Cloud adoption continues to rise across every industry, but not all migrations deliver on their promise. According to McKinsey and Co, cloud migration missteps are expected to cost businesses over £75 billion globally across a three-year period. In addition to this, more than 60% of cloud migration projects end up costing more than expected, with many failing to deliver performance or flexibility gains. The most common reason? A lift-and-shift approach. Moving existing systems into the cloud...| Retail Assist
Cloud migration is a major milestone for any business, but it’s not the finish line. According to Gartner, more than 80% of organisations that move to the cloud will overspend on their post-migration environment by the end of 2025, due to poor optimisation and planning. The problem isn’t the move itself; it’s what happens after. Many businesses spend months preparing their cloud strategy, only to hit new roadblocks once systems are live. From cost sprawl to performance issues, post-migr...| Retail Assist
One in four UK businesses experienced a ransomware attack last year, with 32% reporting that outdated or unpatched systems were responsible for the breach. While many organisations are increasing their IT budgets, there’s still a growing need for better visibility and more proactive planning to stay ahead of emerging risks. A structured IT health check gives you that visibility. It helps uncover vulnerabilities, improve system performance and ensure your technology is aligned with your busi...| Retail Assist
According to a 2025 IT Trends report, 44% of IT teams are now spending more time managing employee devices and access issues than ever before. Meanwhile, Gartner estimates that over 40% of enterprise systems are now beyond end of life or support, contributing to rising inefficiencies, increased security risks and IT frustration. In retail and hospitality, where speed and service are everything, outdated or poorly managed end-user computing setups can quietly but consistently drag down perform...| Retail Assist
Cyber attacks are a significant threat to businesses in the UK, with 50% of UK businesses reporting a cyber attack in 2024. In fact, 81% of these businesses hit by cyberattacks are small to mid-sized, with the average cost reaching £10,830. Yet, just 19% have a cyber incident response plan in place, as recommended by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). As more small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rely on cloud technology to run critical business functions, having a cloud-...| Retail Assist
Managed services are gaining traction among SMBs at a time when 47 percent of these companies do not have a web presence.| Focused Technologies Inc.