Our key predictions for cloud in 2021
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 to enable flexible working, and an unprecedented surge in AI […]
It’s never been easier to introduce Windows Virtual Desktop into your business
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 Virtual Desktop (WVD) has proven uniquely placed to cater […]
Reactive to proactive: Here’s how to evolve your disaster recovery strategy
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 – addressing a breach as or after it happens – is […]
A quick guide to using breakout rooms in Microsoft 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 offers users a chance to create more meaningful online communication, […]
The Microsoft Teams apps that can help you deliver more effective meetings
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 have committed to developing the platform exponentially to meet user […]
Pros and cons of the hybrid working model
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 Microsoft Teams, remote working has been fairly painless for […]
What financial services sector needs to know about cybersecurity
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 the Cabinet Office estimating close to £2.5 billion in financial […]
3 key focuses for improving your flexible working strategy this year
2020 marked a rapid shift for businesses as they were forced to undergo complex digital transformations in a matter of weeks and months. For many companies, that meant getting workers up and running remotely in the quickest way possible – with short-term fixes rather than long-term strategies. A we enter a new year, it’s becoming […]
Why you should choose Microsoft for cybersecurity
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 be hard pressed to find a businessperson who hasn’t heard […]
Are you getting the right remote working support from your current IT provider? Care Computers are here to help
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 were having IT trouble or ask a member of the […]