Why I.T. isn’t just about having a PC anymore

Or why you should be aware of the different needs of your employees… It used to be the case that everyone had a PC sat on their desk. Some had laptops, and some even had both – which if you had the money, was fine. Some then wanted a Mac… and it goes on from there. As long as they were productive and carrying out the tasks you asked of them, everything is good, right? If you think smart… read more

Why you should upgrade, and soon. It’s the final countdown! Windows XP and Office 2003 are going to be retired by Microsoft on 8th April 2014 – in other words, they will no longer support these products. This includes providing patches and more importantly, security updates. If your computers aren’t kept up to date with security updates, this can leave you open to attack, wasted time and worse,… read more

Once again, Red Maple will be going to the North East Expo, this year to be held at a new venue, Newcastle Falcons. With one of the hottest speaker line ups ever assembled at Expo, the show will also feature 250 companies of every size from around the region and further afield. We look forward to seeing you… read more

2e2 are in administration and as you may have heard, it leaves some 380 staff out of a job immediately and the closure of ten offices. It’s also looking uncertain for thousands of other staff and customers who rely on good IT Support. We’re keen to talk to both customers and staff alike to see how we can help should the worst happen, whether it be a new job or a new IT Support provider. If this… read more

“Great Scott!!” as a Doctor once said, “you’ve done what?!” Yes, as part of our continuing commitment to our ethos, today we’ve sponsored a drag racing electric car. Not just any electric car though; it’s an Enfield 8000, originally built during the oil crisis in the 1970’s. In the ultimate in recycling, it’s being dusted off, restored and slightly tweaked ready for not just t… read more