27th February, 2020 – BLAST Premier makes a bang by partnering with premium audio company, EPOS and its EPOS I SENNHEISER gaming product portfolio. Together the two brands aim to give fans a deeper appreciation of the vital role audio and communication plays in esports. “Rush B”, “I molly ramp!” and “Planting” are some of the most repeated phrases that fly through the...
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Robots and lasers in space: Photos of tech headed to the cosmos
A look at the technology that will be used to help explore new planets and probe the mysteries of our solar system in years to come. Læs mere
Autonomous drones to 3D body scanners: The future tech headed to your home
Technology that will power the next wave of gadgets and blur the lines between the digital and real world. Læs mere
Photos: Inside a multi-million dollar datacentre
A look at a major facility that will support the online services that underpin the modern world. Læs mere
Photos: The computers that kept our skies safe for the past 40 years
More people than ever are flying. This is the technology that made the huge growth in airline travel possible. Læs mere
Digital Autonomy: What It Means, Who Needs It, and How to Achieve It
Digital autonomy is a slippery term that is usually applied to autonomous digital processes and research in that field. But there is another application for this phrase: the ability to use digital devices and communication channels with autonomy. Many of us might stumble over this second usage because for a lot of us, our online...
A Completely Unofficial Primer – TechNet UK Blog
By Ian Moulster, Partner Market Advisor, Partner Business & Development at Microsoft A little while ago I wrote a completely unofficial primer for Azure SQL Managed Instance. On a similar theme here’s my take – again totally unofficial – on Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB. A service that is growing at a phenomenal rate as developers and data...
Visual Studio 2019 has launched! – TechNet UK Blog
With the April 2 public launch of Visual Studio 2019, developers worldwide can now use the most productive, modern, and innovative Visual Studio yet. The latest generation of Visual Studio—in Community, Professional, and Enterprise editions—delivers new levels of productivity for every developer, fuller and more effective team collaboration, and AI-powered innovation. If you didn’t catch...
What are Azure Blueprints? – TechNet UK Blog
By Joe Carlyle, Principal Azure Solution Architect at Evros Technology Group and owner of wedoAzure I’m sure most of you have seen recent announcements relative to Blueprints as well as multiple Microsoft posts about the service and what it can do to improve your environments. However, what if you’re not sure about what they are...
Azure Security Engineer Associate – TechNet UK Blog
Microsoft certified professionals earn 15% more on average than their peers according to The Business Value of IT Certification, a 2015 survey conducted by IDC and Microsoft. Since then, several other surveys have continued to prove the value of certification for both technology professionals as well as the companies they work for: According to a 2017 survey...
Windows Virtual Desktop – First Thoughts – TechNet UK Blog
By Joe Carlyle, Principal Azure Solution Architect at Evros Technology Group and owner of wedoAzure Last month, Microsoft released Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) to the public in preview. The service was first announced back at Ignite 2018. Microsoft describe the service as follows: Windows Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on...
Share and learn from the global Azure community with April bootcamp events for all – TechNet UK Blog
Developers and IT professionals recognise Microsoft Azure as a fantastic tool, providing you a way to quickly deploy applications for enterprises, startups, or your own personal projects. But sometimes you need help to make the most out of the platform, whether you’re looking for tips on design, development, or deployment, or searching for advice on...
A look at the Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge – TechNet UK Blog
On April 8th, we shipped the first Dev and Canary channel builds of the next version of Microsoft Edge, based on the Chromium open-source project. In this post, we’ll take a look at the Edge Insider Channels and their differences. The new Microsoft Edge builds are available through preview channels, which we’re calling “Microsoft Edge Insider Channels.” The...
Azure Migrate – Where Should I Start? – Microsoft Industry Blogs
By Joe Carlyle, Principal Azure Solution Architect at Evros Technology Group and owner of wedoAzure If you’re thinking about making a move to Azure, it’s important to first understand how to approach it. With the correct approach and sufficient planning, a migration can be straight forward, efficient and void of surprises. Therefore, the place to...
Your first project in Azure – TechNet UK Blog
Ever considered creating something in the cloud, but didn’t quite know where to start? It can be a daunting subject to approach, especially if you have little to no experience working with it. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to see what you can do. The best way to learn something new has always been getting...
Raspberry Pi 2 launch: Six times faster with Windows 10 and Ubuntu support
A major update to the credit card sized Raspberry Pi board is introduced, with a boost to the CPU and memory expected to help it run as a general-purpose PC. Co-creator of the Raspberry Pi Eben Upton, left, and Richard Curtain, global director of strategic alliance for element14 at the launch of the Raspberry Pi...
Bigger budgets, better tech: Why 2015 is a good year to be working in IT
CIOs are feeling optimistic about their prospects and budgets are on the up. CIOs are feeling optimistic about the prospects for the IT department in 2015. One major factor is that budgets are on the up: according to analysts Gartner, worldwide IT spending will nudge up by 2.4 percent this year to $3.8tr: spending on...
UK poised to relax rules on employing overseas workers for some IT jobs
The UK government is recommended to allow start-ups to employ workers from outside Europe in developer and cyber security roles without trying to fill those roles domestically. The UK is considering relaxing the rules under which IT-related roles can be offered to foreign workers. The UK Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is recommending that the government...
The machines that defined British computing: From the Spectrum, BBC Micro and Amstrad to…the Flan
As the Raspberry Pi edges closer to becoming the best-selling British computer of all time we take a look at the classic machines to come out of the UK. The BBC Micro Image: Public domain The Raspberry Pi has become one of the best-selling British computers of all time. With more than five million of...
Forget the smartphone hype, PCs are still the most important business gadget
Smartphones might create gadget envy, but it seems that nothing beats a PC for real work. Shiny new smartphones may cause gadget envy, but when it comes to real work you still need a dependable PC. PCs have a tough few years: sales have hit the skids as consumers and businesses have been tempted away...