Nigel Houghton

71% of professional services firms in the UK plan to commit more resources to achieve their ESG goals in 2024. Read the blog to get more report highlights, from AI to data analytics, and stay ahead of industry trends and challenges: https://gag.gl/xn9qPl #DeltekClarity #DeltekProjectNation

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Discover how going green can lead to significant business benefits! Ensono's cloud migration for FirstPort resulted in an impressive 84% carbon reduction and 22% cost savings. Learn more at https://okt.to/Se17Up #SustainableBusiness #BusinessOutcomes #ThoughtLeadership #MakeBetterHappen

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It speaks volumes that the shift from "cloud first" to "cloud when appropriate" has hit the BBC. We're seeing an increase in enquiries from companies like Linkpool (featured in this article) who were born in the cloud, and are now hitting an age/maturity where a transformative saving can be made by switching to Colocation. Worth a read for those in my network who are beginning to hit thresholds of control, flexibility, scalability and cost in hyperscale cloud.

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#ICYMI, our CEO, Ben Elms’, latest blog looks at the changing role of the CIO in 2024 and how long-term thinking needs to be coupled with fast-paced delivery to deliver business success. The modern CIOs are now working ever more closely with the CEO, often stepping into the role in times of need. Ben’s piece touches on this and offers insights into how the two can collaborate to help drive growth. Make sure to check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gb2zA2cU #CIOs #Blog #BusinessGrowth

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Sails up across the globe. 😉 #sailpoint #sailpointadmiralstatus #turnkeyconsulting #identity #identityprograms #identiverse2024 #identiverse

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SCC's selection as a UK preview launch partner for Microsoft Azure Marketplace Multiparty Private Offers (MPO) marks a significant milestone in simplifying the complex landscape of software procurement. This collaboration not only showcases SCC's commitment to streamlining the purchasing process for its clients but also highlights the growing importance of marketplaces in the procurement ecosystem. The agility and cost-efficiency that MPO introduces could revolutionise how organisations approach digital transformation, accelerating their journey by offering predefined, preconfigured purchasing options. It's a forward-thinking move by SCC, aligning with the needs of modern businesses seeking flexibility and speed in their digital initiatives. Let's watch how this partnership catalyses change in procurement strategies and drives innovation across industries. Inspired by: https://lnkd.in/enbQwuJP #azuremarketplace #mpo #cloudtransformation #microsoftpartner #procurementtransformation #digitalinnovation

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The latest pod with our first guest, Peter Cohan! We learned a lot from Peter in this episode and we hope you do too

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Innovation is changing the way servers, storage and networking will be delivered. New technologies are making infrastructure more cost-effective, responsive and flexible — both on-premises and in the cloud. Gartner expert Tony Harvey shares a look at the future of IT infrastructure including predictions and trends that are reshaping the field.    #GartnerIO #Infrastructure #Cloud #DevOps

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Observability has moved beyond a fad and become critical for organisations to drive resilience and scale. We’ll explore critical success factors to drive a mature observability practice, outperform your peers and unlock the true value of observability. https://bit.ly/3V2HNUP

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Maximise Your Microsoft Investment: Join Our Webinar on Leveraging Committed Spend. We've been talking a lot lately about the hidden potential within your Microsoft investment – unused committed cloud spend. Now, we're taking it a step further. Join our upcoming webinar with Invisory to learn how to leverage this untapped resource to strengthen your security posture with Idenprotect Go. ➡️ Register now and discover how to: 📍Identify unused committed spend 📍Make the case for using it to enhance your security 📍Deploy Idenprotect Go cost-effectively through MACC https://lnkd.in/e4GPqV8d #Idenprotect #Cybersecurity #CloudMarketplaces #CommittedSpend #Webinar #MicrosoftAzure

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Microsoft Fabric has come a long way over the last year. Take a look at our latest blog and find out how Softcat plc can help you get the most out of the end-to-end analytics and data platform. Read it here ➡️ https://okt.to/WEJ91v #SoftcatBlog #MicrosoftFabric

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https://lnkd.in/ezDJ7WCR Put the kettle on ☕ and sit down to read our latest blog on the IT Governance Channel event. A special thanks to Kyna Kosling for the narration.

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Being a successful CIO goes beyond technical expertise. Discover the key elements that can set you apart in this crucial leadership position and drive innovation within your organisation. Read more insights via CIO Online. #techleadership #innovation #cio

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With growing workloads and expanding data needs, companies are challenged to optimize their computing resources to satisfy current and future operational requirements. This blog delves into the critical role of virtualisation in cloud computing for creating efficient, adaptable, and budget-friendly computing environments. Read the blog - https://okt.to/yTZqbN #TheDataMeetingPlace #WhereTomorrowComesTogether #PlatformDIGITAL

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Did you know NetApp's Technical Solution Team offer a FREE VMware strategy advisory workshop which takes you through the licensing changes impacted by Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and the cost impacts. We provide an objective view and advice on how to optimise staying on VMware, as well as alternative ways to save utilising block. What's more - we follow up with a free cloud insights 7 day trial that will provide a workload analysis and deeper insights into your environment! Talk to your NZ NetApp partner to set one up, or DM me to be partnered with one who can help you #NetAppNZ

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With the availability of Veritas Alta Data Protection on Google Cloud Marketplace, organisations can now simplify and automate the process of data protection, storage and recovery while maximising their cloud spend. Read more in Tahawul Tech here.

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The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect 6 years ago and since then, it has brought significant changes in how personal data is handled and protected. However, the evolving cybersecurity landscape brings new challenges to safeguard data. Hear from industry experts, including Steve Bradford, senior vice president of EMEA at SailPoint to learn more about AI’s role in data protection.

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