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		<title>Client Services Manager</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Client Services Manager We are a growing East Midlands-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) supporting ambitious SMEs. As we scale, we are building out our client relationship function and hiring a Client Services Manager to become a key member of our commercial and client services team. This is not an administrative support role, it is a&#8230;]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Client Services Manager</strong></p>



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<li>East Midlands (Office-Based NG16)</li>



<li>£32,000–£38,000 + performance bonus</li>



<li>22 days annual leave, rising to 27 days based on service</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are a growing East Midlands-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) supporting ambitious SMEs. As we scale, we are building out our client relationship function and hiring a <strong>Client Services Manager</strong> to become a key member of our commercial and client services team.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is not an administrative support role, it is a commercially focused, client-facing position with a clear pathway to Account Manager.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Role</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You will take ownership of client-facing commercial flow and, over time, assume responsibility for a portfolio of client accounts.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Initially, you will:</strong></p>



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<li>Prepare and manage client quotes</li>



<li>Track and manage renewals</li>



<li>Raise POs and coordinate supplier orders</li>



<li>Maintain CRM accuracy</li>



<li>Act as first point of contact for non-technical client queries</li>



<li>Regular client review scheduling and follow-ups</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Within 6 months, you will:</strong></p>



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<li>Run review meetings</li>



<li>Manage renewal conversations</li>



<li>Identify growth opportunities</li>



<li>Act as day-to-day relationship lead for your portfolio</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You will work closely with the Managing Director and Operations Director while helping shape the future structure of our client services function.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>



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<li>Experience in an MSP, IT reseller, SaaS, or tech-focused commercial role</li>



<li>Strong organisational discipline and attention to detail</li>



<li>Confidence in client-facing conversations</li>



<li>Commercial awareness and ability to protect margin</li>



<li>Calm, structured approach to managing multiple priorities</li>



<li>Ambition to develop into a full Account Manager role</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This role suits someone who combines commercial discipline with relationship confidence and wants to grow into genuine account ownership over time.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>



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<li>Clear progression pathway</li>



<li>Direct exposure to senior leadership</li>



<li>Opportunity to help shape a growing client services function</li>



<li>Stable, growing business with long-term vision</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you are looking for a role where you can take real ownership, influence how client services is run, and build a long-term career in account management, we would welcome your application.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To apply, please send your CV, covering letter and salary expectations to jobs@aceit.uk.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Strictly no agencies – Any agencies contacting us about this role will be placed on an automatic block list for all future vacancies.</p>



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		<title>🤖 Is AI Worth the Hype for Small Businesses?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AI is everywhere right now. From news headlines to boardroom chats, it’s being talked about like the next industrial.]]></description>
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					<p data-start="144" data-end="194"><strong data-start="144" data-end="194">By Glen Palmer-Barnes (and ChatGPT), IT Consultant – Nottingham, UK</strong></p><p data-start="196" data-end="503">AI is everywhere right now. From news headlines to boardroom chats, it’s being talked about like the next industrial revolution. But for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the question isn’t whether AI is impressive — it’s whether it’s <strong data-start="439" data-end="449">useful</strong>, <strong data-start="451" data-end="465">affordable</strong>, and <strong data-start="471" data-end="502">worth the time to implement</strong>.</p><p data-start="505" data-end="570">So, let’s cut through the noise and answer the real question:</p><blockquote data-start="572" data-end="629"><p data-start="574" data-end="629"><strong data-start="574" data-end="629">Is AI worth the hype for SMEs with 5–100 employees?</strong></p></blockquote><p data-start="631" data-end="680">In a word: <strong data-start="642" data-end="680">Yes — but only if it’s done right.</strong></p><p data-start="682" data-end="917">Whether you run a logistics firm in Derby, a creative agency in Nottingham, or a manufacturer in Leicester, AI can offer real, practical benefits for businesses across the <strong data-start="854" data-end="871">East Midlands</strong> — <strong data-start="874" data-end="916">without needing full-time tech experts</strong>.</p><hr data-start="919" data-end="922" /><h2 data-start="924" data-end="956">🚨 The Hype: What AI Promises</h2><p data-start="958" data-end="990">We’ve all heard the bold claims:</p><ul data-start="991" data-end="1098"><li data-start="991" data-end="1013"><p data-start="993" data-end="1013">AI will replace jobs</p></li><li data-start="1014" data-end="1049"><p data-start="1016" data-end="1049">AI will run your business for you</p></li><li data-start="1050" data-end="1098"><p data-start="1052" data-end="1098">AI will revolutionise every industry overnight</p></li></ul><p data-start="1100" data-end="1352">That might be true for tech giants and Silicon Valley startups. But for a typical SME in the East Midlands (or anywhere in the UK), AI’s real power is in <strong data-start="1254" data-end="1330">saving time, automating repetitive tasks, and helping teams work smarter</strong> — not replacing them.</p><hr data-start="1354" data-end="1357" /><h2 data-start="1359" data-end="1399">✅ The Reality: Where AI <em data-start="1386" data-end="1390">Is</em> Worth It</h2><p data-start="1401" data-end="1482">Here are four areas where AI is actually delivering value — right now — for SMEs:</p><h3 data-start="1484" data-end="1513">1. <strong data-start="1491" data-end="1513">Productivity Gains</strong></h3><p data-start="1514" data-end="1628">AI in tools like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace can summarise meetings, draft documents, and streamline admin.</p><blockquote data-start="1630" data-end="1738"><p data-start="1632" data-end="1738">🧠 Example: Using Microsoft Copilot you could generate weekly reports in minutes, instead of hours.</p></blockquote><h3 data-start="1740" data-end="1767">2. <strong data-start="1747" data-end="1767">Customer Support</strong></h3><p data-start="1768" data-end="1873">Chatbots and auto-reply tools help small teams deliver faster, 24/7 support — without hiring extra staff.</p><blockquote data-start="1875" data-end="1987"><p data-start="1877" data-end="1987">🤖 Example: A 12-person service business in Nottingham can cut their average response times by using a chatbot.</p></blockquote><h3 data-start="1989" data-end="2019">3. <strong data-start="1996" data-end="2019">Marketing &amp; Content</strong></h3><p data-start="2020" data-end="2160">AI tools can generate social media posts, emails, and blog ideas based on your brand voice — freeing up creative teams to focus on strategy.</p><blockquote data-start="2162" data-end="2269"><p data-start="2164" data-end="2269">✍️ Example: A marketing agency can now draft entire content calendars using AI and just edits them in-house.</p></blockquote><h3 data-start="2271" data-end="2301">4. <strong data-start="2278" data-end="2301">Workflow Automation</strong></h3><p data-start="2302" data-end="2397">AI-powered tools like Zapier can link systems together to remove double entry and manual steps.</p><blockquote data-start="2399" data-end="2532"><p data-start="2401" data-end="2532">⚙️ Example: Sales data from a web form auto-updates the CRM, sends a Slack alert, and drafts a follow-up email — all automatically.</p></blockquote><hr data-start="2534" data-end="2537" /><h2 data-start="2539" data-end="2564">🤔 So… Is It Worth It?</h2><p data-start="2566" data-end="2578"><strong data-start="2566" data-end="2578">Yes, if:</strong></p><ul data-start="2579" data-end="2762"><li data-start="2579" data-end="2653"><p data-start="2581" data-end="2653">You’re using cloud-based tools already (Microsoft, Google, CRM software)</p></li><li data-start="2654" data-end="2709"><p data-start="2656" data-end="2709">You want to reduce admin and free up your team’s time</p></li><li data-start="2710" data-end="2762"><p data-start="2712" data-end="2762">You’re open to small changes that add up over time</p></li></ul><p data-start="2764" data-end="2775"><strong data-start="2764" data-end="2775">No, if:</strong></p><ul data-start="2776" data-end="2934"><li data-start="2776" data-end="2826"><p data-start="2778" data-end="2826">You expect instant transformation without effort</p></li><li data-start="2827" data-end="2877"><p data-start="2829" data-end="2877">You’re not ready to adopt new tools or processes</p></li><li data-start="2878" data-end="2934"><p data-start="2880" data-end="2934">You ignore the importance of training and data quality</p></li></ul><hr data-start="2936" data-end="2939" /><h2 data-start="2941" data-end="2978">⚠️ The Hidden Costs of Ignoring AI</h2><p data-start="2980" data-end="3076">While jumping on the AI hype train blindly isn’t smart, <strong data-start="3036" data-end="3060">doing nothing at all</strong> may be riskier:</p><ul data-start="3078" data-end="3595"><li data-start="3078" data-end="3175"><p data-start="3080" data-end="3175">Competitors are using AI to respond faster, work leaner, and reach customers more effectively</p></li><li data-start="3176" data-end="3364"><p data-start="3178" data-end="3364"><strong data-start="3178" data-end="3362">Staff may already be using tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Grammarly AI without oversight or guidance — exposing your business to security, compliance, and reputational risks</strong></p></li><li data-start="3365" data-end="3518"><p data-start="3367" data-end="3518"><strong data-start="3367" data-end="3516">Without an AI usage policy in place, there’s a real danger of staff accidentally sharing sensitive client or business data with third-party tools</strong></p></li><li data-start="3519" data-end="3595"><p data-start="3521" data-end="3595">Falling behind now could mean catching up later becomes far more expensive</p></li></ul><hr data-start="3597" data-end="3600" /><h2 data-start="3602" data-end="3635">🛠️ My Verdict as an IT Expert</h2><p data-start="3637" data-end="3733">After working with businesses across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands, my answer is clear:</p><blockquote data-start="3735" data-end="3827"><p data-start="3737" data-end="3827"><strong data-start="3737" data-end="3827">AI is absolutely worth exploring — but only in ways that make sense for your business.</strong></p></blockquote><p data-start="3829" data-end="3959">Start small. Pick one problem. Test a tool. Measure results. Then scale — <strong data-start="3903" data-end="3958">using tools your existing team can learn and manage</strong>.</p><hr data-start="3961" data-end="3964" /><h2 data-start="3966" data-end="4014">🎯 Want to Find Out What AI Could Do for You?</h2><p data-start="4016" data-end="4028">I help SMEs:</p><ul data-start="4029" data-end="4143"><li data-start="4029" data-end="4060"><p data-start="4031" data-end="4060">Assess if AI is the right fit</p></li><li data-start="4061" data-end="4096"><p data-start="4063" data-end="4096">Pilot low-risk, high-impact tools</p></li><li data-start="4097" data-end="4143"><p data-start="4099" data-end="4143">Train staff to use AI safely and effectively</p></li></ul><p data-start="4145" data-end="4248">📩 <strong data-start="4148" data-end="4186">Book a free 30-minute consultation</strong> — no jargon, just practical advice tailored to your business.</p><hr data-start="4250" data-end="4253" /><p data-start="4255" data-end="4258"><em data-start="4255" data-end="4258">—</em></p><h3 data-start="4260" data-end="4285">A Quick Note from Me:</h3><p data-start="4287" data-end="4555">I created this blog post using AI in around 10 minutes while enjoying a coffee — something that would normally have taken me a couple of hours.</p><p data-start="4287" data-end="4555">From my first request of "Hello, I'm an IT expert in Nottingham UK, I need to advise my clients with 5-100 employees about AI", I refined the content trying to create a more human, more relatable article.  Each iteration, I hope, moving the blog post closer to something useful for local businesses and our clients.</p>				</div>
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		<title>What is Multi-Factor Authentication and how does it keep you safe online?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you value your identity, reputation, and financial information, it is vital to take steps to protect your online activity.]]></description>
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									<p>If you value your identity, reputation, and financial information, it is vital to take steps to protect your online activity.  Many online systems, both at work and home, now require more than just a password to log in. This additional security layer, known as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), often takes the form of a text message, an authentication app on your smartphone, or a special USB security key.</p><p>MFA has been mandatory for online banking for many years since financial accounts are prime targets for cybercriminals. It is becoming increasingly common across all online systems, but it is always worth checking that it is enabled, especially if you have used an account for several years.</p><p>While entering an extra code when logging in may seem inconvenient, it plays a crucial role in protecting both you and your employer from financial and reputational damage. Just like locking your door each morning, MFA provides an added layer of security that helps keep cybercriminals out.</p><p>The threat is real. A compromised email account can be used to send fake invoices and malicious links to all your contacts. Since these emails appear to come from someone they trust, recipients are more likely to fall for the scam. If your account is breached, there’s also the risk that your data could be held ransom or that any online information could leak into the public domain. Both scenarios can cause significant damage to you and your business’s reputation or finances which can potentially run into tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds.</p><p>A simple way to secure your account is by receiving a text message for authentication, though this is the weakest method because hackers have sways of intercepting these messages. A more secure option for most small businesses and home users is a smartphone app that may request or generate a unique code. You can use the app recommended by the service provider, such as Microsoft Authenticator, or choose a widely used alternative like Google Authenticator.</p><p>If you have any concerns about your online accounts, contact your IT helpdesk or consultant. They should be ensuring that MFA is enabled on all important accounts to protect your business. If you need further advice, feel free to contact me at <strong>hello@aceit.uk</strong>.</p>								</div>
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		<title>Support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025.  This marks a significant change]]></description>
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									<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;"><b>Windows 10: End of Life and What It Means for Your Business</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var(--bs-body-bg);">Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025. This marks a significant change for businesses relying on this operating system for daily operations.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">What Does &#8220;End of Life&#8221; Mean?</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">When an operating system reaches its end of life, it no longer receives updates from Microsoft, including critical security patches and software improvements. This can leave devices vulnerable to cyber threats and compatibility issues with newer software.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Why Is This Happening?</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Microsoft has shifted its focus to Windows 11, which offers enhanced security features, improved performance, and a modernized user interface. By retiring Windows 10, the company aims to encourage users to adopt the latest technology and stay protected against emerging threats.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">What Should You Do?</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Assess Your Current Systems: Take stock of all devices running Windows 10 and determine their role in your business operations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Plan for an Upgrade: Evaluate whether your hardware is compatible with Windows 11 or if new devices are needed. Upgrading early ensures a smoother transition.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Review Software Dependencies: Ensure that your essential software and applications are compatible with Windows 11.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Consult with IT Professionals: Partner with an IT support company like Ace IT Limited to create a tailored migration plan that minimizes disruptions.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">The Risks of Staying on Windows 10</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Continuing to use an unsupported operating system can:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Expose your business to increased security threats.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 18.496px; background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Can lead to compliance issues in regulated industries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 18.496px; background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Cause a failure under the increasingly popular Cyber Essentials standard.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 18.496px; background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-weight: var(--bs-body-font-weight); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);">Cause compatibility problems with newer software and hardware.</span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">How Ace IT Can Help</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">At Ace IT, we specialize in helping businesses understand the complexities of modern IT.&nbsp; We can assist with the software upgrade or even supply and configure a replacement computer.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18.496px;">Need help or have questions about upgrading to Windows 11? Get in touch with our local team and let us guide you through the process.</span></p>								</div>
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		<title>Ace IT is 10 years old!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The start of 2024 finds Ace IT celebrating it's 10 Birthday!   Much has happened over the last decade and it's fantastic to think that we are still ]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The start of 2024 finds Ace IT celebrating its 10th Birthday! Much has happened over the last decade and it&#8217;s fantastic to think that we are still learning, improving, and growing.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, we could not have done this without our fantastic team and amazing customers. A huge thank-you to everyone who has put their trust in us and allowed us to build something special.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We have lots of updates coming in 2024 as we plan to bring in new products along with streamlined billing and the ability to pay by Direct Debit. If you are reading this you have already found our new website with our new Logo, a little bit of a makeover never goes amiss when you reach a milestone Birthday!</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Back in 2014 when we started Ace IT we knew we wanted to do things a little differently, focusing on customer service ahead of sales targets and the latest gadgets. That friendly and can-do nature has helped us grow way beyond what we first envisioned.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We can&#8217;t wait to get started in 2024. IT is always changing, the challenges and threats become more complex and the possibilities even greater. Exciting times are ahead and we look forward to sharing them with you.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you again everyone!</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Glen, Graham and James</p>
<p style="text-align: start; "><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; text-align: center; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); background-color: var(--bs-body-bg);">(The picture at the top of the post of of a youthful James Twigg, Graham Elgie and Glen Palmer-Barnes outside of our Castle Donington office in 2014</span></p>
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		<title>Remote Desktop – Covid19</title>
		<link>https://3.11.216.209/2020/05/15/remote-desktop-covid19/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 15:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We recently installed a remote desktop server at one of our clients based in the East Midlands.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We recently installed a remote desktop server at one of our clients based in the East Midlands. With a requirement for home working due to Covid-19 our client was experiencing difficulties connecting to their large data files and applications over traditional VPN’s. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The new server allows people to access a “Remote Desktop” which&nbsp;is similar to remote controlling a computer based in the office.&nbsp; This allows them full access to the systems, files&nbsp;and software which they normally use.&nbsp; It&nbsp;has vastly improved their use of applications which were proving cumbersome and<br>slow over a VPN when working remotely.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The solution was installed alongside their existing servers with&nbsp;no downtime.&nbsp; When ready we moved the&nbsp;remote users over one by one, offering remote help and assistance as needed.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They now have a robust remote platform allowing them the freedom&nbsp;to easily switch between the office and home working.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ace IT Solutions offer a free IT review to businesses in the East Midlands.&nbsp; If you would like us to visit your organisation to look at&nbsp;the systems you are using, and then present you with a simple to understand<br>report, please get in touch.</p>
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		<title>Migrate to Cloud – Covid19</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the start of April we helped one of our non-profit Derby based clients move their files from an onsite server to SharePoint.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At the start of April we helped one of our non-profit Derby based clients move their files from an onsite server to SharePoint.  SharePoint is part of the Office365 suite and allows for the easy management and sharing of documents within an organistaion.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The file existing server was already due to be replaced and with an increased desire for home working due to Covid-19 the migration was carried out completely remotely.&nbsp; At the start of the pandemic they needed to connect their laptops back to the office via a VPN to access their traditional file stores.&nbsp; Whilst this worked to a degree, it was somewhat cumbersome with large files proving particularly problematic.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Working remotely ourselves we migrated each shared area to SharePoint.&nbsp; Once in the Microsoft cloud users could easily access the files from their laptop and additionally a mobile device such as tablet or mobile.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As each share moved we remote controlled onto each users machine to demonstrate the new settings and ways of working.&nbsp; Each site had different security settings applied meaning for example that HR and Accounts data could be kept secure from general viewing.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Each user has their own logon to Office 365 which is protected via Two Factor Authentication.&nbsp; This means that they need to provide a code from their mobile phone before logging onto SharePoint on a new machine, thus increasing security of their data.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With each user having an Office365 license for Office, Email and SharePoint they can edit their documents in the cloud from anywhere, or choose to download the documents to their machines for editing in the traditional Office packages such as Word and Excel.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ace IT have helped many organisations move their data, email and applications to the cloud.&nbsp; If you would like a free no obligation IT review on how we can help you business then please get in touch.</p>
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		<title>Moves, Cabling and Wi-fi</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first two weeks of December have been very busy with Ace IT helping four of our clients move into new offices.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first two weeks of December have been very busy with Ace IT helping four of our clients move into new offices.&nbsp; Moving office is never easy, and with IT connectivity vital for any business it can be a stressful time.&nbsp; But with proper planning we can help your move go smoothly.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the course of a weekend we assisted in moving a client with around 40 staff members to new offices. A month before the move we replaced the old analogue phone system with a modern IP based system giving them the flexibility to easily move when the time came.&nbsp; In the days before the move we installed extra network cabling in the new offices along with a new Wi-Fi network. &nbsp;On the Friday evening we moved the servers, phone system, internet routers and switches to the new site and had this all running by 8PM.&nbsp; On the Saturday we worked with our client to reconnect all the desktop PC’s, printers and phone handsets so that everything was operational for Monday morning.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Moving office can be a stressful time. Let Ace IT get your systems moved, connected and tested ready for the next working day.</p>
<cite>Glen Palmer-Barnes | Technical Director</cite></blockquote>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With expansion in mind another one of our clients has taken ownership of a neighbouring office on their business park.&nbsp; We installed new Wi-Fi and switches in the new building and working with their 3rd party data provider connected the two buildings via a new fibre-optic link.&nbsp; They can now seamlessly move from office to office, with their devices and phones working exactly the same wherever they connect in.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Once again over a weekend we helped a 50 employee client move to new offices.&nbsp; The server, firewall and switches were moved and configured on the Friday evening with the telephone handsets, computers and printers being connected on the Saturday.&nbsp; As their new offices were much larger they also purchased additional Wi-Fi access points to give them both a secure internal network and a guest network for visitors.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our final move of the fortnight was helping one of our smaller clients move from their old serviced office to a new purpose built home office. Once BT had been to install the new broadband connection we visited site and connected everything up to make sure they could get on line and access their Networked Attached Storage unit and printer.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Each move involved us working with numerous third parties, attending planning meetings and getting physically involved on the day of the move.&nbsp; Wherever moving to new premises or just wanting to make better use of the building your already have, Ace IT can help with all your networking, Wi-fi and internet connectivity requirements.</p>
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