The practices of remote working, hot desking and flexible business space have been on the rise in recent years. In fact, a survey by Virgin Media Business last year predicted that, by 2022, 60 per cent of office-based employees will regularly work from home. Hot desking allows multiple staff to use one workstation at different…
The cloud has revolutionised countless businesses, sectors and industries – some being changed almost beyond recognition. Now, this truly disruptive technology has a new vertical in its crosshairs: the financial sector. Back in 2010, Metro Bank was awarded a banking licence. This alone might not seem out of the ordinary, but it unarguably was, being…
If you are thinking of moving your company to the Cloud, but don’t know which is the best option for your business. Cloud computing has become very popular for businesses of all sizes, as it doesn’t have the hassle of IT hardware. There are three main types of Cloud: Public, Private and Hybrid. The Public…
I remember my first flight on an aeroplane; my uncle took me to Spain for a weekend. I totally enjoyed the take-off, it was like being on a roller coaster. However, the bumps that occurred as we flew through the clouds weren’t much fun at all. It’s the same in IT. When you’re moving to…
As international supply chains become increasingly complex, management teams must be able to collaborate effectively – and the cloud is the perfect tool Supply chains have always been complex, but with many businesses now operating internationally, things are only getting more difficult to handle. The prominence of global manufacturing processes means that firms are now…
Embracing the cloud is one thing, but the idea of migrating all of the tools your employees use on a daily basis can be a little daunting to say the least. Here’s why it’s a move worth making While most businesses are using the cloud in some way or another, not all realise just how…