Zach Cooper
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How to enhance your backup strategy
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Build a backup strategy that restores lost data when disaster strikes
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The cyber security skills your business needs
By Peter Ray Allison last updated
In-depth The threat landscape is constantly evolving, so it's important you have the right cyber security skills in place
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What to do if you're still running Windows 7
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth Microsoft has now officially moved Windows 7 to end of life, meaning it's no longer a viable business platform
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How digital workspaces are changing the way we work
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth The way we work is changing, and the way we manage our IT tools needs to change with it
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What is application software?
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth We look at what application software is and the characteristics that define applications, from stand-alone software to full-blown suites
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Our 5-minute guide to PC as a service
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth What is PC as a service, how can it benefit your business, and how do you get started?
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What is ERP?
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth We explain how enterprise resource planning can benefit your business and how to choose the right software for your organisation
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What is identity management?
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Make sure only the right people have access to your infrastructure
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How to become a data leader
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth When it comes to data, it pays to be leader of the pack
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How data can help SMBs with digital transformation
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Improve collaboration, enhance customer insights and more by making data a key part of your digital transformation strategy
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What to look for in a secure cloud system
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Not all cloud products support the same level of security, so what should organisations be looking out for?
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What is Robotic Process Automation?
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth How does RPA work, how is it used, and what are the pros and cons?
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Uncovering the hidden costs of cloud migration
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth The benefits of the cloud are in danger of being outweighed by an assortment of hidden costs
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Five business benefits of hyperconvergence
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth As the technology matures, what are the benefits of using hyperconverged systems?
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How to personalise data while tip-toeing through the data protection minefield
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Why data personalisation is important, and why it’s hard to achieve
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How the enterprise can embrace hybrid cloud
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Hybrid cloud has a lot to offer organisations of all sizes, but enterprises in particular stand to gain so much
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Why customer experience is a top opportunity for growth
By Zach Cooper last updated
Analysis To achieve CX objectives in 2021, the right mix of technology and personnel must be in place
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Three keys to a long-term remote working strategy
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth With remote working set to continue, short-term solutions must be developed into long-term strategies
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Four ways the cloud facilitates workplace collaboration
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Collaboration smooths business operations and eases employee communication, boosting customer services
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What is penetration testing?
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Sure, you’ve got your firewall – but is your business really safe from cyber attacks?
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What is SAP HANA?
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Find out everything you need to know about SAP HANA and how it works
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Digital transformation and addressing risk
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth How has your organisation’s risk profile changed in recent years due to its digital transformation?
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Four ways CIOs can drive digital transformation
By Zach Cooper last updated
In-depth Practical steps business leaders can take to overcome digital transformation challenges