O’Brien Media: New Email Hosting Platform Powered by iRedMail

In the realm of digital communications, email remains a cornerstone. Recognizing its critical role, O'Brien Media has strategically established a new, independent email hosting platform, distinct from our website hosting services. This platform is powered by our servers and iRedMail, a leading open-source mail server solution. This move not only highlights our commitment to providing specialized...
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O’Brien Media’s New Cutting-Edge Hosting Platform Going Into 2024

Why O'Brien Media Chooses Debian Linux, Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, and Node for a Cutting-Edge Hosting Platform In the dynamic world of web hosting, making the right technological choices is crucial. At O'Brien Media, we've carefully selected Debian Linux, Nginx, PHP, MariaDB, and Node as the core components of our hosting platform. This combination, coupled with our commitment to virtualization and...
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Financing Your Website Design Project with PayPal

We understand that creating a new website or redesigning your existing one is a significant investment. To make this process more manageable for you, we are excited to offer flexible payment options through PayPal - "Pay in 3" and "PayPal Credit". These options allow you to spread the cost of your website project over time, making it easier to budget for this important investment. Option 1:...
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Enhancing Team Collaboration with SOGo Groupware

Introduction Welcome to our exploration of Groupware, specifically through the lens of SOGo Groupware, a leading solution we proudly offer to our customers. This article is designed to help you understand the transformative impact Groupware can have on your team's collaboration and communication. What is Groupware? Groupware refers to software solutions aimed at boosting teamwork and cooperation....
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s Web Design and Creative Sector

The Unprecedented Challenge The onset of COVID-19, a global health crisis unlike any in recent history, has left an indelible mark on industries worldwide, including the UK's website design and creative media sector. The pandemic's restrictions necessitated a rapid shift to online platforms, catalysing a digital revolution. This abrupt transition has redefined the landscape of digital engagement,...
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Covid-19 Precautions (November 2023)

Reassuring you with the insights and actions that make our plan possible. We’ve always taken health and safety seriously, working with our office landlord to ensure all of our offices have the correct insurance, fire risk assessment, PAT tests and electrical safety certificates. Our risk-based approach has kept our offices clean and safe year after year. But the new normal calls for new...
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Unveiling WordPress 6.4 “Shirley”: The Latest WordPress Release

Your digital landscape is about to get a significant upgrade with the introduction of WordPress 6.4 "Shirley," the latest and most intuitive WordPress release. At O'Brien Media, where innovation meets expertise, we are excited to guide you through the new features that are set to revolutionize your website's performance. What's New with WordPress 6.4 "Shirley"? Named in honour of Shirley...
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Toolset 1.6.9: Enhancements for Integration with WordPress 6.4

WordPress 6.4 is being released today with new features and improvements. A plugin used on a lot of websites we create, called Toolset, needs an update to version 1.6.9 to ensure compatibility with this latest version of WordPress. If you use Toolset Blocks or Toolset Forms, this update is essential to ensure your website works well with WordPress 6.4.Here’s what else you can expect: Updates...
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Understanding the Benefits of Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes

Email remains an indispensable tool for communication in today's corporate landscape, despite the burgeoning array of communication technologies. Within the vast choices available, Microsoft Exchange and Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) stand out as two of the more prevalent email services. While IMAP has long been the mainstay for standard email services, Microsoft Exchange delivers an...
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