entrust IT Blog

BYOD: What does your business need to be ready?

The massive trend towards Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and flexible working in the modern workplace brings a new set of challenges for IT departments. It used to be that they had complete control over what devices are on the network… now they have a much broader range of devices to deal with. As the onus is still on them to ensure data remains secure, businesses must look to new technologies and how they can be implemented in their operations.

Are you prepared for a new generation reshaping the workforce?

The modern workforce is now made up of as many as five generations, all with their own diverse demands, needs and expectations. According to research, by 2028, Millenials and Gen Z will make up 58% of the workforce, an increase of 38% from 2019. In order to remain not only competitive, but relevant, businesses must make innovative efforts to navigate the changes they bring with them.

5 Office 365 tools that will make you more productive in 2020

Microsoft released the popular Office 365 service in 2011. Back then, it was simply a subscription service to Microsoft Office, but the platform has now matured into an excellent, modern productivity suite. It is estimated that Office 365 users now make up over half of the 81% of total organisations who have made the shift to cloud services.

The benefits real-time collaboration can bring to your business.

Collaboration is something that has been deep-rooted in business for many years. However, collaborating online has never been easy. Without the right tools, methods can become cumbersome and inefficient. Luckily, new technologies are powering collaboration like never before and transforming how we will work in the future.

Does your business have the technology it needs to succeed?

Technology has had a transformational impact on the way we work and communicate in business. Not so long ago, we were keeping records on paper, and now, our modern workplace is almost unrecognisable to this. Interested in learning more about how Managed Services can free up resource and drive your business forward? Learn more about the problems they solve here >>

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A round up of our top blogs from 2019

It’s that time of year again… 2019 is nearly over and the new year will soon be upon us, bringing its own set of opportunities and challenges. Throughout the year we have covered many topics in the entrustIT blog from cyber security to employee engagement tips to the latest tech trends and much more.

5 things your employees want from performance reviews

Did you know 95% of employees are dissatisfied with their company’s appraisal process? What’s more – 90% don’t believe the process provides accurate information.

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5 impacts of IT downtime you can't ignore!

In the business world, IT is not given too much attention until something actually goes wrong. However, with so many businesses relying on IT to keep operations up and running, it should be clear that downtime hurts – and it hurts a lot more than you may originally think.

How you can ALWAYS have the latest and greatest from Microsoft

For a business in the present day, the productivity of its workforce revolves around a basic office suite. However, this is not enough for the modern workforce, as they come with a new desire for a different way of working… a way that is more mobile. Microsoft recognised this and updated Office 365 to enable users to conduct work from almost anywhere, on a wide variety of devices, from computers to smartphones and tablets. Are you interested in learning more about Office 365? Read more about the commonly-held business problems that it solves here >>

5 workplace trends that will shape the future

The workplace is constantly evolving to meet the needs of both employees and employers. We are all familiar with the ‘traditional’ way of working, whereby staff work 9-5 in an office under a manager’s direction and each year, receive a performance review.