No Clear Direction All planning and execution will be severely hindered, unless everyone understands the rationale, requirements, objectives and limitations of a move. There are big decisions to be made right at the start, on which will the detailed planning process will be based, including; What: bigger, smaller, cheaper? Where: do we want to move…
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The reports of the conventional workplace’s death have been greatly exaggerated – but there’s still work to do While it’s not always talked about by employees themselves, there are few trends that have had a bigger impact on the modern workplace than bring your own device (BYOD). While most company bosses see this mobile revolution…
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Has Microsoft removed choice for SMEs? Just what is a small business to do for an email solution now that support for the product that bore its name has been put out to pasture? In retiring Small Business Server 2011, Microsoft has been accused by some of eliminating choice and dictating its vision for cloud-based…
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When it comes to your computer network(s) it might seem like you’re saving money by being reactive. Essentially, that means you’re only spending money when something breaks. However, is that actually true? Precisely what is the genuine cost of slow pcs and why do they slow down over time? Just about every IT department has…
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CIOs may have to take on the role of IT teacher if their businesses are to make progress in an innovation-driven environment. Most chief information officers (CIOs) will be feeling pretty stretched at the moment. The role is expanding rapidly as technology takes centre stage in the modern business world and the average to-do list…
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EU advice could well scare businesses into thinking twice about wireless connections Wi-Fi is everywhere these days. Public hotspots are so abundant that complaints about dodgy mobile connections are all but a thing of the past. This isn’t just great news for gamers and Netflix fans, however – business users are now able to work…
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