5 years ago, only 36% of organisations across the UK adopted cloud – today this number is over a staggering 91%. Marcus Donald People have recently made the move from on-prem to cloud by adopting an all singing all dancing Cloud based PaaS CRM, a very much needed leap from our previous on-premise system. Making the […]
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How to avoid a security breach?
The majority of businesses and charities are reliant on online services, exposing them to cyber security risks. But what are the steps needed to avoid a cyber security breach/attack? Over 90% of virtually UK businesses and charities rely on some form of digital communications or services such as: – Email addresses – Websites […]
15 tips on writing the perfect job description
Writing a job description may not be difficult, yet it can determine whether or not you receive good candidates. Not enough information or loads of information can put off your candidates so you need a balanced description; clearly defining your expectations, needs and preferences in the job posting. 1) Job title: you can’t add much creativity […]
What are the benefits of cloud technologies?
Cloud-based technologies refer to applications, services or resources made available to users on demand via the Internet from a cloud computing provider’s servers. But what are the benefits of cloud technologies? Simplicity: automatic software updates; suppliers take care of your servers (and things like security updates) so you no longer need to […]
What is DevOps?
What is DevOps? Is there actually a staple answer for this? Well… in my (Afiya’s) experience, DevOps is not a skill, but a working culture which combines software engineering with the operations within IT in regards to websites, applications, software etc. This is why in most cases you will find that DevOps engineers originate from […]
The importance of a healthy work environment
A healthy work environment is more relevant now than ever with changes within the working culture and environment. How can we do our best to keep the team happy and motivated, wherever they are based? We are all raised in different environments. Combined with our genes, different personalities with their own ways of behaviours and […]
How has technology changed education?
How has technology changed education? When a Stanford University professor offered a free online course in artificial intelligence in 2011, it attracted more than 160,000 from 190 different countries. He could certainly not have guessed that the course would have such a large online audience, especially for that time period. So how has technology changed […]
2018 Technology Trends
2018 Technology Trends When you think of the word technology, what comes to your mind? Some of us may think of evolution and creativity including things such as self-driving cars and robots delivering food to our doors. Technology runs fast and we need to keep up with it to make our lives easier and simpler, […]
Is rehiring employees good for your business?
Employees (and companies) come and go – a process which is healthy for everyone. When a person is leaving a business environment or has been fired, there is usually a reason for it. What happens when that particular person or organisation decides they want to re-form their previously “paused” relationship? Is rehiring employees good for […]
MARCUS DONALD BOOTCAMP TRAINING SESSION – UNICEF
I hurried into the local department CISSP certification store to CISSP study guide grab1 some last minute Chirsmas gifts. I looked at all the people and grumbled2 to myself. I would be in here Prokeyshop forever and I just had so much to do. Chirsmas was CISSP study guide beginning to become such a drag. […]
Why do we work?
I was waiting on the bus stop the other night at 2 in the morning on my way home(it was a Saturday). I got into the bus and no one was in except the driver. So I said “You are all alone!”, He said “Yes, stay on the front and chat with me” I said […]
What are the top 5 soft skills to help you identify high-potential candidates?
The following 5 soft skills are hopefully going to help you identify high-potential candidates. Adaptability According to research, 69% of hiring managers identify adaptability as the most important soft skill they are looking for. Being able to adapt in economic and business needs can keep your company ahead of competitors. Ask […]
