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5 Reasons to Work with an Outsourced IT Provider

Many companies are looking to outsource their project work to IT providers. Based on client feedback, we've listed the top reasons why they decided to outsource.

Windows 7 Support Ends in Less Than a Year – Here is Why You Should Care

With the announcement of Windows 7 support ending on 14th January 2020, we look at what the end of Windows 7 support means to its users, as well as what you need to do to prepare.

The Truth About Moving IT Providers

Moving anything, whether it be your home, bank account, gas supplier or IT provider can cause some disruption, but it doesn't need to if it's done correctly.

End of Office 2010: Upgrade to Protect Your Business

Microsoft will end support for Microsoft Office 2010 in October 2020, meaning it will stop all support, including paid support, as well as updates, like important security updates.

Microsoft Teams Vs Slack: 5 Things Teams Does Better

With so many different collaboration tools on the market, it can be hard to find the right one for your team. Discover 5 things Microsoft Teams does better than Slack now...

3 Things to Consider When Hiring an IT Consultant

Datek has put together the top 3 things to consider when hiring an IT consultant for your next big IT project or IT infrastructure upgrade.

Do you know if your UPS is installed correctly?

Datek are committed to working with companies to find the right UPS solution.

Backups Solutions for your Business

Backups are not an exciting topic for many people and are even a secondary consideration for many businesses, but the reality is that they are a critical part of your IT infrastructure.

Windows 7 Vs Windows 10 - How Do the Operating Systems Compare?

Worried about upgrading your business to Windows 10? Let's look at the difference between the latest Windows operating systems to dispel any fears or concerns you may have.

Skype for Businesses Introduces...

People all over the world use Skype for Business as a main source of enterprise voice and video meetings in Office 365.

Top 5 signs you need Managed IT Services

How do you know if your business is in need of managed IT services? Here are 5 tell-tale signs your company would benefit from a managed service provider.

Top 5 Office 365 Gotchas

Office 365 is a great product but there are some things which a small business needs to take into consideration before making the change.

Top Benefits of Cloud Computing

Businesses from different industries are turning to cloud services to store, manage and process data. Read our top benefits of cloud computing here.

Cloud Migration Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Business

Without a clear cloud transition plan and IT experts to establish an IT strategy for you and your business, you could actually end up hurting your business when you migrate to the cloud.

It's time to stop putting off those IT projects...

Out with the old, out with the frustrating, out with the unreliable and in with the new, more efficient, reliable, cost effective IT solutions for your business in 2018!

Backups - Are you Confident with your Solution?

If you're looking to find out more about what backup solution might be best for your business, call Datek today on 01753 540000

Top 3 tips you need to know about IT Infrastructure

Regardless of the size of your organisation, the expanding use of technology creates unique and demanding business challenges. Read our top three things you need to combat any IT challenges.

What benefits will Office 2016 bring to your business?

Office 2013 was a big step for Microsoft and focussed on storing documents in the cloud, Office 2016 provides a familiar look and feel with no major GUI changes.

IT Strategy: Supporting Business Growth with Technology

Digital technologies are not just changing the way we work, but they are requiring organisations to invest in new skills and restructure current business models.

5 Qualities You Need in an IT Managed Service Provider

Choosing the right IT managed service provider can be daunting. With the right provider your business can reap the benefits for a fraction of the cost.