When I learnt that women only make up 26% of the tech workforce, and that over half of women in tech leave the industry before the age of 35 citing ‘non-inclusive’ company culture as the reason behind this decision, it is clear why events like the Women in Tech Festival are so important. It is…
We are delighted and proud to announce that Smartdesc is Great Place to Work Certified! This certification recognises employers who create an exceptional employee experience and an outstanding work culture. Achieving this award involved sending our employees an anonymous survey on a wide range of different workplace-related questions. We are pleased to say 89% of…
Keeping on top of the ever-changing licensing needs of your organisation can be a demanding job. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to ensure your Microsoft license estate is lean, optimised, and as cost effective as possible. As Microsoft partners and non-profit specialists, we are qualified Direct Cloud Solution Partners (CSP) who can help you navigate…
The Covid-19 pandemic completely changed how we use telephones. Most charities are now reducing their ‘landline’ phone numbers to save cost, and are consolidating them into Microsoft Teams. As traditional copper phone lines in the UK are being switched off forever in 2025, now is the ideal time to consolidate your telephony, reduce your spend,…
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Charity Tech Winter Social on 30 November 2023, in partnership with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact. A huge thank you to our sponsors Servicenow.org for a fabulous evening. We enjoyed drinks and networking with attendees from a array of charities and nonprofits in a relaxed setting at…
Our second quarterly roundtable took place on Thursday 6 July, in partnership with CFG and the Microsoft Tech for Social Impact team. Each quarter we explore a different topic relating to tech and IT at large charities, in a relaxed, jargon-free environment where open discussion is encouraged and confidentiality assured. At our July roundtable, we…
Microsoft Price increases As we all know, cost of living rises are a hot topic at the moment. Microsoft announced last year that they too will be increasing their prices in 2022 – some by as much as 20%. These price increases will start from the 1st March this year and is summarised in the…
Smartdesc remain open and fully operational despite the new national lockdown. If you would like any help, support or advice on how IT and Digital can better enable your day to day functions, please contact us. We can conduct site visits for urgent matters subject to the usual COVID secure guidelines and standards, and our…
26th February 2020, Smartdesc are proud to announce that they are now an ACEVO Premium Partner. ACEVO is the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations. For over 30 years, ACEVO has provided support, development and an inspiring collective campaigning voice for their members across the UK. Their leaders drive positive change in their organisations…
Smartdesc Limited, the IT Services provider specialising in the charity and non-profit sector, has announced that they have entered into strategic partnership with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) as a Trusted Supplier, following a detailed, competitive tendering process.
