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Supporting grass roots sport February 26th, 2008

As a sportsman and a businessman, it is my pleasure to support local grass roots talent. Sport and business go hand in hand. In both it takes talent and practice to get to the top of your game and in my opinion, some of the most motivated businessmen are keen sports players. Sportspeople set goals and strive to achieve them. They relish a challenge and don’t shy away when things get tough. People who play sport have an ability to stay focused and find it easier to work as a team. Apart from that, sport promotes a healthy body and a competitive mindset – which can be very useful in the business environment. At UKFast we take a lot of note from the way great… Read the Rest »

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Protecting company data February 14th, 2008

The astute director makes absolutely sure his company databases are fortified. Your databases are your competitors marketing advantage, so protecting them is hugely important to your business. In light of recent travesties such as 25million records disappearing from a government database in a day, it is no wonder data protection is a hot topic. With the storage of more online data than ever before, security worries are multiplying quickly. There are several reasons for protecting your databases, including customer confidentiality, protecting your client base and keeping the secret to your business’s success. Client records must be kept safe under the Data Protection Act, which states customer information must be: “kept secure with appropriate technical and organisational measures taken to protect the information”. Trade secrets are… Read the Rest »

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An online education February 6th, 2008

Throughout the last month at UKFast we’ve welcomed a number of educational sites onto our network. This influx reminds us just how useful the internet is as a learning tool, and how many institutions are now beginning to realise this. Typically, schools, colleges and universities have used the internet as a place to display achievements and attract new pupils. Universities in particular have to market their courses, and the internet is an obvious place to do this. In recent years however, many learning institutions are modifying their online presence to include materials for study. Programmes are now in effect which offer direct access to lecture notes. And more and more, institutions use the internet to establish social networking sites for communications between pupils and teachers…. Read the Rest »

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An eye for business February 1st, 2008

This week on my annual holiday, I’ve been thinking about how difficult it once was to remain aware of the office whilst taking time off. Managers and directors often find it very difficult to leave the office even for a short while. Keeping your eye on the business whilst going on holiday has, in the past, posed many problems but every year it definitely gets easier. The fact that I am able to go away and leave the office for several weeks boils down to advanced technology and a quality company strategy. Looking at my mobile phone, I contemplate the ease in which I can contact anyone in the office at any time of the working day. We all work from home, on the train,… Read the Rest »

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