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Using technology to build a resilient, efficient and competitive business
Challenging times often force us to think differently, and while rising costs impacting every organisation create pressure, they are often necessary – investing in cyber security for example - but…

Bespoke Software vs Low-Code – why not both?
We use a broad spectrum of technology to build software solutions. While many of our applications remain bespoke to foster innovation and create cutting-edge consumer-facing SaaS products, we are…

Infrastructure Monitoring Best Practices
When it comes to monitoring your infrastructure, it’s essential that all your bases are covered to ensure that none of your critical business services are impacted. Within Waterstons we use a tool…

Physical Hosting vs Virtual Hosting
When selecting server hosting, the first question many organisations face is whether to opt for physical or virtual hosting. Both have their unique advantages and trade-offs.

It’s always good to have a plan: Creating a technology roadmap
As we move into 2025, businesses across the UK face a range of mounting challenges, including rising software and maintenance costs, the financial impact of new national insurance rules, and…

What is vCIO and what are the benefits?
A Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) is like having an IT expert in your corner—without the cost of a full-time exec. They provide strategic tech guidance on a flexible, part-time basis,…

Windows Modern Management
With Microsoft closing the chapter on Windows 10 in October 2025, many of…

Business telephone systems – the good, the bad and the ugly
So, you’ve decided to move to a cloud-based phone system. Maybe this is because you want to realise the benefits of a flexible phone system that moves with your staff, or because your old phone…