Author: Simon Spencer

12 Feb The technologies that could transform the legal industry

Posted at 07:00h in Microsoft 365

The legal industry faces unique challenges when it comes to technology. They must adhere to compliance standards and maintain client confidentiality while managing and signing sensitive documents. These strict processes have made it increasingly difficult for many legal firms to stay agile and digitally transform....

08 Feb Our key predictions for cloud in 2021

Posted at 07:00h in Microsoft 365

The pandemic has created a challenging and threatening environment for businesses over the last year. Perhaps a silver lining to a bleak 2020 was that many teams were forced to modernise their IT practices in order to remain buoyant. With mass adoption of cloud solutions...

05 Feb It’s never been easier to introduce Windows Virtual Desktop into your business

Posted at 07:00h in Microsoft 365

As organisations are increasingly adopting flexible working methods, their technology must also adapt to suit. Beyond just adopting solutions for communication, modern businesses need to keep their data secure and their employees safe from threat in a way that suits their budget and resources. Microsoft’s Windows...

01 Feb Reactive to proactive: Here’s how to evolve your disaster recovery strategy

Posted at 07:00h in Backup

The security climate has evolved over the past decade; and organisations must adapt to remain secure. While UK businesses are improving at security breach prevention, a recent study by Beaming suggests that four million still risk losing valuable data each year. A reactive mentality –...

29 Jan A quick guide to using breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams

Posted at 07:00h in MS Teams

Virtual meetings have become increasingly popular in the last 5 years but pose a fundamental challenge: the more participants that join, the more difficult efficient communication can be. Microsoft Teams has a shiny new addition to help solve this problem; breakout rooms. This handy feature...

25 Jan The Microsoft Teams apps that can help you deliver more effective meetings

Posted at 07:00h in MS Teams, Office 365

Virtual meetings are now an integral part of business as usual for many companies, primarily due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Microsoft Teams has become a major remote working solution over the last year, enabling teams to stay connected and customer meetings to continue. Microsoft...

22 Jan Pros and cons of the hybrid working model

Posted at 07:00h in Work from home

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...

18 Jan What financial services sector needs to know about cybersecurity

Posted at 07:00h in Security

Financial services companies contribute £130 billion per year to the UK economy. A huge bucket of revenue, but one that is increasingly threatened by cybercriminals. A November 2020 survey revealed that 62% of financial service providers suffered a breach in the twelve months previous, with...

11 Jan Why you should choose Microsoft for cybersecurity

Posted at 07:00h in Security

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...

08 Jan Are you getting the right remote working support from your current IT provider? Care Computers are here to help

Posted at 07:00h in Work from home

Efficient and reliable IT support can make or break a business’ productivity; but it’s even more important now that so many employees are working remotely around the country. Before the pandemic, workers in an office environment could lean on colleagues for troubleshooting support if they...

28 Dec Non-profits: how to do cyber-security the right way

Posted at 07:00h in Security

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...

24 Dec IT priorities for small businesses in 2021

Posted at 07:00h in Microsoft 365

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...