27 March 2023 Why Tesla’s Openness About Cyber Security Deserves Kudos During a recent webinar hosted in partnership with TechSolent we discussed the cyber security concerns within the maritime sector, specifically relating to operational technology (OT). It was raised that if connected cars can be hacked via their OT, why can’t... Continue Reading
23 March 2023 The Need for Stronger Cyber Security Measures in Ports and Terminals When you think of a cyber attack on a vessel you might assume that the majority of incidents take place whilst the ship is at sea, perhaps thinking it is more vulnerable then. However research by RightShip reports that 50% of cyber... Continue Reading
28 February 2023 Data that is loved, tends to survive. In everyday life, we are driven by data. And it isn’t just the role of technical engineers to deliver that information anymore. Today, you will find that hundreds of industry leaders and organisations worldwide are leaning on the power that... Continue Reading
23 January 2023 Cyber Trends: A look into 2023 Keeping up with the latest attack vector trends is a challenge for organisations worldwide as they battle an ever-evolving threat landscape and a rapidly growing attack surface. So, following our successful acquisition of Secrutiny, we polled our cyber experts and... Continue Reading
18 January 2023 Why is the education sector a soft target for cyber attacks? In recent years, schools, colleges and universities have become increasingly reliant on technology to facilitate learning and communication. With the shift to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this trend has only accelerated. However, as education establishments embrace technology,... Continue Reading
21 December 2022 2022: What a year it’s been. 2022 has been about growth, people and innovation. Company-wide, we have seen lots of staff members return back to the office which is essential for communication, personal development and collaboration. We are seeing the benefits of face-to-face internal team and... Continue Reading
4 October 2022 Acora secures new funding to support next growth phase Acora is pleased to announce it has secured a new minority investment with LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. The new investment round, supported by debt funding from Ares and HSBC, will provide long-term financing for the... Continue Reading
14 September 2022 Acora Accelerates SME Service Capability Acora announces acquisition of Norwich-based Computer Service Centre Ltd Acora is delighted to announce its acquisition of Norfolk-based managed services provider Computer Service Centre Ltd. The transaction, Acora’s seventh in five years, gives the group a powerful new regional presence... Continue Reading
26 August 2022 The state we’re in This summer, we have produced our third annual CIO Report. Ahead of the official publication date, LEE GANLY, our CIO here at Acora, shares his own thoughts on the main findings, the lessons learned, and what the next 12 months... Continue Reading
18 August 2022 What is Hybrid Cloud? In today’s digital landscape, many businesses consume a hybrid cloud solution without even realising it. This raises a key question. Are people aware of what a hybrid cloud solution is and, how it can benefit their business? Every business sees... Continue Reading
21 July 2022 IT Support for Financial Service Firms Key challenges you may face in today’s digital environment. The finance industry has a significant impact on everyone’s life. We rely on it immensely without even realising. This heightens the pressure to deliver services seamlessly, intelligently and compete against a... Continue Reading
7 July 2022 MSP 501 – what it means to us Too many corporate awards are questionable in terms of their legitimacy. You sponsor an award, and woo! You’ve won… We take a disinterested approach to awards of questionable legitimacy. We believe awards should be given purely on merit, so we’re... Continue Reading
5 July 2022 ACORA ACHIEVES BEST COMPANIES ‘ONE TO WATCH’ STATUS AGAIN IN 2022 We are delighted to announce that we’ve received a Best Companies ‘One to Watch’ Accreditation once again. This Accreditation has been achieved solely by the feedback from our employees. Key Achievements from Best Companies Q2 Engagement Survey Acora has maintained... Continue Reading
29 June 2022 Acora and The User Experience Today, we’re increasingly offered not merely products and services, but ‘experiences’. And before we see, eat, visit, wear or buy pretty much anything, the first thing we do is check the reviews: we want to know how was it for... Continue Reading
22 June 2022 A winning experience at Global ACE Awards Since late 2021, Acora has presented an exciting and fun brand, that pokes fun at the old school view of how managed service providers act, in favour of our mission to put people at the centre of what we do... Continue Reading
22 June 2022 IT Support for Law Firms: Best Considerations that can Transform your Digital Environment Today, we can observe that the traditional law firm paradigm is being challenged. Customer demands for better value, as well as recent technological advancements, are shifting the legal industry into a new direction. Technology has become a critical component in... Continue Reading