SoftMaker Office 2016 for Windows has launched in the UK, which the firm says is the alternative for Microsoft Office. The firm’s new suite has features designed specifically for corporate customers and includes an array of office programs, customised Thunderbird email client and calendar tool, and translation dictionaries for English, …
Read More »F-Secure advises businesses to stop using Flash
F-Secure has joined the call the kill Flash, warning businesses of the recent surge in the number of exploits targeting Adobe’s plug-in. Given the consistent use of Flash vulnerabilities in crimeware, F-Secure is adding its voice to other security researchers. Flash’s vulnerabilities were thrust into the limelight, after a zero-day …
Read More »Microsoft blames Nokia acquisition for its biggest quarterly loss
Microsoft has revealed its biggest net loss of $3.2 billion during its financial quarter ending June 30th 2015. The firm was hit by $8.4 billion in charges during the quarter, which was formed of a $7.5 billion non-cash impairment charge related to assets associated with its acquisition of the Nokia …
Read More »Hama expands UK sales team
Hama UK has recruited two new regional area sales managers, as the firm expands its services into the independent sector. Kevin Hurford will take over the East of England, whilst Steve Tucker will be in charge of the South West region. As former employees of UK technical accessory supplier Vivanco, …
Read More »Top 10 customer service apps
Whether you’re a global managed services provider or a local PC repairs firm, customer satisfaction is key to growing your business. To help you engage and interactive more efficiently with your customers, respond quicker to issues and queries, manage your feedback and improve your customer relationships, here’s IT Channel Expert’s …
Read More »Purple WiFi appoints new VP for service providers in the Americas
Purple WiFi has announced the appointment of Mike Greig as VP service providers, Americas. Greig will be reporting to Eric Law, VP of worldwide sales and will focus on growing the Americas’ service provider team. He will be responsible for engaging service providers, creating demand, selling enterprise software and cloud …
Read More »Are new mobile mergers a threat to communications service providers?
With two major mergers going ahead and further competitive manoeuvring in prospect, the landscape in the mobile market is changing, but is it a threat, an opportunity, or both for the communications services industry? The proposed acquisitions of O2 by Three and of EE by BT and the subsequent mergers …
Read More »Embracing IoT: How to ensure your security is not compromised
The widespread connectivity and data sharing capabilities of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is leading to a swift uptake in interest at an enterprise level, with this shift showing no sign of abating anytime soon. IDC’s Worldwide IoT Forecast report found that spending on the technology will reach an estimated …
Read More »Is the cloud safe enough for supply chain processes?
More and more enterprises are moving data and processes into the cloud and using software as a service (SaaS). Cloud providers are promoting SaaS solutions to “revolutionise” business processes in areas such as customs clearance, carrier selection, or supply chain visibility. But is the cloud – where data and software …
Read More »Government?s ?5,000 grant to help SMBs improve their cyber security
The government has unveiled a new scheme to protect small businesses from cyber attacks. Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey outlined at the Reform “Cyber Security: assurance, resilience, response” conference in London how the new voucher scheme specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) will be launched later this month. The …
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