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Enhancing Efficiency and Innovation: The Strategic Advantage of Outsourcing DevOps

In the United States, your average DevOps engineer will make anything from $130k a year (roughly £101k / annum). While that figure can be substantially lower on this side of the pond (~£70k per annum), it still is a sizable amount of money not all businesses can afford. That’s just the people part of the … Continued

Maximising Digital Performance: Strategies for Speed Optimisation on Websites and Platforms

We live in an age where instant gratification is the norm. Our wants and needs must be met in short order, which means the tools and services we use must make that possible. Anything that’s slow or jittery chips away at confidence in the process and the service provider. Speed is essential. Walmart proved this … Continued

How to help your clients through security concerns and challenges

Another year and more cybersecurity statistics. The risks are real and exacerbated by a worsening shortage of skills needed to protect organisations against attacks. That’s a bleak prediction for the immediate future as AI enters the fray to help power more sophisticated attacks that can include anything from deepfake attacks to intelligent malware. Despite the … Continued

This is what consumers expect from great customer support

Research suggests that 71% of consumers want personalised interactions from the brands they engage with. But, despite the clear demand for personalised services, many consumers still feel they’re treated like the “generic customer”. It’s an untapped source of business brands can capitalise on that’s surprisingly easy and rewarding. McKinsey & Co. says that 78% of … Continued

How to Ensure Continuous Uptime for Your Critical Applications

You may remember the tech issues British Airways had between 2017 and 2019, ranging from a breach to the failure of multiple IT systems and applications shortly after. Cue USD $230 million in fines and a lot of angry customers, the tip of the proverbial iceberg. While it would be hard to fault BA on … Continued

How partnering with a cloud expert can help agencies win more business

About 60% of consumers, according to Twilio, say they will become repeat customers if brands offer a personalised purchasing experience. 88% of online shoppers are more likely to keep shopping on retail websites that offer personalised experiences according to Elastic. Partnering up with smaller cloud experts may provide businesses with tangible growth-focused advantages that big … Continued

Best Practices for 24/7 Application Monitoring

The cost of downtime is something you should be familiar with by now. The average business will suffer anything from a few thousand quid to tens of thousands – or higher, depending on the company – for every hour of downtime. Application monitoring not only helps businesses avoid costly downtime but also helps them meet … Continued

A Brief Introduction to API Security

56% of enterprise leaders say that APIs help them build better experiences and products. But the API security industry has yet to mature. Here’s how to keep your APIs and information safe.

Install Payload CMS on Storm Internet

Payload seeks to redefine what a headless content management system can be: one that’s both intuitive for developers and authors while at the same time focused on cost and time efficiency. This tutorial includes installation of the required software (NPM, Node.js, and MongoDB) and Payload CMS.

Install Cockpit CMS on Storm Internet

Cockpit CMS is a headless content management system (CMS) developed by Agentejo in 2013. It’s a free and open-source CMS, which means you can change, copy, or modify Cockpit to meet your needs. It’s also self-hosted – we’ll take a look at the straightforward installation process.

Comparing Hosting Options for Headless CMS: Cloud vs. Dedicated Servers

With managed hosting taking care of the server maintenance heavy lifting, it’s easier than ever before to run your website, app, or, in this case, headless content management system (CMS) on just about any infrastructure you want. But that doesn’t mean you should.

Headless CMS: Open Source vs SaaS

For many organisations the first few steps of the headless journey begin with a decision whether or not to self-host or to sign up for a headless SaaS solution. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

What is a Headless CMS?

If we take the typical CMS and break it down into a few constituent parts, then we have the following: user-generated information, the backend where that information is managed, and the front end where that information is displayed. When we remove the front end from the CMS, we’re talking about a headless CMS. 

How managed hosting migrations work

Running a website on under-powered hosting can result in lost relationships and conversions. That’s why it pays to always know what you’re working with, and when it’s time to upgrade your hosting account to a platform that’s a little faster and more powerful. Luckily upgrading doesn’t require the technical ability it once did – with … Continued

How to estimate cloud server requirements

It can be tough to choose the right amount of cloud server resources for your website or application, especially if it’s something you don’t do often. Luckily it only requires familiarity with a few basic concepts and simple arithmetic, which I’ll explain below. Websites and applications need these resources to run Every website you see … Continued

Signs you need to upgrade your hosting account

With websites an essential part of a digital presence, downtime can hurt your corporate or personal brand. At some point squeezing a little more processing power out of your current hosting plan will hit a ceiling, which means it’s time to look at a hosting plan that can carry you into the future. In this … Continued

What is Managed Hosting?

With managed hosting a service provider manages hosting infrastructure on behalf of the client. Managed hosting is part of the managed services industry, which is expected to grow from USD 260.39 billion in 2023 to USD 380.83 billion by 2028 according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. Small and medium-sized businesses, according to the report, … Continued

Understanding the Core Differences: Linux vs. Windows Hosting

Linux hosting or Windows hosting? The line separating the two operating systems is becoming increasingly blurred as more of those software packages needed to run apps and websites are capable of running on both. That, however, doesn’t mean that we’re already at a point where the underlying operating system is all but irrelevant – for … Continued

Migrating Your Website to a Cloud Server: A Blueprint for Seamless Website Transitions

Moving your website to a cloud server isn’t always as straightforward as copying everything across to your new web hosting account. According to Storm Internet CEO Salim Benadel, testing is one of the most important yet overlooked stages of site migration to cloud servers. “We’ve had cases when people go and switch their DNS prior … Continued

Disaster needn’t be the end of the world. Managed backup services can keep your business afloat

The third season of Ragnarok recently premiered on Netflix. It’s an enjoyable show, deviating from Hollywood to provide a Norwegian take on the relationship between gods, giants, and mere mortals. I knew to watch it because it was recommended based on what I watched previously. Similarly, Amazon wouldn’t be the eCommerce giant it is today … Continued

Managing a WordPress Website? External Vulnerability Scanners Can Boost Your Security

Defiant, the company behind the popular WordPress security plugin Wordfence (4 million+ active installs), released a new command-line interface (CLI) malware scanner just last week. Wordfence CLI is written in python and can run on Linux cloud servers, PCs, and, probably any other Linux device with enough processing power capable of hosting a website. CLI … Continued

The Benefits of PCI Compliance for Cloud Security (even when you don’t store card data)

Roughly 56% of organisations have difficulty finding the necessary skills to protect their cloud infrastructure. This is according to a CheckPoint report that also claims 57% of organisations find it challenging to implement security measures that would keep them in line with policy and regulatory requirements.  These (and other) challenges are exacerbated by the fact that more … Continued

Cloud Solo Vs. Office 365 for Remote Work

A study by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research suggests that despite the current drawbacks of sitting at home in your pyjamas whilst fulfilling your professional duties – including lower productivity and self-motivation, and the difficulty of fostering company culture remotely – remote working will continue to grow. Thanks, of course, to advances in … Continued

Importance of Virtual LANs in Maximising Uptime and Reliability

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) have become a necessity, especially since more and more devices are now capable of connecting to networks to access network resources or the internet. They allow organisations to assign devices to a specific network ‘group’ to ensure better network performance, and so maximise the uptime and reliability of the network. … Continued

Optimising VPNs for a Remote Workforce

For a device connected to the internet, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) acts as a gateway to remote networks. Once connected, the device appears to be locally connected to the remote network. This allows employees working off-premises to access on-premises networks and resources. VPNs provide the added benefit of a secure connection by encrypting connections. … Continued

How to install Umbraco on your local computer

Umbraco is a versatile content management system (CMS), as flexible and scalable as more popular CMSs like WordPress. True, there’s a learning curve and it’ll require some perseverance, but on the plus side, you’ll be able to master an enterprise-grade CMS that can be shaped to seamlessly integrate with your business. Getting started with the … Continued

Summary: Semrush State of eCommerce 2023 Report

SEO giant Semrush’s recently released report, The Future of Ecommerce is Now, promises insights into the most significant trends currently shaping the eCommerce landscape, and how those trends will play out in the future. The summary below focuses on some of the key takeaways from the report. Note: Not everything from the report is included in … Continued

Website Analytics: Understanding Your Audience and Measuring Success

With a brick-and-mortar shop, you often see the same faces over and over. Inevitably, as you provide customer service, you get to know who your customers are, and what they need from you. Getting that information on the internet is a little bit different.  An analytics tool can be an ally, providing insight into customer … Continued

Never Heard of WP-CLI? Here’s a Quick Introduction

The WordPress command-line interface, WP-CLI, is hands-down one of the most useful tools ever created to efficiently manage WordPress websites. Learn to use it effectively and you’ll simplify complex WordPress tasks that would otherwise take a lot of time. Right off the bat, I’d like to make it clear that WP-CLI is best used on … Continued

Website Accessibility: Making Your Site Available to Everyone

The Equality Act 2010 replaced the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) of 1995, bringing with it a stronger anti-discrimination framework. It is this piece of legislation that determines it a requirement for websites to be accessible and inclusive. This is especially applicable to public sector websites but extends to service providers in the private sector too … Continued

Migrating Your Applications to the Cloud: Best Practices and Considerations

“Managing physical server and network infrastructure got to be too complex, and when you’re trying to aggregate data across multiple servers, it gets even more complex,” said Geotab’s Mike Branch in this case study. The complexity associated with on-premise infrastructure is just one of the many reasons businesses migrate their applications to the cloud. After … Continued

Demystifying Dedicated Servers: When and Why Your Business Needs One

Have cloud servers have all but eliminated the need to spin up a physical server? It’s easy to think so, but there are still some cases where organisations prefer a dedicated server over virtualised resources. It’s all about performance, control, and privacy. What is a dedicated server? These often powerful machines are entirely dedicated to … Continued

Website Migration: How to Move Your Site to a New Host or Platform

Moving your site to a new host or platform is an easy process. Depending on your new host, you may not even have to lift a finger – all could be done for you while you get on with more important things, like running your business. In this post you’ll learn the easy 4-step process … Continued

Managing and monitoring cloud services

80% of the clutter in most homes is due to disorganisation, not a lack of space. According to a 2006 study, 76% of respondents reported losing time as a result of disorder. Humans can be a messy bunch, and while the impact of losing your keys may not be so severe, losing track of your … Continued

Enabling HTTPS on your website: The importance of secure connections

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) provides secure communication between a website and a visitor. In a heavily connected world where threat actors are hyper-opportunistic, HTTPS provides a layer of protection to websites and the people who use them. HTTPS on a website is enabled with an SSL certificate, which hosts nowadays include in their hosting … Continued

Website backup and recovery: how to protect your data

If you host your website in the cloud, you’re in luck. According to stats accumulated by Web tribunal, hardware failure accounts for 40% of data loss cases. Given that the cloud largely eliminates any single point of failure (and assuming your host replaces failed hardware as soon as it occurs), chances are you won’t even notice … Continued

Best practice tips for better cloud security [Part 2]

If it has an electrical current, it can probably get hacked. And in case you were part of the minority under the impression that cloud systems can’t be breached, think again. According to this CrowdStrike report, cloud exploitation exploded by 95% in 2022, denoting a three-fold increase in “cloud-conscious threat actors.” In our previous post, we covered … Continued

Best practice tips for better cloud security [Part 1]

By 2025 cybercrime may cost the world as much as $10.5 trillion per year, giving it a GDP second only to America and China. But by implementing cloud security best practices and tools you may be able to avoid becoming part of a statistic that estimates that 99% of security breaches in 2025 will be down to … Continued

How a staging site can save your website from disaster

It’s somewhere just after 6pm and you’re finishing off the day’s work. You ramble through a few admin tasks while, in the back of your mind, you imagine sinking into the sofa and bingeing a few episodes of The Mandalorian with a just-delivered pizza still warm in your lap. Last on the list is updating … Continued

The 5 main cloud deployment models you should know

I often write about public cloud and private cloud, sometimes touching on hybrid cloud, and to a lesser extent multi cloud and community cloud. They are collectively known as cloud deployment models, with each individual deployment model relevant to specific use cases. The differences between the individual deployment models will help you know which you … Continued

Maximizing Uptime and Reliability of IT Systems

IT systems play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of many organizations, and any downtime, interruption, or lack of oversight can have serious consequences. Case in point, Windows updates once cost a German professional basketball team a game, forcing them into a lower division (they officially won the game, but got penalised for the … Continued

The Different Types of Cloud Services in a Nutshell | Storm Internet

The Intergalactic Computer Network – a pretty sci-fi name you’ll agree, one that would suggest interconnected computers galaxies apart. Its real meaning is a little more mundane. Conceptualised by J. C. R. Licklider (a.k.a “Lick”) in 1969, the premise behind the Intergalactic Computer Network was that everyone on the planet should be interconnected by computer … Continued

Efficiency and Cost Savings With Remote Workforce | Storm Internet

Last year in the United States the average office occupancy rate in 10 major cities clocked in below 50%. Not quite the return to normal head honchos were expecting. But for some businesses remote working has proven to be so effective that they have let go of their office spaces. Done right, remote working can … Continued

The difference between a container and a virtual machine | Storm Internet

The difference between a container and a virtual machine is that virtual machines virtualise physical hardware resources (e.g. disk space, RAM, CPU) while software containers are a form of operating system virtualisation. Both of them can help you make better use of available resources and deliver greater operational fluidity and flexibility. But, it isn’t a … Continued

How to choose a website hosting package | Storm Internet

Choosing the right website hosting package will set the tone for your experience as a website owner. Great hosting can help get your website or app off to a flying start and make it easy to connect with customers and get a speedy return on investment. Subpar hosting can be a source of delays and … Continued

‘It all adds up’: Cloud hosting can cut your energy bills

Switching to cloud hosting can save businesses almost £450 per server per year. We’ve done the calculations to see how much you can save per server in electricity and hardware costs.

What is managed WordPress hosting? | Storm Internet

With managed WordPress hosting the service provider manages some of the administrative and technical aspects of your WordPress website. It commonly includes security, backups, and plugin updates, as well as management of the underlying hosting infrastructure. Managed WordPress hosting is ideal for businesses and individuals with limited technical capacity or skill, or who’d rather spend … Continued

Managed cloud hosting can help cut costs, if you do it right | Storm Internet

Managed cloud services is a growing industry expected to hit the USD 126.45bn mark by 2030, up from USD 47.24 billion in 2021. But getting the most out of cloud hosting and ensuring that it preserves budgets requires a carefully considered cloud strategy that focuses on efficiency. It also requires leveraging service providers to ensure … Continued

5 Common WordPress issues (and how to fix them) | Storm Internet

I’ve previously written about a few methods that can be used to diagnose common WordPress issues. Tracking down the root cause of WordPress issues is a valuable skill. Once you’ve identified the cause of your WordPress issue, all that’s left is to apply the solution. In this post, I’ll be sharing five common WordPress issues … Continued

4 Efficient ways to diagnose WordPress issues | Storm Internet

“There comes a time in a man’s life, and I’ve had plenty of them” – Casey Stengel And so too will you encounter numerous times when troubleshooting common WordPress issues will consume the hours of your day. But knowing how to diagnose these issues efficiently is half the battle won and can help you cut … Continued

The attractive benefits of managed virtual servers | Storm Internet

Managed virtual servers are the perfect solution for individuals and organisations who do not have the technical expertise to manage a server. But even when those skills are available in-house, managed virtual servers also serve to lighten the technical load and give you more time to focus on mission-critical goals. What is managed hosting? If … Continued

Principles of Website Design: 3 power tips to use when designing your website | Storm Internet

The main aspects of website design are its functionality and appearance. By investing in and developing these factors, you can improve page views and conversions. Here are some principles you should keep in mind when developing your website.

How to choose WordPress plugins for better website security | Storm Internet

WordPress powers 43% of all websites. The popular open-source CMS can be extended with plugins, which are files containing code executed when visitors browse your website. But plugins also increase the attack surface of a website. To reduce the risk of a breach, a plugin selection strategy can be useful. How secure is WordPress? Given … Continued

Traditional VPS vs cloud VPS | Storm Internet

I previously wrote about virtual private servers (VPS), and how they are created with a hypervisor which can either run on top of hardware (Type 1 hypervisor) or on top of an operating system (Type 2 hypervisor). Strictly speaking, however, a VPS is not a cloud server. While both ultimately provide a virtual machine, they … Continued

What are virtual servers? | Storm Internet

A virtual server is a server created by software called a hypervisor. The virtual server runs on top of a physical ‘host’ server and shares the host’s CPU, RAM, storage, networking, and other hardware resources.

How to backup your website with cPanel | Storm Internet

On March 10th of 2021, a fire destroyed OVHcloud’s SBG2 data centre in Strasbourg. Dystopian survival game Rust was among the victims of the fire, losing 25 servers, with some data unrecoverable. Other victims included the Deribit cryptocurrency exchange, the website of the Centre Pompidou arts centre, and the animation site Catsuka. Free online chess … Continued

Storm virtual and dedicated servers: Premium PCI external vulnerability scans, for free | Storm Internet

Times are always interesting. If that not-so-ancient “ancient” Chinese curse – “May you live in interesting times” – is anything to go by, then it seems there’s someone out there who has it in for modern civilisation: war, COVID, and climate change. Major digital security threats are now so abundant that citing individual instances is … Continued

Going the extra (leafy) mile: We’re planting 2 trees for every new virtual server | Storm Internet

We’re proud to announce 22 Trees –  a running initiative where we’ve partnered up with more:trees to plant two trees every year for every virtual server created on our public cloud. This will help us offset the carbon emissions of physical servers that host customer virtual servers – and a little extra. Storm’s two trees … Continued

Installing SQL Server – A step-by-step tutorial (with screenshots) | Storm Internet

Microsoft SQL Server has evolved beyond a mere database management system. Today it’s a data platform that does intelligence, security, and AI in addition to databases. And it’s not just for Windows machines either; MS SQL Server now runs on Linux, too. Below we’ll cover the installation of MS SQL Server 2019 Express Edition on … Continued

Umbraco vs WordPress, which CMS should you choose? | Storm Internet

There’s a convergence of the once unique features that set Umbraco and WordPress apart. WordPress is no longer just a mere blogging platform, while Umbraco is no longer within the purview of Microsoft-based systems alone. Both are extremely customisable and offer near-limitless scaling potential and extensibility. Both of these Content Management Systems (CMSs) are used … Continued

How Rising Energy Costs Will Affect Hosting Prices in the UK | Storm Internet

On the 1st of April, the UK’s energy price cap jumped by 54% to £1,971. April also saw a rise in National Insurance contributions. And with higher inflation and fuel prices, the overall cost of goods and services are ticking upward. How will these increases affect hosting costs? Driving the increase in energy costs is … Continued

Cloud Storage 2022: The Top Safest Solutions | Storm Internet

Safety is the number one concern for most people when it comes to cloud storage. After all, if your files are lost or stolen, you could lose a lot of money – not to mention the embarrassment of confidential data becoming public. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the top safest cloud storage solutions available … Continued

Common DNS Issues & How to Fix Them | Storm Internet

DNS issues can be frustrating and confusing for both casual browsers and businesses. What’s worse is that when most people see that error message, few know what it actually means. If this sounds like you, then you’re in luck! In this blog post, we’re going to walk you through the most common DNS issues and … Continued

MySQL vs SQL: What’s the Difference? | Storm Internet

Do you know the difference between MySQL and SQL? If not, you’re not alone! In fact, a lot of people don’t know the difference. This blog post will discuss the key differences between these two database management systems. By understanding the differences, you can choose the right system for your needs. So, without further ado … Continued

How Do CDNs Work? The Complete Guide | Storm Internet

If you’ve ever wondered what a content delivery network (CDN) is and how it works, you’re not alone. This blog post will provide an overview of what CDNs are and how they can help improve your website’s performance. What Exactly Is a Content Delivery Network? A content delivery network is a type of internet service … Continued

The Different Types of Web Hosting: Which One Is the Best for You? | Storm Internet

Web hosting is central to your website’s speed, reliability and availability. All websites have a host, but the needs of a personal blogger will vary drastically from those of an international company. If you’re new to website hosting, then you probably have lots of questions about which provider is right for you, but you’re in … Continued

What Are The Different Types of Cyber Security? | Storm Internet

It’s incredible to think that 30 years ago, we lived without the internet. While it was available for businesses, most households didn’t have a connection. Fast forward to today, and the web dominates our lives. We use it to watch TV, communicate with our friends, shop and learn. While the internet is central to both … Continued

The Top Web Hosting Providers 2022: Which Is Right For You? | Storm Internet

The web hosting industry is constantly changing, and providers come and go. To stay ahead of the curve, it’s important to know which providers will continue to be dominant in 2022. Our team of web experts have been hard at work, looking at a range of hosting platforms, so we can help you find the … Continued

Everything You Need to Know About GDPR: What Data is Protected? | Storm Internet

Before 2018, the laws surrounding data protection were ambiguous at best, but the General Data Protection Regulation is a new law that protects the rights of individuals worldwide.   It brings peace and clarity to companies who handle personal data and people themselves about what information can be shared with others without their consent or … Continued

Web Hosting vs Domain Names: What’s the Difference? | Storm Internet

Starting a new business is an exciting time, especially if you haven’t had a website before! However, many of our clients come to us with questions about hosting, domains and what they are. Do you know the difference between web hosting and domain names? If not, don’t worry – you’re not alone! A lot of … Continued

Google’s Search Results Can Influence Your Opinion, and it’s dangerous | Storm Internet

In December of 2020 an article appeared on Forbes about 13-year old Agastya Sridharan who proved that Google’s search results can influence opinions. This is as revealing about the search engine monolith as it is about how we use it. And it is troubling.

5 Reasons why fully-managed backups can be better for business | Storm Internet

Heard the one about the “Billion Dollar Delete Button”? If you’ve read our previous article, you’ll remember how Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr Potato Head, Hamm and Rex almost never made it to the big screen in Toy Story 2. And while the media focused on an errant command that nearly cost millions of kids (and some … Continued

Storm Internet Breaks Own Record at 2021 ISPA Awards | Storm Internet

Storm Internet has again set a new record at the Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) annual Awards. Taking first place in the coveted Best Hosting Provider category brings the Oxfordshire host’s total number of category wins to 9, three more than previous record holder UKFast. According to Storm Internet Founder and CEO Salim Benadel, their … Continued

Shopping for a web host? Look for these must-have security features | Storm Internet

The Wordfence-WPScan whitepaper is out, shedding light on the state of WordPress security. But these threats aren’t just limited to WordPress; virtually any website that uses a database, accepts user input (e.g. forms), or has a login page (for users or site administrators) is a legitimate target. How do you as a small business owner … Continued

Whitepaper: 86 billion WordPress attacks in 6 months | Storm Internet

The 2021 Mid-Year WordPress Security Report is now publicly available. The joint Wordfence-WPScan whitepaper analyses the current Wordpress threat and vulnerability ecosystem.

Why businesses migrate to the cloud | Storm Internet

There are plenty of studies that reveal why businesses move the cloud, or why they should. So we took a slightly different approach by first looking at one such study, and then our noting our own insights.

Pixar’s ‘billion dollar delete button’ is a data loss warning to all business | Storm Internet

Data loss doesn’t always make the headlines, but that doesn’t mean it only happens once in a blue moon. Stats indicate that more than 1 in 5 businesses suffer some form of data loss every year. Where major data loss occurs, it’s a blow few businesses recover from. Pixar’s (almost) $500 million data loss blunder Perhaps one … Continued

Shared hosting could be killing your growth | Storm Internet

You’ve put a lot of effort into your site. The visuals are great, it loads fast and the copy’s good. But somehow you’re struggling to make an impact. Every now and then your site slows down, and your emails end up in the junk folders of clients and prospects (if they arrive at all). And … Continued

Storm Internet wins Best Hosted Provider at 22nd ISPA Awards | Storm Internet

Storm Internet has won the award for Best Hosted Provider at the 2020 Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) Awards. It is the 8th win for the Oxfordshire based host since 2013, in what has become one of the UK’s most competitive events for internet service providers. Given the social restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic, the 22nd … Continued

Kidlington Comets Win 2019 U8 Oxfordshire Knock Out League Cup | Storm Internet

Ending the year on a high note are the Kidlington Comets who have won the Under 8 Oxfordshire Knock Out League Cup for 2019. The team competed against 15 other Oxfordshire teams for the coveted award, with the final taking place at Oxford’s City Football Club. In 2018 Storm announced its sponsorship of the then … Continued

Strong start to Storms fundraising goals for Oxfordshire Mind | Storm Internet

The Storm-Oxfordshire Mind raffle concluded on World Mental Health Day, October 10th 2019, and helped raise £414 for the Oxfordshire Mind charity. In June 2019 Storm Internet entered into a two-year partnership with Oxfordshire Mind as its official charity partner. Throughout the two-year partnership Storm Internet aims to raise £10,000 to support the charity’s invaluable and often … Continued

Fund Raising Raffle for World Mental Health Day | Storm Internet

Up for a family ticket to Cotswold Farm Park? What about a tour for two to Wychwood Brewery? Just make a small donation (minimum £1) and get your name entered into the Storm-Oxfordshire Mind raffle! And just in case you’re not into parks or breweries, check out the full list of prizes for something that’s a little closer to … Continued

Storm Internet kick starts North Kidlington School’s Chromebook project | Storm Internet

Back to school is cool. But it’s even cooler this year for the kids at North Kidlington School as the school launches its Chromebook project. The £2,000 donation by Storm Internet delivered a healthy start to the fundraising campaign, which, at the time of writing, already passed the halfway mark towards its goal of £24,000. … Continued

A fantastic article by Hosting Advice about how Storm Internet differentiates itself | Storm Internet

Having been included as one of their featured experts, Hosting Advice recently interviewed us to find out what has been happening within the industry, and for Storm. Their article covers how Storm Internet differentiates itself in the UK marketplace with secure cloud solutions and forward-thinking accreditations You can read the full article here. If you would like … Continued

7th Win at ISPAs for Storm Internet | Storm Internet

Storm Internet is proud to announce their 7th win at the 2019 UK Internet Industry Awards, the ISPAs. This year taking home Best Hosted Service. This year the ISPA’s were held in London at the Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel. The ISPA was founded in 1995 and the awards are the UK’s longest running for the internet … Continued

Storm Internet Launches Supercharged Public Cloud Service | Storm Internet

StormCloud Public customers can now enjoy a boost in content delivery speed of more than 50% across all their sites as Storm Internet launches high-impact changes to its Public Cloud infrastructure. These changes include robust enhancement of the Storm CDN to deliver maintenance-free server-wide caching of sites, and the addition of SSD-based storage. CDN Enhancements Content Delivery … Continued

Storm Announces Oxfordshire Mind as Official Charity Partner | Storm Internet

From June 2019 Storm Internet will enter into a two-year partnership with mental health charity Oxfordshire Mind to support the invaluable and often lifesaving work that the charity does. Storm Internet aims to raise £10,000 on behalf of the charity over the course of this partnership. Looking Beyond IT Mental health has become a media focal point … Continued

Storm Internet shortlisted in three categories for 2019 ISPAs | Storm Internet

The 2019 Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) Awards will take place at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel in London. The ISPA was founded in 1995 and the awards are the UK’s longest running for the internet industry. At the forefront of promoting innovation, competition and best practice within the UK Internet industry, the awards ceremony celebrates … Continued

Storm Internet’s ISO 27001 and 9001 Success | Storm Internet

It’s been a year in the making and Storm Internet, a leading managed hosting provider, are delighted to announce achieving the internationally accredited ISO 27001 and 9001 status – meaning they’ve been independently audited and verified to the very highest security and quality standards. Storm take their commitment to data security exceptionally seriously, which is … Continued

I don’t store card details, I don’t need PCI! | Storm Internet

Why you should secure your data to PCI standards in light of the GDPR The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on the 25th May 2018 and is the most significant change in data privacy regulation in 20 years. Companies failing to comply with requirements set out in the new GDPR for … Continued

Helen of Storm Internet raises money for Breast Cancer Now | Storm Internet

Helen of Storm Internet recently joined the Breast Cancer Now £1000 fundraiser, one of their longest running campaigns. She certainly rose to the challenge. She hosted a ‘Pop up’ Spa and Shopping evening where Reiki, Reflexology and Indian head massage therapies were offered alongside manicures, pedicures and eyebrow threading.  There were stalls selling gifts of … Continued

Proud to sponsor the Kidlington Comets Under 7s team | Storm Internet

We are delighted to be able to sponsor our local Under 7s football team – the Kidlington Comets. As a business built on family values, we know how important it is for children to be given opportunities at an early age. Salim Benadel, founder of Storm Internet had the following to say: “I believe it … Continued

Why Does Your Business Need PCI Compliance? | Storm Internet

Whether your business is a small start-up or large multi-site corporation, it is of vital importance to comply by the PCI (Payment Card Industry) standards. Even if your business does not take credit or debit card information from its customers, this standard still applies. Why? Because it is vigilant, thorough and protective in the way … Continued

Best Free Security Plugins for WordPress | Storm Internet

WordPress is the most used content management system on the planet. Millions of websites including many popular blogs and corporate sites are developed within WordPress. So, naturally hackers are also interested in hacking WordPress based websites. The WordPress Community usually sends out updates and patches for all the known vulnerabilities but, third party themes and … Continued

Storm Internet awarded a Commendation in the Best Host Category at the ISPA Awards 2018 | Storm Internet

Storm Internet Ltd was awarded a commendation in Best Host Category at the 20th Annual UK Internet Industry Awards, the ISPAs. In an ISPA first, this year’s Best Host category was the only hosting award given, so the competition was tight. It is also the first time the ISPAs have given out commendations to nominees. … Continued

You’ve Been Hacked! What Steps Should You Take To Minimise Damage? | Storm Internet

It could happen to you. This is true of winning the lottery, and unfortunately, also true of drawing the short straw and ending up falling victim to a major cyber attack. In days gone by, hackers were mostly interested in big businesses where potential for larger profits were spotted. But with a growth in small … Continued

Tips for Small Business Security | Storm Internet

Whether you’re a brand new startup or a mature small business, it is crucial that you do not overlook three fundamental pillars of business upkeep. These are: Business continuity Cyber security Disaster proofing It doesn’t matter if you’re a B2B or B2C, or what stage of development your business is at. The very bones of … Continued

The GDPR 3 weeks on | Storm Internet

GDPR nearly a month on: How has it affected you? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is here to stay and leave a organisations with a mix of new challenges and opportunities. It represents the most extensive overhaul of the European Union (EU) data protection legislation in the last 20 years. A legal game-changer, the … Continued

Is your webcam watching you? | Storm Internet

Can Your Webcam Be Used To Spy On You? If you’ve ever required your computer to be fixed remotely, you may have been alarmed to discover an engineer can ‘hijack’ your screen, manipulate your cursor and use your computer in the same way you can. While this technique can be highly beneficial for those of … Continued

What does Alexa know about you? | Storm Internet

What’s more fun than having a virtual assistant who can respond to voice commands and answer you back? Asking her ridiculous questions to see what her response will be, of course, is part of the fun. You might expect some confusion or a request to repeat the question but devices like the Amazon Echo Dot … Continued

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