Celerity Newsletter: November Edition

This month, we’re focusing on the critical importance of data security and resilience. From expert tips by Darren Sanders to key industry updates and event highlights, explore how to strengthen your organisation’s defences and prepare for emerging challenges. Dive into this months news!

?? Expert Advice for Advanced Data Security and Resilience:

This November, in recognition of the critical importance of data protection, our in-house data security specialist, Darren Sanders, shares essential tips to help you fortify and streamline your data security and resilience strategy:

?? In the Spotlight: Staying Ahead in Virtualisation: Rethink Your Strategy

Virtualisation has become essential, but evolving IT demands are prompting organisations to reconsider their strategies. Here’s why:

• New Workloads & Applications: The shift toward cloud-native and containerised solutions enables flexibility, particularly in hybrid cloud environments.
• Edge Computing Demand: IoT and real-time analytics require computing power closer to data sources, reducing latency.
• Cost Efficiency: Modern solutions simplify operations while cutting costs.

Red Hat OpenShift offers a future-ready platform to meet these challenges, helping organisations scale effectively and remain competitive.

Read how to avoid a virtualisation gamble with Red Hat.

?? In case you missed it...

• Celerity has once again secured a spot on the Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud framework, a trusted partnership we’ve proudly maintained since 2015! Find out more here.

• We’re excited to have been part of the i-UG - IBM i User Group Conference Midlands 2024! Edward Yeates shared insights on "The Journey to Zero Downtime"—a critical topic for businesses striving for resilience and continuous availability.

• Celerity had a great time at the Local Government Strategy Forum, in partnership with IBM! It was fantastic to connect with leaders from across the sector, dive into fresh strategies, and discuss impactful solutions to empower local governments to thrive in a challenging economy.

?? In our news feed ...

• Data centers are now officially classed as Critical National Infrastructure, alongside essential services like energy and water. This boosts protections against cyber threats and outages while offering greater government support during crises.?? For businesses, this means stronger, more secure IT environments and confidence to invest in UK infrastructure. >>Full Story.
• A recent cyber attack disabled tracking and alarm systems on Serco’s prison vans and DHL’s delivery fleet, exposing serious vulnerabilities in essential services. Hackers targeted Microlise, leaving Serco’s vehicles transporting prisoners without live monitoring or alarms for three days—a critical risk to both staff and public safety. >>Full Story.
• Blackburn College recently faced an IT network issue, highlighting the increasing cybersecurity challenges in education, as seen with Fylde Coast Academy Trust’s ransomware attack across 10 schools. >>Full Story.