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Shadow IT - All you need to know. Have you ever heard about Shadow IT? Do you know the risks and issues associated with Shadow IT? read this article to find out more. This article was written for Cloud100 https://cloud100.co/news/shadow-it-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/ for more information contact us here: Follow Us on Linkedin https://www.saint-it.co.uk/shadow-it-all-you-need-to-know/?feed_id=3189&_unique_id=65df0a409e423&utm_source=&utm_medium=JMaartenW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us2tvhSGdtc SAINT IT HAS HAD AN OFFICE REFURB Saint IT has had an Office refurb. We thought it was about time. Everything we do, even our own office refurb, we do to perfection, so why not contact us for any of the IT services we provide? You will not be disappointed with the results. Quote for Website Design: Does the idea of getting a quote for website design fill you with dread? We speak your language, We'll help you decide what you need and explain technical lingo in simple layman's terms. Need a Quote for Website Design Microsoft 365 Solutions for business SAFE IN OUR HANDS Let us manage your Microsoft 365 environment. From scoping, implementation and migration to support and delivery services for Microsoft 365   Saint IT recommends partnering with us to use our expertise to not only help with the smooth transition to MS365 but also to secure your environment. We work behind the scene...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us2tvhSGdtc SAINT IT HAS HAD AN OFFICE REFURB Saint IT has had an Office refurb. We thought it was about time. Everything we do, even our own office refurb, we do to perfection, so why not contact us for any of the IT services we provide? You will not be disappointed with the results. Quote for Website Design: Does the idea of getting a quote for website design fill you with dread? We speak your language, We'll help you decide what you need and explain technical lingo in simple layman's terms. Need a Quote for Website Design Microsoft 365 Solutions for business SAFE IN OUR HANDS Let us manage your Microsoft 365 environment. From scoping, implementation and migration to support and delivery services for Microsoft 365   Saint IT recommends partnering with us to use our expertise to not only help with the smooth transition to MS365 but also to secure your environment. We work behind the scene...

The new use of technology in the jobs market in recent months has seen seismic changes both for recruiters and candidates alike. Technology is now an essential part of both attracting, hiring as well as on-boarding new candidates. The use of remote meeting tools, such as Microsoft 365 Teams, has almost completely taken over the interview process. Since the start of 2020 remote meeting solutions were rarely used, with companies still preferring face to face meetings. Now however, this seismic shift, known as Covid-19, has overturned that. Almost 70% of all interviews now take place via digital means. More Technology changes I remember in the past you would be at a big disadvantage if you did not drive or have a car to get to work. These days, most Job specs will require you to work from home for at least some of the week. I wonder how long it will take before you will see requirements like "highspeed internet" and a "quiet office space at home" making it ...

Introduction In today's digital age, having a robust online presence is crucial for businesses. It's not just about having a website; it's about having an engaging, user-friendly, and effective website. This is where the roles of web designers and developers come into play. They are the architects and builders of the digital world who shape our online experiences. But what exactly does a web designer and developer do in website design and development? Let's delve deeper into their roles. Role of a Web Designer in Website Design A web designer is like an architect for websites. They are responsible for creating the look and feel of a website, ensuring it’s not only visually pleasing but also user-friendly. Their job involves understanding both graphic design and computer programming. Web designers start by understanding the client’s requirements or the project goals. They then move on to designing layout using applications such as Adobe Photoshop or ...

We are helping SMEs, sole traders, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK "Fly ahead of the rest" with business winning ideas on websites, IT solution and IT services. It takes a business winning idea to be successful every day. Saint IT bring creativity, passion and inspiration to every project. We help you get the most out of your websites and IT Services. We design, build and maintain business winning websites. Our work stretches across organisations from all sectors including construction, legal services, manufacturing, medical, dental, hospitality, science / research and retail. Every day new ideas in design, functionality and productivity helps us bring success to SME organisations. Not sure what you need? So you're struggling for a business winning idea or you're not sure how to make it fly? Why not book a no obligation chat. We are here to help, just follow the link to our website below and register a slot or drop us a message! ...

Saint IT pleased to support local initiatives Colchester Highwoods Book Hunt initiative Saint IT is pleased to support local initiatives. So we recently sponsored a local book hunt initiated by one of our local residents.  "Reading is such an important skill for our young people to learn, so it wasn't exactly a tough decision to make" says Maarten Westera the Business Owner of Saint IT Ltd.  Book Hunt starts on Saturday September 30th The Book Hunt is due to start on September 30th and a number of local businesses are donating books for families to find. People can then read and keep the book they find. Or they can hide it again for someone else to find and continue the book hunt for longer. Hopefully, those children who participate will be able to find and read multiple books before hiding them again. We'd love to see how long this book hunt can maintain it's momentum. These books were kindly dona...

Family Emergency? | is your phone in Sleep Mode? So today my son was in a 70mph car accident, he lost control of his car and careered into the central reservation before then hitting the barrier on the left side of the carriage way. Don't worry nobody was injured and no other cars were involved. Although his car will not be road worthy for some time if ever. As a parent I feel particularly bad for him and the fact this happened to him but I'm grateful he walked away uninjured. But the main reason I feel so bad is knowing that immediately after the accident he spent 15 minutes on his own trapped in his car trying to phone his family. It was 8 am in the morning, my  Samsung S6 Edge was still on "Sleep Mode" so ringing me literally fell on deaf ears.  The worst thing is that I know better. There is no reason to have my phone unable to receive emergency calls whilst it is on sleep mode.  Its just laziness I guess for not setting my phone up properly...

At Saint IT we never get bored of shiny new gadgets One of the things we love more then anything here at Saint IT is procuring shiny new gadgets for our customers. Who doesn't love a good bargain? This customer had a particularly specific budget and requirement for a new laptop. After a bit of searching we managed to snap up this bargain and boy what a bargain it was. Making Customers Happy Running an IT business can be stressful and hard work (so they say). But the thrill of delivery a shiny new gadget to another very happy customer never gets old. Thanks Dave for the lovely card, we're so pleased you like your new shiny gadget. We did enjoy procuring it for you too! Place your order now You may not be aware but Saint IT can be your single point of contact for all your Hardware and Software requirements. Do you have a specific requirement? We can deliver what you need, anything from mobile phones to laptops, screens and much more. Give us a c...

Call us now for more information Are you considering information technology outsourcing?  Check out this article written for Cloud100 Originally published in  March 2020 for Cloud100.co   5 Things to consider when information technology outsourcing Every growing business will get to a stage where they either need to recruit more IT staff or buy more services to help them develop, grow and support the technology to provide valuable outcomes for the business. Another option is to partner with a 3 rd  party and outsource your IT. Deciding which route to take can be tricky. First we need to understand what is meant by “IT outsourcing” Gartner’s definition of Information Technology Outsourcing is as follows: “Information Technology outsourcing  is the use of external service providers to effectively deliver IT-enabled business process, application service and infrastructure solutions for business outcomes. Outsourcin...

The Last 2 years has seen a record number of new small business start ups. In fact 770,000 new businesses appeared in 2020 in the UK. Whilst large enterprises struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic, many people decided this was the time to turn their ideas into reality and start their own businesses. The female workforce was hit particularly hard with a reported 1.8 times more women losing their jobs compared to men. Etsy has seen a huge increase in new online businesses buying and selling goods A reported 81% of sellers identify as females on the platform. Turn Your Ideas Into Reality with Saint IT Saint IT has been around a bit longer then that but we are still passionate about helping small businesses achieve their goals. We literally want to help you turn your ideas into reality! Maybe your dream is big or maybe your dream is just to make a comfortable living, doing what you enjoy. We are here for you. and we LOVE what we do too. Just listen to one of our...