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Most people have heard of Facebook and Twitter – social media tools to help you stay in touch with people online. They’re useful for businesses who want to promote themselves in an interactive way, get into conversations with consumers and reach a wide audience. Google+ (or Google Plus) is a newcomer on the block andRead more about How To Create A Google+ Local Page For Your Business[…]
For those of you who are not aware the 8th April 2014 is an important milestone if you use a Microsoft Windows XP (WXP) computer. If you’re not sure if you are using this version of Microsoft Operating System, please call Webster Consulting on 0118 321 7665 and we will help you. We are a friendly consultancyRead more about 2014 New Year’s Resolutions – Windows XP Retirement[…]
The countdown clock has been ticking on Windows XP for a couple of years now, but the end is coming into view. There are only 140 days to go before Microsoft ends its extended support, and that means no more patches and no more security fixes. Given that XP is not exactly famous for itsRead more about Microsoft’s Windows XP Time Bomb Is Ticking (from 500 to 140 days)[…]
Here at Webster Consulting, we’re a Google Apps Authorised Reseller. Any debate and conversation about Google Apps and its continuing rise in winning enterprise customers naturally grabs our attention. We came across a great article written by Drew Robb for Enterprise Apps Today, comparing Google Apps and its nemesis, Office 365. Let’s face it, justRead more about Google Apps vs Office 365? That is the Question……..[…]
Here at Webster Consulting, we read with interest a great article in The Guardian by Guy Clapperton. Deciding whether to take your business into ” The Cloud” isn’t an easy consideration for many. There are myths and misconceptions to negotiate as well as deciding which provider to use. There are many that profess to be ”Read more about Cloud or Mobile Computing: Is It Right For You?[…]
Apple (iOS 7) and Microsoft (W8.1) both brought out new versions of operating systems and it has all caused a bit of a stir. Allegedly Apple is even being sued over its latest release. In the court papers, the claimant wrote: “Apple’s disregard for customer preferences in relation to iOS 7 is corporate thuggery.” As farRead more about That Was The Week That Was![…]
We held our first Breakfast Briefing this month to an audience of local businesses. Our aim was simple, to show future clients how using Google Apps for Business can help. The timing of this was ideal, as Microsoft has recently announced that they are not supporting XP from April next year. This will leave many companies lookingRead more about Breakfast Briefing – September 2013[…]
Webster Consulting clients are going Google. When moving away from an on-premise solution, an important factor to consider is cost. Did you know that the cost of supporting a traditional IT infrastructure can be a whopping 5 times the cost of the original hardware? Have you thought about the security benefits too? Last month, KasperskyRead more about Another Reason To Go Google[…]
Having just read a security review for 2012, I thought it worth sharing a condensed version with you. It was a busy year and one where security has been hitting the headlines. Anonymous and other “hacktivist” groups were busy taking down sites and causing havoc, when they didn’t agree with the stance of a company or organisation. We sawRead more about 2012 Security Update[…]
Ping-pong I hear when another new email drops into my inbox. It’s another email marketing company trying to drum up business playing an old but familiar tune. “Spread the cost of your IT Equipment” it read. Interesting that we are still trying to sell tin this way when there’s a much better smarter way. To be fare lots andRead more about Old habits DIE hard[…]