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    2022-12-13 15:30:04

    The year in review: 2022’s biggest tech stories

    It’s that time of year again: the festive season now brings with it a season of listicles and top tens... Love them or hate them, here’s the Grant McGregor rundown of the top tech stories of 2022. Undoubtedly, the tech story that generated the most noise in 2022 was Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter....

    2022-08-09 15:39:09

    How to protect your organisation against 2022 phishing threats

    Phishing attacks are again on the rise – even when compared to the bumper year of COVID-themed phishing attacks that was 2020! To help you respond to the growing threat, the Grant McGregor team considers what the threat looks like in 2022 and how you can protect your organisation. Through 2020 and...

    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...

    2022-05-09 13:05:06

    A guide to making hybrid work over the long term

    What is the future of remote work now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted? Will hybrid be the new “new normal”? And, if so, how can you make it work for the long term? The Grant McGregor team considers a few tips to help make hybrid work for your organisation and your people.

    2022-04-21 11:11:09

    Is your team still working at 10pm?

    If you have people working remotely in your business, you’re probably used to emails flying around at all hours of the day or night. Working from home has been life-changing for some. Your people are able to be more flexible with their time during the day, fitting in time for school pick-ups and...

    2022-01-24 08:30:00

    What’s next for digital transformation?

    We’ve done COVID-19 transformation. But what’s next in terms of digital transformation? The Grant McGregor team considers how digital transformation might evolve through 2022 and beyond. For IT and business leaders, the huge rush at the start of the pandemic to facilitate work from home...

    2021-04-19 07:30:00

    How Can You Streamline Your Digital Communications Channels?

    Remote working has required a plethora of new solutions to be introduced to help us collaborate more effectively throughout the lockdowns. As we remerge into the next “new normal”, it’s an opportunity to review and streamline the various tools and systems in play. Digital communication has been on...

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    2021-04-12 07:30:00

    What Are the COVID-19 Keepers? Four of 2020’s Changes We Plan to Continue

    As we pass the year anniversary of the first lockdown, Grant McGregor asks: what are the COVID keepers? A lot has changed in the world of IT over the last twelve to eighteen months. The changes we’ve made to enable our organisations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic have been far-reaching. And...

    2021-03-30 07:59:11

    Quick Q&A: Should You Be Reviewing Your Corporate VPN?

    The Grant McGregor team talks you through a quick Q&A to help you understand why it might time to review VPN provision, the factors at play and whether they relate to your organisation. The short answer as to whether you should be reviewing your corporate VPN is: Yes.

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