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📈 The UK SD-WAN market is projected to soar to $445M by 2027! 🚀 As businesses increasingly rely on digital transformation, secure connectivity has never been more crucial. Evolve offers secure, scalable and reliable SD-WAN. EvolveWAN provides businesses with: - Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive data with robust security protocols and Level 1 PCI Compliance.🔒 Optimised Performance: Improve network efficiency, reduce latency and downtime with 4G/5G failover. - Cost Savings: Lower operational costs with streamlined network management and 24/7/365 proactive network monitoring through Evolve's in-house Network Operations Centre. 💻 Now is the time to embrace the future of secure connectivity. Explore the possibilities with EvolveWAN and stay ahead in the digital era. 💡 Learn More here → https://lnkd.in/gdXn8xJf #SDWAN #DigitalTransformation #SecureConnectivity #TechTrends #UKMarket

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Prepare for the future: With the ISDN switch-off coming in 2025, now is the time to embrace modern communication solutions. Stay ahead of the curve with Workflo Solutions' expertise in Unified Communication and IT support. Let's navigate this transition together. #ISDN #SwitchOff2025 #DigitalTransformation

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Take a journey with us this week and learn a little something about #DigitalTransformation 👇

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At BT N&S LB, we understand the challenges Norfolk and Suffolk based businesses face in maintaining seamless connectivity. We provide leading hybrid network and cloud solutions, tailored to meet your business needs, ensuring rapid, flexible, and secure access to key information. What is Hybrid Network and Access? Modern wide area networks (WAN) now span beyond traditional connectivity, integrating internet services, security measures, and cloud infrastructures. With us, connectivity isn’t just about linking sites; it’s about enhancing how you engage with customers. Why Choose us? - Proactive Support: Our expertise enables us to prevent issues before they arise, ensuring continuous operational excellence. - Proven Industry Partnerships: Direct connectivity with all major public cloud and SaaS providers enhances comprehensive networking solutions. - Decades of Experience: We deliver networking solutions designed for multinational corporations, tailored for regional needs. - Customisable Choices: Flexibility and customisation are at the heart of our services, tailored to fit your unique business needs. - Local Team with Local Knowledge: Our locally based team offers insights and services customised for our regional business landscape. With BT N&S LB's hybrid network and access solutions, you’re not just staying connected—you're staying ahead. Discover how our strategic solutions can accelerate your business growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3BHVSMu Get in touch! 📞 01603 789 898 📧 [email protected] #Networking #DigitalTransformation #HybridNetwork #BT #NSLB #BusinessGrowth #Norfolk #Suffolk

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In today’s fast-paced business landscape, #data is everything. With 90% of the world’s data created in the last two years alone, businesses face the dual challenge of managing complexity and harnessing insights to drive success. At Climb Channel Solutions UK, we partner with leading vendors to deliver cutting-edge solutions that help organizations overcome their toughest challenges—whether it’s enhancing #cybersecurity, optimizing #operations, or scaling #innovation. We also empower our #resellers with the tools, expertise, and support they need to navigate this data-driven era and deliver real value to their customers. Together, we’re shaping the future of business. Our technical services team can provide customers with a comprehensive understanding of their unstructured data and further support your customers’ migrations to ensure their migration projects are a success. Let’s keep climbing, together! #DataDriven #ChannelSolutions #Innovation #ResellerSupport #DigitalTransformation

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Ever wondered why you should partner with us instead of your current technology partner? Here are the three key reasons as to why you should consider a change! ☎️ - 01249 599599 📧 - [email protected] 👨‍💻 - www.elevate-cloud.co.uk #ElevateCloud ☁️

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Active Gloucestershire's Seamless Transition to Teams Voice 📲 The non-profit organisation faced a challenge with their existing telephony solution as it lacked Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and posed a threat to their #CyberEssentials renewal. 🤝 As a trusted #MicrosoftSolutionsPartner, CSG hosted a Teams Voice webinar that caught AG's attention as a potential replacement solution. Impressed by the demonstration provided, AG decided to move forward with Teams Voice. The solution not only met their organisational needs but also offered cost benefits through NFP licensing from #Microsoft and #Gamma's Operator Connect service, enhancing disaster recovery planning and reducing costs compared to Microsoft's Calling Plans. CSG's proactive approach involved meeting with AG's operations team to scope out requirements using their in-depth Teams Voice Build documentation. The solution was built parallel to the existing Horizon system, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting daily operations. The transition to Teams Voice was "executed flawlessly", with no subsequent tickets raised for faults or queries. AG's familiarity with Teams for day-to-day operations contributed to the seamless adoption of the new platform. Active Gloucestershire's experience with CSG and Teams Voice showcases the benefits of embracing cloud-based solutions for telephony needs. The smooth transition, enhanced security, and cost savings highlight the importance of choosing the right IT partner and solution for organisational success. 📧 Email [email protected] today to learn more about how we can support your organisation.

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FINALLY! The boxxe acquisition of Total Computers has officially completed. I got all sentimental about my 7 years as a Total employee and dug into the video archives I now work for one of the UK's top Value Added IT resellers & Managed Service Providers. For those who don't understand IT talk, this basically means that I have become the Bill Gates of Bury. Watch the full video from 2019 on the link in the comments 👇 #IT #computing #harrisonk

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Microsoft Power Platform Week Webinar - Unlock the Power Platform at Scale! Join Emma-Claire Shaw, Power Platform Lead at Defra Group (UK Central Government), as she shares how they transformed digital efficiency for 37,000 users! 🗓️ When: Tuesday, 28th January, 2pm CET 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Building robust governance for Power Platform ✅ Managing adoption challenges ✅ Key insights from scaling Power Apps & Automate Don’t miss this session packed with real-world strategies! 🎯 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/edHtpWEZ #PowerPlatform #Governance #Automation #DigitalTransformation

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Today Logicalis UK&I announce the launch of its Sustainable IT solutions blueprint with the goal of helping customers on their journey towards a more environmentally conscious and carbon efficient IT infrastructure. Neil Eke, CEO of Logicalis UK and Ireland, commented: "Our Sustainable IT solutions launch exemplifies Logicalis' commitment to becoming the sustainable IT partner of choice in the UK and Ireland. In the transition to a low-carbon economy, our customers are looking for comprehensive tools and expertise to meet regulatory requirements and advance IT sustainability.” The sustainable IT solutions blueprint, is designed to help customers, evaluate, navigate and mitigate carbon in their environment through a data-driven approach to carbon reduction and circularity. Read the full press release below and visit our website for further details on the solutions within our Sustainable IT portfolio. https://hubs.ly/Q02Tn9ZN0 #architectsofchange #sustainableIT #sustainability #circularIT

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🔒 Boost your business security with multi-factor authentication! MFA adds a crucial layer of protection to your digital assets. Discover how simple it is to secure your SME in Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and East Anglia. https://lnkd.in/eV_UbdHd #CyberSecurity #SMEs #MFA #BusinessSafety #UptechSecurity

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Windows 11. Climb Channel Solutions UK. We are a leading distributor of software and services, in partnership with ControlUp offers a Windows 11 readiness assessment to our value-added reseller (VAR) community. This service enables resellers to help their customers evaluate and prepare their IT infrastructure for a seamless upgrade to #Windows 11. Through this offering, Climb and ControlUp provide critical insights into: 1. Hardware Compatibility: Assessing whether customer devices meet Windows 11's minimum hardware specifications, including CPU, RAM, TPM 2.0, and secure boot capabilities. 2. Application and Software Readiness: Ensuring that critical business applications and software are compatible with Windows 11, while identifying potential performance impacts or upgrade requirements. 3. Security and Driver Updates: Verifying the support for Windows 11's advanced security features, such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, and ensuring that all necessary driver updates are available for customer environments. 4. End-User Experience Monitoring: With ControlUp’s real-time monitoring, resellers can ensure a smooth upgrade process without disruptions to productivity. By offering this Windows 11 readiness assessment, Climb Channel Solutions UK empowers our VAR partners to provide their customers with a detailed, actionable upgrade plan, ensuring a successful transition to Windows 11 with minimal risk and downtime. Get in contact today to schedule a demo and see how our partnership with ControlUp can help deliver a seamless Windows 11 rediness assessment to your customers.

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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿-𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘐𝘛, 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺. Yes, you read that right: Every. Day. What's even more alarming? Nearly a quarter of these were inadvertently enabled by people, with attackers using methods like phishing (where they trick you into clicking malicious links) and exploiting remote services to sneak into systems. Attackers are getting smarter, using everyday tools on your computer to carry out what's known as 'living-off-the-land' attacks. They manipulate accounts and software vulnerabilities, and even trick employees into giving them access. The faster these incidents are reported, the quicker they can be stopped. On average, severe issues were reported in about 36 minutes – that's quick, but every second counts. Despite a drop in high-severity incidents, the risk hasn't decreased. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and damaging. It's crucial to not just have cyber security protection but to make sure it’s managed by experienced professionals. Automated tools are great, but I believe human expertise is irreplaceable for spotting and stopping the smartest attacks. As always, our advice is to 1) make sure everyone on your team knows the basics of cyber security, 2) have experts monitor your systems (the LCS Team can help with this), and 3) to keep your software up to date to avoid vulnerabilities. Get in touch if we can help you. https://lnkd.in/eux6v3mV #BusinessSecurity #CyberAware #TechHelp https://lnkd.in/eAqrzBfR

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https://lnkd.in/eVDiyTES MultiTime MultiTime Systems Ltd #flexibleworking #hybridworking #productivity As workers earn the right to switch-off, and are encouraged to work from home how do employers manage team and cohesion? Flexible workforce management tools will be the answer. You have to know when someone is switched on to respect the time they have switched off. protect well being and productivity.

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If you’re looking at Ai and how Microsoft copilot can help transform your workforce and business, Microsoft award winning Symity (part of Charterhouse Group ) can assist - with POC’s, bespoke and funded workshops, plus adoption change management programs to e sure a successful delivery and ROI

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We are so pleased to announce that we have been named as one of the top 50 Best Managed IT Companies in Britain! eChannelNews assess the best business practices of hundreds of channel partners, including VARs, MSPs, MSSPs, and ITSPs each year. The top 50 are honoured with Britain’s 50 Best Managed IT Companies Awards - and we are so pleased to be in that list for 2024 🎉 You can find out more here 👇 #EChannelNews #BritainsTopITFirms #BestITCompany

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