Technology is redefining the legal sector, making it easier for legal professionals to carry out their day to day tasks. Online research databases, digital contracts and virtual hearings are transforming a profession that has always been known for its paper trail. But with this growing reliance on technology, comes challenges. Let’s look at some of…
An IT strategy is a critical element in the success of any business. When you listen to one of our first ever podcasts that we will release later this month, you will hear CTO Matt Faulkner say exactly that. The value of having a strategy in place, and ensuring that strategy is coherent, cannot be…
Business owners are taught that they need to “do it all”. That every single aspect of our business is our responsibility. The idea that we should be able to do every task and job for our business is impractical, unrealistic, and actually impossible. The greatest business owners out there are outsourcing everything they don’t know how…
Technology has never been easy on the environment. The majority of the time it’s harming it and even though companies are finding new, clever ways to try and reverse the damage sometimes we just need to give everyone that extra nudge in the right direction to help make the change. Air and water pollution is…
Phishing emails are getting more sophisticated and harder to spot. In a phishing attack, the cyber criminal will send fake emails purporting to be from a genuine sender such as your bank, a trusted retailer or provider. In these emails, which on the surface appear to be genuine, the sender will try to trick you…
Technology is ever changing and the speed at which it evolves is increasing. New tools, systems and applications are constantly being developed. This will mean businesses have new processes and tools to embrace in order to survive and thrive within their own industries. Adopting new technologies and adapting to a changing IT environment can be…
Today everyone is busy and when time is precious, it’s important to use it wisely. A task might need your attention, but is it engaging? A process might need to be followed, but does it play to your strengths? As business leaders we have to make these decisions. We have to balance getting the job…
Over the last ten years, cloud services have grown massively. In 2022, their popularity is expected to grow by a further 25% and by 2026, the public cloud industry is set to be worth $800 billion. Despite the fact that 94% of businesses use at least one type of cloud service, there are still a…
By 2021, the number of cyberattacks/data breaches increased by 15.1% from the previous year. What are you doing to ensure your business is secure? Cyber threats are continually evolving with attacks becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and targeted. This is why Matrix IT has joined forces with Churchers Solicitors to help you get an understanding of your…
The global Covid-19 pandemic has caused a massive shift in the way businesses work. Even after all restrictions were lifted, many businesses have continued to operate on a hybrid working basis. After all, once you have invested in changing your infrastructure to allow for remote working, you don’t want to spend more money switching it…