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Keeping our clients appraised of news and events within our business is of paramount importance to us. Read on to find out what has been happening in the world of 81G.

• Microsoft Office 365 – 81G Cloud

  

  It is difficult to avoid the hype surrounding the launch of Microsoft Office 365 or Cloud computing in general. Microsoft Office 365 was officially launched in June 2011 and has already attracted over five million users. It is estimated that by 2014, 37% of businesses will be operating their business on a software platform in the Cloud.

  Microsoft Office 365 gives EVERY USER and EVERY BUSINESS the opportunity to take advantage of Microsoft’s software portfolio. Enabling lower capital expenditure and businesses to access their data at ANYTIME and ANYWHERE.

  81G has invested significant effort into its Microsoft partnership and has already deployed the Office 365 solution to a number of clients. For more information please call us on 0845 30 30 819.

• 81G successfully migrate 250 users to Office 365

  

  Following 81G’s success with migrating clients to Microsoft’s Office 365 cloud offering we have more recently migrated 250 users from a 2003 platform. This project was planned and scoped by 81G’s internal Cloud Consultant and carried out by our experienced engineers to budget and on time.

  Gordon Watson, Technical Director of 81G said “This has been the largest Office 365 migration 81G has delivered to date and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The users experienced very little disturbance so we maintained our infamous high levels of customer service and made sure all users were able to work throughout the changes taking place.”

  The transfer into the Cloud will reap considerable benefits for the client including constant Microsoft software updates.

• Award winning 81G continues to demonstrate how businesses can save money

  

  Award winning 81G, continues in what has been described as some of the darkest economic times, to demonstrate how business’s can save money and shave 40% off their annual IT costs.

  Samantha Hinton, Managing Director who spoke recently at a Midlands Small Business Group of Entrepreneurs said “Outsourcing of non core activity is absolutely key in these tough times, if you are to streamline costs and focus internal resources on delivery outcomes.”

  81G time and time again, demonstrate how they save costs, whilst in parallel improving overall staff and business productivity. Call us on 0845 30 30 819 for free consultation.

• Managing Director Samantha Hinton asked to participate in business book ‘Why Killer Products Don’t Sell’

  

  Samantha Hinton, Managing Director is often asked to participate in writing industry led articles however more recently she has been asked to contribute to a business book produced by Ian Gotts and Dominic Rowcell titled ‘Why Killer Products Don’t Sell’ a book written about why some of the best products and services in the IT industry, just don’t sell.

  Samantha Hinton said, “It was a pleasure and an honor to be asked to write personal experiences that have changed the path our business has taken” she further comments “this beautifully compiled book delves into some of the largest companies in the industry and analyses why even with the biggest and best names in the world some of their products and services just don’t take off”.

  Why Killer Products Don’t Sell, is available to buy from Amazon and other leading bookstores.

• 24/05/201081G - Test Valley’s ‘Employer of the Year’ 2010

  

  81G’s Managing Director, Samantha Hinton was extremely proud to be presented with the award for ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Test Valley Business Awards gala dinner. The award now takes pride of place in the Southampton office located on the park and highlights the hard work and commitment all 81G employees contribute to making the business the success it is today

  81G was established in 2007 to provide comprehensive, fully managed ICT services to small and medium sized organisations. 81G is based on the Southampton Science Park and a further two locations in the Midlands and London.

  81G provides a secure, exciting and enriching place for its employees to work, which in turn maintains the fantastic reputation and standards that 81G’s many clients have become accustomed to when dealing with their IT issues and requirements.

  Despite 2009 being a tough year for many UK businesses 81G has successfully grown the business by 55%. In addition to becoming more profitable ourselves we have helped small and medium sized companies across the UK save up to 40% on their IT costs, allowing them to focus on their core business activities and the growth of their companies.

  81G Limited has a flexible approach for all employees which enable them to maintain a strong work/life balance resulting in a happy, motivated and willing team. The Directors and the majority of employees at 81G Limited have had experience working within large corporate companies within the IT industry, they draw on this experience to mentor new and existing staff within the company allowing them to grow and meet their own aspirations. 81G Limited employees have helped to develop the following values:

  • We are open and honest in all our dealings

  • We take pride in what we do

  • We treat others in the way we expect to be treated ourselves

  • We aim to delight our clients

  • Families and health are more important than work

  • We aim to nurture the 81G culture

  • We aim to make a fair profit and sustainable growth

  

• 02/03/201081G Limited announces Awards Recognition

  

  81G are proud to announce that they have been selected as one of three finalists for the Simplyhealth Employer of the Year Award as part of the Test Valley Business Awards. The awards are due to take place in Andover on Thursday 15th April 2010.

  81G successfully illustrated to the judges how they offer an innovative approach to staff with flexible benefits that improve their lives and communities; 81G is a business that encourages the growth of all employees both personally and professionally, they nurture their employee’s passion about business and listen to the ideas and aspirations each one of them have.

  Samantha Hinton – Managing Director of 81G Limited has said “all of us here at 81G are proud to be in the final for the Employer of the Year Award 2010. We feel it is well deserved and representative of all the hard work and dedication each employee makes to making 81G the success that it is today”

  If you are interested in finding out more about the awards please visit www.tvbawards.org.uk

• 01/07/200981G Launches new website

  

  July 2009 sees the launch of the new 81G website and as you can see we really have done an amazing job. As well as defining the services that 81G offer and illustrating how your business can best use IT, it also gives you many forms of contacting us and also the opportunity to see what our clients say about us.

  Talking about the new website Danielle Townsend, Marketing Executive at 81G, commented:

  "We are delighted with our new website and feel that it clearly defines that we are the refreshing alternative to in-house IT. We wanted to improve accessibility for our customers and prospects and ensure they find the information they need and enjoy the journey they take with 81G."

• 21/05/200981G Limited announces Midlands Office Opening

  

  81G Ltd, leading provider of IT support and services has announced the opening of an additional office in the United Kingdom in spite of the economic downturn.

  The new office, located in the historical town of Warwick is part of the company's growth strategy and strengthens its presence in the Midlands and surrounding areas. The Warwick office will provide service and engineering support to the growing number of partners and customers within the region, further enhancing 81G's state of the art virtual office ethos.

  The new office reflects the success that 81G continues to enjoy and its intention to provide proactive IT solutions to such a strategically important business region.

  Samantha Hinton, joint Managing Director of 81G Ltd, comments on the new office opening:

  "The decision to open an office in Warwick is a further demonstration of our commitment to providing first class support to our clients as we work to become more accessible and geographically close to our growing client base."

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