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Midlands-based PKF Smith Cooper commits to 'the future of accountancy' with Xero Global Partnership

Midlands-based PKF Smith Cooper commits to 'the future of accountancy' with Xero Global Partnership

Midlands-based accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has partnered with cloud-based accounting software Xero in a multi-year agreement through the PKF international network. As a Xero Global Partner, PKF Smith Cooper will continue to elevate its service provision through the digitalisation of practices and services to provide a modern accounting experience that delivers high-qual

Industry 4.0 – The manufacturing industry faces heightened cyber-security risks as the sector continues to digitise and adopt automation like never before

Industry 4.0 – The manufacturing industry faces heightened cyber-security risks as the sector continues to digitise and adopt automation like never before

The manufacturing industry is the third most targeted industry for cybercrime behind the finance and government sectors, according to Make UK, the organisation that represents manufacturing and engineering firms in the UK.
Despite this, it is also one of the least protected and is therefore more likely to experience a data breach.
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Infuse Technology expands its team with skilled apprentices, as client portfolio continues to grow

Infuse Technology expands its team with skilled apprentices, as client portfolio continues to grow

Infuse Technology are celebrating a period of expansion, welcoming a number of new clients to their portfolio, alongside new recruits to the team.
Infuses’ new clients include Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a 60-user client based in York.
To facilitate this continued growth and enhance their specialist service offering, Infuse have welcomed several new starters – the latest of whom is Brandon Hot

Quick Self Storage Holdings Ltd has acquired the Darlington site and operations of Dainton Group Services Ltd

Quick Self Storage Holdings Ltd has acquired the Darlington site and operations of Dainton Group Services Ltd

Rapidly expanding, Midlands-based self-storage company, Quick Self Storage Holdings Ltd, has acquired the Darlington site and operations of Dainton Group Services Ltd, a well-established operator with 17 self-storage sites across the South-West and North-East.
The innovative, 100% digitally-led Quick Self Storage appointed PKF Smith Cooper to assist with identifying and unlocking potential acqu

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As a quarter of UK charities fall victim to cyber-attacks in the last year, many still fail to realise how vulnerable they are to attack, says leading cyber-security firm

The Charity Commission revealed that in the 7 months from March to October 2020, almost 700 charities fell victim to fraud or cybercrime, amounting to £3.6 million in total losses. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021 also suggests over a quarter (26%) of charities experienced a cyber-breach in the last year.
Worryingly, the true scale of fraud in the sector is believed to be much higher. U

Managed IT support provider adds innovative orthopaedic firm to their client portfolio as further team expansion is announced

Managed IT support provider adds innovative orthopaedic firm to their client portfolio as further team expansion is announced

Growing Midlands-based IT support provider, Infuse Technology are celebrating a period of continued growth, welcoming a string of new clients, including orthopaedic design and development firm JointMedica, designers and manufacturers of innovative high classification devices for the Orthopaedic industry, alongside hosted Sage clients including Driving Test Success Limited, AMOB Machinery, and St.

Paul Howard, Managing Director, Infuse Technology

“Thousands of pupils across the UK at risk of having their personal data stolen” warn tech experts, as up to 80% of education institutions identify cyber breaches or attacks within a 12-month period

Tech experts from Infuse Technology, a Midlands based IT Managed Service Provider and member of the Smith Cooper Group, have issued a stark reminder on the importance of protecting the sensitive data of pupils, particularly those in secondary and higher education settings, as the amount of data breaches and cyber-attacks multiply.
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Midlands based Accountants and Business Advisors

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We offer a holistic range of services, delivered by our highly experienced and well trained team of experts, many of which have big 4 backgrounds. These dedicated experts are able to offer you solutions and services designed specifically for your organisation to make a real difference.

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