I started my career as most people do – at the bottom. After leaving college I went straight into an IT position at a Huddersfield based Chartered Accountants. It wasn’t long before they expanded overseas, giving me the perfect opportunity to develop my career. Whilst there, I also completed a computing qualification at the University of Leeds and polished my skills in Microsoft, Cisco, Lotus, Checkpoint, Citrix, A+ and Novell.
It’s that time of year! Our office closes on Friday 22nd December and reopens Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Throughout the festive period our Service Desk is open with skeleton staff offering emergencies-only support, during standard working hours. If you are subscribed to our extended, or out of hours services, these will be running as normal throughout.…
Business IT support Yorkshire: Here’s how you can upgrade your security and stay compliant In 2023, the Yorkshire region was crowned the fastest growing in the UK for the digital industry. With projections for additional growth and recruitment for digital tech jobs on the rise, we’re at a crucial turning point full of opportunities. With…
Microsoft and Meta Tackle AI Advancements and Data Confidentiality Concerns Towards the end of my recent blog post on Copilot I referenced Microsoft strongly recommends customers ensure their data storage and access strategies are well-established to minimise the risk of data leaks due to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and LLM (Large Language Models).…
Oh the nostalgia! With the recent passing of Matthew Perry I have been watching re-runs of ‘Friends’ on Netflix (just 32 episodes in of the 326 in total – I think). In the most recent episode I watched (S2 EP8), Chandler has obtained a new laptop for work, which he describes at a ‘bad boy’…
Copilot Update! So earlier this year (March and May) I posted two articles regarding Microsoft Copilot and it’s potential usage and usefulness. Below is the latest update! Last week (1st November to be precise) marked the official launch of M365 Copliot, Microsofts AI assistant tool designed to enhance productivity by co-ordinating large-language models and User…
Jamie Watson interviewed by TechBlast Recently, our founder and managing director, Jamie Watson was interviewed by TechBlast — where he reflected on how his love for tech and his curiosity of the inner workings of computers led him to develop the nearly 50-strong team at Fusion. If you missed the original article, you can catch…
Expedite Law enters next phase of growth as it becomes independent business entity In 2022, Expedite Law was created by sister company, Fusion IT, so we could focus more on the transformative work we do around legal case management processes, as well as to drive our own identity within the market. Since Gary Colclough joined…
Halloween Horrors – Cyber Security Threats That Will Haunt Your Digital World As the leaves fall and the air grows chilly, Halloween is upon us, bringing with it the thrill of spooky stories, ghastly costumes, and delicious treats. While you might be preoccupied with carving pumpkins and choosing the perfect costume, there’s another type of…
Apple’s AirPods – What’s Coming in the Near Future? If you have a teenage daughter like me, you will be familiar with need for them to have their AirPods attached to their ears 24 hours a day. Recently, she has bought herself some SONY WH-CH520C Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which look great when she is in…
IT systems and their infrastructure have become indispensable in our daily lives, breaking geographical barriers and ensuring unmatched efficiency and business continuity. In a region like Yorkshire, where businesses are increasingly leveraging technology, the question arises: Are your IT systems prepared for the future? With all the change going on in the industry at present:…