Thoughts and commentary on the latest internet technologies


Adopting Open Source Technologies

In this article, we provide some guidance on how you can take advantage of open source technologies to eliminate software licensing costs, reduce support costs, avoid vendor lock in, and to give you the freedom to fully customise software solutions to meet your needs.

Parallel programming techniques and frameworks

A quick round-up of the latest developments in parallel programming techniques, and frameworks.

New Online Marketing Suite in Sitecore 6

Sitecore has launched its Online Marketing Suite (OMS) in the UK. Sitecore is one of Priocept's key CMS partners, and we were at the launch party last Thursday, where the new OMS was showcased and demonstrated.

Using Google Search Appliance for public-facing websites

For standard document or page-centric indexing and search requirements in the enterprise, the Google Search Appliance performs very effectively, although more unusual uses may require customisation or addition of extra functionality to achieve the desired results, particularly around administration. Here, we provide details about the GSA, its usage, and relevant capabilities and limitations.

Calculating HTTP Server Load

This post provides some much-needed clarity on the subject of HTTP server load, and demonstrates how to calculate the key metrics which allow system architects to plan capacity and estimate the scaling needed for a system.

Priocept is now on Twitter

You can now follow us on Twitter: @Priocept

Attenda offers new managed Microsoft services

Priocept’s partner Attenda has just announced new high availability managed services for Microsoft Dynamics (AX, NAV & CRM), Microsoft SharePoint 2007 collaboration, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and SQL 2008, Commerce Server and BizTalk.

Should You Be Off-Shoring Your IT Projects?

Indicators of when it’s best to off-shore and when its not...