labdesk partners with Workspace 365
Warrington-based cloud and cyber security specialist labdesk is adding the Workspace 365 digital workplace platform to its managed services offering.
Workspace 365 unites all workplace apps, systems and information under a single interface, with seamless single sign-on functionality, enabling labdesk customers in the clean energy, science and aerospace sectors to streamline access to Microsoft 365 applications and create a centralised digital hub for project stakeholders.
Mike Douglass, Co-founder and Commercial Director of labdesk, said: “The teams we support need to move quickly and require the flexibility to scale their resources up and down on demand, while ensuring security is not compromised. Workspace 365 enables us to meet
this challenge, going above and beyond expectations to simplify previously complex IT infrastructures.
“Take the nuclear or biotech sectors, for example. Joint ventures are common within these industries, with multiple parties from different organisations needing to collaborate on a project. The integration of Workspace 365 on top of existing Microsoft programmes allows us to create a digital hub for all stakeholders, where all apps and files are centralised, ultimately streamlining how everyone works together digitally.”
Bluecube strengthens legal IT practice
Milton Keynes-based IT service provider Bluecube is positioning itself as the leading MSP for the legal sector with the acquisition of the MSP division of CTS after the Cheshire-based legal IT specialist went into administration.
Bluecube, which became part of European managed cloud service provider Ekco in November 2023, will transition CTS customers to its service delivery model, including its dedicated legal service practice and an extensive suite of cyber security services delivered by security operations centres in Milton Keynes, Dublin and Kuala Lumpur.
James Hawker, CEO of Bluecube, an Ekco company, said: “CTS has a longstanding and rich relationship with many organisations in the legal sector. We view the addition of these customers as a strategic opportunity to build the leading MSP practice for the legal sector in the UK and Ireland.”
Bluecube holds a variety of accreditations, including ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
Version 1 acquires Farsight Consulting
Version 1 is continuing its growth spurt with the acquisition of UK-based Farsight Consulting, a €20m turnover, 133 employee public sector digital transformation specialist. Farsight, which has partnered with Version 1 on several large-scale government projects, will give Version 1 additional skills in analysis and research, creative problem-solving and user-centred design, including the ability to design, create and transform digital services in complex areas.
Embridge Consulting and Unit4 partner on ERP for Concern Worldwide
Award-winning boutique digital transformation consultancy Embridge Consulting and enterprise cloud applications provider Unit4 are working together on an integrated ERP solution for Concern Worldwide.
Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation, committed to reducing suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Operating in 26 countries and with 4,500 staff and volunteers, it has grown substantially in recent years and wanted to upgrade its finance and aid distribution management systems and move to the Cloud.
Steve Haines, Chief Commercial Officer of Embridge Consulting, said: “Concern Worldwide needed a technology solution to help drive further operational efficiencies, improve reporting and drive insight for better, timely, informed decision-making. Our proven track record of delivering similar large scale, complex projects, working collaboratively with Unit4, means we can provide the right combination of technology, best practice guidance, training and ongoing support to this programme. In doing so, we can help Concern Worldwide operate more effectively, distributing aid where it’s most needed and managing donor funds appropriately.”
The ERP implemented by Embridge Consulting and Unit4 provides an intuitive, cost-effective platform to streamline finance, procurement and warehousing. Longer term, the intention is to help Concern Worldwide continuously improve operations through collaboration, training and support.
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