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Satya’s cloud predictions

Satya’s cloud predictions

March 12, 2021
At Ignite last week, Satya Nadella gave five predictions for the next decade of the cloud. I think it’s important to understand them, and here’s why. Ignite, the
Zero-day vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft Exchange

Zero-day vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft Exchange

March 3, 2021
Microsoft has just released a series of patches for zero-day vulnerabilities within on-premise versions of Microsoft Exchange Server. Microsoft Exchange is a critical part of (almost) every organisation’s IT
The end of Open is nigh: what Microsoft’s licensing change means for you

The end of Open is nigh: what Microsoft’s licensing change means for you

November 23, 2020
Microsoft has announced that within the next two years, it will halt its Open License programme for SMEs – but how will this affect you? A long, long time ago, we
Total confirmed as elite ‘Power Services’ partner in new HP Amplify partner programme

Total confirmed as elite ‘Power Services’ partner in new HP Amplify partner programme

November 5, 2020
Total has been recognised by HP as one of its Power Services partners in its new partner programme. The new HP scheme emphasises partners’ capabilities through ‘specilaizations’, with Total already
Inside view: why vendor accreditations are important

Inside view: why vendor accreditations are important

November 3, 2020
Vendor accreditations can be confusing. While it might seem easiest to choose only top tier partners, you could be doing yourself a disservice. Vendors’ accreditation schemes are intended to help
Be our guest (virtually!): BTCC, Croft

Be our guest (virtually!): BTCC, Croft

October 8, 2020
Team MB Motorsport will be branded Total Computers for this weekend’s British Touring Car Championship racing at Croft, thanks to Total’s strong partnership with HP Inc and Intel.
0345 replaces 0845: change to phone numbers

0345 replaces 0845: change to phone numbers

August 3, 2020
Total has, with immediate effect, adopted 0345 ‘low-call’ numbers. Existing 0845 numbers have all become 0345 numbers, and it is urging its customers, partners and suppliers to update their directories immediately.  The
ThinkSmart View: first of a new breed of Teams productivity devices

ThinkSmart View: first of a new breed of Teams productivity devices

July 24, 2020
I’m a big fan of Microsoft Teams and over recent months it’s become the primary working tool for many of us. It gives us the collaboration and meeting
NHS Shared Business Services adds Total to approved suppliers

NHS Shared Business Services adds Total to approved suppliers

July 16, 2020
NHS Shared Business Services has awarded Total a place on its ‘Digital Workplace Solutions' (formerly 'Link: IT Solutions') procurement framework. This makes Total one of a select group of
Microsoft Teams: what’s new, and why it’s a Zoom-beater

Microsoft Teams: what’s new, and why it’s a Zoom-beater

July 16, 2020
Virtual meetings are now a huge part of how we collaborate and will continue to be so. Last week, Microsoft announced a series of improvements to Teams’ meeting functionality. These
COVID-19 Response update

COVID-19 Response update

June 24, 2020
In an update to its COVID-19 Response of 24 March, Total today announced the partial opening of its Kettering and Manchester offices with effect from Monday 29 June 2020. In accordance with Government
What’s COVID-19 teaching us about end-user computing?

What’s COVID-19 teaching us about end-user computing?

June 4, 2020
Last week we looked at some of the ways COVID-19 is changing the way we work. This week, I want to look further at the implications for IT. Before all
What’s COVID-19 teaching us about the way we work?

What’s COVID-19 teaching us about the way we work?

May 29, 2020
COVID-19 triggered an overnight change in the way most organisations operate. But how much of that will prove temporary, how much will be permanent and what does it all mean
HP Wolf Security Bulletin

HP Wolf Security Bulletin

May 8, 2020
HP Inc. today announced it is the first and only vendor to complete the Keypoint Intelligence-Buyers Lab Security Validation Testing program for MFPs and printers. HP has now passed the
Office 365 becomes Microsoft 365 and what it means for you

Office 365 becomes Microsoft 365 and what it means for you

April 2, 2020
This week, Microsoft announced that it’s changing the names of its Office 365 subscriptions for small and medium-sized businesses. These will now be called Microsoft 365. But what does it mean
COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Response

March 24, 2020
Total today announced its COVID-19 Response, which is focused on adherence to Government guidance, the safety and wellbeing of people and the maintenance of critical IT services to customers. In