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Rhys Knipe

Rhys Knipe

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Ubuntu Server: a platform made for enterprise scale

A platform is an environment that allows software to run smoothly across the infrastructure, runtime, and application layers. The key word there is “smoothly”: a good platform connects those layers so well that you don’t notice it. That’s what Ubuntu Server has become: the essential layer between bare metal and the apps running on top,

What to know when procuring Linux laptops

Technology procurement directly influences business success. The equipment you procure will determine how your teams deliver projects and contribute to your success. So what does being “well-equipped” look like in the world of Linux laptops?  In this blog, we’ll lay down the best practices for procurement professionals who have been taske

What is IoT device management?

IoT device management refers to processes or practices used to deploy, monitor and maintain IoT devices. As organizations scale up their IoT efforts, a solid device management approach is essential to running a secure, streamlined fleet of devices.  The proliferation of connected devices worldwide (projected to reach 18.8 billion in 2024)

What is Ubuntu used for?

The launch of Ubuntu in 2004 was a step-change for everyday users and developers everywhere. Nicknamed “Ubuntu Linux” in its early days, to differentiate it from its various cousins in the Linux world, it has since lost the need for its surname and grown to become a powerful force. Besides being used by millions of

20 years of partnership: how our partners help us take Ubuntu across industries, markets and devices

When Ubuntu launched in 2004, one of our goals was to encourage adoption by the Linux community and establish Ubuntu as a reliable and user-friendly distro. Our first partner was the Debian and Linux community, partners that remain with us to this day. However, as Ubuntu became more widely adopted, other organizations would soon take noti

Space pioneers: Lonestar gears up to create a data centre on the Moon

Why establish a data centre on the Moon? Find out in our blog.