News & resources

Due to the fast pace of the digital sector it pays to keep up to date with the latest news. Here we provide updates on any issues that might affect your business IT, plus share any developments happening within our company.

Company Check - Microsoft Exchange & Skype Servers Go Subscription-Only

Microsoft has officially launched subscription-only versions of its on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, thereby ending the era of year-numbered releases and perpetual licence

Security Stop-Press: Blur Your Property on Google Maps for Better Security

Blurring your property on Google Maps is a simple, permanent step available to any homeowner or tenant that may help reduce the risk of targeted crime.

Sustainability-In-Tech : EU Funding to Replace Microplastics in Cosmetics

Cellugy, a Danish industrial biotech company, has received €8.1 million in EU funding to scale up production of EcoFLEXY, a biodegradable cellulose-based material designed to replace microplastics

Tech Tip – Filter WhatsApp Chats with Custom Lists

Need to organise your chats more effectively? WhatsApp now lets you create custom filters like “Clients” or “Team” so your most important conversations are always easy to find.

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Featured Article : MPs Concern : 'Predictive Policing' in UK

A cross-party group of MPs is calling for the UK government to outlaw predictive policing technologies through an amendment to the forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill, citing concerns over racial p

Tech Insight : Block Or Charge AI Bots Accessing Your Website

A new system from Cloudflare gives millions of websites the power to block AI bots from scraping their content without permission and could soon let them charge for access via a new pay-per-crawl m

Tech News : Microsoft’s Enterprise Agreement Shake-Up Hits Resellers

Microsoft’s decision to bypass long-standing partners in its Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals is sending financial shockwaves through the global IT channel, with UK-based Bytes Technology Group a

Tech News : Google’s Veo 3 Now Generates AI Audio (For Its AI Videos)

Google has launched Veo 3 (its most advanced video-generation AI yet) and for the first time, it can also create synced sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue to accompany the visuals.

Company Check - Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs As AI Soars

Microsoft is laying off nearly 4 per cent of its global workforce as it pours billions into artificial intelligence infrastructure, triggering fresh questions over priorities and pressure points at

Security Stop-Press: Ingram Micro Hit by SafePay Ransomware Attack

IT giant Ingram Micro, a major global distributor of technology products and services, has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack that forced key systems offline and disrupted global operations.

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