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December 18, 2024
Stadia has recently graduated from the AWS Accelerated Development Program 
November 14, 2024
Proud Sponsors of Chelmsford City FC
September 4, 2024
We are proud to announce that Stadia has earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation for Azure Infrastructure.
June 4, 2024
Exciting New Relationship with Ingram Micro. Elevating AWS Services to New Heights.
February 20, 2024
We are proud to announce that we have achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, the higher-level qualification of the Cyber Essentials scheme. This certification is a government-backed scheme that demonstrates our commitment to protecting our organisation and our clients from cyber threats.
September 12, 2023
Maybe. Migrating applications and infrastructure to the cloud offers several benefits that can positively impact organisations in various ways. Stadia has enjoyed bringing the benefits of cloud computing to many of our clients. It isn't necessarily for everyone, but if you haven't migrated some or all of your applications/infrastructure to the cloud, are you missing out? Let's take a look at the various aspects, starting with some of the key benefits: Cost Efficiency: Buying, maintaining, and refreshing your own hardware can be costly. Cloud computing often reduces capital expenditure on physical hardware and datacentres. You pay for resources as you use them, which can lead to cost savings, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Scalability: Cloud services allow for easy scaling of resources up or down based on demand. This elasticity ensures that your applications can handle sudden spikes in traffic or growth without the need for significant upfront investment in hardware. Automatic Updates: Keen to see the back of those out-of-hours patching rotas? Cloud providers handle hardware and software updates, including security patches and upgrades, reducing the maintenance burden on your IT staff. Flexibility and Agility: Cloud platforms provide a wide range of services and tools that enable rapid development and deployment of applications. This agility allows organisations to respond quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs. Global Reach: Cloud providers have datacentres in multiple regions worldwide. This global presence allows you to deploy applications closer to your users, reducing latency and improving performance for a global customer base. Security: Cloud providers invest heavily in security measures, often surpassing what individual organisations can achieve. They offer features like encryption, identity and access management, and compliance certifications to help protect your data and applications. Reliability and High Availability: Cloud providers offer robust service-level agreements (SLAs) that guarantee high uptime and availability. Redundancy and failover capabilities are built into their infrastructure to minimise downtime. Disaster Recovery: Cloud services make it easier to implement disaster recovery and backup solutions. You can replicate your data and applications across multiple regions or datacentres, ensuring business continuity in case of disasters. Collaboration and Mobility: Cloud-based applications and services can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. This promotes remote work and collaboration among geographically dispersed teams.
July 12, 2023
Cyber threats and attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, and businesses need to take proactive measures to protect their sensitive data and systems. There are many aspects to cyber security which need to be effectively managed. Understanding and prioritising risk is key to securing your environment. Our InfoSec remediation services are designed to help businesses identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and risks and strengthen their security posture.
July 12, 2023
Many organisations are very familiar with Microsoft 365 due to the legacy of popular applications such as Word and Excel. The origins of Microsoft 365 can be traced back to Office 365, which was launched by Microsoft way back in June 2011. Simplified deployment and management of applications is central to the appeal of Microsoft 365. However, navigating the complexities of Microsoft 365 licensing can be a daunting task for many businesses. The multitude of license types and bundles available can be overwhelming. Which combination of licenses is optimal for your business needs? You need to make sure you are compliant but also do not want to overpay for licenses which are not actually needed. This is where Stadia’s Microsoft 365 licensing services come into play, providing invaluable assistance in optimising your licensing model and ensuring compliance. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of our Microsoft 365 licensing services and how they can simplify your business operations.
March 20, 2023
In today's digital age, the importance of data protection, quality management, and environmental management cannot be overstated. As businesses continue to expand their operations, they face a growing number of risks related to data security, quality control, and environmental impact. That is why it is essential for companies to obtain accreditation from globally recognized organizations that certify compliance with established standards. At Stadia Consulting Group we are proud to announce that we have achieved ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 accreditations.
By Becs Pearson March 20, 2023
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) provides additional security layers to your user sign-in process. When trying to log in, a user must provide two or more forms of verification to access certain services, accounts or platforms. Essentially, MFA asks a user to prove that they are who they say they are.  Microsoft asserts that: “Based on […] The post What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? appeared first on SCG - Stadia Consulting Group.
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