In his latest expert column, Ray Smyth of Swindon’s The IPstore says that while IT is increasingly plug-and-play, its optimisation and management isn’t. This requires an informed, proactive and engaged approach and for this, most organisations will need some professional help. The components and solutions that make up the IT network on which...
Ray Smyth of Swindon’s The IPstore says, “The cloud is a business tool and a disruptive technology. It can deliver innumerable benefits to any business in any market cycle, but it is not an out-of-the-box option and to get what you need, an experienced supplier is needed.” From what I have said in my...
The July edition of Swindon Business News includes features on innovation in the motor industry, coverage of our inaugural South West PA of the Year Awards, a preview of next month's Green Special as well as finance, law and property.
Ray Smyth of Swindon’s The IPstore says: “To gain any of the economic benefits offed by cloud computing, it is necessary to increase IT planning, control and management. Care must be taken…” This month I am looking at the economics of the cloud. A lot is claimed, especially about the savings on offer....
Ray Smyth of Swindon-based The IPstore says, “Business Continuity is the result of properly planned, expertly executed IT… It is 100% proactive; the rest is just blind panic…” For an organisation using Information Technology (IT) as a routine part of its day-to-day work, the most modest of problems can cause real frustration, quickly impeding...
Ray Smyth of Swindon’s The IPstore says: “Choose the IT your business needs and don’t settle for a scruffy little compromise…” If you can’t obtain the correct tool for the job, is the best available compromise acceptable? Well only if it provides you with a desirable business outcome, but don’t be too eager...
Most medium-sized West technology companies have no plans to invest in new overseas markets over the next year, despite major opportunities in the so-called BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) economies. New research from accountants and business advisers Grant Thornton shows domestic investment continues to be the number one priority for ICT businesses with...
Ray Smyth of Swindon-based The IPstore says, “Business Continuity is the result of properly planned, expertly executed IT… It is 100% proactive; the rest is just blind panic…” For an organisation using Information Technology (IT) as a routine part of its day-to-day work, the most modest of problems can cause real frustration, quickly impeding...
Information and Communications Technology (IT/ICT) is an essential asset to businesses – but all too often it fails to produce a measurable business advantage. Beginning in Swindon Business News next month, experienced IT professional and journalist Ray Smyth of Swindon-based The IPstore will offer regular insight and leadership through a new column – Business...
