Productivity

Why Personal Devices Pose a Security Problem for Leicester Businesses

by Realtime Marketing
22/08/202427/08/2024

Hybrid working is the new norm for many, and it’s not hard to see why. Access to a wider talent pool, a better work-life balance, and the ability to expand operations without upsizing your office all help businesses—especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)—accomplish more whilst sacrificing less. But, this increased flexibility also leads to looser… Read More »Why Personal Devices Pose a Security Problem for Leicester Businesses

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The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Every Digital Movement

by David Hodgson
16/03/202301/03/2023

Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They’ve had to shift how their employees operate. Remote work is very much here to stay. Organizations and employees can both benefit from the work-from-home and hybrid work revolution. Cost savings is a driver for supporting remote work. Employee morale and productivity also can… Read More »The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Every Digital Movement

Microsoft set to change prices from 1st April 2023

by David Hodgson
13/01/202312/01/2023

Microsoft’s Global Cloud Pricing Alignment: How It Affects the Industry As one of the leading players in the tech industry, Microsoft’s recent announcement that they will be aligning the pricing of their Microsoft Cloud products globally has certainly caused waves in the market. The company has stated that this move is intended to provide increased… Read More »Microsoft set to change prices from 1st April 2023

7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office

by David Hodgson
12/01/202303/01/2023

The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical. VoIP allows companies to stay in contact with customers and… Read More »7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office

5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols

by David Hodgson
05/01/202303/01/2023

One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give users too much freedom in your network, risk increases. But add too many security gates, and productivity can dwindle. It’s a fine balance between the two, but one you can achieve. Organizations need to recognize the importance of both. And… Read More »5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols

Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams

by David Hodgson
22/12/202228/11/2022

Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging channel, and a tool for in-app co-authoring, just to name a few. During the pandemic, the popularity of Teams skyrocketed. User numbers for MS Teams jumped from 20 million in November 2019 to 75 million in April 2020. As of… Read More »Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams

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5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace

by David Hodgson
06/10/202203/10/2022

The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required major changes in how they operate. No longer, did the status quo of having everyone work in the office make sense for everyone. Many organizations had to quickly evolve to working through remote means. During the worst of the pandemic,… Read More »5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace

Introducing Chat Support

by David Hodgson
28/09/202230/11/2023

When You Need Help, There’s No Need to Wait – Chat With Us for Faster Support As your technology advisor, we want to support you in all of your technology endeavours. In addition to our traditional telephone, portal and email modes of technical support, we’re excited to now offer chat support. Support is faster with… Read More »Introducing Chat Support

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5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office

by David Hodgson
04/08/202203/08/2022

“Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix of having employees both working at the office and working from home. This has become more than a buzzword and is now the reality for many companies. There was a survey of employees with remote-capable jobs. The survey found that… Read More »5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office

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What Are the Best Ways to Give an Older PC New Life?

by David Hodgson
30/06/202225/05/2022

Purchasing a new computer is a big investment. Many small businesses and home PC owners end up struggling with older systems because they want to get as many years out of them as possible. Have you found yourself banging on your keyboard in frustration? Have you tried every tip and trick you found online, only… Read More »What Are the Best Ways to Give an Older PC New Life?