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2022-10-11 13:26:48
5 great cloud software solutions from which every small business can benefit
The pandemic period has seen the migration towards cloud accelerate. Latest figures from Gartner suggest global cloud software solution spend will grow by sixteen percent in 2022 to $177 billion. The Grant McGregor team identifies some of the solutions within this vast market that could benefit...
2022-09-26 14:01:18
AWS, Azure or Google: Which cloud should you choose?
Cloud computing thrived during the pandemic. Many organisations committed serious resources to the cloud for the first time. Now, as the dust settles, it’s time to ask: which is the right cloud provider for your organisation? In 2021, the global cloud computing market was worth some $64.3 billion....
2022-09-14 08:42:51
What preparations do you need to make before switching IT partner?
When our customers make the switch to using Grant McGregor to deliver their IT support, there’s usually a fair amount of nervousness about making the change. In this article, we’ll consider what you can do to prepare your organisation if you are thinking about making such a switch. Change can be...
2022-09-05 07:30:00
What should a cloud migration strategy look like in 2022?
We’ve been talking about cloud computing for the best part of two decades – so why is it that many businesses still aren’t sure whether they should be using the cloud or what the best cloud strategies might be for their business? The Grant McGregor team assesses the state of cloud migration in...
2022-08-22 13:15:20
What can we learn from the great Steve Jobs?
The visionary Apple founder continues to inspire would-be tech entrepreneurs long after his death in 2011. The Grant McGregor team considers what we can learn from the way he approached his work, his ideas about innovation and his fanatical attention to detail. Last month, President Biden...
2022-08-17 13:36:23
How much do you need to understand your business IT to change your IT support supplier?
One question we get asked a lot as IT support providers is around how much visibility an organisation needs of their existing IT arrangements if they are thinking about switching IT support partners. In this blog, we consider how much you need to know. Do you really need to have a good overview of...
2022-07-19 13:00:00
Does IT Outsourcing Make Sense Financially?
Is outsourcing right for you? Specifically, would outsourcing part or all of your IT operations make financial sense? The Grant McGregor team talks through the benefits and compromises, so you can make an informed choice. The decision about whether to outsource your IT operations isn’t only a...
2022-07-19 08:00:00
What is Azure Virtual Desktop? And do I need it?
Microsoft launched Azure Virtual Desktop in 2021 as a progression from its Windows Virtual Desktop solution. In the wake of the pandemic and the associated move to remote working, such remote desktop solutions have garnered a lot of interest. In this article, we’ll dig into the detail of Azure...
2022-05-30 14:32:53
Your guide to creating an effective enrolment policy for users and devices
People are often said to be the “weakest link” or the “first line of defence” in your cyber strategy. But what happens when they aren’t there? But all their connected devices and accounts are? That’s why an effective enrolment policy is essential. What happens in your organisation when someone...
