23 February 2017 Office 365 – why should non-IT people care? Your IT manager may be very excited about Microsoft Office 365, but the thought of new software is generally far less thrilling for non-technical users. But the truth is Office 365 will make your job (and your life) a whole... Continue Reading
7 February 2017 5 reasons you can trust Microsoft Office 365 data security Security continues to be the number one concern for businesses adopting Cloud services. The 2016 IDG Enterprise Cloud Computing Survey found that these worries are still a major barrier to adoption – but CIOs are slowly becoming more comfortable with... Continue Reading
21 December 2016 Why migrate to Office 365? Top 10 reasons to migrate to Office 365 Here in the first of our series of Office 365 blogs we outline the top 10 reasons for enterprises of all sizes to migrate to Microsoft’s state of the art Office 365 enterprise IT... Continue Reading
14 December 2016 The Colour Centre choose Acora as its partner for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Acora is delighted to announce the recent signing of The Colour Centre, as a new customer. Acora will be implementing and providing support for the enterprise resource planning solution (ERP), Microsoft Dynamics NAV. The Colour Centre, is a well-known UK... Continue Reading
18 November 2016 Choosing the right IT outsourcing provider In the second of his series of outsourcing blogs, Lee Ganly, Acora’s CIO, offers key pointers on how to select the right IT outsourcing partner and ensure a smooth transition and also examines what the future holds for IT outsourcing... Continue Reading
11 November 2016 7 ways outsourcing IT can help transform a business It’s often said that outsourcing IT services can help transform a business but how? Acora’s CIO, Lee Ganly, outlines his opinions on outsourced IT below. 1. Focus on core business Outsourcing IT when done well and strategically, allows you to... Continue Reading
8 November 2016 LEAN vs ERP – the battle for the enterprise Implemented by the vast majority of manufacturing firms over the past three decades, ERP solutions are viewed as essential to the operation and efficiency of the business. Over the same period, many of the same manufacturers have adopted the principles... Continue Reading
21 September 2016 Acora has added Microsoft Dynamics CRM to its portfolio Based on customer and prospect feedback, Acora has decided to add another Microsoft product to its portfolio. Microsoft Dynamics CRM can help reduce costs and increase profitability by organising and automating business processes that nurture customer relationships and satisfaction across all interactions—marketing, sales, and customer service. Continue Reading
12 September 2016 Acora supporting young people in technology through its new academy scheme Acora Ltd, a UK based IT outsourcing service provider, with a service operation centre in Solihull, is celebrating the success of its pilot academy scheme. The company has been working with Solihull college to sponsor young people who are interested in technology. Continue Reading
7 September 2016 Replace poor train service with remote working Anyone who commutes from the south coast to London, especially over the last few months, will have been affected by the poor train service. Strikes, delays and cancellations are enough to put anyone off commuting. Continue Reading
30 August 2016 How the power of encryption can be turned against you & your business Hello all, thank you for viewing my second blog post for Acora. This time I want to focus on encryption and how it is being used in the world today. Many people think encryption is solely a good thing, as it makes everything much more secure. However, I’m dubious, I think this could be another example of having too much of a good thing. Continue Reading
3 August 2016 Sell more with Microsoft Dynamics NAV With the globalisation of supply chains and increasing customer demand for innovation and low production cost, manufacturers today need easy-to-use, flexible solutions to more effectively manage their business. Microsoft Dynamics NAV addresses these needs with powerful business solutions that are easy-to-use, integrated-by-design and optimised for discrete manufacturing. Continue Reading
28 July 2016 A day in the life of a Tier 3 Service Desk Analyst A typical day in the life of a Service Desk Analyst at Acora can be very varied due to the nature of the role, and also the different types of environments and customers that are supported. Continue Reading
27 July 2016 Streamline, compete and grow with Microsoft Dynamics NAV The Microsoft Dynamics NAV platform is highly flexible and adaptable and can be customised and extended to meet the unique needs of almost any distribution company. Acora can tailor a solution to your precise needs, providing a solution that is scalable and continually innovative while still being affordable. Continue Reading
12 July 2016 How ERP Changes the Competitive Landscape for Manufacturers Managing operations through various spreadsheets or accounting software is no longer an option. To stay competitive in today’s market you need more than a basic knowledge of what’s happening inside your organisation. You need global reach and detailed understanding of internal processes, and that means better technology. Continue Reading
28 June 2016 How the Distribution industry is using enterprise resource planning (ERP) Supply chain experts have suggested that masterful changes to your inventory management can make all the difference between the profit or loss of a distribution operation. But it’s hard to truly optimise your investment through manual processes and educated guesses. Continue Reading