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Previously London was the biggest European data centre market in terms of occupied capacity followed by Frankfurt and Amsterdam, but recently it was overtaken by Dublin which is now the data centre and cloud capital of all of Europe. Ireland is now home to around 50 data hosting centres and is quickly becoming the country of choice for IT services companies, attracting huge names such as Google, Amazon and Facebook. Why Ireland? This can be attributed to a few different reasons, including the land that is available for centres to be built, the supply of skilled tech workers in the…

There’s no doubt that blockchain has become an increasingly commonplace technology of late, while it has a number of potentially lucrative applications. It’s definitely becoming increasingly influential in the banking and financial services space, where blockchain is expected to boast a total value of $4.65 billion by the year 2022. Not only is the technology becoming increasingly seminal in this space, but it also has the potential to disrupt modern-day banking and create payment solutions that are more accessible than ever before. In this post, we’ll look back at the origins of blockchain and its relatively brief history, while asking…

Studies show that a company making $1 billion in a year, will realize a gain of $700,000 within three years of putting effort into customer experience. For any brand to achieve its sales goals and overall objectives, it must invest in customer experience. Satisfied customers will make repeat purchases and refer your products to their friends and other people that might be interested. It is also said that a customer who has had a bad experience with your brand talks more than one who has a positive experience. This means that whatever you do, customer experience should be a priority.…

Whether a small business owner for many years or only a few; the health of your small business is critical to you. That said are you at a point where your business is in need of a financial boost? If the response is a yes, do you have any thoughts on how to go about this? Without financial health, your business could be in dire straits before you know it. So, where to turn for financial answers? Could a Small Business Loan Help You Out? In searching for some financial help, here are three reasons you need it and how…

When you sit back and review your business world, is everything going as well as it should be? If you have to answer no to such a question, any thoughts on how to get things turned around? One of the biggest issues owners can end up having to face is when expenses are getting the better of them. So, what can you do to turn the corner and feel better about your business starting now? Is the Time Now to Get Help? As you review your business expenses, is now the time you could very well use some help? If…

Running a company means so many different things to so many people. That said you may be at a point where you feel like selling your startup would be in your best interests. So, if thinking along those lines; how best to go about accomplishing this? Have Things in Order for a Smoother Transition If you are contemplating moving on from your startup company, remember a few keys. These would include: Why are you selling in the first place? – Since selling a business should never be done on a whim, what is reasoning behind this sale? It may be…

You need to be willing to change the way that you market your business’s products and services as times change and the whole world situation changes. You need to find a way of keeping your business in the minds of your potential clients when times are bad so that they will turn to you when times are not so bad. You should use your business to reach out to your community and be a light in the midst of a recession, and you should take steps now to make sure that you will have clients in the future. Make the…

When it comes to unique beauty, few pieces can replicate the beauty of aquamarine. But before you make a purchase, there are some things you need to know and consider.  Getting Familiar With Aquamarine Gemstones Aquamarine, which is named for the Latin phrase that means “water of the sea,” is a blue to blue-green variety of Beryl gemstone. Other Beryl gem varieties include Emerald, Morganite, and Heliodor.  Aquamarine is a fairly common gemstone, but it comes in a wide variety of colors and hues. Lighter colors are pretty affordable for the average consumer, whereas deeper colors can command much higher…