Age UK Mid Mersey – Case Study

Age UK Mid Mersey is an independent, registered charity working with and on behalf of older people in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, and Warrington. We provide older people with a range of health, wellbeing and care services, giving them more choice, independence and control in their everyday lives. With a particular focus on tackling loneliness…

Data Back up

Webinar – Protecting your Assets

Data is like trust, it takes a life time to build, a split second to lose! Effective data backup should be a major focus for any organisation. Without a carefully crafted approach to backup, and a strategic plan to work through and recover from disasters, an organisation runs substantial risks Join us on 16th September,…

Benefits of Cloud Computing

Benefits of Cloud Computing

The impact of 2020 has changed our workplace practices and behaviours for the long term. Before 2020 many saw the benefits of cloud to be focused around cost savings and innovation. 2020 fast tracked the digital transformation within organisations, many being forced to switch to the cloud overnight to facilitate remote working and then new…

North East Business Awards

North East Business Awards Finalists

We are delighted to announce that Smart IT has been shortlisted in the prestigious North East Business Awards for the Apprenticeships, Training & Skills Award. This award recognises businesses that have implemented a successful apprentice, training or skills programme as an integral part of developing their workforce providing opportunities for the younger generation in the…

Choosing the right IT Provider

Choosing the Right IT Support Provider

For every business, IT infrastructure is a critical and strategic component of their organisation, something the business cannot function without. If you don’t already have an in-house team, how do you choose the right provider for such an important job? There are usually one of three reasons why you’d be looking for a new provider.…

Careers Talk

Back to School

We were recently given the opportunity by Studio West, a local school based in West Denton, to speak to their students in years 9 and 10 on a career within the IT and communications sector. This was something we were delighted to be involved with, having worked with local young talent for the past 10…

Charity Golf Day

At Smart IT, each employee is given one day’s paid leave a year where they can volunteer for a local charity of their choice, known as charity days. It’s a great opportunity for the team to invest in their local community whilst being compensated and rewarded for their efforts by Smart IT. This week Smart…

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Benefits of a Cloud Telephony System for Law Firms

The legal sector is under immense pressure to deliver client requirements in a professional and timely manner, and the telecoms system that is used by a law firm plays a pivotal role. Law firms require telecoms that they can rely on, from a provider that offers excellent customer support. There is growing focus on businesses…

Bridging Security Gaps with Microsoft 365 Backup

In today’s modern world, where a hybrid workforce has become the new working norm, apps such as Microsoft 365 have become an attractive alternative to on premise Microsoft Office. The benefits of remote access and collaboration on documents from any device with monthly costs instead of upfront costs many more organisations have migrated to Microsoft…

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Benefits of a Cloud Telephony System for Estate Agents

When running an estate agency, communication is one of the gears that keep the machine moving.  We understand that a telephone system is a crucial part of any business and is especially important to you as an estate agent, your communication with clients, potential prospects and business relationships is vital in obtaining and maintaining great customer…