10 Jul 2016

Data destruction in 32 seconds – my 6 top tips for data backup

Posted in Security, Strategy
Data destruction in 32 seconds – my 6 top tips for data backup

Backing up your data is one of the most important things you can do every single day in your business. If you know your backups are being carried out properly then this blog post isn’t for you. But if you’re not sure how your backups are managed, or if they work, then imagine for minute […]

7 Jun 2016

Developing an IT strategy [Part 3] – make it work with your business objectives

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Developing an IT strategy [Part 3] – make it work with your business objectives

In Part 1 of this three part series ‘Developing an IT strategy’ we talked about the benefits of having an IT strategy and why aligning it with your business development plan is an important step. In Part 2 we discussed how to get started and getting it right the first time round. In the final of this […]

10 May 2016

Developing an IT strategy [Part 2] – getting it started and getting it right

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Developing an IT strategy [Part 2] – getting it started and getting it right

In Part 1 of Developing an IT strategy we talked about the benefits of having a strategy and why aligning it with you business development plan is an important step. Here we’re talking about how. Getting started Take some cues from your business and marketing plans and layer an IT blanket over each element, including executive summary, goals […]

8 Apr 2016

Developing an IT strategy – Part 1

Developing an IT strategy – Part 1

Aligning your IT strategy with your business development plan. At the beginning of the financial year (just a week ago for the most of us) it’s likely you’ll be sitting down with your partners and senior team to map out the development and growth of the firm for the year ahead. You may be reviewing your […]