Cloud-based storage is a model in which digital files are stored on remote servers and made accessible over the internet. The service is snowballing in its usage and is becoming the standard across many industries. Cloud hosting facilities are maintained and operated by a range of service providers, offering different volumes of storage for different…
Firefox 57, released on 14th November 2017 is the first of several releases Mozilla are labelling Firefox Quantum. This version sees the company aiming to reestablish itself as a leading web browser provider, after several years of decline, mostly due to the rise of Google Chrome since 2013. So what’s new with Firefox Quantum? Speed…
With the recent dramatic rise in the value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the concept of blockchain technology has come to the fore of the public imagination. A blockchain, in basic terms, is a continuously updated, decentralised ledger, where each entry is encrypted, and tied to previous entries by a timestamp and transaction information. The…
Adopting a new software solution can bring significant boosts in productivity and efficiency to your business, especially when you are looking to stay relevant in a competitive market. Whether it is reducing overheads, introducing new services, or providing better customer service, you want the best tools available. One of the main hurdles in making sure…
Gathering, maintaining and analysing accurate, up-to-date information is the key to understanding your current business performance, and planning for the future. Getting all of this data into one place, where you have quick access to it is easier said than done. Traditionally, businesses have relied heavily on the manual entry of data copied from paper…
In business, accurately managing time, expenses, costs and fees is vital. With large numbers of transactions relating to staff, clients, and suppliers, as well as other external factors, there is a significant benefit to automating this process. SwiftCase can automate this process to increase productivity and help you focus on providing an excellent service to…
Often in your business workflow, you’ll notice that one stage or process causes holdups that slow down the entire chain. This phenomenon is known as a “bottleneck”. Long queues form, staff are missing task deadlines, and customers are unhappy. Bottlenecks vary in severity, from temporary holdups caused by employee absence to more serious structural issues…
With the rise in recent years of hacking attacks and malicious malware affecting organisations of all sizes, it is more important than ever to back up your business data on a regular basis. But considering the multiple systems, documents and databases involved in keeping your business moving, it can be hard to know where to…
As the cost of server space has fallen and broadband speeds have increased, we have seen the widespread adoption of a new model for the delivery and licensing of software. Cloud-based software is a platform whereby a provider hosts a program, and allows users access over the net, often for a monthly subscription fee. In…
Whether you need auditing for legal compliance, tax reasons, accounting, or for internal performance reviews, you’ll have noticed how the process can be time-consuming and sometimes expensive. As well as the audit itself, you have to be constantly aware of how you are recording information on a day-to-day basis for inspection in future. Penalties for…