Jargon Buster: What is SD-Wan and how does it work?

The Nasstar Jargon Buster series breaks down the complex and makes it simple.

Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop migrations: Why IT teams are quietly making the switch

Still on Citrix? You're not the only one. But here's the thing: you're probably spending more than you need to. Managing more than you want. And getting less than you expect.

The ultimate guide to IIoT security: Challenges & solutions

Connected devices are reshaping how industries operate, from automation to data. But what's the catch?

How our Fortinet expertise can help you

Fortinet’s top-tier security + strategies tailored to your business.

Microsoft AI for legal teams

Across all industries, recent years have brought change, advancement and new opportunities for any business embracing AI.

What is SD-WAN: How does it work and why do you need it?

Old enough to remember dial-up internet? Just hearing that familiar, agonising sound sends us back to a world before Wi-Fi, before cloud computing, and before we could stream a whole TV series from our television sets!

Nasstar appoints David Senior as Chief Financial Officer

Nasstar Group is pleased to announce the appointment of David Senior as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from 1st May 2025.

Sailing smoothly with a cyber security assessment

Ready to embark on cyber security adventure? We'll be you navigator today.

SASE, SD-WAN, SD-Branch, ZTNA... What does it all mean?

This blog has been written by Rhys Lancaster, Consultancy and Service Delivery Director (Connectivity), at Nasstar.

What is Zero Trust? Implicit trust vs assume breach

Zero Trust is vital for businesses seeking to protect their organisations, but what does it all mean?

An introduction to Azure AI Foundry

This blog has been written by Florin Preda, Director of Technical Services at Nasstar.

Is network security having its smartphone moment?

Remember flip phones? Sure, they were reliable: great battery life, tough as bricks, and if you dropped them, they'd just bounce back smiling. But would you trade your smartphone for one now? Didn’t think so.

Empower your tech team: Partner with Nasstar for network protection

Today, businesses are increasingly facing the dual challenge of maintaining a secure network while driving innovation.

What’s so special about secure networking at Nasstar?

Secure networking at Nasstar is a little different, find out why here.

What is the best way to protect against cyber attacks?

Understanding how to protect your business against cyber attacks is key in an ever-changing cyber landscape.

Navigating IT-OT convergence and security threats in Industry 4.0: Trends, challenges, and solutions

Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing, but with innovation comes new security challenges.

What do our Fortinet Specialisations mean for you?

As one of only two Expert Partners in the UK with Fortinet specialisations, find out what it means for you.

Fortinet Specialisations: What do our experts have to say?

The best of both worlds: Fortinet’s top-tier security + strategies tailored to your business.

Fortinet Specialisations: What you need to know

Discover all you need to know about Nasstar's Fortinet Specialisations

Empowering women in tech: Insights from industry leaders

International Women’s Day on the 8th of March gave us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the progress made by so many women in our industry.

Jargon Buster: What is SD-WAN?

SD-WAN: A cloud-first alternative to traditional WAN.

What is effective AI Governance, and why does it matter?

This blog has been expertly reviewed by Jason Vigus, Head of Portfolio Strategy, Commercialisation and Governance at Nasstar.

Nasstar earns unique set of Fortinet specialisations

Nasstar is thrilled to announce its latest achievement, earning SD-WAN, Operational Technology (OT), and Security Operations (SecOps) specialisations through the Fortinet Engage Partner Program.

Why you should care about OT security (and how it can save your bacon)

Ready to dive into the wild and wacky world of Operational Technology (OT) security?

The state of operational technology and cyber security in 2025: Key insights & takeaways

As we immerse ourselves in 2025, the landscape of operational technology (OT) and cyber security is evolving at a breakneck pace.

Unlocking success with OT security

As the digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, operational technology (OT) security has become a critical component for organisations looking to protect their assets and enhance productivity.

Nasstar joins Microsoft FastTrack community

We are very pleased to announce that Nasstar is once again part of the Microsoft FastTrack Partner Community.

Breaking down the disconnect between data, AI, and business value

This blog has been written by Florin Preda, Director of Technical Services at Nasstar.

Cyber security in 2025: Navigating the evolving landscape of threats and challenges

This blog has been written by Justin Barker, Employee Experience Practice Lead at Nasstar.

Embracing the new era of autonomous innovation with agentic AI

Imagine a workforce that never rests - tackling not just repetitive tasks, but collaborating and making decisions, performing actions, and delivering real-time insights, all while removing distractions so your teams are empowered to focus on strategic, high-value work.

SASE vs SSE vs Zero Trust and their role in modern network security

From steering wheels to SD-WAN: Adaptive tech for better experiences

Building the secure digital factory: A blueprint for transformation

Securing the digital factory: Building a fortress for Industry 4.0

7 ways to boost productivity with Microsoft 365

The start of a new year offers a chance for change, and many of us are planning for success in the months ahead. For many organisations, boosting productivity and effectively tracking it across in-house and remote teams is a top priority.

How to write the best AI prompts

Take your AI prompting game to the next level with our AI expert.

Harnessing Industrial IoT: Transforming operational technology for a competitive edge

The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market has surged in the last five years, with projections to reach $1.8 trillion by 2028.

Microsoft Ignite 2024: A round up

The vibrant city of Chicago played host to Microsoft Ignite 2024 this November, bringing together industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, and Microsoft Partners from around the world.

The top 8 cloud and connectivity trends to know today

The acceleration of digital transformation and how it’s affecting every industry

The phrase "digital transformation" has become commonplace in recent years. But it’s no passing trend.

Nasstar nominated in multiple categories at the WIT Excellence Awards 2024

Nasstar is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the 2024 Women in Tech Excellence Awards.

Introduction to Microsoft Fabric: A game changer in data analytics

This article was written by Florin Preda, Director of Technical Services Platforms (Azure) at Nasstar.

Colibri Digital Awarded AWS Generative AI Competency

We’re delighted to announce that Colibri Digital has earned the AWS Generative AI Services Competency, positioning it among a select group of companies recognised for their expertise in generative AI.

Nasstar Secures Contract on G-Cloud 14 Framework

We’re excited to share that Nasstar has been awarded a contract on the G-Cloud 14 Framework by Crown Commercial Services (CCS).

Nasstar at Connected Britain: Reflections on a changing landscape

In a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, connectivity is more crucial than ever for businesses across the UK. As of 2023, 97% of homes and businesses in Britain have access to superfast broadband, yet the demand for even faster, more reliable connectivity continues to surge. The advent of 5G, alongside the roll-out of full-fibre networks, is reshaping the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate.

Cloud and Connectivity: Driving operational efficiencies and cost savings

Nasstar achieves DevOps for GitHub Specialisation from Microsoft

We’re thrilled to announce that Nasstar has received the highly regarded DevOps for GitHub specialisation from Microsoft.

Nasstar achieves Modernise Endpoints Specialisation from Microsoft

We’re pleased to announce that Nasstar has received the prestigious Modernise Endpoints specialisation from Microsoft.

What are big data solutions and why are they important?

Between social media, cloud technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, traditional data infrastructure is no longer enough.

How to prevent a data breach: A comprehensive guide

Today, every company — no matter the industry, sector or working practices — needs to know how to prevent a data breach.

What is digital transformation?

This blog has been expertly reviewed by Sean Morris, Chief Technology Officer at Nasstar.

What's new in Microsoft Power Platform?

This blog has been written by Chris Burns, AI & Automation Technical Architect (Productivity) at Nasstar.

What is Microsoft Power Platform?

This blog has been written by Chris Burns, AI & Automation Technical Architect (Productivity) at Nasstar.

Skype for Business: The legacy continues

In the ever-evolving landscape of unified comms, Microsoft's Skype for Business Server has been an example of adaptability and resilience.

Nasstar receives two new Microsoft Cloud Partner Specialisations

Nasstar is pleased to announce that it has obtained two new Microsoft Cloud Partner specialisations for Infrastructure and Database Migration and Networking Services.

How AI is used in the public sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now mainstream, with tools like ChatGPT impacting almost every area. The private sector has seen a significant shift, rolling out new AI systems that improve employee efficiency, create new products and increase profits.

Revolutionising the contact centre with AI

As customer expectations continue to change and become more demanding, the traditional contact centre needs to evolve.

What is a data lake?

As AI adoption and customer IoT data become more available, data volumes continue to grow. But where do businesses store all this data efficiently until it’s ready for use?

What is big data and how does it work?

‘Big data’ is a phrase that we’ve become used to hearing in everyday life, and its sizeable handle is certainly justified.

7 common cloud migration challenges and how to overcome them

Cloud migration means moving infrastructure, apps, data, and business processes from your on-premise resources to the cloud. You can also migrate from one cloud environment to another.

What is scalability in cloud computing?

The golden rule of computing is that demand never remains the same. Different workloads require varying resources, while peaks and troughs in user requirements make under and overprovisioning a concern.

What is Wireless LAN?

From 8.3 billion connected devices in 2016 to 22 billion in 2021. WLAN adoption has surged in recent times.

How can businesses prepare for the future of AI?

This blog has been expertly reviewed by Jason Vigus, Head of Portfolio Strategy, Commercialisation, and Governance at Nasstar.

What is data governance?

Modern businesses gather data at scale. From structured customer data to raw text, an organisation might see gigabytes or petabytes of new information being stored daily.

Colibri Digital unveils a new look at the 2024 AWS Summit London

London, 24th April 2024 – Colibri Digital, a high-growth Enterprise Cloud Solutions specialist and leader in the field of Data, AI and Cloud Computing, is excited to unveil its updated brand identity at the AWS Summit today.

Toughening up healthcare with a robust cyber security strategy

The public sector is facing an unprecedented level of cyber threats, none more so than our healthcare organisations.

Ethical Considerations in AI: Exploring the Boundaries of Artificial Intelligence

In the ever-expanding universe of artificial intelligence (AI), many of us are eager to start using this technology and experiencing its benefits in our daily work.

Navigating AI & change management: How to embrace digital transformation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise the workplace and how we do business.

What is a data warehouse?

Every industry is creating, storing, and analysing more data than ever. But how we use that information makes all the difference.

What is synthetic data and how does it work?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing the world. Every day, companies are using their data to learn more about customers, improve workflows, and create new products.

Colibri Digital to be a ‘Silver’ sponsor at the AWS Summit 2024

Colibri Digital, part of the Nasstar Group, are pleased to announce we will be attending the AWS Summit as a Silver sponsor.

Nasstar continues partnership with Treeapp in 2024

Hot on the heels of our successful partnership in 2023, we are delighted to once again partner with Treeapp to develop our sustainability initiatives in 2024.

International Women's Day 2024

The theme of International Women’s Day 2024 is #inspireinclusion, so what better way to celebrate this than by asking some of our female team for their thoughts on inclusion in the workplace, and the tech industry at large.

What are the security risks of cloud computing?

According to recent estimates, up to 85% of companies now use two or more cloud services.

The top 10 cloud security best practices every business should know

Cloud security — and cyber security in general — is a balancing act. You need to ensure robust defences are in place to protect key systems, data, and people.

What is edge computing?

Edge computing has become an emerging concept over the past few years, and at the most basic level, it means moving computing power, networks and where data is managed away from centralised resources so that it’s closer to where it’s needed.

Seven top tips to get AWS Cloud Practitioner Certified

As the world becomes increasingly digitised and businesses prepare to adopt a variety of AI, Big Data, public cloud, and cyber security tools, employees need to adopt a lifelong learning mentality to keep up.

GenAI is here. Is your connectivity up to the task?

It’s estimated that GenAI could enable automation of up to 70% of business activities between now and 2030.

Nasstar demonstrates expertise with Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Designation for Security

We’re pleased to announce that Nasstar has received the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Designation for Security in recognition of its expertise in deploying security, compliance, and identity solutions.

Why technology isn't the weakest link in your cyber security strategy

Threat actors are exploiting the human condition. Fear, empathy, and trust have become targets for the modern cyber-criminal, with phishing and other social engineering methods becoming standard.

Unified Communications: Is your connectivity actually disconnected?

According to UC Today, 93% of organisations have increased Unified Communication (UC) use since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nasstar reaffirms commitment to customer success with Fortinet Expert MSSP Partner status

We are delighted to announce that Nasstar has achieved Expert MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) Partner status with Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions.

Moving to the cloud? You may need a bigger truck...

Over 90% of businesses are using the cloud in one way or another. But staggeringly, over 70% of cloud migrations fail.

Microsoft expands M365 Copilot to businesses of all sizes

On January 15th Jan 2024, Microsoft announced that it’s making enterprise subscription options available for smaller businesses.

The surprise reason your cloud adoption strategy isn't working

The power of cloud adoption cannot be overstated. For many organisations, there are countless tangible benefits to be had when the cloud is successfully implemented.

Nasstar signs Microsoft Partner Pledge to drive positive change

Nasstar is pleased to announce we have once again signed the Microsoft Partner Pledge, committing to driving social and environmental impact in both our business and the wider community.

AWS re:Invent 2023 - Everything you need to know

Back in fabulous Las Vegas, this year’s installment saw the best and brightest minds from across the industry gathering to share the latest insights and innovations in cloud computing.

Nasstar awarded strategic position on CCS Cloud Compute 2 Procurement Framework

We’re pleased to announce that Nasstar has secured its position as a designated supplier on Lots 2 and 3 of the CCS Cloud Compute 2 Framework.

AI overload: Is it simply enough to implement the tools? Insights from a Microsoft specialist

Generative AI. Copilot. Large Language Models. Cognitive Services. Our everyday lives are being flooded with a new form of intelligent tech.

Nasstar achieves prestigious AWS OLA partner status

Nasstar is delighted to have achieved OLA partner status with AWS, making us one of only a handful of UK Partners able to deliver this engagement.

New sponsorship news – Nasstar supporting girl’s in football and tech!

Nasstar is delighted to announce it is the new home and away kit sponsor for the Glossop North End Community Club under-16 girls team!

Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for faster cloud deployments

From banking to ecommerce platforms, many of our customers develop and deploy applications for their end users. Each of these apps sits on top of infrastructure provisioned either by their own IT teams or our dedicated architects and engineers.

Nasstar 'star' nominated at WIT Excellence Awards

Nasstar is delighted to announce that Sally Blake Exley, Bids Coordinator, has been selected as a finalist in the ‘Rising Tech Star’ category at this year’s ‘Women in Tech (WIT) Excellence Awards’.

What is Microsoft Azure?

The modern business landscape is reliant on powerful technologies that help organisations perform at their best. Cloud computing is one of the best examples of this, enabling businesses to quickly scale, adapt and make cost-savings whilst future-proofing their infrastructure.

Nasstar secures Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialisation

We’re pleased to announce that Nasstar has achieved the Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop specialisation.

Kevin Dangerfield joins Nasstar senior leadership team as new CFO

Leading cloud services specialist, Nasstar, has appointed Kevin Dangerfield as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Nasstar achieves AWS Managed Service Provider Designation for 9th year in a row

Nasstar is delighted to announce its renewal to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program for the 9th year in a row.

This is your (M365) Copilot speaking

The age of AI transformation Since the start of the 21st century, AI and machine learning have played a role in how businesses operate.

What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?

If you’re planning a move to the cloud, or you’ve already started your cloud migration journey, you’ve likely heard of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

What is Microsoft Teams?

With 1 in 4 office workers now participating in hybrid or fully remote working, it is vital that organisations provide the best tools to streamline communication and collaboration, wherever they are.