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Optimising the document infrastructure of your business is one of the best ways to ensure a streamlined workflow and increased efficiency. A Managed Document Service is the application of technology to save paper, speed up communications, and increase the productivity of business processes (1). These services optimise the workflows of both printed and electronic documents,...

SCC is delighted to announce that we are a major sponsor and speaker at the CBI Cyber Security Conference on 12th September at Canary Wharf in London. The Conference brings together business leaders and UK industry experts on cyber security, with the agenda centred around 3 clear themes: Making the most of your investment in...

SCC is on the shortlist for the most prestigious awards event in the IT channel – the CRN Awards. Although highly competitive, SCC has been recognised in three categories; Managed Service Provider of the Year, Public Sector VAR of the Year and Reseller of the Year – £51m+ turnover. SCC Chief Executive, James Rigby said,...

HR is an integral part of any business and an efficient department ensures everything runs smoothly. And as the HR heroes amongst us know (yes, that’s you!), as an organisation grows fluid communication and collaboration are essential for success, whether you’re reinforcing your company’s culture, sourcing the best talent or managing issues professionally. In the...

On 1-4 August 2019, more than 50 SCC employees dusted off their rackets, dug out their shin pads, packed their clubs, and started stretching in preparation for the IT giant’s inaugural appearance at the Europe Corporate Games 2019 in Coventry. The Corporate Games are the world’s largest multi-sport festivals, open to everyone and to every...

A major health and wellbeing event to support a breast cancer charity is coming to the Midlands on Thursday 24th October at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The Being Well Festival aims to promote happier, healthier lives by educating people about their health and general wellness. The free event will give visitors the opportunity to...

The Midlands’ largest and most influential digital and IT-related businesses have been unveiled in Insider’s inaugural Tech 100 for the region. Companies are ranked by turnover and combined the Tech 100 generated revenues of £7.92bn, an 8 per cent hike on the previous year. Profits more than doubled – up 125 per cent – to...

As more and more businesses accelerate their digital transformation – often through choice but sometimes through necessity – IT outsourcing is growing in the UK. Businesses are spending more as choice becomes greater with the emergence of new and innovative service providers, with the more established players adapting in order to stay relevant. It’s accepted...

Every 14 seconds, somewhere in the world an organisation falls prey to a ransomware attack. That’s more than 250 attacks every hour, more than 6,000 per day, and precisely 43,200 each week. Considering that a single attack can target multiple organisations and users at once, the scale of the problem speaks for itself. That’s according...

The ICO has started to enforce GDPR and impose fines for non-compliance and many universities are still struggling to close down all their vulnerabilities – they will need to act soon, or risk being exposed to penalties. In May 2018, the University of Greenwich was fined £120,000 by the UK Information Commissioner following a “serious”...

As young people in the county are celebrating their A-Level results today, 12 teenagers leaving care in Staffordshire will get an extra boost on their way to university and college. Europe’s largest independent IT Group SCC, who is contracted by Staffordshire County Council, has generously donated 12 laptops which will be given to young people...

Europe’s largest independent IT Group SCC has announced record earnings for the sixth consecutive year driven by continued demand from businesses seeking outsourced and cost-effective solutions for cloud and digital services. Full year results for the financial year ending 31 March 2019, for the SCC EMEA Group, showed revenues reaching a record £2.2bn and EBIT...