Simon Reynolds

Your .Net Framework 4.8 applications could be vulnerable to security threats, incompatible with modern hardware, and missing out on the latest performance optimisations. Don't let your business become a casualty of outdated technology. Our .NET 8 migration services will breathe new life into your applications. Upgrade today and enjoy the benefits * Enhanced security * Improved performance * Seamless integration with modern technologies * Future-proofing your business Are you ready to upgrade? Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gqGEefcP #DotNet #DotNet8 #ApplicationMigration #LegacyModernisation

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🚀 Following yesterday's budget announcement, consider how a Windows 11 upgrade project can boost your business! Here are three key tax benefits to keep in mind: 1. Capital Allowances: Deduct costs for new Windows 11 hardware from taxable profits, reducing corporate tax liability. 2. Annual Investment Allowance (AIA): Eligible businesses can claim the full value of qualifying capital investments, like PCs and tablets, up to £1 million, enhancing cash flow. 3. Training Tax Relief: Offset taxable income by deducting expenses for staff training. With the budget incentives encouraging technological investment, now is the perfect time to elevate your IT while maximising tax savings! 💼💡  #Windows11 #TaxBenefits #Budget2024 #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth

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Can your current Cyber security routines handle a major cyber attack? We have helped hundreds of businesses set up effective backup routines for their Office 365 systems. https://lnkd.in/d_bdBgcU If this is something you need help with please call 020 3950 0360 #databackup #office365 #office365backup #MSTeamsBackup #CloudBackup #ITBackup #DataBackup

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In the software development process, cloud infrastructure is a vital piece of the architecture but something that’s frequently treated as a secondary consideration, often created manually and very rarely documented. This can leave you in real trouble if for any reason you need to rebuild or duplicate your infrastructure. At Honest Burgers Ltd we’ve recently completed the task of scripting our Microsoft #Azure infrastructure using #Bicep, a domain specific language which has allowed us to automate the deployment process and makes future changes simple and fully trackable through version control. The whole process was a lot more straightforward than I initially expected and is something I would strongly recommend for anyone who builds cloud hosted systems. https://lnkd.in/exVKZ2Yy

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The situation with Birmingham City Council’s Oracle ERP system bears similarities to the infamous Horizon software scandal with the UK Post Office. In both cases, flawed IT systems led to significant financial discrepancies and hardship. The Horizon system wrongly accused Post Office workers of theft, leading to wrongful prosecutions and ruined lives. Similarly, the Oracle ERP’s failure has caused severe financial mismanagement at the council, requiring manual corrections and leading to a loss of trust in the system. Both scenarios highlight the catastrophic impact of deploying inadequate IT solutions without robust testing and validation. Furthermore for a system to be able to assign transactions to the wrong year highlights another important factor, this system does not reconcile, if it did then this problem would have been raised the very first month when reconciling the period end would not reconcile :-( I find this worrying. The steps to bookkeeping and accounting must be achieved to provide 100% CoA. Shuddering actually.

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Adopt vs Adapt. Birmingham City Council seems to be being used as an example to highlight the importance of "adopting" Oracle's out of the box solution(s) rather than "adapting" and attempting to customise. Business Change is often an overlooked element in transformation programmes. However, it is an essential component to ensuring a successful implementation, post go-live, and user adoption. As one of my consultancy clients highlighted "Oracle implementations are not purely IT Transformations, but Business Transformation too". Hays' Oracle Recruitment Practice is working with several business post go-live to maximise the value they can receive from their Oracle system. If you are business looking to implement/implementing Oracle, or have already implemented and want to optimise your system, reach out. We can supply excellent, proven resources that will ensure a strong ROI on your Oracle investment. https://lnkd.in/gtZC4Qfw

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Passwords are frustrating, right? Simple passwords are too easy to guess… and safer complicated passwords are too difficult to remember. There are better, more secure solutions. But not enough people are embracing them. In my latest tech update I explain why biometrics are one of the best ways to keep your credentials – and data – safe and secure. Read it here. #Biometrics #Passwords #DataSecurity

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The number one comment I still hear from businesses that cover their own IT systems is that they have to delay important projects and they feel they lag behind on transformational change. Your staff's IP is about how IT can innovate your business and shouldn't be swamped with BAU type activities. Having external partnerships aligned to your goals doesn't need to be expensive or mean loss of control - so give Vissensa | Forward Thinking IT a call today 02382357800 and ask for Chontelle.

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Your ULTIMATE Office move checklist for your IT Infrastructure ☑️ If you are a business in the Suffolk region who is on the move, you will need to make sure you are considering your IT infrastructure both before, after and during the move, in order to do this properly, you will want to consider the three stages below... For more detail on these stages, take a look at our blog here 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/ej4GsyeK

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A good day in Leeds delivering an IT Strategy to one of my clients and catching up with some excellent partners, recruiters, and suppliers. Shame about the weather….seems that summer has perhaps ended! 😌 If your business would benefit from support developing an IT Strategy and/or technology roadmap, please get in touch. Alex Pidgeon, James Milner, Ashley Dell, Sam Hameed, Matthew Bramah. #itstrategy #leeds #yorkshire #itleadership

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As UK business owners, we often focus on driving growth and innovation, but how often do we stop to consider whether our IT support is truly keeping pace? IT support is not just a necessity—it's a strategic asset that can significantly influence our success. It is crucial for businesses to regularly evaluate their IT support providers. From aligning with business goals to driving technological innovation, enhancing cybersecurity, and ensuring cost efficiency, we explore the compelling reasons for reassessing your IT support arrangements. If you haven't reviewed your IT support service's performance recently, now is the time to ensure they are not just meeting, but exceeding the evolving needs of your business. Link to article in comments below: #itsupport #switchit #itbusiness #GoMunio

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