In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, small businesses face numerous challenges in managing their IT infrastructure effectively. Many business owners find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of maintaining and securing their systems, all while trying to focus on core business activities. This has led to an increasing trend of small businesses considering IT outsourcing as […]
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EMBRACING CLOUD PHONE SYSTEMS: EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES IN THE MODERN WORKPLACE
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, technological advancements have revolutionised the way we communicate and collaborate. Cloud phone systems have emerged as a game-changing solution, enabling companies to streamline their communication processes and empower employees to adapt to the evolving digital era. In this article, we will delve into the benefits of cloud phone systems and […]
COMMON COPIER ISSUES AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM
Dealing with office copier problems can be a major source of frustration for businesses. From paper jams to error messages, these issues can disrupt workflow and hinder productivity. In this article, we will explore five common reasons why office copiers give you trouble and provide practical solutions to help you overcome them. Let’s dive in! […]
ARE COPIERS STILL NECESSARY IN AN INCREASINGLY PAPERLESS WORLD?
Copy machines remain the most loyal, hardworking office equipment in any business, however as companies across the globe go paperless, many business owners may cease to see the value in having a copier in the office. At SOS, we’re here to challenge that thought. Copiers do more than just duplicate your paper, they help you […]
CO-MANAGED IT VS. MANAGED IT SERVICES: PROS AND CONS
Co-managed IT vs. managed IT: which one best suits your business? Choosing between the two can be challenging, especially if you don’t know the perks and downsides of each. Here at SOS, we’ve dove deep into the pros and cons of co-managed and managed IT to help you choose the right services for your business. […]
DO I HAVE TO REPLACE MY PRINTER WHEN SWITCHING VENDORS?
There are a number of reasons you may be dissatisfied with your current printing vendor, however, sometimes the mundane task of replacing your printer can outweigh those concerns. Switching vendors can be daunting, and replacing your printer all together may feel unnecessary, which ultimately begs the question, do you have to replace your printer when […]
WHY WE LOOK TO GIVE BACK
Our local community is so important to us, and we love giving back to them. This includes our charity work to our sponsorships with local sports teams. Some benefits we and other researchers have found that corporate social responsibility helps are the economy, society and the environment. The Economy We’ve found it helps the economy […]
HOW TO MANAGE A HYBRID TEAM
Running a hybrid team can offer many challenges that you may not have accounted for, and they can differ from fully remote teams. A hybrid environment for your employees requires adaption and at the SOS Group, we have outlined four separate things you need to keep in mind: Set clear expectations and accountability It is […]
LANDLINE TECH IS BEING SWITCHED OFF IN 2025 – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The technology that powers landline telephones in the UK will be switched off in 2025. Landline operators in the UK will switch every home phone in the UK to an internet-based connection instead of a traditional copper-wire landline. […]
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT VS CLOUD STORAGE
Document Management and Cloud Storage may appear to do the same function, but they differ greatly. Both methods store your documents and make them accessible from multiple devices and allow you to create folders and organise documents. But that’s where the similarities end! Workflow Whilst Cloud storage is just a collection of stagnant data, a […]