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The new technologies your business will consider in the next 12 months

Technology has shown time and again its capacity to change the way we work.From smart devices and video conferencing to cloud-based infrastructures, technological change has allowed us to work more...

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How to make the most of data in your business

Whether it's transactions or inventory, customer information or visits to your website, managing business data can be both an opportunity and a problem.Exactly how you want to exploit the data you...

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Is a single IT provider best for your business?

From managed services to cloud applications, when it comes to IT systems, today’s businesses are often spoiled for choice.The same can be said about their choice of provider. From the big telcos to...

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Financing a move to the cloud

As most SMEs are now well aware, cloud computing can be a powerful business tool.Thanks to a patchy economy and tight cash flows however, the cost of unlocking the cloud’s benefits can, for some, put...

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How to build an effective intranet

Mobile and "anywhere/anytime" computing are changing the way we work, allowing us to be more flexible and productive. One consequence however, is a rise in situations where staff are working either at...

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What’s the ideal IT infrastructure for your business?

The IT landscape is diverse, and deciding exactly what products and services are right for your business can be tough. While some may find the choice daunting, the fact is that for SMEs the suitability...

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Cloud lessons learned

It’s an interesting time in the cloud services world. Many early adopters are coming out of their initial three-year contracts and they’re looking to renew.With the benefit of experience, some have...

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What should your business be doing about security threats?

As IT systems become more integral to businesses, so does their security.If your business falls prey to an attack, the risks are two-fold:Operational. If an attacker manages to compromise one or more...

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How to use Outlook and Exchange effectively

For most of us, Microsoft Outlook and Exchange are everyday tools for communication, calendaring and more.They’re a powerful platform and, from CRMs to Unified Communication systems, there are many...

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Planning your IT budget

As the financial year draws to a close, many businesses will be considering their IT budgets for the next 12 months.How much to spend, and where to spend it, are the two key questions that businesses...

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How to hire the right IT staff

At Brennan IT we’re on a recruiting drive, looking to hire around 50 new staff.Our needs are, of course, different to those of the typical SME, but it does raise the question – what should SMEs look...

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What to think about before switching IT providers

Switching IT providers can be a tough decision. Even when a business is disappointed with its current service, moving camps tends to be a decision that’s often pondered but rarely made.What can you do...

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Keeping your business online in the event of a disaster

Until recently, truly comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) solutions have largely been the preserve of the big end of town.With the emergence of disaster recovery to the cloud however, this is quickly...

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Getting rid of legacy IT systems

Dealing with legacy systems is an ongoing challenge for many businesses.Legacy doesn’t mean "old"– indeed, many financial institutions still use old, but tried and tested, mainframe technologies.What...

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Microsoft Surface – the tablet business has been waiting for?

There have been a few big announcements in the tablet space.Google has unveiled the Nexus 7, a small-screen tablet that will run the Android OS. A compact and budget-friendly option, it’s set to...

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Windows 8, Window To Go, and "the new office"– your IT future?

Microsoft's products are at the heart of many business infrastructures, making the company's plans important news. Last week, Toronto hosted Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in which 16,000 of...

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Will your IT system run smoothly in the face of a disaster?

The overwhelming priority for any business is to have systems that work.New features, platforms and applications can drive competitive advantage, but they need to be robust and reliable.When they...

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IT’s green credentials

Last week, Greenpeace launched a campaign urging the three big cloud computing companies – Amazon, Apple and Microsoft – to make their clouds more environmentally friendly. Of course, any effort to do...

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Frustrated by IT? You’re not alone

It’s a rare SME for which IT isn’t integral – meaning that when IT breaks, the trouble it causes can be substantial.This fact contributes to the frustration SMEs feel when their IT systems don’t...

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Virtualisation – have you gone far enough?

Virtualisation has long since established itself as a powerful tool.According to Forrester research, 52% of servers are now virtual. By 2014, that number will rise to 75%, making virtualisation the...

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