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.
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.
The shift to 47‑day SSL certificates and the looming threat of Q‑Day are reshaping how organisations must secure their digital environments. This article explains what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare your business for a future where certificate management and quantum‑safe security are no longer optional.
Cyber Essentials is changing in April 2026. Discover what the updated requirements mean for your organisation and how to prepare your cloud platforms, security controls and governance for certification.
How do you prepare SharePoint for Copilot?
To prepare SharePoint for Copilot, organisations must structure their information architecture, review permissions, strengthen governance policies and eliminate outdated or duplicated content. Microsoft Copilot relies on existing SharePoint data, so poorly organised libraries, weak security controls and inconsistent metadata can create compliance risks and inaccurate AI outputs. Preparing SharePoint properly ensures Copilot delivers secure, relevant and business-aligned results particularly for professional services firms handling sensitive client information.
Network visibility and security are now fundamental to building a modern IT infrastructure. As networks become more complex and distributed, organisations need real-time insight into devices, traffic, and dependencies to reduce risk, prevent downtime, and strengthen their security posture. This article explores why network visibility is critical to security and how smarter monitoring creates a more resilient, secure IT environment.
In 2026, organisations will be forced to make smarter data decisions. Rising costs, tighter security standards, and growing complexity are shifting the focus from expansion to optimisation. This post shares the 101 Data Solutions team’s key data predictions for the year ahead.
Looking back on 2025, 101 Data Solutions delivered a year of impactful growth, innovation and collaboration in data strategy, cybersecurity and practical insights for organisations of all sizes. From award wins and team expansion to highly engaging webinars and standout social content, this year’s milestones reflect our commitment to helping businesses strengthen data resilience and get more value from their information assets. Explore our key highlights, including top-performing webinars, industry recognition and community engagement that made 2025 a remarkable year in the world of data solutions
Google has begun rejecting all emails sent without a valid DMARC policy, meaning organisations without proper authentication are now facing blocked messages, damaged domain reputation, and increased phishing risk. In this blog, we explain why Google introduced this change, what it means for your email deliverability, and how 101 Data Solutions can help you stay secure, compliant, and fully deliverable.
Cybersecurity is no longer optional. With Cyber Essentials becoming a baseline requirement across government, NHS, education and supply-chain networks, 101 Data Solutions is strengthening its commitment to cyber hygiene across all partners. Discover why this matters, what recent breaches reveal about third-party risks, and how our roadmap ensures every organisation we work with meets the highest standards of protection.
Global cybersecurity agencies have issued urgent guidance warning organisations still using on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server to take immediate action. With multiple known vulnerabilities actively exploited in ransomware attacks, outdated servers now pose a serious business risk. Discover why migration is the safest move — and how 101 Data Solutions can support a seamless, secure transition to modern email infrastructure.
Uncontrolled data growth costs are silently inflating budgets for research and media companies. From storage strain to unnecessary cloud spending, understanding and managing these hidden expenses is essential for smarter, more efficient operations.
We’re proud to share that 101 Data Solutions has been named a finalist for Technology and Storage Reseller of the Year at the 2025 Stockies Awards. This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to innovation, trusted partnerships, and delivering exceptional data and cybersecurity solutions to our customers.
101 Data Solutions is proud to have been named Security Reseller of the Year at the 2025 Computing Security Awards. This recognition celebrates the team’s continued investment in cybersecurity excellence — from strengthening partnerships and promoting cyber hygiene to staying at the forefront of evolving legislation. The award highlights 101 Data Solutions’ unwavering commitment to helping organisations stay secure, compliant, and confident in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
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.
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.
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.
The public sector organisations across the UK are facing increasing demands on their infrastructure and decreasing budgets. In this blog post we look at those challenges facing the infrastructure and how Synology and 101 data solutions can modernise them within budget and without disruption.
101 Data Solutions’ win of the One To Watch – Channel award at the Storage Awards 2026 marks a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. Recognised for its rapid growth, technical excellence, and partner‑first approach, the business has firmly established itself as a rising force within the UK data‑storage channel. This award highlights not only the company’s expanding influence but also its commitment to delivering innovative, scalable, and customer‑centric data solutions. For 101 Data Solutions, the accolade serves as both validation of its momentum and a catalyst for even greater ambition as it continues to redefine what modern data strategy looks like for partners and customers alike.
Financial institutions face growing pressure to prove full control over their data, systems, and digital supply chains. This blog explains what digital sovereignty means for UK financial services, the regulatory and operational risks of non‑sovereign cloud environments, and the challenges banks and insurers must overcome to stay compliant and resilient. Discover how 101 Data Solutions delivers UK‑hosted storage, sovereign cloud architecture, governance frameworks, and security assessments to help financial organisations protect their data and maintain true UK‑aligned sovereignty.
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.
Immutable backups why are they so important for the security of your cloud storage? In this blog post we discover why.
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
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.
The pandemic triggered one of the quickest digital transformations in history – the mass migration to the cloud. So many of us were thrown into
Every electronic device needs a microchip, so when global demand outweighs supply, this poses a problem for consumers and businesses. The result is that many
Businesses across the world are generating more data than ever. The International Data Corporation (IDC) anticipates that more data will be created over the next
Managed Data Services includes the day-to-day management of enterprise data – aka what we call shared data. This includes exports, conversions, imports, consolidations, configurations, and
Data may be your most valuable resource. It’s certainly not an endangered one. It pours into organizations from every conceivable source – operational and transactional systems; scanners, sensors and smart meters; inbound and outbound customer contact points; mobile media and the Web.
A data lake can be a much more flexible repository than a data warehouse. Or it can be a trash dump that grows and grows
More than ever, the ability to manage torrents of data is critical to a company’s success. But even with the emergence of data-management functions and chief data officers (CDOs), most companies remain badly behind the curve.
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.
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.
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
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