Hosting Accounting and ERP Software in the Cloud: A Guide for UK Finance Teams
Quick facts What it is: your current desktop or server-based finance software, run on managed cloud infrastructure. How users connect: usually through a secure remote desktop session or a published application. What stays the same: the software, the data and the way your finance team works. What changes: no server in the office, access from […]
Citrix Alternatives UK: When Managed Remote Desktop Is the Better Fit
For many UK businesses, the most practical Citrix alternative is managed Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) hosted by a UK provider. It delivers the same core result – Windows desktops and applications from any device – without Citrix subscription bundles or cloud-connected licensing, and with the infrastructure, patching and support handled for you. Quick facts […]
8 Managed Hosting Mistakes IT Leaders Still Make
Managed hosting frees IT teams from server maintenance, security, and optimisation tasks and redirects their focus to business growth. Yet many UK leaders make avoidable mistakes, from ignoring backups to
Cloudflare Outage Reality Check – Why True DDoS Protection Only Exists in Private Cloud
Cloudflare’s November 2025 outage, triggered by a database permissions error, highlights the growing fragility of public cloud infrastructure. Repeated outages and limited DDoS protection expose businesses to major risks. To
Publishing SaaS Apps on Private Cloud Infrastructure
Publishing SaaS applications in a private cloud offers startups and SMEs superior control, speed and data protection over public or hybrid models. BlackBox Hosting’s ISO 27001-certified private cloud provides secure,
Enterprise Network Infrastructure Without Compromise from BlackBox Hosting
A strong enterprise network infrastructure supports everything from business performance to security and scalability. Many UK firms still rely on outdated or under-managed systems, risking inefficiency and downtime. BlackBox Hosting
From Misconfiguration to Mass Breach – Lessons from Recent Cloud Attacks & How to Defend Against Them
The rising cloud breaches in the UK expose how misconfigurations and weak IAM can create devastating vulnerabilities. BlackBox Hosting’s managed private cloud eliminates these risks with hardened baselines, continuous monitoring,
6 Signs Your Business Needs a Hosting Upgrade
Your hosting infrastructure can define how well your business performs and grows. Slow speeds, downtime and poor support all signal that it’s time to upgrade. BlackBox Hosting’s Tier 3+ London
Why High-Profile Cyberattacks Are Booming – The Hidden Risks of DIY Cloud Adoption
DIY cloud setups often create hidden vulnerabilities through misconfigurations, weak authentication, and poor maintenance. BlackBox Hosting’s private managed cloud protects enterprises with proactive monitoring, layered Fortinet security, and 99.999% uptime,
Why Private Cloud & Managed Services Are the Future for High-Security Enterprises
High-security enterprises need private, controlled environments. BlackBox Hosting’s fully managed private cloud delivers end-to-end security, compliance, and 99.999% uptime from UK Tier 3+ data centres. It supports high-security businesses with