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Device analytics – a source of intelligent management

The view of IT as “just” a support organisation there to “keep the lights on” is ancient history. Today, IT is a change agent, a partner to the business, providing the new applications that will help the business grow profitably, while staving off competitive threats. But as long as IT retains responsibility for labour-intensive, traditional […]

4 Four reasons why Technology-as-a-Service makes sense

In what some call the “Uberized economy,” individual consumers and companies alike are embracing a new consumption model in which little or no friction exists between desire and the satisfaction of need. For example, ride-sharing services such as Uber offer transportation-as-a-service, making it possible for individuals to get from point A to point B quickly, […]

3 factors changing the workplace landscape

The Workplace is Changing The year 2019 presents a significantly different world of technology than existed 5 or 10 years ago. Business transformation and digital transformation are well underway, causing a massive re-think about the role of IT inside the business. We can no longer dedicate expensive IT resources to tasks that don’t directly benefit […]

What is Ricoh Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS)?

Organisations are already engaged in the process of embracing digital transformation. Digital transformation is a foundational change in how an organization delivers value to its customers. It’s unfortunate that much of the focus in digital transformation is on the technology. The transformation being discussed is really a business transformation. It’s the business that provides context […]

How to handle change management when going remote

However laudable the reaction and measures taken have been, the large-scale impact to work styles due to COVID-19 is resulting in hasty adoption of tele-commuting without adequate attention being paid to the change management.1 Change management is vital to ensure rapid adoption and to succeed in your digital transformation project. Here are three change management […]

5 benefits of having a single IT provider

As digital transformation becomes more complex for businesses, having the right framework is an integral step in the process. With so many service offerings, it can be difficult to co-ordinate and maintain your IT environment. Whether it’s connectivity or maintenance of your device fleet, all facets of your IT need to work cohesively with each […]

Five things we love about Microsoft Teams

With Windows 7 support end-of-life now in effect alongside the recent announcement that Skype for Business Online is to be retired in later this month, there has never been a better time to jump on the Microsoft Teams bandwagon. We all know the importance of collaboration in our professional lives, so today we’re going to […]

How does Microsoft 365 provide ease of use across devices?

With the unprecedented rate of technological advancement, the way we work is changing. An office is no longer confined to a physical space, with the mobility of devices empowering employees to work anywhere, at any time. So, as a business, how can you ensure you can get the most out of your device fleet while […]

Windows 7 support end-of-life is here, what does it mean for you?

On the 14th of January 2020, Windows 7 reached its End of Life (EOL), meaning organisations no longer receive security updates or support running on this system. Despite this, a large number of the world’s computers and corporate environments still rely on it. According to Kaspersky research, nearly 41% of consumers still use unsupported or […]