IT Resilience: Why Planning for Failure is The Real Key to Physical & Cyber Resilience
In the latest episode of In Conversation With, Asanti’s Emma Lauchlan hosts two industry leaders for a deep dive into the meaning of resilience – both physical and digital. Joining the conversation are: Together, they unpack: This episode offers a mix engineering expertise with cyber security insight, providing a rare 360° view of risk and resilience. […]
The Founder Playbook: Brett Rowe on why cybersecurity is never “done” and how to stay ahead
In this episode, Asanti’s Emma Lauchlan talks with Brett Rowe, Founder and Director of Securus Communications, one of the UK’s leading cybersecurity consultancies. Brett shares the story of launching Securus 12 years ago to bring service back into the heart of security solutions and why that customer-first approach still sets them apart today. From the […]
New Podcast: Ian Stuart on Risk, Resilience and the Reality of Critical Environments
Engineering Trust: Ian Stuart on Risk, Resilience and the Reality of Critical Environments In the latest episode of “The Founder’s Playbook” podcast, Asanti’s Emma Lauchlan sits down with Ian Stuart, the former Chief Engineer at NatWest Group and now Director of Technical & Compliance at M&E specialists Livingston. With over 16 years in one of […]
Cloud Computing vs Colocation: What’s Right for Your Business?
If you’re weighing up how to future-proof your infrastructure, there’s a good chance you’ve landed on two familiar options: cloud computing and colocation. On the surface, they both let you move beyond traditional, in-house IT setups – but they take very different paths to get there. One offers speed, flexibility, and pay-as-you-go ease. The other […]
What Is a Co-Location Facility, And Why Might You Need One?
Running servers in-house works, until it doesn’t. Maybe your business is outgrowing its current setup, or you’ve hit a wall with cooling, power, or space. Maybe your IT team is spending more time keeping things running than focusing on what’s next. A co-location facility can take that weight off your shoulders. It’s a practical way […]
Neuroscientist Interview: AI Models and Hallucinations, How to Build an AI Enabled Application
“The magic of consciousness happens on 20 watts,” but the energy demands of today’s LLM’s far exceeds this. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword – it’s reshaping everything from workplace productivity to national infrastructure. In the latest episode of In Conversation With, we explore whether the rise of AI is creating the need […]
Introducing ‘In Conversation With’ Our New Podcast Series
We are thrilled to launch our new podcast series, ‘In Conversation With’, where we team up with key leaders from the data centre, and wider technology industry, to bring you insightful discussions on the hottest topics. To kick off the series, we thought it would be perfect to introduce you to Stewart Laing, CEO and […]
Is It Time for UK & EU Businesses to Rethink Their Dependence on U.S. Cloud Giants?
Is It Time for UK & EU Businesses to Rethink Their Dependence on U.S. Cloud Giants? A quiet storm is brewing amongst ID decision makers and business leaders across Europe. This time around, the conversation is not only around cloud costs or service – it’s about sovereignty and control. With the return of Donald Trump […]
Beyond the hype: why the distinction between AI models needs to be considered when investing in AI data centre infrastructure
Unveiling its AI Opportunities Action Plan at the start of 2025, the UK government announced it has secured £14bn from private sector partners to help build brand new AI data centres across the country. The infrastructure – which could see several such facilities built around the UK – is required, say ministers, to take full […]
Colocation of Servers: A Guide for Growing Businesses
When a business begins to outgrow its in-house IT setup, it’s often the server room that shows the strain first. Equipment overheats, power supply becomes patchy, and physical space runs out fast. Rather than building more infrastructure from scratch, many companies look to server colocation as a practical alternative. This form of colocation services allows […]