Sadly, I’m old enough to remember when not getting in to the office meant not working, but we are lucky enough to live in an age where location doesn’t preclude us from accessing the systems we need to remain productive. There has been a lot of hype about this week’s...
27/02 2018
Cyber security concerns reach finance industry boardrooms Posted by Caroline Moore on 27/02 at 10:00 AM Financial services,
Cyber security,
Concerns about increasing cyber threats has become a boardroom issue in the financial services sector and employee training is an area for improvement too, according to a recent report. Computer Weekly has revealed chief information security officers (CISOs) from the...
The local area network (LAN) is generally a neglected part of any business’s IT infrastructure, which is bizarre when you consider its importance. Every time we send a document to a shared printer, we are using the LAN. This is a very simplistic viewpoint but the one...
20/02 2018
Don’t be seduced by internet speeds Posted by James Shenstone on 20/02 at 10:00 AM Internet connectivity,
Infinity internet, superfast internet, fibre internet...it’s all the same really, so let’s look at the facts and break down some of the acronyms and jargon used by our industry. A lot of people I speak to are obsessed with seeing the numbers that the TV and online adverts...
With the NHS reporting January 2018 was one of the toughest months on record despite the cancellation of thousands of non-urgent operations, the pressure on the health service is clear. The Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt recognised the stresses and strains of this winter...
The classroom is becoming an amazing blend of interaction, digital information and other modern learning models to engage with students and help educators be more effective. Digital transformation in schools creates new challenges for the infrastructure and overworked...
09/02 2018
5G connectivity is coming sooner than you think. Posted by Elaine Bellamy on 09/02 at 10:00 AM Mobiles,
The year 2000 saw the release of the Nokia 3310 with a WAP browser and 3G so you could surf the web on your mobile device. It was 11 years later that 4G was launched across the UK with a promise of faster connectivity speeds for users on smartphones and...
A recent report in CRN magazine has revealed the majority of local councils are running their computers and laptops on Windows 7 – an operating system that is due to go end of life in less than two years’ time. The report made me draw a sharp intake of breath as...
02/02 2018
Will rural areas get the broadband speeds promised? Posted by Colin Woods on 02/02 at 10:00 AM Internet connectivity,
The internet has become one of the essential utilities for homes and businesses and is a critical force in the digital transformation trend. The Government recently announced it had achieved a target of delivering 24Mbps to 95% of the country, but the last 5% equates to...
30/01 2018
Use web filtering in schools to help tackle cyber bullying and trolling Posted by Elaine Bellamy on 30/01 at 10:00 AM Education,
Security,
Web filtering,
In 2017, ChildLine counselled 4,541 children about online bullying compared to 2,410 in 2011/12. This significant increase can be attributed to the number of internet-enabled devices available to children and teenagers offering them quick access to social media. A...
26/01 2018
How could Spectre and Meltdown affect your business? Posted by Colin Woods on 26/01 at 10:00 AM IT services,
Security,
The recent announcements regarding a design flaw in central processing units (CPU) within computers has sent businesses, PC manufactures and software publishers into a security spin. The two major vulnerabilities aren’t your normal software bugs which steal memory or data,...
23/01 2018
Adding up the cost of an aging telephone system Posted by Rudi Weiss on 23/01 at 10:00 AM Telephone systems,
If you’re like many businesses, the only time you think about your telephone system is when it’s not working. But the ‘set it and forget it’ mindset can cost you in more ways than one. The way we work and how a business interacts with its customers has changed. This...
19/01 2018
Primary schools: Pay attention to your aging telephone system Posted by Andrew Beswick on 19/01 at 10:00 AM Education,
Telephone systems,
Like many primary schools, the only time you might think about your telephone system is when it’s not working. The ‘if it ain’t broke why fix it’ mindset can cost you in more ways than one. This blog helps you evaluate the merits of your current telephone system versus...
We have worked with secondary schools, colleges and their business and IT managers for 35 years. I understand just how much the education landscape has changed and the financial challenges you face. Secondary schools and colleges are keen on the idea of digital...
12/01 2018
Keeping sensitive information secure using Office 365 Posted by Chris Wheeler on 12/01 at 10:00 AM Office 365,
Security,
With new guidelines and rules being introduced to protect sensitive information when used for business purposes, many are wondering how much time and cost needs to be invested to achieve the most secure, robust and fine-free approach possible. Most security-driven...
