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Rethinking IT Asset Management as a Strategic Growth Driver IT Asset Management (ITAM) is often misunderstood. To many, it’s a back-office function – an exercise in counting laptops and tracking software licenses. But for high-growth companies, ITAM is a secret weapon. When done right, it unlocks efficiencies, ensures compliance, and aligns IT with broader business...
Why ITAM Is the Secret Weapon of High-Growth Companies
Generative AI has supercharged cybercrime by lowering the technical barrier to sophisticated attacks. What security professionals once called ‘vibe coding’, where AI writes functional code from plain English, has evolved into ‘vibe hacking’, where criminals steer AI agents to plan, write and execute operations end to end. The barrier to entry has fallen dramatically. The...
AI: cybercrimes unwitting accomplice
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, the lines between software delivery and cybersecurity are blurring – and that’s a good thing. For years, businesses treated these disciplines as separate tracks: software was about speed and features, while security was something to bolt on later. But that approach is no longer sustainable. As threats grow more sophisticated...
Bridging the Gap: Why CIOs and CISOs Must Align on Software and Security
The gap between ambition and action We’re at a crossroads with artificial intelligence in the UK public sector. AI in the UK public sector. the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan positions Britain to ‘lead, not follow’ in the global AI revolution, yet many organisations remain cautious about taking their first steps. This hesitation makes sense....
AI – Beyond the Pilot Phase – A Practical Guide to Scaling
Microsoft has just redrawn the commercial landscape with its Online Services Pricing Consistency update – a bold move that shifts the focus from bulk buying to strategic cloud engagement. The old playbook of volume-based discounts? It’s officially retired. In its place, a new reality: value-driven pricing where adoption, consumption, and alignment with Microsoft’s ecosystem are the new currency. Effective...
Microsoft’s Pricing Reset: Why Strategic Advisory from SCC Is Now Mission-Critical
European technology solutions and services provider SCC today announced a strategic partnership with Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), a leading provider of modern customer and employee engagement software. This partnership brings together SCC’s trusted enterprise delivery capabilities and Freshworks’ intuitive IT Service Management (ITSM) and Enterprise Service Management (ESM) solutions to support digital transformation initiatives across...
SCC Partners with Freshworks to Drive Innovation in ITSM and ESM Solutions Across the UK and Europe
The UK cybersecurity market is facing a perfect storm of funding constraints, margin compression and operational challenges that threaten even established providers with strong market positions. Recent developments demonstrate how these forces can overwhelm companies, regardless of their technical capabilities or market reputation. Market vulnerabilities exposed This pattern is becoming worryingly familiar across the sector....
Resilience over hype: a cautionary cybersecurity market tale
In an era where convenience, speed, and transparency are paramount, UK law firms are undergoing a quiet revolution. The traditional, paper-heavy, face-to-face model of legal service is giving way to a more agile, client-focused approach – powered by digital technology. The Shift to Client-Centricity Historically, legal services were structured around the needs of the firm....
Client-Centric Law: How Tech is Redefining Legal Service Delivery
The False Choice Between Cisco or Microsoft Unified communications doesn’t need to be a binary choice. Many organisations have historically tried to simplify their estates by choosing a single vendor for unified communications and collaboration (UCC)—but that often sacrifices flexibility and capability. In today’s connected enterprise, SCC supports a dual-vendor strategy that leverages Cisco and...
Better Together: Why Cisco and Microsoft Make Sense for Modern UCC
Is your VMware renewal just around the corner? Don’t wait until the last minute to get your environment in order. Whether you’re managing a complex virtual infrastructure or just trying to stay compliant, being prepared is key to a smooth and cost-effective renewal process. That’s why we’ve created the VMware Renewal Readiness Assessment Framework—a free,...
Your VMware Renewal Is Closer Than You Think — Are You Ready?
PRESS RELEASE SCC’s Steve Smith Honored with Community Engagement Award by LogicMonitor LONDON, United Kingdom, June 26, 2025 – SCC today announced that Steve Smith has been recognized for Community Engagement by LogicMonitor with a 2025 Elevate Award. LogicMonitor, the leading SaaS-based platform for AI-powered data center transformation, announced the winners of its 2025 Elevate...
SCC’s Steve Smith Honoured with Community Engagement Award by LogicMonitor
In 2024, the UK security landscape is marked by significant challenges and advancements. With 7.78 million cyber-attacks reported and 50% of UK organisations experiencing a cyber attack in 2024 alone, businesses are increasingly prioritising cybersecurity to safeguard their operations, finances, and reputation. The need for a structured and proactive approach to cybersecurity has never been more critical,...