QR codes are everywhere these days. You can find them on restaurant menus, flyers, and posters. They’re used both offline and online. QR codes are convenient and easy to use. You just scan them with your smartphone camera. You’re then directed to a link, a coupon, a video, or some other online content. With the…
Recent changes in Citrix and VMWare licensing have left organisations with an obvious choice for a cost-effective desktop and cloud computing platform to run business server infrastructure – Azure Virtual Desktop. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is leading the way in the Gartner Quadrant for Desktop as a Service and has proven to be a secure cost-effective…
Smart home devices are becoming more popular and convenient. But they also pose some serious security risks. Hackers can target these devices to access your personal information. As well as spy on your activities or cause damage to your home. Often the dangers of smart home devices fall under the radar. Seventy-five percent of people…
Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field. There are new threats, technologies, and opportunities emerging every year. As we enter 2024, organizations need to be aware of current and future cyber threats. Businesses of all sizes and sectors should plan accordingly. Staying ahead of the curve is paramount to safeguarding digital assets. Significant changes are coming…
Microsoft Edge continues to redefine user experiences. This is due to Microsoft’s commitment to innovation. The latest updates bring a host of features. These are designed to enhance productivity, security, and browsing satisfaction. Chrome may have been number one for years. But Edge has been steadily gaining popularity. It is now the third most popular…
Lucidity has been successfully migrating customers to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and OneDrive for several years. During this time, we have developed robust processes to assist our clients in transitioning from outdated on-premise file servers and shared drives to modern, cloud-centric file systems that provide secure access from anywhere. One common challenge we encounter during file…
Tasks in Teams Microsoft have recently deployed a new feature which integrates your Planner and To Do tasks in Microsoft Teams. Microsoft first announced this at the Microsoft Ignite conference last year and this exciting development is now upon us, bringing a cohesive task management experience to Microsoft Teams users. The Planner and To Do…
Our Lucidity 365 platform has some awesome new features which we released this week in our October update. We are excited to share these updates with you and work with our customers to develop their workspaces to drive collaboration and productivity. You can display YouTube videos in your workspace to share company news, provide helpful training, share success stories and more. The new YouTube tile allows you to easily embed YouTube videos on…
Lucidity are delighted to announce that last week, after 7 long years away, Andrew Morpeth has rejoined the Lucidity team. Andrew is a 7-time Microsoft MVP – this is an annual award for community contributions to Microsoft technology. Needless to say, but Microsoft MVPs are fairly thin on the ground here in New Zealand, so this…
As Bob Dylan once famously said “The times they are a changing (in the way we consume IT)” or something along those lines anyway… The ‘Modern Workplace’ is here, and remote/flexible working has become even more of a priority with recent global events. The IT Model of the Modern Workplace In 2020, the way people…
Leading a team to deliver a project within a defined timeframe, whilst ensuring the goals are achieved and success criteria are met, is just the start of the many responsibilities of managing a project. With the changes COVID-19 has brought to our country, businesses have had to rapidly adjust to new ways of working. Managing…
Businesses that understand the importance of data and base business decisions on that data have a significant advantage over their competitors. One of the primary challenges to getting to this state is how you get this data and make it accessible to decision makers. Microsoft Power BI is a data visualizer. You provide it with…
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