Reports and Guides

The Procurement Act 2023: What IT Buyers Need to Know

The Procurement Act 2023 is a new set of regulations that introduces major changes to the way UK businesses procure goods and services from the public sector. If your business relies on government contracts or purchases IT solutions, it’s important to understand how the new rules will affect your procurement process.

This guide explains what these changes mean for UK businesses and how to prepare for the new procurement landscape.

Digitalisation; What, how and why procurement can’t afford to fall behind

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.

How to Plan Your Next Meeting Room Project

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.

Copilot is a waste of time… unless you take these key steps

Companies are eager to blast off with Copilot for Microsoft 365, but just as with any mission to a different world, effective implementation takes preparation and planning. This guide details what you'll need to become launch-ready.

The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity in 2024

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.

Unmasking Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

In today's digital age, it's no secret that small, medium and enterprise businesses alike, rely on suppliers and partners to keep their operations running smoothly. But these suppliers all bring unexpected risks and cybersecurity challenges. This guide explores the threat, how to assess it, plan and protect your organisation from cyber security risks within the supply chain.

Unlocking the Power of AI in Cybersecurity

In 2024, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity is imperative for robust threat detection and mitigation. This guide explores the evolving landscape of AI in cybersecurity, providing IT managers and business leaders with insights into leveraging AI technologies to bolster defences against cyber threats.

Cyber Risk Report 2023

The ever-evolving digital landscape has brought about immense opportunities for businesses to thrive, innovate, and connect with customers. However, it has also introduced a new breed of threats and challenges that demand our attention and vigilance.

Defining Value: A Guide to Buying IT Products for Procurement Professionals

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.

The Insider's Guide to Procurement for Education IT

The IT industry is one of the most complex markets in the world and experiences thousands of price changes and product introductions per day. To browse that many products and manually compare specification, stock availability and cost is a near impossible task.

Ultimate Guide to Backup & Disaster Recovery

The IT department has traditionally been accountable for business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) planning. This has resulted in recovery strategies that don’t necessarily tie up with the needs of the business. Disaster recovery planning is not solely an IT issue.

Just what is a digital marketplace: 6 things IT buyers & sellers want [Guide]

The nature of online buying has changed, however. Customers are now moving away from the e-shop format and opting for online offerings that more closely resemble a traditional marketplace.

Tackling IT market Volatility [Guide]

The relationship between product lifecycle and supply chain plays a crucial role in enforcing volatility in the IT market. End-of-life and new technologies drive vendors to decreases prices to clear stock.