9% of the time. Many companies offer this but not many have gone to the extent of having a fully Gigabit switched network, Multiple separate backbone providers, redundant routers and fibre coming in at multiple points to the building.

Support

The responsiveness of the support team as well as their technical ability are also critical factors.  Netcetera’s award winning Support Team are available 24/7 and are committed to helping individuals and businesses get the most out of our hosting service.

Hardware

Hardware is also an important factor in performance and Netcetera’s range of Virtual and Dedicated Servers offers reliability, power and independent management, from an easy to manage control panel. Various packages are available to suit all businesses.

Netcetera offers a full range of hosting options, depending on your organization’s needs. Whether you’re launching the next hit blog or creating an online shopping empire, Netcetera’s range of Managed Hosting options cater to your needs. We are perfect if you’re promoting a new business venture, launching a full e-commerce shop, blog or small business portal. Our UK based hosting packages can help create a professional backbone for your online business.

To find out more about Netcetera’s innovative products, contact our friendly Sales Team.

Netcetera are proud to announce that for the 13^th consecutive month, we have been voted by the Web Host Directory in the UK as one of the Top 25 Most Popular Web Hosts, for the month of December. This month, Netcetera are proudly placed at #11.

Netcetera was formed in 1996 and today is one of Europe’s leading Web Hosting service providers, offering a full range of products. Whatever your Web Hosting requirements, Netcetera’s range of  Managed hosting options cater to your needs. Our UK based hosting  packages can help create a professional backbone for your online business. Hosting packages start from as little as £2.99/pm and include FREE Migration from your current host and one month FREE Trial. As always everything comes with our excellent customer service 24/7!

Please remember to vote for us by visiting the Web Host Directory UK Awards. We would especially like to thank everyone who has voted for Netcetera this month.

For more information about our innovative products, please contact the Netcetera Sales Team, who will be very happy to assist you.