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As Microsoft prepares to retire both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 on 14th January 2020, we take a look at what this means for businesses. Why are Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 retiring? From Tuesday 14th January 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Microsoft’s popularRead more

With much fanfare, 5G finally has arrived. It’s still in the early stages of roll out but it is here, bringing with it the potential to completely transform tech. Here’s what you need to know to keep up. What is 5G? 5G is the fifth generation of mobile networks, following the previous networks 2G, 3GRead more

We’ve heard of ‘the cloud’ in tech terms, it’s been a bit of a buzz phrase for quite a while. But what is it exactly, what is it used for and how can it benefit your business? What is the cloud exactly? Ask Google ‘what is the cloud?’ and you will find a range ofRead more

Keeping it simple for success As we discussed in an earlier article, as businesses grow they can become more complex, reducing both their effectiveness and focus on core activities. We saw that by striving for simplicity, businesses can benefit from a healthier and much more efficient approach to growth. “That’s been one of my mantrasRead more

You may have heard the buzz phrase ‘digital transformation’ being thrown about, but what exactly does it mean? There is a lot of misconception surrounding the concept so let’s break it down.   What is digital transformation put simply?   In simple terms, digital transformation (DX) is the ongoing evolution of an organisations strategy toRead more

“It is always the simple that produces the marvellous“. Amelia Barr Simplicity in business As a business grows, it can over time pick up complexities that distract focus away from its core activities. Yet by striving for simplicity, businesses can benefit from a healthier and much more efficient approach to growth. To put it simply,Read more

How does outsourced IT Support work?   Organisations will partner with an IT specialist MSP (Managed Service Provider), who will offer a subscription plan that includes service level agreements. Put simply, your MSP would become your IT department, proactively managing updates and resolving IT issues. What should business owners ask themselves?   Am I experiencingRead more

According to the Association of British Insurers, 80% of businesses that suffer a major incident fail within 18 months. However, being prepared in case of emergency with a Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery plan makes sure your organisation is primed to continue core business activities as quickly as possible and avoid potentially disastrous downtime. ConsiderRead more

  We are thrilled to announce that O2 have named us as winners of both the O2 Customer Excellence Award and the O2 Digital Excellence Award for 2019. The prestigious O2 Business Direct Partner awards recognise our ‘overall capability to provide world-class customer support together with a high level of digital knowledge and expertise’. SoRead more

Did you know that if you’re a small or medium-sized enterprise there’s around a 1 in 2 chance that you’ll experience a cyber security attack? Cyber criminals are constantly developing new ways to hack into your business to steal your money and data and if it hasn’t yet happened to you, chances are your businessRead more