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Bourne Group undergoes IT transformation with entrust IT Group

The entrust IT Group are pleased to announce the release of our case study with Bourne Group, a leading specialist in steel-based construction. The case study highlights Bourne's challenges and successes in enhancing their technological capabilities. Founded in 1946, Bourne Group’s projects have touched every corner of the UK, with more buildings in London than there are tube stations.

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.

Tips to Becoming More Productive at Work

We all have a work routine. We all aim to get as much done in our workday as possible. However, A report from Fellowes has shown that 30% of UK office workers have admitted to only completing 1-4 daily tasks. We all have unproductive days, but are there any practical measures you can take to improve our productivity at work?

Your Guide to Microsoft Loop

With over 1 billion users already utilising Microsoft's suite of applications, including Office and Teams, the introduction of Microsoft Loop aims to redefine collaboration. This blog explores the innovative features, motivations, and transformative potential of Microsoft Loop, prompting teams to collaborate seamlessly and efficiently. Discover how Loop revolutionizes your business and drives success through enhanced collaboration.

Hybrid Working Increasing Motivation and Productivity

In recent years, remote working has become increasingly popular, with more and more businesses adopting flexible working arrangements. This trend has been driven by several factors including technological advances and changing attitudes towards work-life balance. Nevertheless, the answer is yes, according to recent studies. in fact, research has shown that remote working can boost productivity by up to 40% and increase employee job satisfaction and morale.

What is Smishing and Why is it Everywhere

According to a recent report by Check Point Research, the number of Smishing attacks increased by over 700% between the first and second quarter of 2022. This staggering rise highlights the growing concern around this type of social engineering attack. Furthermore, 97% of all mobile malware is delivered through SMS, making it a lucrative avenue for cyber-criminals to target unsuspecting victims.

How to Migrate to the Cloud in 2023

In 2023, are you looking to lower long term costs, increase staff adapability,and insure the up-time of your operations? Migrating to the cloud is going to be the goal this year and getting ahead of the compeition is invaluable. Let's take a look at the five strategies you can use to migrate to the cloud.

What Does Each Microsoft 365 Application Do?

Microsoft 365 is now used by an astonishing 1.4 billion individuals and businesses and for good reason. Since its original release in 2001, Microsoft has matured into a game-changing modern business productivity suite that combines all the latest Microsoft applications with windows 10 and the highest tier security features. Businesses that haven't already taken the time to improve their companies' productivity through Microsoft 365 may not be aware of how much the 365 roster offers.

6 Productivity Hacks to Save You Time and Stress

In today’s age, we are littered with distractions, it can be hard to focus your mind at the best of times and being at work only amplifies this difficulty. News, Phones, gossip and stress, all play a role in taking you away from the main tasks at hand. All too often we see ‘productivity hacks’ that go into basics, such as, sleeping enough, not looking at your phone, taking breaks, and whilst these are all very important, we want to look at some of the more proactive productivity hacks that go beyond just getting more sleep.