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End-of-Life for Windows 7 Support

Windows 7 support will end on 14th January 2020, in tech terms, the 'end-of-life' for the software.  When Windows 7 was released in October 2009 Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10-years of product support.  Microsoft will end extended support for Windows 7 Operating system on 14th January … [Read more...]

Midshire gets gold with Microsoft

National managed IT service provider Midshire ® has expanded its Microsoft competencies, upgrading its Silver Partner status to Gold in Small & Midmarket Cloud Solutions, and becoming a coveted Silver Data Centre.  The highest tier of Microsoft’s Partner Network, the accreditation is achieved … [Read more...]

Is Cloud Accounting the Solution for Making Tax Digital ?

Following the launch of HMRC's pilot scheme - Making Tax Digital for VAT - could Cloud based digital accounting software play a critical part in business efficiencies and growth?   The government is introducing Making Tax Digital to make it easier for businesses to keep on top of their tax affairs … [Read more...]

Cricket Club bowled over by Midshire support

National managed print service provider Midshire is now a proud sponsor of the Charlesworth & Chisworth Cricket Club for the 2018/2019 season.  Formed from the amalgamation of the Charlesworth and Chisworth Clubs in 1895, the joint team now has two senior, three junior, and a ladies team, who … [Read more...]

Pulses race at Midshire BHF charity cycle

Staff at national managed print service provider Midshire® raised a grand total of £2,844 for the British Heart Foundation - BHF - at its ‘Midshire on Tour’ coast-to-coast charity static bike ride. 50 staff from Midshire Stockport and West Bromwich offices raced head-to-head on bikes donated by … [Read more...]

Have you ever Googled yourself ?

If you did a quick Google search of yourself do you know what you’d find? You could see pictures on the first results page linked to accounts you haven’t used for years.   There are so many ways you can leave a digital trail on the internet, from social media sites to company websites, online … [Read more...]

Corporate Account Manager joins Woodbank Office Solutions

Stockport based Woodbank Office Solutions has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of new Corporate Account Manager.  Chris Swann (left) has spent 7 years managing accounting software solutions to support clients with financial management. His role at Woodbank will focus on building … [Read more...]

SAN-iT appointed Microsoft AEP – Authorised Education Partner

Stockport based IT company SAN-iT have been appointed a Microsoft AEP - Authorised Education Partner - demonstrating their ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft AEP authorisation, partners must complete a test to … [Read more...]

£3,000 Gigabit Broadband scheme for Greater Manchester SMEs

SMEs based in Greater Manchester can now benefit from grants of up to £3000 to get full fibre gigabit broadband installed as part of a £2 million trial taking place in four areas around the UK. Gigabit broadband vouchers can be used by small businesses and the local communities surrounding them to … [Read more...]

Book now for Venturefest North West

Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]

Growth Hub to run free GDPR workshop in Stockport

Understanding GDPR can be a complicated subject so to help businesses get a clearer view, the Growth Hub are running a free GDPR workshop for Stockport businesses. Earlier this year, the new European General Data Protection Regulations (GPDR) came into effect. Breach of GDPR can result in … [Read more...]

Sharp UK employee Blazing Saddles cycle challenge

A Sharp Business Systems UK employee has raised over £32,000 by competing in the Blazing Saddles cycle challenge to the Rock of Gibraltar. Stockport based Midshire became a subsidiary of Sharp UK last year. Julian Hodges took part in this fourth Blazing Saddles cycle challenge spanning over 15 … [Read more...]