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26 Mar 2019 management

Five Tasks Every IT Department Should Outsource

Over-worked, under-resourced IT departments are sometimes better off outsourcing some technology tasks to so that they can concentrate on more in-depth tasks that bring real business benefit.

04 Mar 2019 Future Workforce

Still running Windows 7? Here’s what you need to know right now…

There are good reasons behind Windows 7’s popularity as an operating system, but extended support is ending in January 2020…

17 Jan 2019 Infrastructure

What is flash storage?

Find out more about flash storage, what it is, how it works and the business benefits that have led to rapid growth in usage...

19 Nov 2018 MobilityWorkforce

10 mind-blowing stats about remote working that every manager needs to know

If you haven’t yet got the technology in place to enable remote working, then these amazing statistics are likely to make you wish you had.

16 Nov 2018 FutureWorkforce

How to empower your staff to work remotely

In today's digital workplace digital transformation isn't as challenging as it seems...and the benefits can be huge

16 Oct 2018 Guide

Your Ultimate Guide to Cyber Security

Criminals want to make money out of you. The internet gives them that opportunity.

11 Oct 2018 CloudSaaS

Time to get SaaS-y! Top 6 reasons to go to Cloud for your software provision

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has been around in one guise or another for well over a decade. Discover the top 6 reasons businesses use SaaS to help deliver IT-led transformation.

12 Mar 2018 ManagementProcurement

Getting to grips with IT tail spend – without the barriers

With IT arguably the largest and most volatile in-direct procurement category to manage, Ian Nethercot MCIPS advises 4 steps to take control.

02 Mar 2018 Guide

Choosing the right Audio Visual device

Audio Visual (AV) equipment was once most closely associated with schools and colleges, but these products are now increasingly common in modern workplaces.

12 Feb 2018

Report: Websites & online services perceived to offer biggest data security and GDPR compliance risk

With cyber security and GDPR top of radar for many, this report finds many uncomfortable about sharing their data online due to perceived cyber security. Discover what users really think of online services.

08 Feb 2018 Guide

How Wireless Network 'Flooding' Is Damaging Your Budget

Businesses are paying the price of over-specified wireless infrastructure, costing them dearly in both budgets and user experience says our education IT specialists.

08 Feb 2018 EnterpriseMid-Market

3 ways all-flash arrays are good for business

When it comes to business benefit, we’ve compiled this quick list of our top three reasons why you should consider an all-flash array…

05 Jan 2018 Enterprise

Keep It Simple Stupid - Hyperconvergence

Enterprise level organisations have been slower to take up Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) but with the technologies proving their benefit and reliability in smaller organisations, this is beginning to change.

08 Dec 2017 Procurement

What do buyers and suppliers really think of the IT market? [Research]

Probrand asks IT buyers and suppliers what they really think; Frustrated buyers say ‘stop calling us’, suppliers say we want transparency ...

21 Oct 2017 Guide

Information Age - Ransomware

Information AgeRansomware – Hostage-style malware has evolved into the greatest cyber threat facing businesses.

11 Sep 2017 Procurement

The rise of B2B marketplaces [Report]

Online marketplaces are transforming the way as consumers we purchase at home - these purchasing mechanics are now being brought into the workplace with the increase of the millennial workforce.

14 Aug 2017 GuideWireless

The Ultimate Guide to Wireless: Getting it right!

A dependable wireless network is invaluable for organisations, but many continue to be woefully inadequate.

11 Aug 2017 Procurement

How volatility of the IT market costs you time and money [Report]

The IT market is driven by persistent New Product Introductions - 7,000 in 3 days - with manufacturers all over the world investing in innovation and getting that to market as quickly as possible via a three tiered global supply chain.

11 Aug 2017 Procurement

Top Tips for a Savvy ICT Buyer

There are several factors that affect the price of an IT product – and a savvy buyer needs to be aware of all these variables if they are going to extract the best possible deals.

11 Aug 2017 Procurement

Tackling IT market Volatility [Guide]

Did you know that the IT industry is by far one of the most volatile market places with price and stock of IT equipment often fluctuating on a daily basis?

08 Aug 2017 cybersecurity

How you can stop ransomware

Probrand security expert Mark Lomas talks us through the different tactics you can use to reduce the risk of a ransomware attack, and how to minimise the damage if the worst should happen...

08 Aug 2017 cyberransomwaresecurity

Keep It Simple Stupid - Ransomware

Ransomware is now fully ingrained into our life, with reports of the malicious software featuring in the news daily, but do you really know your ransomware? And, would you know what to do if you got infected?

07 Aug 2017 Procurement

The complex IT supply chain [Report]

The IT supply chain is complicated and consists of three tiers. It is built on a global network of manufacturers, distributors and resellers.

07 Aug 2017 Guide

How to beat the complex IT supply chain [Guide]

30 Jul 2017 GuideTech News

How to avoid paying higher margins than you should [Report]

How to avoid paying more than you should

19 Jul 2017 Procurement

Just what is a digital marketplace: 6 things IT buyers & sellers want [Guide]

Why are online marketplaces proving to be so popular? See six key reasons for both buyers and suppliers.

27 Jun 2017 GuideTech News

5 things to consider when buying toner

Buying a new toner cartridge for your printer should be as simple as popping into your local printer supplies shop (virtually or not) and picking a relevant cartridge.

15 Jun 2017 EnterpriseMid-Market

5 hidden costs of printer breakdown

Printer problems are more than just an annoyance. They cost your business money.

15 Jun 2017 Mid-Market

Small businesses are proving easy picking for cyber criminals

Business journalist Jenny Brookfield looks into why SMEs are often considered the ‘lowest hanging fruit’.

13 Jun 2017 EnterpriseMid-Market

Take the hassle out of managing print supplies

08 Jun 2017 PublicSector

You're paying how much for your print estate?!

Public sector organisations don't realise they're paying too much for print

26 May 2017 Education

2-tier or not 2-tier? Choosing the right network design

Choosing the right hierarchical network design for your school

22 May 2017 EnterpriseMid-Market

Storage growth: separating reality from the hype

The importance of data is undoubtedly growing in all industries. As evolving technology finds new ways to gather and process information, data is becoming the life blood of any business.

22 May 2017 Guide