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In today’s hybrid and cloud-first business landscape, network agility and cost efficiency are no longer optional – they’re essential. Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) has emerged as a transformative solution, enabling organisations to modernise their connectivity while delivering measurable financial and operational benefits, whilst underpinning their business in the right way. But how do you...
SD-WAN ROI: How to Quantify Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency
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
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
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, scaling your tech team is no longer just about hiring more people – it’s about doing it strategically and cost-effectively. With rising demand for skilled professionals and tighter budgets, businesses need smarter ways to grow without compromising quality or agility. Three Smart Strategies for Cost-Effective Scaling Nearshoring for Talent and...
Scaling Smart: How to Grow Your Tech Team Without Burning Out Your Budget
European technology solutions and services provider SCC has been named Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) UKIMEA Storage Partner of the Year 2025, recognising its exceptional contribution to customer success and business growth across HPE’s storage portfolio. The 2025 HPE Partner Awards recognise HPE partners across the globe who exemplify commitment and success in delivering value to...
SCC named HPE UKIMEA Storage Partner of the Year 2025
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?
Cybersecurity isn’t always the first thing that springs to mind when organisations look at ways to improve their sustainability. But the two are far more interconnected than you might think. As organisations adapt their business models and operations to meet their net zero targets, cybersecurity must adapt too – ensuring the organisation is still fully...
On-Demand Webinar: Achieving Net Zero with SCC & Fortinet
The importance of a hybrid and multi-cloud platform lies in its ability to enhance data management efficiency across diverse resources operating on various platforms, while also improving risk management and compliance. Watch the on-demand webinar where we present an overview of Azure Stack HCI, its virtualisation performance and capabilities to help you improve your tech...
On-Demand Webinar: Transforming Your Hybrid Cloud into Adaptive Cloud with Azure Stack HCI
As organisations strive to reduce their environmental footprint, they must also ensure their technology investments remain cost-effective while meeting the needs of the business. Whether that focus is controlling cloud spend, reducing carbon output, or mitigating license compliance risks. GreenOps can help to optimise existing IT operations and infrastructures, both from a cost and environment...