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I joined Flex IT in 2010 from my role as an IT manager for a local company. I’ve worked in a variety of technical roles, all have been associated with managing IT at all levels. In my early days, I was the de facto local expert on computers when my office of twenty or so staff had only a single PC between them. As IT emerged as a commonplace tool in the workplace, my skills expanded to encompass a broad range of equipment, applications and services. This progressed to joint ownership of my own IT support company, supporting local businesses with their IT needs. I’m decidedly a techno-geek, although professionally I understand that businesses need stability and consistency rather than technical change for the sake of it.Organisation
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The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 9 -The Move Day...
The Move Day & Post-Move Actions Moving office is disruptive, so you need to be doing everything you can to mitigate relocation mistakes. Above all, allocate plenty of time for the move and don’t be too ambitious with what can be achieved in a day or two! If you have followed the guidance from our […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 8 – IT Specific...
IT-specific Considerations for an Office Move Let us present a list of things that we at Flex IT are regularly asked by clients who are moving offices. In some cases, advice is sought, in others, we are assigned responsibility for managing the IT side of relocation. Firstly, it’s very important to give your IT team […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 7 – What to...
So now that you’ve thought about Home and Remote team members you can start preparing for the move and the sooner the better, as there is always more to do than you can imagine. The closer you get to the move date, the harder it is to keep pace with everything. This is where essential […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 6 -Working from Home
Considering Remote Workers in Your Office Move & Beyond Having covered Moving Out and Moving In to a New Office, we’re turning our focus onto your employees, particularly the remote workers. When moving offices, it may seem that there is minimal impact if your team are working remotely. However, it is essential to maintain good […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 5 -Considerations when Moving...
Please note: this is a general guide and we advise you to seek specific legal advice that is relevant to your business circumstances. Having covered some Considerations When Moving Out of an Office, the next step is what to consider when moving into a new office. We focus on the factors relevant to leasing a new […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 4 -Considerations when Moving...
Please note: this is a general guide and we advise you to seek specific legal advice that is relevant to your business circumstances. Having outlined The Costs of an Office Move, we’re going to delve into contracts and what you should be aware of when moving out. So, you’ve reviewed your reasons to stay or […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 3 – The Cost...
Following on from our 5 Reasons to Relocate, we’re looking at the costs involved in moving office. Moving office can be expensive, so it’s important to fully understand the cost involved and plan your budget ahead of time. Thinking back to your reasons for moving, there could be many financial benefits to relocating. In which […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 2 – Five Reasons...
We explore some of the common reasons why businesses relocate. Have you considered all the potential benefits? Many factors can drive an office move. Sometimes it is forced upon you by your landlord, at other times, you spot an opportunity that seems too good to miss. Before you commit to transferring your operations elsewhere, you […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – 1 -The Timeline
How long does it take to relocate a business? The timeframe for an office move depends on the size of your operation. If you are a micro business, based in a serviced office, you might complete the whole process in a month. However, for an SME moving from one leased premises to another, expect to […]
The Ultimate Guide to Office Relocation – Introduction
Is the lease expiring on your current business premises? If so, this is an ideal time to evaluate whether the site is the best fit for your organisation. We’ve supported several organisations to plan, prepare and execute the process. Drawing on this experience, we have produced a series of articles that outline key considerations and […]
Software Update Failure and its effect on your business.
Your business was probably not seriously affected by the recent CrowdStrike outage. However, there are a few lessons to be learned from the event. CrowdStrike is a leading independent cybersecurity company with a large number of corporate users. The software update they issued in July 24 contained a corrupted file which affected Windows systems, in […]
What Services Are Affected by the Big Switch-Off?
All good things come to an end, even Britain’s telecoms infrastructure. Which means businesses like yours need to be prepared. You may have heard something to the tune of ‘the UK’s analogue PSTN network is being switched off by December 2025’ Or, maybe this is the first you’ve heard and you’re wondering how it relates […]
Product Security a Smart Move
Product Security a Smart Move Doorbells, TVs, baby monitors and routers are among the many smart devices that are now commonplace in our homes. However, unless protected by strong passwords, these everyday items present a security risk. To increase consumer confidence and protection, a new product security law came into force on Monday 29 April, […]
Guiding the Development of AI Systems
Guiding the Development of AI Systems Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform how we live, work, interact and access services. There is potential for it to bring multiple benefits to the global population. However, this is balanced by significant concerns that AI systems could turn into a sci-fi nightmare. So, how can AI development be […]
What is VOIP?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is the technology that enables us to make calls using the internet, rather than landline. With an earpiece and microphone, the call experience is more or less the same, whether you use VoIP or analogue. However, when Openreach phases out the PSTN landline network through 2025, only VoIP will work. […]
Your Business Without IT
You are invited to take a moment to visualise what would happen if your IT infrastructure went down, your customer and supplier data was stolen and your intellectual property was compromised. With denied access to your systems and information, operations will come to an immediate standstill. Financial demands are made and there’s a risk that […]
Do SMEs Need Cyber Security?
Recently the Panasonic Corporation reported a major data breach. Hackers had successfully gained access to the Japanese company’s internal network. On top of this the European Medicines Agency has reported that some of the data on the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that was stolen during a cyber-attack in early December 2020 was released online illegally shortly after the attack.
The UK Government 2022 cyber security incentives and regulation review policy
It is a comprehensive policy document and it can be found here – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2022-cyber-security-incentives-and-regulation-review/2022-cyber-security-incentives-and-regulation-review#conclusion Below we have summarised some of the key points. The Ministerial Forward is by Julia Lopez MP, Minister of State for Media, Data, and Digital Infrastructure. The ministers points out that while the digital age is making the world more interconnected […]
Smart & Flexible IT Solutions to Support your Business Success
The start of a New Year provides the opportunity to set business goals, plan your strategy and prepare the necessary resources. No matter what your aspirations or industry, there is one essential that every successful business needs: technology. Your operations and communication are highly reliant on technology, yet the accelerated rate of technological innovation can […]