Updating Your PHP Frameworks and Libraries for PHP 7+ Compatibility

26th October 2023

Updating Your PHP Frameworks and Libraries for PHP 7+ Compatibility

PHP Software Development

PHP is a versatile scripting language that powers a significant portion of the web. With the release of PHP 7 and subsequent versions, developers gained access to enhanced performance, new language features, and improved security. However, to fully leverage these benefits, it's crucial to ensure that your PHP frameworks and libraries are compatible with PHP [...]

24th October 2023

Moving on from SharePoint 2013

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In April of this year, SharePoint 2013 officially entered End-Of-Life, meaning extended support came to a halt. For organisations still using SharePoint 2013, there are still options available to ensure your solution works as intended for years to come. We list the options for those that are looking to secure their data and continue using [...]

Unlock Data-Driven Insights with Microsoft Power BI

23rd October 2023

Unlock Data-Driven Insights with Microsoft Power BI

Business Intelligence, Microsoft, Power BI Microsoft

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, data-driven decision-making has become a critical success factor for organisations across all industries. Companies must be able to analyse and act upon large volumes of data quickly and accurately in order to make informed decisions, remain competitive, and drive growth. However, many organisations face challenges in efficiently extracting insights […]

18th October 2023

SAP BI 4.3 migration

Business Intelligence, SAP SAP

As we await the next iteration of SAP BusinessObjects BI, we have a look at the reasons for migrating to the latest SAP BusinessObjects 4.3. Despite having a minor version number increment increase, this is without a doubt a major release of SAP BI. With a hybrid architecture, with a focus on cloud computing, SAP [...]

13th October 2023

The evolution of .NET 8

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The .NET framework has come a long way since its inception 21 years ago. What started as a Windows-centric framework has evolved into a versatile, open-source, cross-platform ecosystem known as .NET Core, now further progressing into .NET 8. In this article, we'll take a journey through the evolution of the .NET framework, highlighting the major [...]

Streamline Your Business Workflow: Microsoft Power Automate

11th October 2023

Streamline Your Business Workflow: Microsoft Power Automate

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Streamlining and automating processes have become essential to thrive in the competitive marketplace. One common challenge faced by businesses, big and small, is managing and optimising their workflow. Processes may be time-consuming, manual, and prone to human error, ultimately reducing productivity and growth opportunities. Microsoft Power Automate, formerly known as Microsoft Flow, offers a robust […]

9th October 2023

PHP 5.6: Why you should upgrade

PHP, security Software Development

In the fast-paced world of web development, keeping up with the latest security standards is paramount. Unfortunately, many websites and applications still rely on outdated PHP versions, such as PHP 5.6, which reached its end of life in December 2018. In this article, we'll explore the security implications of staying on an outdated version and [...]

Windows Server 2012 End-of-Life: Next steps

6th October 2023

Windows Server 2012 End-of-Life: Next steps

End-of-Life, windows, Windows Server Microsoft

Windows Server 2012 will reach its end-of-life (EOL) on October 10, 2023 which means extended support will end. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for this operating system. To ensure the security and stability of your server infrastructure, we recommend the following steps: Upgrade to a Supported Version: The [...]

5th October 2023

SharePoint in Modern Workplaces

Microsoft, microsoft 365, modern work, SharePoint Microsoft, SharePoint

In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, collaboration, information management, and seamless communication are essential for productivity and success. SharePoint, Microsoft's powerful collaboration platform, plays a pivotal role in modern workplaces by providing a versatile set of tools and capabilities that empower organisations to adapt to the demands of the digital age. In this article, we'll [...]

Improving Cloud-Native Applications with .NET 8

29th September 2023

Improving Cloud-Native Applications with .NET 8

.net 8, application development, Microsoft Microsoft

Application development is rapidly evolving, with a growing emphasis on cloud-native architectures that prioritise scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. The upcoming release of .NET 8, the latest iteration of the .NET framework, is well-equipped to support the development of cloud-native applications. In this article, we will explore how .NET 8 empowers developers to build modern, cloud-native [...]

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