Dogsbody Technology Ltd.
@dogsbody.com
Linux & cloud expert services for ambitious web agencies and SaaS companies. Removing the pain of managing IT infrastructure, since 2003.
🏆 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH 🏆 For always keeping things cool, calm and on point. 😎💨 🐾 Always delivers fresh ideas 🐾 A reliable team player ✨ Consistently brings positive energy Thanks for keeping Dogsbody moving! #Dogsbody #EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamDogsbody
Back from another brilliant EMF Camp! 🚀 The Dogsbody Technology team has just returned from another incredible weekend at Electromagnetic Field (EMF Camp) – and somehow it just keeps getting bigger and better. Read more: www.dogsbody.com/blog/five-go... #EMFCamp #Tech
Still using RDS MySQL 8.0 Community Edition on Amazon Web Services (AWS)? You are now being charged for "Extended Support" 🤯 In many cases, this is close to double your previous monthly database costs 💸 💸 The good news? This can often be avoided. 👇
Avoid Surprise AWS RDS Charges in 2026 - Dogsbody Technology
Running AWS RDS MySQL 8.0? Avoid costly Extended Support charges in 2026. Learn how SMEs can migrate to Aurora with zero downtime.
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Happy SysAdmin Day to all our fellow SysAdmins! 🧑💻 A special thank you to our wonderful customer for sending us delicious baklava and Turkish coffee all the way from Turkey. 🇹🇷☕💚 #SysAdminDay
In 18 Days time AWS may start charging you almost double for the RDS database servers you have with them. If you are using RDS MySQL 8.0 Community Edition then you should read our latest blog post.
Avoid Surprise AWS RDS Charges in 2026 - Dogsbody Technology
Running AWS RDS MySQL 8.0? Avoid costly Extended Support charges in 2026. Learn how SMEs can migrate to Aurora with zero downtime.
dogsbody.com
PHP 8.2 reaches End of Life on 31 December 2026 If your websites or applications are running PHP 8.2, now is the time to plan an upgrade. Staying on a supported version improves security, performance, & compatibility. Extended support can buy you time, but it shouldn't replace an upgrade plan.
Friday Fun 🎉 In your favourite advanced AI chatbot, type this prompt: "Make me a cartoon based on everything you know about me." It's great fun to see how accurate (or hilariously inaccurate!) the results are. Share your images in the comments for everyone to see! 😊
Any excuse to play with LEGO! 🧱😄 Today is World Play Day! it isn't just for kids. Play helps spark creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation - skills that benefit us both personally and professionally. How are you celebrating? 🎉 www.lego.com/en-at/world-... #BuildtheChange
Get Ready to Play. It’s LEGO® World Play Day!
Play is part of the LEGO Group’s DNA – and it has been since day one. Our mission then, and every day, is to fuel kids’ imagination, spark creativity and become a global force for learning through…
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In 2 months time AWS may start charging you almost double for the RDS database servers you have with them. If you are using RDS MySQL 8.0 Community Edition then you should read our latest blog post.
Avoid Surprise AWS RDS Charges in 2026 - Dogsbody Technology
Running AWS RDS MySQL 8.0? Avoid costly Extended Support charges in 2026. Learn how SMEs can migrate to Aurora with zero downtime.
dogsbody.com
AI may change the threats, but it hasn’t changed the basics. We are now seeing a significant increase in security vulnerabilities… likely accelerated by AI. But the advice is still the same as it was 20 years ago..... Patch often & keep your software up to date.
As a Linux & cloud consultancy, we have found amazing partners to help our business grow. Here we spill the beans & help you save money too!
Our Trusted Suppliers after 15+ Years - Dogsbody Technology
As a Linux & cloud consultancy, we have found amazing partners to help our business grow. Here we spill the beans & help you save money too!
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In 4 months time AWS may start charging you almost double for the RDS database servers you have with them. If you are using RDS MySQL 8.0 Community Edition then you should read our latest blog post
Avoid Surprise AWS RDS Charges in 2026 - Dogsbody Technology
Running AWS RDS MySQL 8.0? Avoid costly Extended Support charges in 2026. Learn how SMEs can migrate to Aurora with zero downtime.
dogsbody.com
It's the most wonderful time of the year – EMF 2026 ticket sales!🎉 The first batch sold out in just 12.6 seconds! 🎟️ Your next chances to grab tickets are: 🗓️ Sunday 22 March at 15:00 UTC 🗓️ Thursday 2 April at 18:00 BST Be ready when they drop: www.emfcamp.org/tickets See you there ⛺️ 🚀 🛰️ 🌌
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax (turnovers above £50,000) comes into force on 6 April 2026. Taxpayers must keep digital records and use MTD-compatible software. We recommend FreeAgent – sign up below for a 30-day free trial and get 10% off your subscription. fre.ag/3flvybs4
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Dogsbody are proud to be an accredited Disability Confident employer 😀
Disability Confident employer - Dogsbody Technology
Dogsbody are proud to be an accredited Disability Confident employer under the government Disability Confident employer scheme.
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My boss keeps thinking I’ve blocked out 3–4pm for “work-related stress” 🤣 (It’s a webinar for employers—promise.)
On the eight day of Christmas, my true love sent to me......one out of date PHP. 😬
PHP 8.1 will go end of life - 31 Dec 2025 - Dogsbody Technology
PHP 8.1 goes end of life on the 31 December 2025. Find out what your options are and what actions you need to take to stay secure.
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One more sleep...😴 Wishing everyone a happy winter, a joyful Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa from everyone at Dogsbody Technology 😃
Each year, Dogsbody Technology donates a portion of our profits to support worthy causes. Once again, we invited our team to choose the charities that matter most to them, and we’re proud to champion their selected causes.
A Season of Giving: Dogsbody Technology Charity Support 2025 - Dogsbody Technology
Each year, Dogsbody Technology donates a portion of our profits to support worthy causes. Here's who we picked in 2025.
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This year our team chose Bingo for our Christmas do. Dabbers at the ready, we headed to Bingo Godz in Farnborough for a fantastic night, followed by a local games arcade and the classic Christmas tradition — curry. Huge thanks to our employees, customers, and suppliers for a fabulous 2025. 🎄✨
It's December 2025 🤯 🎄 🎅 so clearly time for the Celebrations 2025 bar graph 📊 But what is your favourite? ⭐ *Other chocolates are available 🍫
PHP 8.5.0 has been released! Numerous improvements and new features such as: - New "URI" extension - New pipe operator (|>) - Clone With - New #[\NoDiscard] attribute - Support for closures, casts, and first class callables in constant expressions And much much more...
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PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language that powers everything from your blog to the most popular websites in the world.
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Only 6 weeks until PHP 8.1 goes End of Life (EOL) on 31 December 2025. Time to upgrade but what to?
PHP 8.1 will go end of life - 31 Dec 2025 - Dogsbody Technology
PHP 8.1 goes end of life on the 31 December 2025. Find out what your options are and what actions you need to take to stay secure.
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Hey Freeagent - do we win the prize for keeping your 'A Field Guide to Freelancer Finances' from 2016 🥇 Its in perfect condition too 😆
EMF Camp 2026 date have been announced. 🥳 July 16th– 19th 2026 See you there! ⛺
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Imagine a camping festival with a power grid and high-speed internet access; a temporary village of geeks, crafters, and technology enthusiasts that's lit up by night, and buzzing with activity…
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When your colleague say the office looks like an "IT Bring and Buy sale" 😆
