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🚀 The Importance of a Technology Life Cycle 🚀 In today's fast-paced tech world, staying ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever. 🌐 Moore's Law continues to drive rapid advancements, making our devices faster, smarter, and more efficient. But here's the catch: the most critical improvements often happen behind the scenes, especially in security. 🔐 As organisations, we can't afford to fall behind. A proactive technology lifecycle strategy isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must. It ensures compatibility with the latest software, prevents productivity losses from outdated tech, and, most importantly, keeps our systems secure. 💡 A well-planned replacement cycle is key. By systematically upgrading hardware every few years and conducting regular audits, we can keep our technology up-to-date, reduce IT headaches, and enhance overall efficiency. Let's embrace a structured technology lifecycle to stay secure, productive, and future-ready! 💼 #TechnologyLifecycle #Innovation #Security #Efficiency #ITStrategy #MooresLaw #TechAdvancement

💡 How much are you spending on IT? Managing IT budgets effectively is crucial for any business. Here's a deeper look into the suggested IT expenditure and how it varies across industries: 📢 General Guidance on IT Spending Recent studies indicate that businesses should allocate approximately 4% of their annual revenue to IT. This allocation can support essential technology needs, including hardware, software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity measures. However, this figure isn't a universal benchmark suitable for all industries. Financial services, for example, are heavily dependent on advanced technology for operations, data management, customer transactions, and security. The high demand for robust, secure, and efficient IT systems drives up the investment in technology and support, and therefore their allocated expenditure could be anywhere between 4.4% to 11.4% of annual revenue. 🔆 Assessing Your IT Spend If you find your IT spending to be disproportionately high or low compared to these benchmarks, it might be time to reassess and optimise your IT budget. Factors to consider include: ✔ Business Goals: Align IT investments with strategic objectives. ✔ Efficiency: Identify areas where technology can streamline operations and reduce costs. ✔ Innovation: Invest in new technologies that offer a competitive edge. ✔ Security: Ensure robust cybersecurity measures to protect data and operations. 🔦 Optimise Your IT Investment with Truebyte Feeling overwhelmed by your IT expenses? At Truebyte, we specialise in helping businesses like yours optimise IT costs while enhancing value. Whether it’s through improving efficiency, adopting new technologies, or better aligning your IT strategy with your business goals, we're here to help. 🗨 Let’s chat about how Truebyte can support your IT needs and drive business growth. 💬 #ITBudget #BusinessGrowth #Truebyte #TechInvestment #CostOptimisation

🌐 Today's Microsoft Outage: A Critical Reminder for BCDR Planning 🌐 Earlier today, many of us experienced the ripple effects of the Microsoft outage, highlighting once again the importance of having a robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan. In our increasingly digital world, downtime can have significant impacts—lost productivity, compromised data integrity, and even damage to customer trust. While such outages can be unexpected, our responses to them shouldn't be. Here are a few key takeaways: 1. Proactive Planning: Ensure your BCDR plan is up-to-date and includes scenarios for major service disruptions.  2. Data Redundancy: Implement data redundancy across multiple locations and services.  3. Communication Protocols: Establish clear communication protocols for informing employees and customers about outages and steps being taken.  4. Regular Backups: Schedule regular backups of critical data and systems. 5. Training and Awareness: Regularly train your team on the BCDR plan and their roles within it. The Microsoft outage today served as a stark reminder that no system is infallible. By prioritising and continuously improving our BCDR plans, we can better safeguard our businesses against the uncertainties of the digital world. At Truebyte, we regularly implement and review BCDR’s for our clients. Get in touch if you’d like to discuss how we can support you in this area! #BCDR #BusinessContinuity #DisasterRecovery #MicrosoftOutage #TechResilience #DataSecurity #CrisisManagement

🖥 Autodesk Revit – Common Problems & How We Solve Them 🖥 Here at Truebyte, we pride ourselves on providing expert IT support to the architecture industry. One of the most common areas for issues that we face surround the Autodesk Revit product. Here are some of the issues our clients face and the solutions we employ to resolve them: 1. Performance Issues Problem: Slow performance, especially with large models. Solutions: ·       Hardware Upgrade: We ensure that your computer meets the recommended specifications and suggest and procure upgrades based on our expertise in the field. ·       Optimized View Settings: Turn off unnecessary view elements and use section boxes to limit the visible area. ·       Linked Models: Manage and control the visibility of linked models. ·       Purge Unused Elements: Regularly purge unused families, groups, and materials. 2. File Corruption Problem: File corruption or crashes while opening/saving files. Solutions: ·       Backup Files: Regularly save backups and use Autodesk’s cloud-based saving options. ·       Audit Files: Use the "Audit" option when opening files to check and fix potential issues. ·       Worksharing: Ensure proper worksharing practices and avoid simultaneous saves by multiple users. 3. Visibility Issues Problem: Elements are not visible in views. Solutions: ·       Visibility/Graphics Overrides: Check the Visibility/Graphics settings (VG or VV) for the view. ·       View Range: Ensure the view range settings include the elements in question. ·       Worksets: Ensure that the correct worksets are visible. ·       Filters: Check for filters that might be hiding elements. 4. Coordination with Other Software Problem: Issues with importing/exporting files from/to other software. Solutions: ·       File Formats: Use supported file formats like IFC for better compatibility. ·       Coordinate Systems: Align coordinate systems before importing/exporting. ·       Shared Coordinates: Set up shared coordinates for consistent project positioning. Addressing these common issues can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of using Autodesk Revit in your projects. If you’re in the architectural space and these issue resonate with you, get in touch to discuss how Truebyte can support you. #Architects #Architecture #AEC #Autodesk #Revit #AutodeskRevit #Software #ITServices #Solutions

🖥 Autodesk Revit – Common Problems & How We Solve Them 🖥 Here at Truebyte, we pride ourselves on providing expert IT support to the architecture industry. One of the most common areas for issues that we face surround the Autodesk Revit product. Here are some of the issues our clients face and the solutions we employ to resolve them: 1. Performance Issues Problem: Slow performance, especially with large models. Solutions: ·       Hardware Upgrade: We ensure that your computer meets the recommended specifications and suggest and procure upgrades based on our expertise in the field. ·       Optimized View Settings: Turn off unnecessary view elements and use section boxes to limit the visible area. ·       Linked Models: Manage and control the visibility of linked models. ·       Purge Unused Elements: Regularly purge unused families, groups, and materials. 2. File Corruption Problem: File corruption or crashes while opening/saving files. Solutions: ·       Backup Files: Regularly save backups and use Autodesk’s cloud-based saving options. ·       Audit Files: Use the "Audit" option when opening files to check and fix potential issues. ·       Worksharing: Ensure proper worksharing practices and avoid simultaneous saves by multiple users. 3. Visibility Issues Problem: Elements are not visible in views. Solutions: ·       Visibility/Graphics Overrides: Check the Visibility/Graphics settings (VG or VV) for the view. ·       View Range: Ensure the view range settings include the elements in question. ·       Worksets: Ensure that the correct worksets are visible. ·       Filters: Check for filters that might be hiding elements. 4. Coordination with Other Software Problem: Issues with importing/exporting files from/to other software. Solutions: ·       File Formats: Use supported file formats like IFC for better compatibility. ·       Coordinate Systems: Align coordinate systems before importing/exporting. ·       Shared Coordinates: Set up shared coordinates for consistent project positioning. Addressing these common issues can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of using Autodesk Revit in your projects. If you’re in the architectural space and these issue resonate with you, get in touch to discuss how Truebyte can support you. #Architects #Architecture #AEC #Autodesk #Revit #AutodeskRevit #Software #ITServices #Solutions

🚀 Truebyte Active Defence 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the re-launch of one of our flagship products, Truebyte Active Defence, now more powerful and effective than ever before. In today's evolving digital landscape, robust cybersecurity is paramount, and Truebyte Active Defence is designed to stay one step ahead of emerging threats. 🔒 What’s New? 🔹 Enhanced Threat Detection: Truebyte’s in-house security team detect, monitor and neutralise threats faster and more accurately. 🔹 Real-Time Response: Instantaneous threat response minimises potential damage and downtime. 🔹 Comprehensive Protection: Covers all bases, from phishing attacks to ransomware. At Truebyte, we understand that cybersecurity isn't just about protection—it's about peace of mind. Our upgraded Active Defence ensures that your business stays secure, allowing you to focus on what matters most. Check out the revamped Truebyte Active Defence here: https://lnkd.in/et7p9tfp If you have any questions, or you’d like a quote, feel free to leave a comment or reach out directly. Let’s build a safer digital world together! #Cybersecurity #ProductLaunch #TruebyteActiveDefence #Innovation #StaySecure #TechUpdates

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🚀 Attention Architects! 🚀   When it comes to supporting the Architecture industry, Truebyte really are your go-to experts. We specialise in procuring all the software you need to maximise your workforce, as well as the best hardware available on the market, both at the best prices you’ll be able to find anywhere! Whether you're looking for a complete hardware refresh, just want to purchase a few new devices, or even if it’s just renewing your software licenses for another year, reach out to us to discover how we can support you as well as saving you money.   Let's build a better future together! 🏗️   #Architecture #Architects #AEC #BuildingBritain #SoftwareSolutions #HardwareUpgrade #Truebyte #Efficiency #Innovation

🚀 Attention Architects! 🚀   When it comes to supporting the Architecture industry, Truebyte really are your go-to experts. We specialise in procuring all the software you need to maximise your workforce, as well as the best hardware available on the market, both at the best prices you’ll be able to find anywhere! Whether you're looking for a complete hardware refresh, just want to purchase a few new devices, or even if it’s just renewing your software licenses for another year, reach out to us to discover how we can support you as well as saving you money.   Let's build a better future together! 🏗️   #Architecture #Architects #AEC #BuildingBritain #SoftwareSolutions #HardwareUpgrade #Truebyte #Efficiency #Innovation

During challenging times, empathy is essential. The architecture industry is currently facing significant turbulence, and at Truebyte, we recognise the unique pressures and complexities our clients encounter. At Truebyte, we go beyond providing cutting-edge technology solutions. We strive to be a true partner by listening, understanding, and supporting our clients. Our approach includes: 🤝 Deep Understanding: Grasping your unique challenges and opportunities. 💡 Tailored Solutions: Creating bespoke strategies for competitiveness and resilience. 👥 Collaborative Spirit: Working closely to foster innovation and address challenges. ❤️ Human-Centric Approach: Prioritising people, building trust, and forming lasting partnerships. Truebyte stands by the architecture community, ready to support, innovate, and grow together. Let's build a brighter future. #EmpathyInAction #Truebyte #ArchitectureIndustry #ClientPartnership #Innovation #Collaboration #Architecture #Architects #AEC