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Have you ever wandered around your office, or reorganised an equipment cupboard, only to be astonished by the old keyboards? Or have you wondered why your colleague is still using a work phone that has a keypad? Across the UK, thousands of organisations suffer from tech clutter, as well as outdated tech still being used. … How the circular economy can reduce your costs – and your impact on the environment Read More »

SCC has been named Corporate VAR of the Year at the PCR Awards 2022. Europe’s largest independent technology solutions provider was also highly commended for MSP Specialist of the Year at the prestigious awards, organised by PCR magazine publisher BizMedia, which celebrate the best in the UK PC and tech industry. The PCR Awards honours … SCC wins Corporate VAR of the Year at PCR Awards 2022 Read More »

We are proud to be shortlisted in MSP Specialist of the year and Corporate VAR of the year 2022 categories. The PCR Awards celebrate the retailers, resellers, distributors, channel service providers and vendors that have made the biggest impact on the channel over the past year. To be a finalist in not one, but two … SCC finalists in the PCR Awards 2022 Read More »

Traditional financial services institutions (FSIs) are under immense pressure to evolve. In an industry that has been disrupted by advances in technology and newer, tech-savvy challengers, FSIs must adapt if they want to attract and retain customers who demand a simple, seamless banking experience. At a time of considerable volatility within financial markets – the … Creating a simpler, more seamless banking experience Read More »

Healthcare providers are under enormous pressure to see more and more patients every day, each one with unique, sometimes complex, circumstance that require specialist care. Clinicians bear the brunt of this expectation, as they deliver an appropriate level of care to as many patients as possible, prioritising where needed, as quickly as they can. Healthcare … Automating healthcare for better patient outcomes Read More »

Data safety is paramount, and encryption may be a significant step in order to keep you safe. So what is it and what should you encrypt? Your business doesn’t deal with highly confidential data, so you don’t need to encrypt your data, right? Wrong. Although ‘data encryption’may sound like something that only happens in institutes … Cyber Security: Should you be encrypting your data? Read More »

Digital transformation is now the norm for a majority of businesses, according to a new report by The Economist Intelligence Unit. From the 303 senior executives from around the world who were surveyed, 73% have had digital transformation initiatives in place for two years or longer. As well as this, 58% say they are achieving … Is the IT department becoming disconnected during Digital Transformation? Read More »

It was a big year for cyber security in 2018. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, demonstrating the serious nature of confidential data and keeping it safe. For those who fail to align their practices to the regulation, they face the consequences of a hefty fine, which could potentially destroy their business. … Cyber security: what you need to know in 2019 Read More »

The terms ‘cloud’, ‘fog’and ‘edge’are bandied around in conversation in the tech world every day –but do you really understand what they are? Here, we break it down. Cloud, fog, and edge computing infrastructures allow organisations to take advantage of a diverse range of computing resources and data storage assets. Although there are similarities, these … The Three Layers of Computing – Cloud, Fog and Edge Read More »

SCC has been announced as a finalist in the Corporate VAR category at the 2019 PCR Awards. The Awards, taking place on Wednesday 6th March, recognise the standout work from across the UK PC and Tech sector. Vendors, distributors, resellers and retailers will all be celebrated in front of a room of 500+ industry members, … SCC finalists in the PCR Awards 2019 Read More »

The government has ordered the NHS to stop purchasing fax machines from next month in a bid the phase them out completely by 31 March 2020. The news comes after the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) revealed in July this year that nearly 9,000 fax machines were in use across the NHS in England. This … NHS to be banned from using fax machines Read More »

A new report from Deloitte, “Government Jobs of the Future,” predicts public-sector positions that could exist by 2025, indicating how technology could help the government sector   Scaremongering in the press often leads to the idea that technology will push people out of their jobs, with its ability to take on multiple people’s work at … How technology will enable government jobs Read More »