Author: Simon Spencer

Since Covid-19 first shook the world early last year, businesses have been trying to successfully adapt to flexible working methods. Remote working is not a new concept, but adoption has increased exponentially due to the social distancing requirements. Thanks to technologies like Windows Virtual Desktop and...

When we think of Microsoft, the first thing that comes to mind is normally its dominance in the computing and business productivity space. The company’s Windows operating system has over a billion users, and Microsoft 365 is utilised by over a million companies worldwide. You’d...

Non-profit businesses hold a wealth of funds and valuable data that make them an enticing target for hackers. Though modern security solutions exist to help protect them, budgetary constraints and lack of knowledge can make charities more vulnerable than other businesses. While it’s difficult to discern...

Small businesses are poised to enter a new year that, for the first time, is focusing on creating fewer in-person connections with customers, rather than more. The rapid digitalisation of the past year has created an environment where SMBs must adapt to remain competitive. The priorities...

A business, in most cases, lives or perishes by its brand. A good visual identity can create feelings of familiarity and positivity for customers, whilst offering significant competitive advantage. It’s also about internal character though – your brand can affect how employees think of the...

Working from home is a phenomenon that isn’t going away. Businesses and employees have realised the benefits of a flexible work environment, and economic uncertainty will see companies less willing to shell out for pricey office space. But starting a new job remotely can be scary...

Despite its significant challenges, 2020 has been a monumental year for IT and technology in businesses across many industries. Out of necessity, the world has undergone rapid adoption of remote working solutions, but we've also seen technology utilised in more innovative, niche ways. In the hospitality...

The workplace has transformed rapidly over the past ten years, as enterprises look to take advantage of the emerging technologies. Increasingly, employers and employees alike are able to leverage modern communications platforms and cloud technology to greatly enhance productivity and collaboration. As adoption of internet-based solutions...

Students across the world have been met with a very atypical environment this educational year. They’re trading desks in classrooms for virtual learning spaces, and teachers have so far been faced with many challenges associated with this kind of learning. Whilst nothing will replace in-person teaching,...

E-signature technology doesn’t often catch headlines, but behind the scenes its market has been growing rapidly over the last decade. Between 2014 and 2017, adoption of e-signature software snowballed from £67 million to £561 million worldwide. As companies continue to evolve their flexible working practices, that...