Tech Talk in association with virtualDCS:
Tech Talk in association with virtualDCS
LEADING fleet vehicle glazing company Auto Windscreens is using a disaster recovery service provided by Leeds-based cloud computing hosting specialist virtualDCS to ensure the ongoing flexibility and responsiveness of its IT framework.
Called CloudCover, the service is being supplied to Auto Windscreens by virtualDCS in partnership with another Leeds company, IT Support and services provider TGC Computers.
It involves virtualDCS managing the replication of data from ten of Auto Windscreen’s most critical physical servers onto virtual servers held in its UK-based secure data centre.
In addition, virtualDCS has enabled the secure connectivity of all of the company’s Metrix Mobile hand-held devices which are used by Auto Windscreens’ technicians.
Bobby Chopra, head of business systems at Auto Windscreens, said: “We are always looking to utilise the best technology available to underpin our business processes and ensure we can be as responsive as possible to our customers’ needs.
“We knew that hosting critical data in the cloud was an option available to us, and as a result, this secure, responsive service helps to eliminate the worry following any potential server failure or network issues.”
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DUBIT Platform, the interactive arm of Leeds-based youth specialist Dubit, has announced it’s working on an online virtual world based on Monty Python.
The development studio was chosen by casual and social games developer Zattikka to work on the title.
Dubit Platform has previously created virtual worlds for clients that include the BBC, Diesel Jeans and Cartoon Network.
Matthew Warneford, Dubit Platform’s chief technical officer, said: “Being entrusted with a licence as popular as Python is a great privilege. The series and its movies have a special place in the hearts of people young and old and we’re looking forward to producing a game that will do it justice.
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A BARNSLEY-based IT specialist has secured a major partnership with a leading internet service provider (ISP) to deliver superfast broadband to homes and businesses across South Yorkshire.
Arcus Technology has become a partner with RiPWiRE to help offer high-speed internet connectivity to the Digital Region network, which will see South Yorkshire become one of the first areas in the country to provide download speeds of up to 40Mb per second.
RiPWiRE, based in Rotherham, was the first ISP to sign-up to the Digital Region network, which is managed by Digital Region on behalf of the four local councils in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, along with Yorkshire Forward.
Arcus will provide value added services to RiPWiRE’s high speed network connection’s for local businesses to ensure they can take advantage of the new broadband, which will have download speeds of up to 40Mb – ten times faster than the average broadband.
Dale Heath, director of Arcus Technology, said: “This partnership is fantastic news for local businesses as it will see more people gain access to super-fast broadband which has a service level agreement.”
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LEEDS-based Cascade is providing Metro Bank with specialist human resources software that will help the new bank to achieve its ambitious growth plans.
The UK’s first new high street bank in more than 100 years, Metro Bank announced its vision to revolutionise UK banking services earlier this year by providing a ‘better banking experience.’
With four London stores, Metro Bank plans to open more than 200 more by 2020.
Metro Bank’s chief executive Craig Donaldson said: “Two hugely important factors for us are staff morale and human resource efficiencies, both of which must be securely underpinned by a highly effective HR infrastructure – and we’ve found that with Cascade.”
Metro Bank is using Cascade’s core HR software, plus the timesheet, workflow and self service modules. All of which are being hosted via Cascade’s servers at separate geographical locations to ensure increased data resilience.
