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Guides and analysis on IT management, business networks, Wi-Fi and cybersecurity, written by the DataRoad team. Here we share what we have learned over more than 11 years of managing company IT: how to choose an IT partner, what a support contract should include, how a business Wi-Fi network is designed and which security measures make a difference. Practical articles, no jargon, written for decision-makers.
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Modernising your network: the warning signs and a phased plan
An ageing network does not fail spectacularly: it steals minutes every day. Modernising in phases stops the loss without stopping the busine…
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Network segmentation with VLANs: stopping ransomware by zone
On a flat network, one infected laptop can encrypt the billing server in minutes. VLANs split the network into zones on the same switches an…
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Fibre or copper in the business network: where each pays off
Fibre and copper do not compete: copper links desks cheaply with PoE, fibre covers distance and carries the backbone. Almost every well-desi…
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New office: the 5 network components to design first
A new office is the best time to get the network right and the worst time to improvise. What to decide first, how to coordinate with the fit…
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CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT6A: choosing the right structured cabling
Re-cabling costs far more than choosing well the first time. The rule for new builds: CAT6 at minimum, CAT6A whenever the budget allows, eve…
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How to choose a managed IT partner: 8 guarantees to demand
A poor IT provider does not show at signature, it shows at the first ransomware. Eight guarantees to demand, three signs to walk away and fo…
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10 signs your company already needs a managed IT partner
If your company has more than 10 workstations and you recognise three or more of these signs, it is time to move IT to a managed services mo…
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What an SLA is in managed IT and what it must guarantee
An SLA swaps promises for measured deadlines. Response means starting work, resolution means the problem is solved, and each priority has it…
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In-house IT technician or MSP: the real cost at 30 seats
Up to €40,710 a year and 27 working days with nobody on hand: the real cost of an in-house technician in a 30-seat SME, set side by side wit…
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How much do managed IT services cost? Pricing models and plans
Managed IT pricing depends on seats, servers, SLA and complexity. At DataRoad, IT Unlimited starts at €395, €750 and €1,200 a month + VAT, w…
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Nearshoring in Portugal: network and IT to head-office standard
An engineer who loses the connection mid-meeting with New York does not blame the carrier: they question the decision to come. The Portugues…
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Unstable business Wi-Fi: the 7 design mistakes behind it
A poor wireless network rarely fails by bad luck: it fails the day it is installed. All seven mistakes share one origin, skipping the covera…
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