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5G is the fifth generation of mobile technology – it promises faster download and upload speeds, wider coverage and more stable connections. It’s not just a new improved version of 4G – the current standard of mobile technology which you’re no doubt familiar with – it’s completely new radio technology. It’s predicted that 5G could achieve browsing and download speeds of 10 to 20 times that of 4G.

So – it all sounds very exciting. That’s all very well and good, but what does it mean for your business, and why should you care about 5G mobile technology? Read More

In a growing business, every second of productive work counts. You need to be getting the most out of your staff and your resources to continue to grow and to be profitable. Productivity affects everything from morale to the bottom line. Anything you can do to squeeze more productivity out of your business will only make you more efficient and able to offer better services in the long run. Read More

Truly successful businesses build their strategies around getting the most out of the best possible employees. Attracting and retaining an employee with the right skill set, who share the company’s values and is comfortable with (or indeed driving) the right culture, is invaluable to a business. There are obviously many factors that a potential employee considers about your business before applying for a role, and choosing to stay with you for a sustained period of time, but one which is becoming more and more important is technology. Read More

The new school year is now in full swing, and while you might have made and executed some of your plans over the summer, when it comes to technology, it’s always worth keeping an eye on the next project. And it’s always a great idea to head into BETT with a solid idea of the technology you’re looking to invest in next.

With that in mind, here are 4 education technology tools we think are going to be essential in 2020.

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Changing or bringing anything new into your business can cause some level of upheaval – even if it’s a positive change. Your employees come into work every day and expect to interact with and carry out tasks in a certain way. Whatever changes you make, it can take some time to adjust, and bringing in new technology is no exception.  Read More

Life in a busy law firm is fast-paced. You’re handling tens, maybe hundreds of cases across the spectrum of legal issues. You’re focused on getting the best outcomes for your clients, and fee earners work tirelessly to get results and deliver value.  Read More

It should (hopefully) come as no surprise now that support for Windows 7 ends 14th January 2020. Windows 7 certainly was and still is a very popular version of Windows, both for businesses and home users alike. As of March this year, Windows 7 still had a market share of 38.41% – admittedly sitting behind Windows 10 at 40%. Undoubtedly, many have been so happy with the product they have seen no reason to upgrade – but with the clock ticking down to desupport, this presents a very compelling reason to upgrade, which we’ll go into shortly.

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It’s been predicted that by 2020, as much as 50% of the UK workforce will be working remotely. Outside of boosting employee health and wellbeing, and helping the environment by cutting down on commuting, there are also real potential benefits to your business. Research by CanadaLife found that remote workers rated their productivity 7.7 out of 10, compared to office-based workers with an average of 6.5 out of 10. So in 2019, as a growing business, it’s vital that you consider remote working as part of your strategy. How are you going to enable and empower remote workers? Read More

It would be incredibly ill-advised to do anything in business which isn’t backed by a wider strategy. Especially as you’re growing, every decision you make could mean accelerating your growth or setting you back. Your core business strategy is obviously the most important document at the heart of this – but as you grow you will need to bring in strategy in more specific areas to make sure everything is aligned.  Read More

The right technology can move your business forward – but it’s about more than just investing in the latest devices. To make sure you’re getting the most value out of any technology you bring in, you need to make sure that there’s a solid strategy in place around how to utilise it.

Here’s how to get the most out of technology in your small business.

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