A quick guide to holding a successful Teams Live event
In the strange world we’re living in, virtual events gone from being optional supplements to the main way businesses network. With this new demand, key platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have stepped forward, rapidly expanding their feature set and providing competitive pricing. However, even with dedicated tools, a lot goes into holding a successful […]
Employee wellbeing; a key consideration for future technology adoption
Even before Covid-19 disrupted our everyday working lives, employee wellness programmes were growing in importance in businesses of all shapes and sizes. And with good reason. Statistics from the UK’s Health & Safety Executive show that in 2019/20, pre-pandemic, there were an estimated 828,000 workers affected by work-related stress, resulting in an approximate 17.9 million […]
Microsoft Power Apps are helping businesses break down remote collaboration barriers
While Microsoft 365 is more or less a ‘household’ name, fewer people have heard of Microsoft Power Apps. The lesser-known Microsoft solution can be used in conjunction with Microsoft’s more popular business solutions to provide some serious benefits to businesses working remotely and in offices. Microsoft Power Apps is part of a larger suite of […]
Tips for helping children (and adults) stay safe online at home
During the last year of lockdown, working from home has brought several internet-related issues into sharp focus, not least how to keep ourselves and our children safe online. Even when lockdown ends and children head back to school, internet usage is likely to remain at an all-time high. ONS data published in March 2020 (just […]
Multiple Security Updates Released for Exchange Server
Today Microsoft are releasing several security updates for Microsoft Exchange Server to address vulnerabilities that have been used in limited targeted attacks. Due to the critical nature of these vulnerabilities, Microsoft recommend that customers must apply the updates to affected systems immediately to protect against these exploits and to prevent future abuse across the ecosystem. […]
How cloud can help charities stay resilient
The role that not-for-profit businesses play in society has evolved significantly over the years. In the past decade, the number of charities in the UK & Ireland has grown by 10,000, with many of the newer ones looking to fill gaps in the countries’ mental health and social support systems. Unfortunately, the level of public […]
Three ways Microsoft 365 Education can change remote learning for the better
The past year has seen a transition to remote learning on a scale never seen before. According to a YouGov survey, 43% of teachers surveyed in 2020 believe their institution is now properly prioritising digital education, versus 4% five years prior. The pandemic-induced uptake in remote learning might be more than just a fleeting trend […]
The importance of employee engagement within the financial sector
The financial sector can be volatile. Employees are expected to react rapidly to developments while safeguarding customers’ investments and sensitive information. With heavy competition in the industry, success is often defined by a business’ ability to develop a strong reputation and build deep relationships with customers. Being able to do so often depends less on […]
Your guide to a successful cloud migration
The cloud provides businesses with the opportunity to improve operations, agility, security, cost efficiency and flexibility. It is important, however, to remember that unless you can successfully migrate to the cloud and then leverage the benefits, the opportunity may remain untapped. A cloud migration that is performed inefficiently or incorrectly won’t net the return on […]
The technologies that could transform the legal industry
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. In a 2018 legal survey, only 30% of firms had […]