Posts by Shaun Groenewald
What Can You Expect From Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing is undoubtedly a sector that few businesses can afford to ignore. In 2020, 50% of companies moved data to offsite servers. Although that gargantuan shift was prompted in response to the outbreak of coronavirus, cloud computing will become an ongoing trend moving forward. Prior to the global pandemic, IBM reported that the majority of…
Read MoreMigrating To The Cloud? Make Sure Your Strategy Is Bang On!
Migrating to the cloud has been a growing trend over the last decade. The global pandemic inevitably expedited the switch. Companies still searching for solutions that help them navigate life in the post-pandemic world, will inevitably opt for the cloud as well. The International Data Corporation (IDC), a premier global provider of market intelligence, estimates…
Read MoreHow Cloud Software Improves Productivity
Leveraging the most effective and economical IT solutions is a must for today’s businesses. Practically everything is going online. We’re even on the brink of paying for goods and services with digital currencies. For businesses to meet the fast-changing demands of the market and the operational requirements of employees, organisations must invest in a robust…
Read MoreGDPR Cheat Sheet
The General Data Protection Regulations UK are an offshoot of the GDPR laws introduced by the European Courts in May 2018. The terms of the legislation are the same. Although GDPR has been in force for three years now, it is still the subject of some confusion for many businesses. In this article, we will…
Read MoreWhat Do IT Support Companies in London Do?
IT support companies in London are becoming critical partners for businesses all over the UK. Mission-critical operations rely heavily on a fully functioning and efficient IT infrastructure. There’s little doubt that technology is integral to the successful running of a business. Yet IT has become a technical, financial and administrative burden for many companies. Moreover,…
Read MoreAre Your Employees Accessing Your Business Network On Personal Devices?
Personal devices have permeated the workplace and become intertwined with business operations. Consequently, securing your employees’ personal smartphones, laptops and tablets should be a priority for IT security chiefs. Deloitte estimate around 90% of UK employees owns a smartphone. Moreover, smartphones are becoming increasingly attractive targets for hackers. An article published in Forbes explains smartphones make businesses…
Read MoreCan Your IT Infrastructure Handle New Normal Trends?
The business world has seen unprecedented change since the outbreak of Covid-19. Companies have had to ramp up their IT infrastructure and reorganise business operations. It’s fair to say that adapting to remote working and managing changes to consumer behaviour has been a challenge. Almost everything is entirely online, and most businesses were not ready…
Read MoreTen Ways to Leverage Microsoft Teams for Remote Workers
Microsoft Teams is a networking solution for businesses. Over the years, the tech giants software has dominated the business landscape. During Covid-19, its cloud-based office suite, Microsoft 365, acquired even more adopters. The mass adoption of Microsoft 365 comes as no surprise to us. A key component is Microsoft Teams (among other highly useful business tools). Check…
Read MoreIT Support To Leverage Remote Working
It seems as though remote working will continue even once Covid restrictions have been listed. The BBC reports that a survey orchestrated by the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals 74% of UK business plan to continue work from home policies. Employees are equally enthusiastic. Flexible working gives people more autonomy to work where they want at…
Read MoreHow To Create An Effective Disaster Recovery Plan
Whilst the digital revolution has boosted opportunities for business growth, technology also increases the risk of disaster. In today’s world, businesses are compromised when servers fail, suffer a data breach, or an employee makes an error. Devising a disaster recovery plan that details all kinds of potential disruptions to your business operations helps you to…
Read MoreMicrosoft Virtual Desktop: The Answer to London’s Remote Working and BYOD Problem
Microsoft Virtual Desktop (MVD) provides remote-working solutions that enable companies to operate efficiently in the post-pandemic world. London firms looking to adopt a hybrid workplace will be able to seamlessly scale virtualisation requirements and reap the benefits of cloud computing offered by Microsoft Azure. During the 2020 lockdowns, we found that a lot of companies…
Read MoreHow To Securely Wipe A Laptop
Laptops only have a lifespan of between 3-5 years. Eventually, they need replacing. When the time comes, it is important to securely wipe the laptop with data sanitisation software. Hard drives store sensitive data including the personal details of consumers and employees, intellectual property and trade secrets. Whilst transferring documents to the trash and emptying the Recycle…
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