Passwords. Our access to the internet, to the services we need every day …. and a hindrance when we can’t remember them or we have to reset them. And when we do, we have to use upper case, lower case, numbers, symbols and it must be at least 8 characters long….it seems just too much […]
AI: An introduction

A brief introduction to Artificial Intelligence and machine learning is used for training #AI. […]
Is it time for a System Upgrade?

As your organisation grows and changes, then a system upgrade will be needed to assist in that growth. If you are finding that things are not as efficient as you suspect they could be, it might be time to take a long, hard look at your current softsare systems and consider what’s working and what […]
Where’s Bob? – Who’s Bob?

What happens when your ageing software starts to creak and your software development team has moved on? We all know the risk and far too often there is a hope (fingers crossed and all that) that as long as the system is backed up then the software code will be OK. Until either it isn’t […]
5 questions you should ask before investing in new software

It’s easy to be diverted by the latest shiny, new system that appears to solve lots of your problems. But, before you jump in and invest, it’s wise to engage in some navel gazing first. There are so many factors that impact on how effective software is – in your particular situation. Exploring what you […]
Is your software up to scratch?

So many organisations invest in software, but don’t always end up with systems that do what’s needed. This might be because: The company has outgrown the capability of a particular software There are several systems, which aren’t all compatible Someone in the company who sold the software didn’t ask the right questions Someone in your […]
No Distractions

When working from home it is easy to fall prey to the many distractions that the internet and social media puts in our way. As much as we like to think we have our routine pegged down and self-control in abundance it is easy to instantly react to that Facebook notification or that WhatsApp message. […]
Getting the most out of your home broadband

With so many people working at home you may find that your WiFi is feeling the strain especially if you’re competing for bandwidth with your partner and kids. One way you improve this is to use your ‘ring main’ as a network, which is known as a powerline network. What you need Powerline adapters are […]
Protect your brand from ‘creative’ team members

Most organisations have a dusty document (or a pdf file) somewhere that outlines their brand guidelines. Given that the development of your brand takes time, effort – and doesn’t come cheap, it’s important that all that investment pays off. The Marketing Department should be familiar with how your logo appears, it’s relative size, positioning, background […]
Have you discovered Approval Pipeline yet?

If you’re a printer or graphic designer, the challenge of getting designs and layouts approved is often tricky. One extra name on the email list can cause a meltdown. If you’re working with a printer or graphic design agency, you may have experienced the pain of what happens when different people are viewing different versions […]