Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. In the sixth instalment of our ‘My Time at Highlander’ blogs series we hear from Helpdesk Engineer Kimberley Ceaser as she discusses her role at Highlander, her career in IT, and her aspirations for the future. I started my role with Highlander over a year and a half ago, but it’s...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. While the last 12-18 months have had a reactionary feel for many, the time has come for businesses to start reviewing their long-term strategy – not just within IT, but every area of their business. Among the most important considerations will be where, and how, people operate as part...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. Imagine an engineer arriving at work in the morning. They are checked for safety goggles and a hi-vis jacket and allowed onto the factory floor. There, they are issued a ruggedised ATEX-rated smart device and informed there is a water leak in a secure sector. On arrival, they are verified...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. You might have heard about an unexpected security vulnerability that affected several Microsoft Exchange Email Servers last month. It certainly wasn’t a minor event, with an estimated 7,000 servers affected in the UK alone. But it was one that highlighted the importance of responsive...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. Microsoft’s Ignite event had a bit of a different feel this year, with the traditional physical exhibition giving way to a completely virtual experience. However, despite the adjusted format, one thing that didn’t change was the volume of expert insights and analysis, product updates...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. We’re delighted to announce the appointment of two new directors as part of our leadership team, with Chris McQueen and Owen Hanley stepping up to the roles of Technical Director and Sales Director respectively. Long-serving members of the Highlander family, Chris and Owen will...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. Welcome to the fifth instalment of our ‘My Time at Highlander’ blogs series where we turn the spotlight on some of the brilliant people that make up the Highlander family. This edition, we hear from Luke Smith, our long-serving Telecoms Engineer. Having joined Highlander over 6 years...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. Microsoft 365 has become invaluable to many businesses. In fact, between April and October 2020 Microsoft experienced a 53% jump in daily active user (DAU) numbers from 75 million to 115 million. It’s an extraordinary jump in just 6 months. The indirect consequence of this is the...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. Recent events accelerated the pathway to the cloud for many organisations to better enable working from home. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft 365 has emerged as a mainstay service, providing access to essential tools like Microsoft Teams. But after the dust settled on immediate necessities...

Please note: This post was written by Highlander prior to their rebrand to FluidOne Business IT - Sheffield. In an exciting extension of a long-standing partnership, Highlander and Cisco Meraki have reaffirmed their commitment with a view to further developing new opportunities across the Meraki technology portfolio. With significant investment committed by Highlander and Cisco...