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Zooming in on security

By updatesPosted on 6th April 20206th April 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News, ScotlandISCyber

The business landscape has undergone a sudden, drastic shift to remote access, in order to cope with the current social isolation requirements. Commensurately, the usage of video conferencing applications has skyrocketed. Perhaps the video conference tool that has most benefited

Communication when working remotely

By HeatherPosted on 6th April 20203rd April 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News

Mesomorphic have produced a series of guides on home working, we’re reproduced in full here with permission, but urge you to visit their site for the most up to date information Part of the Remote Working series: Part 1: The Mesomorphic

Managing workplace mental health during coronavirus

By HeatherPosted on 3rd April 20203rd April 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News

By now you will hopefully be well informed on the extreme measures put in place by the government to protect the public and slow the spread of COVID-19. The latest official guidance goes beyond frequent hand washing and coughing into

The Mesomorphic guide to home working

By HeatherPosted on 3rd April 20203rd April 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News

Mesomorphic have produced a series of guides on home working, we’re reproduced in full here with permission, but urge you to visit their site for the most up to date information Part of the Remote Working series: Part 1: The

NHS health information available through Alexa

By updatesPosted on 31st March 20209th January 2020Posted in Member News

The UK’s National Health Service is collaborating with Amazon to provide reliable health information from the NHS website through voice-assisted technology. The NHS is collaborating with Amazon to provide reliable health information from the NHS website through voice-assisted technology. The

Melrose Labs launch Conference, a voice conferencing service available free in response to COVID19

By HeatherPosted on 30th March 202030th March 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News

Melrose Labs, the Edinburgh-based cloud communications provider, has launched in the UK their voice conferencing service, Conference, a service that is a key enabler of remote working and collaboration. The service allows teams and other groups to have meetings via

Working that telephone interview

By HeatherPosted on 27th March 202027th March 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News

Akash Marwaha, Hays managing director in Scotland, explains how a telephone interview – when managed well – can help employers find the best fit “Very often, CVs only tell half a story. You find out the other half with a

COVID-19 and Strategic IT Contracts – Safeguarding your position in times of crisis

By updatesPosted on 26th March 202027th March 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News, Policy

Callum Sinclair, Head of Tech & Commercial, Burness Paull The coronavirus has occupied the attention of press all over the world. As the circumstances change rapidly, imposing additional burden across industries, it’s clear that technology businesses and related contracts are

Citizens Advice Scotland need your help

By HeatherPosted on 23rd March 202027th March 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News, Opportunity

Citizens Advice Network across Scotland are seeking to launch a telephone system using local capacity to respond to the national changed circumstances in a collective manner, given the safe or practical considerations of current COVID-19 circumstances. We want to continue

Are you ready for smart, secure home working?

By updatesPosted on 17th March 202027th March 2020Posted in COVID19, Member News

IFB launch’s free 1-2-1 Remote and Home Working Clinic service to its customers in an effort to assist with the business planning in light of the potential impact of COVID-19. We know that in these uncertain times, protecting your team’s