Month: July 2011

IT support London for your particular business needs

Jo

Technology can certainly be confusing, and the realisation that most companies are completely dependent on the smooth working of IT systems can be a slightly disconcerting one, especially for companies whose main function has very little to do with IT.  Looking for computer support London, therefore, brings its own complex challenges.  Trying to compare one it support London company to another can be a very confusing business, so it is worth trying to make sure you know what your needs are and then assessing all the relevant features of each of the companies you are considering.

The key consideration for anyone looking for IT support London is often the cost.  Some technology companies charge a monthly subscription for all your network management, whereas others will charge subscribers by the hour when they are called out.  Which type of rate you go for should generally be judged by the amount of computer support you are likely to require, which is most likely to be dependent on the size of your company as well as the the complexity of your IT systems.

It is all very well paying a cheap rate, but what you really want is the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your IT support company offers quick and guaranteed response times.  Staff being paid to stare at blank, unresponsive computer screens is likely to be a more serious waste of money than paying a really good IT company who will get to you when you need them.  For this reason, it is often best to find a company that is as close as possible to your office.

Some IT support companies use computer operated telephone answering systems, voicemail, or mobile phones, and this can be a source of major irritation when all you want to do is speak to an experienced human about your IT problems.  It is, therefore, often worth making sure your company will guarantee that your call will be answered by a real live expert before you sign up.  In addition, many technical support companies are designed to work with companies of a certain size, so if you are a small business, for example, it may be worth finding experts who are accustomed to working with similar businesses, as they are more likely to be tuned into your needs.

From money back guarantees to discounted joining fees, it support London companies may offer you all sorts of reasons to sign up with them.  Your main priority when choosing computer support London, however, should be finding the most efficient company that is best suited to your business needs and most likely to respond speedily and effectively when something goes wrong.

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Telepresence video conferencing can be applied to more than businesses

Stuart

video conferencing has come a long way since its early days (as early as the late 1920s and early 1930s, when AT&T was experimenting with the new TV technology that was being developed). Perhaps the simplest sort of audio visual conferencing is afforded by a basic Skype camera connection, giving both picture and sound transmission across the world. However, this is fairly basic when compared with the sophisticated telepresence video conferencing systems that are now available. These are usually employed by big corporations that need to communicate with personnel in other locations – often in foreign countries – and give a higher degree of fidelity and reliability than simpler systems.

Whilst individual users might get on ok with an internet camera system and speakers for casual chatting – indeed, these are now frequently built into even the cheapest devices, such as netbooks – and wealthy corporations may make use of state-of-the-art systems, there are alternatives in between. Midrange video conferencing equipment still affords excellent sound and picture quality, and for several parties to use the facility at the same time. One application of these systems is communication by sign language with the deaf or hearing impaired. Then there are the videophones that are beginning to become viable after a bad start a few years ago.

The various options have to be weighed up for your particular requirements, and there are many variables to consider. Obviously, there is the cost of the initial equipment. This can go from almost nothing for point-to-point internet calls to many thousands of pounds for the most cutting-edge telepresence technology. Alongside this, there is the quality of transmission. The reproduction of sound and picture given by a Skype phone and camera might be fine for two people talking informally, but it’s not enough for a multinational corporation organising an important conference between many different team members, perhaps spread over the world. Then there is the bandwidth required by the different options and, related to this, the cost of use.

So, depending on the nature and requirements of your company or individual needs, you will need to consider many different variables. Telepresence video conferencing is the pinnacle of this technology, giving an ‘immersive’ experience between many different users with extremely high levels of sound and video quality. On the other hand, simple video conferencing facilities can be gained cheaply with common computer peripherals. Between these extremes there are other kinds of audio visual conferencing equipment at varying costs and degrees of sophistication.

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Allied health jobs: front line, or subject to NHS reorganisation?

Emma

It is less certain than ever what implications the government’s shake-up of the NHS will have on various parts of the health service. To begin with, it looked that the coalition would be doing away with the Primary Care Trusts, or PCTs, and putting doctors’ surgeries in control of their own budgets. The principle was that this would allow them to order their own services. Under the umbrella-policy of Big Society, the reason for this is that localism and decentralisation is felt to be an inherently positive thing. GPs know their patients’ needs – which will change from area to area – far better than top-down, centralised management. However, at the same time, the coalition stressed the need for savings. Front-line services would be protected, it promised, and the NHS budget would definitely not be cut, but efficiencies were necessary. What this meant for allied health jobs – such as jobs in radiography, speech therapies, counselling, jobs in occupational therapy and the like – wasn’t clear.

Now, whatever clarity there was has gone with the ‘listening process’ that has led to dissent among both politicians and health professionals, and far-reaching changes to the slated reforms. This essentially means that the Sword of Damocles has not yet fallen, and the date of its falling may have been postponed for a few weeks or months – in other words, the only certainty at this point is uncertainty. This is terrible for people in those positions, since they are prevented from planning their futures. It’s not certain what the situation will be for them, either in the jobs they currently have or the career landscape that will arise at some point over the next year or two, when the reforms (whatever shape they take) are brought into being.

Those in allied health jobs would be forgiven for searching around for an escape route, and it’s well worth knowing what’s out there. Check out one of the specialist job sites that deals with this niche, and hunt out those jobs in radiography or jobs in occupational health that you might need as a safety net. Also bear in mind that different places might deal differently with different services. For example, in some areas counselling is delivered directly by the Primary Care Trust. In others, it is delivered by the individual GP surgeries. Knowing which is which could be handy if you think you might need to secure a new job at short notice.

Please visit http://www.abouthealthprofessionals.co.uk/ for further information about this topic.

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