How the cloud has helped businesses throughout a pandemic
The cloud has been producing a change in the way we work for many years now. We are no longer entirely reliant on offices, less reliant on the traditional “9-5” and less reliant on face-to-face communication. Some, however, were still hesitant and remained comfortable with running their organisation in the conventional ‘on-site server-based computing’ model […]
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How a Virutal IT Director can change your business!
In a growing company, there comes a point when the board needs access to an IT skilled person who talks ‘business’ to help build a business strategy. Often the IT manager has grown into the role and is very technically competent. However, they can struggle when it comes to communicating the potential business advantages of […]
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The top 10 benefits of moving to the cloud
These days, the cloud is one of the most talked-about buzzwords in business, and it’s safe to say that won’t be changing anytime soon. In fact, research has found that the cloud is becoming the technology standard for most organisations – by the end of 2020, 67% of enterprise infrastructure will be cloud-based. If you […]
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Could this mean the end of your IT headaches?
If you are one of the many businesses across the UK that are reliant on legacy applications for the day-to-day completion of tasks, you may be contemplating moving over to a more modern IT solution, such as Windows Virtual Desktop. If this is the case, have you taken into consideration how you might be able […]
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Windows Virtual Desktop: The answer to all your legacy application problems!
These days, it seems as if the topic of conversation is always about the Cloud. Cloud computing is the way to do business so they say. However, in reality, there are still a large number of organisations that still rely on older legacy applications in order to run their business and to handle day-to-day tasks. […]
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Does your business have the technology it needs to succeed?
Modern technology has transformed the way we work and communicate in business. Not so long ago, we were keeping records on paper, and now, the business environment is almost unrecognisable to this. The reimaging of business in the digital age is called digital transformation. In a recent Tech Pro research survey, it was found that 70% […]
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Finally! Bring your Legacy apps into the modern world!
If you are a user of Microsoft 365 (originally Office 365), then you will no doubt love the fantastic new features in a modern IT environment. Indeed, since its launch in 2011, Microsoft 365 has been something of a success; there are now over 180 million active monthly users of the service. Nonetheless, if you’re […]
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How Windows Virtual Desktop modernises legacy apps with Office 365
Any business that has been trading for a couple of years has that one piece of software which they cannot live without. You may have used it for several years and it hasn’t been updated for a while, but without it, you simply can’t run your business. Sadly, if that’s true in your business, you’ll […]
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7 common misconceptions surrounding managed services
There is an increasing reliance on technology in modern business. As a result, more and more companies are turning to Managed Services to help alleviate the stress on their internal IT team and to help align their IT adoption more effectively with their core goals. In general terms, a Managed Service is known as when […]
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OneDrive & SharePoint: The tools you need to grow your business.
Microsoft launched a subscription-based email platform called BPOS back in 2011. Since then, the platform has evolved and is commonly used across the globe now known as Microsoft 365. After this in late 2017, Microsoft launched its new solution – Microsoft 365 Enterprise. Combining the best-in-class productivity with simple device management and security measures, it […]
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5 steps to a smooth cloud migration
Insights from LogicMonitor’s Cloud Vision 2020: The Future of the Cloud Study predicted that 83% of enterprise workloads were going to be in the cloud by 2020. From this, it is clear that the cloud is here, and it’s here to stay. Although many organisations have already made the move to the cloud, there are […]
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Public, Private or Hybrid Cloud… What’s right for you?
Over the past decade, cloud computing has become one of the biggest IT buzz words. In this time, there has been a notable change in how organisations feel and think about ‘the cloud’. When we began, convincing people that the cloud was the future was a challenge. Now, that has all changed. Interested in finding […]
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5 incredible ways technology has changed the way we work
Technology is now a huge part of our lives, impacting everything we do. It is developing at a drastic pace and with that comes a change in how we are working. As new technologies are emerging, our workforce expectations are evolving. According to experts, the pace and rate of change are exceeding our capacity to […]
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Cloud Computing – Is Your Cloud Storage Secure?
Cloud storage and cloud computing seems to be the go-to for most individuals and companies. It is easy to set up and it allows files to be accessible from multiple devices with ease. The advantages of cloud computing also mean you can feel some sense of safety that your cloud data will always be available. […]
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How you can ensure client confidentiality
The world is highly connected. Few places in the world do not have access to the internet and the copious amounts of information held there. Text messages, social media and even the humble telephone can pose a risk to client confidentiality. Let’s start with common sense Some things should go unsaid, but we should voice […]
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IT systems that aid learning
There is an argument to suggest that some IT is brought into schools because it is entertaining and engaging. Anything done on a computer, on a tablet or through the students’ smartphone can stimulate interest immediately. Educationalists might argue that the task is as effective off-screen as it is on, while some would say it […]
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How to make IT Systems more efficient for accountants
For accountants, meeting client expectations requires an efficient, robust, fit for purpose IT infrastructure. Serval Systems has helped accountancy firms to acquire one….
Read moreIs your Data Really Hidden in The Cloud?
The concern which, above all others, causes IT heads to think twice about migrating to cloud computing is security. This is understandable: from the hacker’s point of view, the cloud has a silver lining – a rich store of sensitive (and therefore valuable) data. This is why it is important, if choosing a provider, to make sure […]
Read moreThe Lessons Every Business Should Learn From 2014’s iCloud Hack
The 2014 iCloud hack that saw intimate images of celebrities being accessed and posted on the net, brought the security of the cloud into question last year. But is it the cloud itself that is the problem here? Many argue that cloud computing is actually more secure than storing data within your own business, and with its […]
Read moreWhat Type of Backup is Best for Your Business
Hundreds of new pieces of information are being created in your business every day and what a costly disaster it would spell if all of it were to get lost. As you know data backup is essential for every business, but it can be difficult to know which one is best for your business. The right backup […]
Read more5 Ways Cloud Computing Can Grow Your Business
Cloud computing has been hailed as an IT game changer. Thanks to the Cloud, you can now discard your internal, complex infrastructure and manage your business’ data through the internet. Cloud computing is fully encrypted to your business and you are in charge of who accesses your company information. It is very secure, in fact it is […]
Read moreWhat is Cloud Computing?
Have you ever been on the move or sat at home and really needed access to documents from your office at work? If your documents are hardwired in the office server then they aren’t going to budge, leaving you unable to complete the task you intended to work on. But what if you could put […]
Read moreBecoming a Paperless Office – Avoiding Data Loss and Protecting Your Business
The idea of the paperless office has been around since computers first arrived on the business scene and yet, all these years later, it is still largely a myth. Why does the thought of relying completely on electronics give us such cause for concern? Well, first, we’ve all heard the horror stories – from information […]
Read moreVoIP Features That’ll Have Your Office Ringing with Joy
The introduction of hosted telephony has revolutionised the way in which offices work. With more flexibility and ease, businesses across the UK are reaping the benefits of VoIP hosted telephony technology. What is VoIP? Firstly, what exactly does VoIP mean? Voice over Internet Protocol (or IP) simply means that calls are made over the internet. VoIP operates […]
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