Linux Support and Consultancy

Looking for Linux support Leeds or Linux consultancy Newcastle? eastQuayIT are providers of managed IT support services to businesses across the North of England. As well as providing the usual IT support services for Microsoft Windows technologies, eastQuayIT can also support your business with its Linux systems.

eastQuayIT have been working with some of the North East’s biggest high tech firms to help develop systems to process large volumes of scientific data. We have used the same kinds of technology in use at organisations like CERN where they use it to process the data collected by the Large Hadron Collider. We developed a system to leverage the power provided by Amazon’s EC2 platform to allow us to run simulations of particle physics on up to 2000 servers at any one time.

Linux is not only of use to high tech, scientific organizations – more and more white collar and creative organisations are using Linux in place of a the traditional Windows desktop environment.

If your business runs a website with a Content Management System, there’s a good chance it’s running on a Linux server. Linux is used in all sorts of technologies we use every day – from Android smartphones to TV set-top boxes.

eastQuayIT employs certified Linux technicians and can provide Linux Support and Consultancy for your business. Our co-founder, Giles Wright, spent the decade before setting up eastQuayIT working in Linux environments for companies like JP Morgan and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

With the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft has been trying its hardest to usher in a new era of desktop computing, but many businesses are opting for the increasing number of viable alternatives out there. One obvious alternative is Apple Mac systems, however many businesses are beginning to discover the power that Linux can offer. Benefits include tougher security and superior customization—not to mention that Linux is usually free.

If you want to know more about Linux Newcastle, Linux Leeds or Linux Support and Consultancy then call us today on 0845 862 4410 for more information.

Apple for Business

Apple regularly comments on how quickly businesses are adoption iPhone and iPads during its quarterly conference calls. Traditionally Apple products have been less popular in a business environment. They recently pointed out that according to one study iOS devices are currently accounting for 77% of enterprise device activations. The majority of Fortune 500 companies have piloted or deployed iPhone and iPad with new authorisation from the U.S. Department of Defense to use iOS devices on secure military networks, boosting the status of iOS as a secure platform. 

 

AppleMac Support and Consultancy from eastQuayIT

As well as providing support for Microsoft Windows based systems, eastQuayIT also provide support and consultancy to businesses that run Apple Mac computers, iPads or iPhones as part of their technology mix. We employ Apple Mac Certified Technicians (AMCT) to make sure we’ve got the skills, know-how and experience to provide your business with the best support. If you would like to discuss your Apple Mac support Newcastle or Apple Mac support Leeds requirements then call us today on 0845 862 4410.

At eastQuayIT we’re used to providing support to a wide variety of business types – from Creative Design agencies to engineering firms and High Tech companies carrying out Research and Development. More and more organisations from a variety of sectors are moving at least some of their users across to computers built by Apple. This has been driven partly by the dramatic increase in consumers using Apple products at home and realising how simple, secure and stable they can be.

eastQuayIT have also recently launched a new service - Dedicated Managed Hosting of Apple Mac server products.

Working with a mix of Macs and Windows

Some businesses have concerns over whether they’re going to be able to use a Mac successfully at work when everyone around them seems to be working in Windows. This should not be a barrier to implementing Apple Mac systems at your office. There are various office productivity applications available for Mac OS X, including the ubiquitous Microsoft Office itself. Microsoft Office is now also available on iOS devices, making it even easier to communicate and work on documents and spreadsheet when out and about with your iPhone or iPad.

If you would like to talk through your concerns then

 please contact us on 0845 862 4410.