It’s become increasingly business-critical for companies to shield themselves from the many pitfalls of holding onto outdated technology. This outdated technology poses a higher security threat where organisations become exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities in their hardware and software, and it’s more than likely that these issues will have been addressed in the updated versions. The increasing number of interconnected devices on corporate networks, coupled with trends such as shifting large portions of business to the cloud, come with risks; but they can be mitigated by ensuring IT systems are as up to date as possible. The ‘shiny new toy’ effect The effect of a ‘shiny new toy’ is worth conside...

Our Whisper V.3 acoustic cabinet is a real alternative to building server rooms / closets, since IT equipment like servers and network switches can now be located in general office space. The Whisper V3 incorporates ultra-quiet fans, barrier soundproof foam, sealed doors and a  washable inlet dust filter. It encourages front to back cooling, something server manufacturers strongly recommend. Most alternative acoustic cabinets are much larger than expected, taking up valuable  room space. Some cabinets cannot be sited with the back close to a wall since they have back-mounted fans. This also means that the cabinet cannot be placed in a corner, often where most people want it. The Whisper V3, does not have any o...