The 5 biggest Challenges of Moving to the Cloud
We hear a lot about the challenges businesses face when moving to the cloud. Cloud computing is the future, and there’s no getting away from it. On a personal level, almost every one of us grasps cloud computing. We know about Google Drive or Dropbox, we understand where photos are when we post on social […]
Skydiving to test cloud solutions in the clouds
When we found out that our MD Dean Spencer and colleague Josh Richardson was going to be skydiving in aide of The Prince of Wales Hospice, an idea came to life. Why not set an office up 15,000ft in the clouds to demonstrate the power of cloud solutions for remote working? Work From Anywhere with […]
The Integrated Solution for Security Direct UK
Eitex were recently pleased to work with Security Direct, based in Beverley, Yorkshire, and with offices in Birmingham and London. They used cloud computing storage via a 3rd party product, but also had a subscription to Office 365 and this included OneDrive for Business. The problem is that add-on solutions can create more problems than […]
Cloud Computing FAQ for Business Execs or CIOs
Cloud computing for business isn’t easy to understand for anyone outside the IT industry. Even in-house IT teams may fight to keep up with all the innovations and latest cloud technology developments. While answering every question is outside the scope of a short blog post, these are the questions we’re typically asked, so we hope […]
Why You Need Cloud-to-Cloud Backup
Cloud computing offers enterprises so many advantages. Not least is their potential for scalability and cost saving as companies don’t have to buy and maintain their own IT infrastructure. In a 2017 survey, 70% of business respondents anticipate gaining a competitive edge with cloud services. There is also an ever-growing number of applications that run […]
IT Strategy for Business Start-up or Expansion
Knowing how and when to scale up your business is one of the major keys to success. It’s estimated that only around half of the businesses that start up each year are still trading after three years. This report in the Financial Times states that nearly 660,000 companies started trading in 2016, so that’s an […]
4 Hidden Costs of ‘Do It Yourself’ IT
When things are running well, it can seem like wasted time, resources and manpower to disrupt a known IT system with something new. The risk business runs is that aging systems are weaker, both in terms of computing power and in security defences. As business evolves, existing resources are stretched thinner. When demand exceeds supply, […]
How Cloud Computing Saves Money for Business
IT is arguably one of the most expensive aspects of doing business. It’s not just the equipment, it’s also the staff that maintains the equipment and keeps your software running. There is also the never-ending need for ongoing training so your experts stay current with technology advances. It is all necessary expense, just so you […]
Latest Microsoft Office 365 Updates
Microsoft announced the latest round of changes and improvements to Office 365 recently. Having the latest software updates always available is one of the great advantages of cloud computing. Office 365 subscribers can now take advantage of the following: Collaboration in Excel Anyone who’s already found co-authoring useful in other Office 365 programmes will be […]
Office 365 Upgrade for Curve Learning Yorkshire
Eitex recently worked with Curve Learning, a training company based in Ossett, Yorkshire. They work with a diverse client base, mostly in the healthcare sector. Clients range from blue chip organisations to private companies. In today’s national business environment, running on a local server can dull your competitive edge. Doing business today demands modern communication […]