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“He’s behind you!”
It’s panto season, that time of year when cries of “oh no you can’t!” and “oh yes you can!” ring
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The Real Challenge of Going Fully Digital
Why Automating Is About More Than Just Technology It is a common misconception that the most difficult aspect of moving
Read article → Word is very hackable!
Not in a cybercrime way! We’re talking snackable, bite-sized hacks that make life easier and help us work smarter. Here
Read article → We’re taking TEAMS literally for this hack
The dictionary definition of TEAM is ‘a group of people working together to achieve a common goal’. Here’s how Microsoft
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From Spreadsheets to Smart Apps – ’Tis the Season to Be Streamlining
Here we are again! The time of year when Noddy Holder’s warming up his vocal cords, the much-anticipated John Lewis
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They say good things come in threes!
That is certainly true for Hibernia REG, a leading Irish real estate investment company we’ve supported since 2016 with not
Read article → Five Outlook fixes for better inbox flow
We’re all about the flow at HG Technology. Helping people within businesses become more efficient by automating repetitive tasks. With
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Boo!
Did you know there’s a real fear in sales and marketing and it’s nothing to do with Halloween? It’s called
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Why the End of the Silo Era Will Bring a Single Source of Truth
Using the word ‘silo’ to describe a business problem may seem odd given it’s an agricultural term but it works,
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Why Vanity Matters in Business: The Power of Good-Looking Reports
There’s an ugly truth in business that looks really do matter. We’re talking about data and design and how a
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Fun Facts from Then!
We’re all about Microsoft’s 50th birthday this year. That’s why our HACKS also look BACK at some fascinating facts from
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The Invisible Dangers of Shadow IT: How Curbing the Enthusiasm of Your Staff is Not the Solution
Every boss wants their staff to be enthusiastic about doing their job, right? But when the need for speed and
Read article → School for thought (& actions)
How certain Microsoft hacks can help YOU to be YOU!By this we mean certain short cuts suit certain personality traits.Hacks
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From Floppy Disks to the Cloud: The Evolution of Microsoft, Two Men and How Some Business Needs Never Change
This year marks 50 years of Microsoft. It’s a milestone worth pausing for as alongside the tech giant’s journey of
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Size doesn’t matter to a system hacker
Uh oh! It’s happened again. Twice in the last month, major UK retailers have been hit by cyber-attacks — and
Read article → Shrink to avoid the sink!
We’re not talking dodging the dishes here but that sinking feeling at the start of the day or the working
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Power BI for auditing – and beyond!
When Buzz Lightyear first appeared on the scene, he was convinced he was a Space Ranger, ready to blast off
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Citizen Development, Arrested Development, and the Pareto Principle: The Surprisingly Triumphant Trio!
At first glance, these three concepts might seem unrelated. One is a modern approach to software development, one is a
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Interview with an Expert Part Three: Power to the People with Power Apps
In the final instalment of our Expert Voice series, we explore Power Apps—Microsoft’s low-code super tool that’s transforming business processes.
Read article → ‘Give-it-a-go-for-free’
This month is less of a hack and more of a ‘give-it-a-go-for-free’ suggestion. At HG Technology, we are big advocates
Read article → Interview with an Expert Part One: Not a Vampire!
Welcome to Part One of our ‘Interview with an HG Expert’ series, where each article explores a different feature of
Read article → Interview with an Expert Part Two: Uncovering the Truth with Power BI
Welcome to the second instalment of our Expert Voice series, where we explore another game-changing tool within Microsoft’s Power Platform
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Let the Power Platform Elevate Your Business
Ok, the rocket metaphor is a bit of a cliché, but we’ve proof that this aptly named supersonic suite of
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The Why and the How of Going Paperless – Part Two
In January, we published the first instalment in our two-part series on “going digital,” highlighting the benefits of reducing paper
Read article → The Why and the How of Going Paperless – Part One
When it comes to ditching paper in favour of being fully digitised, it seems we’re a traditional, cautious bunch –
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Taking a closer look at Virtual Data Rooms
Taking a closer look at Virtual Data Rooms In September, we launched the first instalment of a two-part feature on
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Unlocking the door to the Virtual Data Room
The expression “data room” conjures up images of pushing through a heavy security door into an overly lit room filled
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Combatting cyber threats takes more than a cushion!
For many of us, the term ‘cyber’ evokes memories of Doctor Who’s cybermen (or were they women?). And although hiding
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Counting on the cloud
Accounting and finance were probably the first areas of business to fully embrace and benefit from cloud-based computing and it’s
Read article → Everyone needs a good co-pilot!
We are, of course, referring to Microsoft Dynamic 365’s Copilot feature and earlier this month conducted a poll on how
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Propping up property
Cloud-based apps are designed to support businesses of all sizes, in all industries yet one sector where it’s had a
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Hold the line please caller!
Technology has played a huge part in what appears to be a cultural shift. As consumers and within business, we expect efficient service whether via an online chat or an email, and CRM systems help deliver this and more.
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