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2025 Trends in SDI: What Businesses Need to Know About Software-Defined Infrastructure
Looking ahead in 2025, key trends - from edge-centric architectures to AI-driven infrastructure management - are set to further revolutionise SDI. Many of our clients are already experiencing SDI's transformative impact.
SDI in Healthcare in 2025: A Catalyst for Operational Agility, Patient-Centred Care, and Robust Security
Let’s explore the key technology trends shaping the future of healthcare IT, the critical role of SDI in meeting these demands, and how some of our healthcare clients are leveraging SDI to their advantage.
Unlocking Arista: Why Enterprises Are Choosing Arista Data Centre Networking
In this blog, we provide a high-level overview of the Arista data centre networking solution and explore why it’s a compelling choice for many enterprises making the switch.
Shared Responsibility in IT Security: The Delta-CrowdStrike Incident
Nowadays, businesses rely more than ever on complex IT infrastructures and the cyber security solutions and services that protect them. In this blog we explore the need for a shared responsibility in IT security between client, vendor, and MSPs.
From Concept to Execution: WhiteSpider’s Comprehensive SD-WAN Design Blueprint
As the first MSP globally to achieve the ‘Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Managed Services Advanced Certification’ in 2019, we have deep expertise in SD-WAN design and deployment. This blog provides insight into our detailed SD-WAN design blueprint.
Simplifying VXLAN-EVPN in the Data Centre with Cisco NDFC
VXLAN has become an industry standard for scalable network segmentation, overlay support, and improved virtual machine mobility in modern network architectures. But its deployment can be complex and require extensive configuration.
Cisco ACI or VMware NSX?
Cisco ACI and VMware NSX-T serve different needs - ACI provides a centralised, hardware-based SDN fabric for managing physical and virtual workloads. While NSX-T offers a flexible, software-defined approach with advanced security and multi-cloud support.
Northern NHS Trust: A Secure Boundary for Future-Ready Healthcare
To support their ambitious vision for digitalisation, the Trust recognised the need for a cutting-edge network solution that could improve security, reduce costs, and provide long-term value.
Distributed Network Security with NSX-T
As organisations continue to move towards digital transformation and cloud adoption, network security becomes a critical consideration. Traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient to secure the modern enterprise network. VMware NSX-T provides a modern approach to network security.
Locking the Digital Doors: Understanding Vulnerability Assessments in Modern IT Security
You're just about to leave for your 14-day all-inclusive holiday, would you leave any doors or windows unlocked? Just like checking your doors and windows before a trip, Vulnerability Assessments secure your IT infrastructure.
Building Networks Like Homes: Why Network Customisation is Key to Success
Explore how network customisation plays a crucial role in building a strong, reliable, and high-performance network. Just like a blueprint shapes a sturdy house, a well-designed network must be tailored to specific needs to maximise efficiency, security, and scalability.
How to Assess a Strong SD-WAN Partner: Building Trust and Choosing the Right Fit
Choosing the right SD-WAN solution is just one piece of the puzzle. Successful SD-WAN deployments rely on a strong SD-WAN partner to navigate the complexities of design, implementation, and ongoing management. So how do you identify the right one for your business?