Be positive, it’s the red Monkey year!
2016 is the year of the Red Monkey and Fire element. Monkeys are a smart, naughty, wily and vigilant animal. The Fire is strong and destroying. If many people think that 2016 will see an unstable economic situation, I am confident that if you can outsmart the Monkey...
Should you upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10?
We're often asked by friends, family, fools and clients (not necessarily in that order!), "should I upgrade to the latest and greatest technology products, software and services?" Microsoft's latest and last operating system is no different. Windows 10 has been...
Budgeting for IT
Most companies have the misconception that IT is an expense, a cost centre. The truth cannot be further from that. Most companies rely heavily on IT for daily operations, and any downtime to the IT systems and infrastructure can be catastrophic and cripple operations,...
Law firms are increasingly needing to support out-of-the-office and mobile working – what would you recommend as an ideal software and hardware bundle for what Americans rather dramatically term legal road-warriors?
Mobile working introduces new challenges, staff want to use their personal devices known as (BYOD) Bring your own device to work form anywhere anytime, global workforce and operations are the new drivers. Therefore is it a question of software and hardware? We all...
With so much technology now supporting out-of-the-office working and remote online collaboration, have we reached a point where firms should consider cutting back on their traditional office space?
Before you take the plunge for out of office working, ensure you understand the basic ethos of the firm. How important is corporate culture? Do you have a micro-management style of leadership? Do you have a trusted advisor in IT? Are these sources independent in...
Laptops and PCs versus Tablets and iPads – which works best in a business environment?
For years, when deciding to replace a failed computer, or upgrade to something new, it was relatively simple to decide whether a laptop or desktop was the right option – you asked the question “do you require something portable?” But with the surge in capability,...