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Desktop or laptop devices for business
How to choose between laptops and desktop computers for your business, and what are the advantages of PCs over portable devices.
Hardware installation, maintenance and support
An overview of installation and maintenance issues you should consider when purchasing new IT hardware for your business.
Using technology to boost our profits - Northside Graphics (video)
Find out how a small printing business used e-commerce and automation technology to change its business model and increase their profits.
Software installation and maintenance
Common issues around installing, activating and upgrading software and the possible effects of hardware upgrades.
Advantages and disadvantages of Software as a Service (SaaS)
Consider the main SaaS advantages and disadvantages to your business before you decide to use cloud applications.
How to choose software for your business
How to select the right software, determine your software requirements, document your business processes and purchasing considerations
Computer hardware for business
How to assess your IT needs and get the right computer hardware to meet your business requirements.
Computer software for business
Understand the importance of business software and its role in improving efficiency, cutting costs and maintaining control over your business.
Business benefits of new software
Boost your business with upgraded software for enhanced security, greater productivity and lower operating costs.
Types of software licences for business
Understand the different types of software licences, how to comply with licensing terms and conditions, legal considerations and risks to your business.
Disadvantages of open source software
Understand the hidden costs and other disadvantages of open source software, and the difficulties they can cause to business.
Open source licensing and legal issues
Introduction to copyleft, common types of open source licences, and the terms for using open source software in business.
Advantages of open source software
Open source software offers many advantages to businesses, including lower costs, greater reliability and more security and control.
Types of business software
Understand the different types of business software, including bespoke and off-the-shelf software, and decide if you should buy or build your own applications.
Closure of landlines and fixed telephone services
Landline phones are being moved to digital technology - understand the business implications and prepare to switch to VoIP services.
Cyber Essentials scheme
Introduction to Cyber Essentials, a UK certification scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against cyber threats.
Paper manufacturing energy efficiency
How to cut energy use and carbon emissions from paper and cardboard manufacture, and use alternative energy sources.
Metal manufacturing energy efficiency
How to reduce carbon emissions and fuel use in your metal-producing business, and using alternative energy supplies.
Paper and cardboard manufacturing carbon emissions reduction
How paper and cardboard producers can reduce their impact on the environment by reducing carbon emissions.
Energy efficiency requirements for metal production
How to reduce energy use and keep control of energy costs at your metal production and processing sites.