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Find out industry news, useful guides and WestSpring updates in our blog
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Find out industry news, useful guides and WestSpring updates in our blog
Discover the latest insights
Find out industry news, useful guides and WestSpring updates in blog
Don’t be a victim of Black Friday
Being able to shop for practically anything from the comfort of your own home is great for avoiding people, queues and having to get dressed! But online shopping has the additional risks of getting scammed. Shopping events such as Black Friday / Cyber Monday provide...
What’s new in Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular communication and collaboration solutions on the market for businesses. Though prevalent before, Microsoft saw 95 millions users added in 20201 which is undeniably a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With...
Social Engineering through Social Media
Back in 2017 a viral trend did the rounds on Facebook asking people to list 10 concerts they’ve been to and one lie. You’ve probably seen other variations including “10 things you might not know about me”. Whilst on the surface these may seem like...
How we support young talent through Apprenticeships
Since WestSpring began we’ve been all about our people and this includes helping support young talent through apprenticeships. We work with Professional Apprenticeships to find aspiring talent and in our 5 years doing business we’ve taken on 6...
Why should WestSpring be in your next IT review?
So, you're looking at reviewing your IT support contract. Maybe you've been with the same company a while or perhaps you're just starting out and want to know what your options are. Chances are you'll probably want at least 3 suppliers to compare...
Collaborate effectively with Microsoft Teams breakout rooms
This last year has seen Microsoft Teams soar in popularity as many businesses have been forced to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of you may be using it purely for its video calling capabilities, others may be using the full...
Charity of the year update
This year WestSpring has chosen to support the charity Home-Start (Bristol) is a local community network of volunteers supporting families with young children through challenging times. Through multiple activities and with the help of our friends,...
Time for a tech refresh?
After a sunny bank holiday weekend, it’s safe to say spring has now sprung (ignoring the fact it’s gone cold again!). While many of you might be thinking of a spring clean of your house, but what about a clear out and refresh of your business tech?...
Coronavirus Self Isolation: The easy way to work from home
Coronavirus is a huge topic right now. We aren’t here to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t be worried about it, But the fact is many people are already being forced to self-isolate for two weeks. Understandably people are worried about that!...
Fraudsters are targeting you this Cyber Weekend!
Black Friday is going to look a lot different this year, COVID-19 will bring an end to the scenes of fighting in the supermarket to get £50 off a new TV (from a brand you've never heard of). England is currently in Lockdown and while our high...
£20m in technology grants to support SMEs adapt in wake of pandemic
On the 30th July 2020, the Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government announced there was £20m in funding available to small and medium-sized businesses to help them recover and adapt to a world with Coronavirus, Covid-19. The scheme, due to...