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The Department of Health’s new 10-Year Plan sets out an ambitious vision for a preventative, patient-focused, digitally enabled NHS. Artificial Intelligence is central to that journey — referenced more than one hundred times as a tool to boost productivity, improve patient outcomes, and make the workforce more sustainable. But ambition isn’t enough. NHS leaders need a clear, strategic...
Whitepaper: Using Artificial Intelligence to Support the NHS in Becoming Fit for the Future
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
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
European technology solutions and services provider SCC has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Multifunctional Devices, GovPrint Hardware, Managed Print Provision and Digital Workflow Software Services framework (RM6361). SCC is named on the following Lots, further extending its footprint as a supplier to public sector organisations: • Lot 2: Provision of...
SCC named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Multifunctional Devices and Managed Print Services framework
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
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
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,...
Understanding the NCSF CAF: A Simple Guide for UK Organisations
Generative AI is breaking new ground across all industries, from customer service to creative fields. Not least with the release of GPT 4.5 promising to push these boundaries even further. But turning an exciting prototype into a reliable, production-ready system is easier said than done. If AI is going to be more than just a...
Generative AI Best Practices: How to avoid these costly mistakes
Cost-effective, cloud-based device management that transforms productivity, visibility and security Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, has seen remarkable adoption since its launch, with official statistics showing daily usage almost doubling every three months. As its capabilities expand across the Microsoft 365 suite, organisations continue to discover new productivity possibilities. However, many organisations have become fixated on...
Meeting Intelligence: Where Microsoft 365 Copilot delivers its greatest impact
The world of work has changed so much in the last few years that the standard workplace technology we use daily is now very different. As hybrid and flexible work has become the norm in organisations all over the world, collaboration tools that connect office-based and home-based employees, such as Microsoft Teams Rooms are now...
Don’t forget your Teams Rooms during your Windows 11 hardware refresh
Discover why prompt engineering skills are critical in the AI era. Learn what prompt engineering is, why it's essential, and how to build these skills.
A Guide to the 2025 UK AI Opportunities Action Plan for Business Leaders
Are you looking to transform your meeting experience and drive efficiency savings and productivity gains? An exclusive webinar introducing how AI will play a pivotal role in the customer journey through Smart Workplace Meetings and Meeting Rooms of the future. What you will learn: If you didn’t get a opportunity to join the live webinar...