AI Infrastructure Readiness: Is Your IT Environment Ready for AI?
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, but successful AI adoption requires more than just choosing the right tools. From data quality and compute resources to security, networking and governance, businesses need the right foundations in place to support AI at scale. In this guide, we explore the essential components of AI Infrastructure Readiness and the key steps organisations can take to prepare their IT environments for successful AI deployment, improved performance and long-term innovation.
AI Infrastructure Readiness: Is Your IT Environment Ready for AI?
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, but successful AI adoption requires more than just choosing the right tools. From data quality and compute resources to security, networking and governance, businesses need the right foundations in place to support AI at scale. In this guide, we explore the essential components of AI Infrastructure Readiness and the key steps organisations can take to prepare their IT environments for successful AI deployment, improved performance and long-term innovation.
Composable Infrastructure Benefits: Lessons from Heathrow
Composable infrastructure benefits include improved resilience, faster resource allocation, increased infrastructure utilisation, and greater agility. Learn how lessons from Heathrow’s baggage system disruption highlight the value of modern, software-defined infrastructure for business continuity and critical operations.
Why Adding More GPUs Isn’t Solving Universities’ AI Infrastructure Challenges
As AI adoption accelerates across higher education, many institutions are discovering that simply adding more GPUs is not enough to meet growing research demands. Effective AI Infrastructure for Universities requires a balanced approach that maximises the utilisation of compute, storage and GPU resources while controlling costs. In this article, we explore the challenges universities face when scaling AI workloads, why traditional infrastructure models can limit performance and flexibility, and how composable infrastructure enables institutions to dynamically allocate resources where they are needed most. Learn how universities can support advanced research, improve efficiency and future-proof their IT environments without costly overprovisioning.
AI Research Infrastructure for Universities: Beyond More GPUs
Universities and research organisations are facing growing demand for AI, machine learning and high-performance computing workloads, often with limited budgets and overstretched GPU resources. This article explores how AI Research Infrastructure for Universities: Beyond More GPUs can help institutions improve GPU utilisation, eliminate infrastructure silos and scale research computing environments more cost-effectively. Learn how 101 Data Solutions and Liqid enable flexible, composable infrastructure that supports modern research while maximising existing technology investments.
Microsoft Project Online Retires on the 30th September 2026: Time Is Running Out to Plan Your Next Steps
Microsoft Project Online retires on 30 September 2026, leaving organisations with only a few weeks to assess their options and prepare for the transition. If your business still relies on Project Online, now is the time to evaluate whether Microsoft Planner or Planner Premium is the right fit for your project management needs. In this article, we explore what the retirement means, the risks of delaying migration, and how 101 Data Solutions can help you understand your current environment, identify the best migration path, and create a practical transition plan before the deadline arrives. From discovery workshops to migration planning and user adoption support, we help organisations move forward with confidence and minimise disruption as Microsoft Project Online reaches end of service.
What is Composable Infrastructure? The Future of Modern IT
What is Composable Infrastructure, and why are organisations increasingly turning to it to support AI, HPC, and data-intensive workloads? In this blog, we explain how composable infrastructure works, how it differs from traditional server-based architectures, and the benefits it delivers through greater flexibility, scalability, and resource utilisation. We also explore why Liqid is at the forefront of the composable infrastructure market, helping organisations dynamically allocate compute, GPU, memory, and storage resources to build more agile, efficient, and AI-ready IT environments.
Computing Security Awards 2026 | Shortlisted for Nine Awards
We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in nine categories at the Computing Security Awards, recognising excellence across cyber security services, compliance, penetration testing, ransomware protection, security awareness training, customer service, and managed security solutions. Nominations for Security Company of the Year, Security Service Provider of the Year, and One to Watch Security Company reflect our commitment to helping organisations strengthen cyber resilience, reduce risk, and meet evolving security challenges. If our team has helped your business improve its security posture, we would be honoured to receive your vote and support in this year’s awards.
Why the Real AI Challenge Isn’t a GPU Shortage; It’s GPU Utilisation
Many organisations believe their biggest AI challenge is a lack of GPUs. In reality, the problem is often far more costly: underutilised infrastructure, rising cloud spend, and AI resources trapped in silos. As demand for AI accelerates, businesses need a smarter way to maximise existing investments without rebuilding their data centres. Discover how 101 Data Solutions and LIQID help organisations unlock higher GPU utilisation, reduce costs, and create a flexible, AI-ready infrastructure that scales with business demand.
101 Data Solutions Proudly Supports the MBA Christmas Challenge
101 Data Solutions is proud to support the Marine Biological Association’s first ever Big Give Christmas Challenge, helping to create opportunities for the next generation of marine scientists. By pledging our support, we’re helping unlock vital match funding for the MBA’s Future Marine Biologist Programme, an initiative dedicated to removing financial barriers and ensuring talented young people can pursue careers that will help protect our oceans for years to come.
101 Data Solutions and Liqid Join Forces to Deliver Next-Generation Infrastructure Solutions
101 Data Solutions is excited to announce a new partnership with Liqid. Liqid is a leading provider of composable infrastructure solutions. This collaboration represents an exciting step forward in our mission to help organisations unlock greater value from their data, accelerate innovation, and build flexible, future-ready technology environments.
Myth-Busting Public Sector Storage: Separating Fact from Fiction
Are outdated storage myths holding your public sector organisation back? From the belief that enterprise storage must be expensive to the misconception that cloud alone solves every data challenge, many common assumptions are no longer true. In this myth-busting guide, discover how modern storage solutions like Synology help public sector organisations improve cybersecurity, simplify data management, support compliance requirements, and scale efficiently while keeping costs under control. Learn the facts behind today’s storage strategies and build a more resilient foundation for the future.
101 Data Solutions Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification for Another Year
101 Data Solutions is proud to have successfully renewed our Cyber Essentials certification for another year, reinforcing our commitment to strong cyber hygiene and cybersecurity best practices. This UK Government-backed certification demonstrates our ongoing focus on secure systems, effective access controls, regular patch management, and proactive risk reduction. In this article, we explore what Cyber Essentials means for our business, how it supports our customers, and how our expert consultancy services help organisations achieve Cyber Essentials certification smoothly, efficiently, and with confidence.
5 Common Public Sector Data Challenges and How Synology Solves Them
The public sector organisations are under increasing pressure to deliver better services while managing tighter budgets.
In this blog post we look at the 5 most common data challenges the public sector face and how together 101 Data Solutions and Synology can resolve them with one solution within budget. We look at each problem and what Synology actually is and where it is placed within your network infastructure.
AI Infrastructure Readiness: Is Your IT Environment Ready for AI?
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, but successful AI adoption requires more than just choosing the right tools. From data quality and compute resources to security, networking and governance, businesses need the right foundations in place to support AI at scale. In this guide, we explore the essential components of AI Infrastructure Readiness and the key steps organisations can take to prepare their IT environments for successful AI deployment, improved performance and long-term innovation.
AI Infrastructure Readiness: Is Your IT Environment Ready for AI?
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, but successful AI adoption requires more than just choosing the right tools. From data quality and compute resources to security, networking and governance, businesses need the right foundations in place to support AI at scale. In this guide, we explore the essential components of AI Infrastructure Readiness and the key steps organisations can take to prepare their IT environments for successful AI deployment, improved performance and long-term innovation.
Composable Infrastructure Benefits: Lessons from Heathrow
Composable infrastructure benefits include improved resilience, faster resource allocation, increased infrastructure utilisation, and greater agility. Learn how lessons from Heathrow’s baggage system disruption highlight the value of modern, software-defined infrastructure for business continuity and critical operations.
Why Adding More GPUs Isn’t Solving Universities’ AI Infrastructure Challenges
As AI adoption accelerates across higher education, many institutions are discovering that simply adding more GPUs is not enough to meet growing research demands. Effective AI Infrastructure for Universities requires a balanced approach that maximises the utilisation of compute, storage and GPU resources while controlling costs. In this article, we explore the challenges universities face when scaling AI workloads, why traditional infrastructure models can limit performance and flexibility, and how composable infrastructure enables institutions to dynamically allocate resources where they are needed most. Learn how universities can support advanced research, improve efficiency and future-proof their IT environments without costly overprovisioning.
AI Research Infrastructure for Universities: Beyond More GPUs
Universities and research organisations are facing growing demand for AI, machine learning and high-performance computing workloads, often with limited budgets and overstretched GPU resources. This article explores how AI Research Infrastructure for Universities: Beyond More GPUs can help institutions improve GPU utilisation, eliminate infrastructure silos and scale research computing environments more cost-effectively. Learn how 101 Data Solutions and Liqid enable flexible, composable infrastructure that supports modern research while maximising existing technology investments.
Microsoft Project Online Retires on the 30th September 2026: Time Is Running Out to Plan Your Next Steps
Microsoft Project Online retires on 30 September 2026, leaving organisations with only a few weeks to assess their options and prepare for the transition. If your business still relies on Project Online, now is the time to evaluate whether Microsoft Planner or Planner Premium is the right fit for your project management needs. In this article, we explore what the retirement means, the risks of delaying migration, and how 101 Data Solutions can help you understand your current environment, identify the best migration path, and create a practical transition plan before the deadline arrives. From discovery workshops to migration planning and user adoption support, we help organisations move forward with confidence and minimise disruption as Microsoft Project Online reaches end of service.
Cloud Services
Cut Costs Fast With Liquid Cooled Cloud Storage
Liquid cooled cloud storage is transforming how organisations manage performance, cost, and sustainability in the cloud. By replacing traditional air‑cooled systems with highly efficient liquid‑cooling technology, businesses can dramatically cut energy usage, reduce operational costs, and unlock faster, more reliable access to data.
As demand grows for AI workloads, big data processing, and scalable cloud‑native applications, liquid cooled cloud storage delivers the cooling efficiency and performance stability modern infrastructures require. Combined with S3‑compatible storage, it offers a greener, more cost‑effective path to high‑density, future‑proof cloud environments.
The Importance of Immutable Backups and Diversifying Cloud Locations
Immutable backups why are they so important for the security of your cloud storage? In this blog post we discover why.
Simplifying Microsoft 365 & Azure: Management & Migration
In today’s digital landscape, businesses use cloud services to enhance their technical processes. Microsoft 365 and Azure have appeared as leading platforms. It offers a
Five Key Benefits for Cloud Storage Solutions
Here are 101 Data Solutions top 5 benefits of using a cloud storage solution! From enhanced security to effortless mobility, see how cloud storage can transform your data management.
Data Management
Top Data Trends 2025
As we step into 2025, what does the data landscape have in store for us this year? What innovations and trends will shape the world of data? Here are the predictions from the 101 Data Solutions team.
Protect Your Business: How Automated Backups Guard Against Data Loss and Cyber Attacks
This post will explore how automated backups can protect your business from data loss and cyberattacks. They ensure your vital information is secure and accessible when you need it most.
GPU vs CPU in AI and Machine Learning: Key Differences Explained
In the ever-evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), making the right choice between Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Central Processing Units
Addressing the GPU Shortage – Insights from 101 Data Solutions
The GPU shortage has emerged as a significant bottleneck for businesses reliant on high-performance computing. This scarcity affects various industries, from gaming and media production
Data Optimisation
5 Common Public Sector Data Challenges and How Synology Solves Them
The public sector organisations are under increasing pressure to deliver better services while managing tighter budgets.
In this blog post we look at the 5 most common data challenges the public sector face and how together 101 Data Solutions and Synology can resolve them with one solution within budget. We look at each problem and what Synology actually is and where it is placed within your network infastructure.
What Digital Sovereignty Means for UK Organisations | How to Stay Compliant
Digital sovereignty is becoming a critical priority for UK organisations as regulations tighten and reliance on foreign cloud providers increases. This blog explains what digital sovereignty means in the UK, how it impacts sectors like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and the public sector, and why maintaining control over data and digital infrastructure is essential for compliance and resilience. Discover how 101 Data Solutions delivers UK‑hosted storage, sovereign cloud architecture, governance frameworks, and security assessments to help organisations stay compliant and fully in control of their data.
From Bit to Domegemegrottebyte: The Ultimate Guide to Data Storage Sizes
Ever wonder how digital data scales from tiny bits to massive domegemegrottebytes? 🤔 Our latest infographic takes you on a journey through every data size
How AI Can Transform Data Management and Drive Business Growth
AI data management. AI is transforming how companies handle, process, and utilize data in several impactful ways. Here are some of the key ways AI
Data Optimisation
Top Data Trends 2025
As we step into 2025, what does the data landscape have in store for us this year? What innovations and trends will shape the world of data? Here are the predictions from the 101 Data Solutions team.
Protect Your Business: How Automated Backups Guard Against Data Loss and Cyber Attacks
This post will explore how automated backups can protect your business from data loss and cyberattacks. They ensure your vital information is secure and accessible when you need it most.
GPU vs CPU in AI and Machine Learning: Key Differences Explained
In the ever-evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), making the right choice between Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Central Processing Units
Addressing the GPU Shortage – Insights from 101 Data Solutions
The GPU shortage has emerged as a significant bottleneck for businesses reliant on high-performance computing. This scarcity affects various industries, from gaming and media production