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The threat of cyberattacks is real, and it's more dangerous than ever. Here are three essential tips to help you safeguard your business
Richard Nelson outlines some of the latest tactics hackers are deploying, and the steps organisations can take to mitigate threats and prevent staff from feeling out of their depth.
It doesn’t matter how good your cyber security strategy and tools are, if you don’t have a backup and recovery plan implemented, your business is at risk of a fatal event.
Nearly all of us have made a mistake at work that has made our stomach flip. Here, Mark Lomas outlines three ways organisations can create a blame-free culture that empowers teams to prepare for – and recover from – an attack.
Knowing where organisations should be prioritising their IT spend has become increasingly challenging in recent years. The upheaval of the pandemic followed by an unstable economic climate...
Cybersecurity threats are a dynamic and ever-present danger, with new vulnerabilities and attack vectors emerging at a daunting pace. For businesses, this evolving landscape poses a significant challenge, compelling a shift in strategies from traditional, reactive postures to proactive defences.
UK businesses need to be more aware of the security vulnerabilities their wireless devices present, new research has revealed.
We dissect the impact of the Crowdstrike issue which led to global software outages.
Richard Nelson, senior technical consultant at Probrand, shares his top tips for handling a ransomware incident
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, where threats evolve rapidly, readiness isn't just an option—it's an imperative for businesses in the UK. Introducing our latest release: The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity 2024, your all-encompassing playbook to navigate and triumph over the multifaceted challenges that lie ahead.
Business has always revolved around face-to-face meetings. When important decisions are to be made, there's no substitution for visual expressions and body language. Thanks to modern technology, meeting rooms can now connect people in the office...
Laptops coming to the end of their optimal lifecycle could be negatively impacting your workforce’s efficiency, productivity and security. In simple terms, slow, glitchy laptops do nothing for your workforce’s motivation to use them, or to do work. Here are the main considerations you should be making when planning your laptop refresh.
Even the best drivers need the right vehicle to get ahead in the race, right? The same goes for Copilot for Microsoft 365! Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that can really boost your productivity by integrating seamlessly with Microsoft 365 apps. But if you’re trying to run it on an outdated device, you’re not going to get the most out of it. Let’s break down what your device needs to run Copilot smoothly.
In this article, Richard Nelson, senior technical consultant at Probrand, explores how to regain control of your cloud strategy and how to decide on the best approach for your business.
Spurred by necessity and evolving workplace dynamics, companies large and small have pivoted to flexible work arrangements, propelling the remote access revolution forward.
The commodity IT market has always been challenging for procurement professionals, not least because it is one of the largest in-direct spend categories and many purchases fall into tail spend.
A survey from Probrand has revealed it’s likely that IT buyers are missing out on extra discount they are entitled to because vendors are unable to monitor whether these are being passed on by resellers. Discover more insights in this article.
The ability to research and buy products from all over the world, via websites, has increased the choice available to consumers, influencing how we all shop. We’re all consumers and now B2B buyers are more savvy than ever. Discover how in this article.
When we talk about sustainable procurement, the focus is often on some of the big ways that buying teams can impact change through social, economic and environmental factors. Here, Ian Nethercot looks at four areas that buying teams can implement today to become more sustainable.
For IT buyers, monitoring over 30,000 daily price changes and stock levels to identify best value is a hugely manual and time consuming approach – sourcing data, analysing and comparing – and even then, how do they really know they’re getting a deal?
Look at any organisation’s spending habits and you’ll typically find a large proportion of overall expenditure is spread out on small purchases across multiple suppliers. This tail spend often poses a challenge for procurement teams as it can be hard to pinpoint what’s contributing to it, and how that expenditure can be controlled. Get to grips with it in this article.
B2B buyers are so frustrated with the IT market that a third see IT resellers as a barrier and nearly half (45%) would like to cut them out of the process altogether, research from Probrand has found. Read more about the findings in this article.
Defined as ‘arenas of commercial dealings,’ marketplaces – in some form or another – have existed for as long as humans have engaged in trade, with ‘official’ marketplaces recorded in Athens during 600BC. Fast forward today and to the IT buying space in particular – and we’ve lost sight of a lot of that transparency. Explore the evolution of the marketplace in this article.
Digital marketplaces hold huge potential for procurement professionals. They provide an opportunity to compare and contrast price and stock levels from multiple suppliers all within a single platform. As such, digital marketplaces are growing in popularity and more of them are appearing. This poses a few challenges for procurement, explored in this article.
Catalogue management has fast become a popular feature offered by suppliers to support organisations’ procurement processes. If you are unfamiliar with the term, catalogue management refers to online portals where suppliers can display products, pre-approved by procurement teams, to authorised purchasers. Access the article to learn how you can adopt catalogue management effectively.
For public sector procurement professionals, who are always under pressure to deliver both efficiency and value, buying IT comes with its challenges. In a process-driven world, how can buyers ensure they’re procuring the right product at the best price – all while complying with the expected level of governance?
Did you know that the IT industry is by far one of the most volatile market places with price and stock of IT equipment often fluctuating on a daily basis? The rapid state of change in IT product price and stock levels is seeing buyers struggle to achieve consistent value on purchases.
As a procurement professional, your role involves sourcing and acquiring IT products that deliver tangible value to your organisation. Defining value in the context of IT product procurement can be a multifaceted task, encompassing factors beyond the price tag alone. In this blog, we will explore key considerations to help you define and evaluate value when buying IT products.
As a procurement professional, your role is pivotal in ensuring your organisation receives optimal value from its IT product suppliers. However, it is essential to be aware of signs that your supplier may be taking advantage of your business by not providing genuine value. In this blog, we will explore key indicators that can help you identify if your IT product supplier is falling short in delivering true value.
Thanks to modern technology, meeting rooms can now connect people in the office with others half-way around the world, saving time and money.
The rapid state of change in IT product price and stock levels is seeing buyers struggle to achieve consistent value on purchases. Unfortunately, it’s often the case that, even when buyers believe they have secured best value, the reality is anything but.
Following the supply chain turbulence of the past few years, are we seeing a shift in the type of digital that organisations are looking for?
As ESG factors have gained a significant increase in attention across industries over recent years, and as the organizations within them become more concerned with making ethical purchasing decisions by embracing responsible sourcing and ethical business practices, we’ve been watching the rise in ESG functionality applied to the tech that supports them.
Businesses are increasingly embracing the hybrid work model, blending in-office and remote work. To drive productivity and efficiency in this dynamic environment, equipping your workforce with the right accessories is crucial. Here are the ultimate accessory must-haves that every business should consider:
New research has revealed that fewer than one in five (18%) believe they are at the point of full digitalisation – while 28% are yet to make any plans to move in this direction. The data, compiled by Probrand in collaboration with CIPS, revealed that...
Research from has revealed that organisations are struggling to ascertain whether they are paying the right price for IT, with less than a third (30%) of buyers confident they are getting good value all of the time.
Browsing and buying multiple IT products and services has always been incredibly tough. In the first of a series of articles, Ian Nethercot, supply chain director at Probrand, explores some of the challenges holding back the education sector.
The IT supply chain is complicated and consists of three tiers. It is built on a global network of manufacturers, distributors and resellers. Learn how you can navigate this complex set up to get the best deals.
In a series of investigations in partnership with Spend Matters, representatives from the procurement world of practitioners, tech solution providers and consultancies share the word on the street about ‘turning digital.’ What’s preventing the low-scale uptake and completion of elevating the tech game?
Research produced by Probrand, in collaboration with CIPS, has revealed that fewer than one in five (18%) believe they have reached a point of full digitalisation. Furthermore, 28% say they are yet to make plans to move in this direction. But what effect is this having?
Disruptions across the global supply chain over the past few years have created enormous challenges for IT buyers. As teams have come under pressure to source the right products, they have often needed to pay a premium to secure specific equipment. There is now a growing need to reduce those costs across the board, and many buyers are exploring their options - often bypassing traditional channels (and the protections they offer) to secure the cheapest deal.
In this 30 minute presentation Ian Nethercot MCIPS shares key challenges facing IT buyers in the Education sector and explains why you may not be getting the deals you think you are.
As global events continue to create uncertainty in markets, investment in the digitalisation of procurement has never been more important.In partnership with CIPS, this study amongst senior procurement professionals looks at arguably the largest and most volatile category of IT, to assess the current state of play and provide fundamental recommendations.