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Since it was founded in 1989, Cloud computing giant Citrix has had a close relationship with Microsoft. Most companies that operate in a Citrix environment also use Windows desktop applications. Compatibility is therefore crucial, and these two competing giants continue to partner in the interest of serving the needs of their shared customers. Although Windows…

Pandemic, war, inflation, supply chain disasters, soaring energy costs, staff shortages, and now recession… As business leaders, it feels like we’ve been dealt one blow after another. How can we get through these challenging times in good shape? In this state of permacrisis, our instinct is to scale back, stop spending, make cuts. Without question,…

How can automation help small businesses? If business process automation could replace the repetitive, manual tasks carried out by your staff every day, imagine how they could use all that extra time. Rapid advancement in Automation and AI are pillars of the digital revolution yet previously out of reach for SMEs. Not all automations need…

Why small businesses are growing their offshore capability In a post-Covid world shaped by talent shortages, high inflation, economic uncertainty and the pressure to accelerate digital investment, small and midsize businesses are facing significant headwinds. Technology enables remote working, and the pandemic has proved that it works. Business leaders who face resourcing challenges are now…

Which is best for small business reporting? Are you struggling to get useful, relevant metrics to support your day-to-day management decisions? Even when you know which KPIs to measure, it’s difficult to turn the data into meaningful information. In our recent webinar with EOS implementer Jason Green, we explored how to create a simple business…

Three Questions Your IT Service Provider Might Not Want You to Ask A reliable IT service provider is a safe pair of hands. These three questions will help you evaluate your IT service company, even if you’re not an IT expert. Here’s how to check your business is getting a good and reliable service that…

Can you monitor your employees working from home? Recent research by Top10VPN reveals a sharp rise in demand – 75% in Q1 2022 – for employee surveillance tools and employee monitoring software. Without doubt, this relates to the increase in working from home. Nervous about a reduction in productivity, employers are looking to technology for…

Is SentinelOne Better than Microsoft Defender for Small Businesses? Next generation antimalware, or endpoint threat protection, is available for small businesses. We’ve reviewed two of the market leaders. Which one will be best for you: SentinelOne V MS Defender? What is next generation antimalware? Malware is designed to commandeer your computer with malicious intent. It’s…

The aim of our Directors Briefing learning programme is to equip CEOs with the knowledge they need to successfully lead their businesses through digital transformation. Too often, these projects fail because they don’t have top down leadership or because company directors are poorly-equipped to manage them. Some businesses also struggle to have full visibility over…

Ziptech Moves into Pole Position to Secure Clients’ Data with Barracuda’s Security Suite Celebrating their successful partnership of six years, Barracuda MSP and Ziptech co-hosted a special day at the home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone where twenty of Ziptech’s clients and partners enjoyed a day of networking and fun. Ziptech’s partnership with security…

Highly desirable and difficult to obtain, the ISO 27001 accreditation is one of the most enviable marks of quality among UK businesses. For that reason, and because we know our clients will benefit too, we are delighted to have achieved our Certification. The road to accreditation enhances our security policies and further secures our data…