Veber Dedicated Servers aMAYzing offer

To quote our lovely Ops Manager – “that’s cheeeeesy!” Well, yeah but who cares if it gets a smile or two :0). So, as it says on the tin we are giving all of our new Veber Dedicated Server customers in May and June a Cisco Hardware firewall for free. There are T&Cs so take a look here to check them out then get in touch quoting aMAYzing offer (or you could just say free firewall offer!) to get a powerful, resilient, secure, speedy Veber Dedicated Server with a free Cisco hardware firewall!

Call Tim or James on 0203 468 7000
Mail contactus@veber.co.uk

IPv6: How it affects you

In a few weeks’ time, on 6 June 2012, it’s World IPv6 Launch Day. We will see some of the biggest sites on the internet such as Facebook and Google permanently enable IPv6.  But what is it and how will it affect us?

 

 

What is IPv6?

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) is the next generation of the Internet Protocol. It was developed in 1994 in order to replace IPv4 when supplies of IP addresses ran out. IPv4 has been in use since 1982 and as is in the final stages of exhausting its unallocated address space.

IPv6 addresses are 128-bits compared to just 32-bits for IPv4. This means that the pool of available IP addresses is much larger now than it ever was, allowing the internet to continue to expand. The world launch of IPv6 represents a major milestone in its global deployment being critical to the Internet’s continued growth as a platform for innovation and economic development.

Why IPv6?

IPv4 was the first version of the protocol to be widely adopted. However, at just 32-bits, the 4.3 billion available addresses don’t even give one address to each living person. IPv6 was developed to allow the internet to continue to grow at pace – almost infinitesimally as, at 128-bits, IPv6 provides an almost limitless supply of IP addresses.

You can also count among IPv6′s advantages its simplicity to configure, its compatibility with 3G wireless broadband and its support of more efficient broadband usage.

How will IPv6 affect me?

End users will be unlikely to see much impact from the switch to IPv6. But website owners have many factors to consider.

IPv4 and IPv6 are essentially parallel networks which means that exchanging data between the two protocols will require special gateways. While most operating systems can support both, a lot of routers and servers don’t currently do so, adding difficulties to the upgrade. Not forgetting too the financial implications of any hardware and software updates. It’s easy to see why uptake of IPv6 has been slow.

If you have any questions regarding IPv6, Tim will be happy to discuss them. Simply give him a call on 0203 468 7010.

We also like these articles on IPv6:

http://www.ipv6actnow.org/info/how-to-act-now/why-you-need-to-act-now/

http://www.worldipv6launch.org/

http://ipv6.net/ (including the answer to ‘What happened to IPv5!)

 

 

 

Python Cloud Servers Have Launched into the UK Market

Python Cloud Servers is a new tech start-up which has just made its entry into the UK Cloud Server market. The team behind Python Cloud, on the other hand, is well-entrenched in the UK ISP market, having successfully built up Veber Dedicated Servers and Cloud Hosting, Python Cloud’s sister company, over the past 10 years.

Businesses have access to greater computing power than ever before thanks to cloud computing and the services of third parties such as Python Cloud Servers. By harnessing the power of such services, businesses from SMEs to large enterprises can eliminate wasteful practice and improve hardware utilisation, no longer needing to buy hardware or software or have the expensive skills and resources needed to manage IT in-house. Instead businesses pay for what cloud-based services they use, removing the need to make large, one-off investments. Indeed, recent Gartner research (Gartner Executive Programs, January 2012) showed that SMEs are placing cloud computing within the top three of their future technology priorities.

It is in response to just such research that the Python Cloud Server service has been launched. Tim Poultney, CEO of Veber and Python states that: “The scalability of cloud computing, the increased business agility which it brings and the cost savings are irrefutable for the modern business. Python Cloud Servers provide a powerful tool not just for SMEs but for larger enterprises too. They balance affordability and efficiency, which are so important in business, and allow the customer to be firmly in the driving seat. ”

Python Cloud Servers are based on the premise that your business is unique. All businesses have varying concerns, constraints, priorities and comfort levels: hence the flexible nature of Python Cloud services. The list of cloud advantages is a long one – efficiency, flexibility, scalability, resilience, high levels of redundancy, affordability and security to name a few. Once you take the matter of minutes needed to deploy a Python Cloud Server, you will have access to a clean, easy-to-navigate interface and a host of free features which you often have to pay extra for elsewhere such as firewall configuration, load-balancing deployment and a choice of Windows/Linux/Unix operating systems.  It’s at this point that the efficiency of the Python Cloud comes into its own. You’ll be able to configure your server(s) exactly how you want, add or remove instances with the focus on the end of result of achieving uninterrupted access to your vital systems and data through an interface which provides instant visibility and provisioning capabilities.

Impatient to get started? All Python’s Cloud services can be found at www.python.co.uk and setting up an account takes typically just a few minutes. Python also offers incredibly powerful Cloud Backup services available in three specification levels designed to suit a variety of business customers. And, don’t forget, if it’s a more traditional Dedicated Server solution that you require, or indeed a more supported Cloud Hosting solution, Python’s sister company Veber can help.

 

Python Cloud Backup Has Launched into the UK Market



Python Cloud Backup is a new tech start-up which has just made its entry into the UK Data Backup market. The team behind Python Cloud, on the other hand, is well-entrenched in the UK ISP market, having successfully built up Veber Dedicated Servers and Cloud Hosting, Python Cloud’s sister company, over the past 10 years.

In a nutshell, Python Cloud Backup provides online, offsite data backup in three packages starting at £15/month +VAT. The service is aimed at business customers ranging from those with home workstations to large enterprises which need advanced features such as In File Delta and MS system backup.

Python Cloud Backup responds to a niche in today’s technology market. More and more data is being produced, an increasing amount of backup is needed and alternative storage devices such as external hard drives and USB keys have their disadvantages. Enter the timely launch of online, offsite Cloud Backup such as Python’s offering.  Tim Poultney, CEO of Veber and Python Cloud, explains the team’s motivation behind Python’s launch: “We have been working very successfully with our data backup system for some time with our Veber customers. Simply put, we know that it works well and that in the current technical climate, where cloud computing in its many guises is entering the consumer consciousness, many more customers can benefit from it. It’s powerful, it’s safe, and it’s reliable.”

You’ll want to digest the full details of Python’s Cloud Backup system which include a whopping 1TB of data storage as standard across all three of the packages, as well as full data encryption via SSL. The backup software supports Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. Data backup can be automatically scheduled but also amended using the customer interface. You’ll be prompted to download the software when you sign up but it’s also useful to note that your data can also be accessed via a web browser – instant visibility, instant provisioning and easy retrieval of your data wherever you are.

Python also offer all customers The Python Promise. This is the customers’ guarantee that they are always buying high performance and high quality services.  James Robinson, Python and Veber Operations Manager, is clear in his assertion that this matters: “We are fussy when it comes to how effective our tech is. Python Cloud Backup works in the way that we would expect a data backup to work. No corners have been cut in the process of bringing it to market.” A Python Cloud Backup solution will always use Tier 4 data centres, always use top tier connectivity, always be supported by an available team of experts, always ensure the security of your data and always be held to a price match promise (conditions apply).

Impatient to get started? All Python’s Cloud services can be found at www.python.co.uk and setting up an account takes typically just a few minutes. Python also offers incredibly flexible Cloud Server services with a host of free features, such as firewalls and load balancing, and resource based billing. And, don’t forget, if it’s a more traditional Dedicated Server solution that you require, or indeed a more supported Cloud Hosting solution, Python’s sister company Veber can help.

The Python & Veber Team

 

 

 

Python Cloud Has Arrived!

Veber is very pleased to announce the launch of our sister company PYTHON CLOUD

You can read all about the details of our new UK online, offsite Cloud Backup and Cloud Server services @ www.python.co.uk.If you have any questions on what’s on the offer or constructive comments on the website itself, we would love to hear from you.

020 33 55 2121
contactus@python.co.uk


Last few days of Veber’s fab Spring Offer

This offer ends at the end of April. Don’t delay, call today!!

Beware the Cookie Monster: Cookies & the EU Cookie Law

CookiesWe couldn’t miss the comments this week  on the EU Cookie Law, the deadline for which is the 26 May 2012. By this date you should be obtaining consent from all your website visitors to track them. At Veber we only collect Analytics data at the moment so we’ll be speaking with our techie guys at Tonic Fusion to make sure that all the necessary evils are in place to avoid that potential £500k fine.
This one will need an eye kept on it so that we can stay up to date with the impact for our clients’ websites. We’ll drink tea and eat cookies whilst we do that…
Some websites we found interesting & informative:
Happy cookie munching!
(Cookie image courtesy of Neil Conway)

Veber Spring Offer

You’ll need to SPRING into action soon to take advantage of Veber’s current Dedicated Server special offer, ending on 30th April. Click on the image to see contact details and the T&Cs.

With best wishes from the Veber team.

Veber’s March Newsletter

Read about exciting our March/April Dedicated Server offer, new developments to the Veber UK Dedicated Servers product range, the ever-shortening wait for the launch of Python Cloud – our online, offsite flexible Cloud Servers and Cloud Backup, and a potted history of Tim, our POBox group CEO.

Veber March Newsletter

Veber March & April Dedicated Server offer

Good news!

Veber’s latest UK Dedicated Server offer is now live. From now until the end of April 2012 we are offering you:

25% off the total cost of your Veber UK Dedicated Server.

You’ll need to get in touch to take advantage of this offer. So, don’t delay, call today to start a chat about your UK Dedicated Server requirements.

Speak to Tim or James on 020 3468 7000 or email contactus@veber.co.uk quoting MArch/April 25% off Dedicated Server offer *.

We look forward to hearing from you!

*Terms & Conditions Apply:
*We reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time.
*Offer is available until 30th April 2012.
*At the end of your initial 12 month contract your contract will renew up to the standard rate.
*This offer is not available in conjunction with any other special offers.
*Purchase must be paid by credit card.