1 May 2019 Dell Technologies World Conference – A seismic shift in the industry? This week I have the pleasure of attending the Dell Technologies World Conference in Las Vegas. Aside from the superb scenery, the amazing glitz and glamour of the Vegas strip, the biggest thing you notice is the Dell Tech World... Continue Reading
10 April 2019 The unexpected IT leader For the last year, Eric has been the Head of Finance for a mid-market company based in the Midlands. He regards his fastidious and highly organised nature as reasons for his success and hasn’t yet had a challenge he couldn’t... Continue Reading
4 April 2019 DIY or Managed Service? It seems to us that the IT leaders core dilemma is that 80% of their resource and time is spent keeping the lights on, and only the remaining 20% delivers company transformation. Today, 20% isn’t enough, and it’s often swallowed... Continue Reading
27 March 2019 Not happy with your IT provider but worried it will be tricky to move? If your IT partner is not delivering like it used to, or your business has grown and needs new skills and expertise to draw on, then you may be considering a change of partners – especially if your contract is... Continue Reading
21 March 2019 Will managed IT services work for you? We know that managed services aren’t for everyone. Companies that work well with an internal IT team are often those that are experiencing steady growth at a manageable rate. We’ve found that our clients are driven towards the benefits of... Continue Reading
18 March 2019 Acora wins new business software project with OATS Ltd OATS Ltd, part of the Haynes Publishing Group, is the leading provider of information and productivity solutions for the lubricants sector of the oil industry globally Deciding that Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central was the preferred solution, Acora was chosen... Continue Reading
12 March 2019 Transformation and the IT skills gap Embarking on a digital transformation, often requires skills you may not have within your current IT team. The preferred option is always to develop or train your existing resource to be new tech ready. However, time, interest and feasibility sometimes... Continue Reading
4 March 2019 Acora wins 3-year managed services deal with a leading legal research company Acora is delighted to announce it has secured a new 3-year managed services contract with a market-leading legal research and publishing company. Acora was recommended to the company by an existing customer and was granted the opportunity to submit an... Continue Reading
26 February 2019 How to build a fab IT squad IT leaders, in order to deliver business transformation and a future ready IT platform, need a fab squad around them – a ‘dream team’ of IT specialists to implement plans effectively. Building a fab squad depends on your business priorities,... Continue Reading
23 February 2019 Acora wins new business with a large independent supplier of aircraft components Acora is pleased to announce it has secured a new business software project with a leading component service provider to the aviation industry. The customer had decided that Microsoft Dynamics NAV was the software it needed before approaching different partners.... Continue Reading
21 February 2019 The valley of stalled IT transformation projects… Everyone needs a catchy title for a blog. Other ones we considered, but dismissed included: The IT transformation chasm Overcoming IT transformation anxiety The IT precipice Vendors and suppliers love to come at IT leaders with a catchy headline and... Continue Reading
14 February 2019 Feeling unloved by your current IT partner? Let’s face it, personal relationships have their ups and downs. It’s just the same with a business relationship. There are lots of reasons why an outsourcing partnership can break up... Continue Reading