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IT can be complex and time consuming so we offer a wide range of services and solutions to cover most (if not all) eventualities
Formed in 1995, we have over 25 year’s experience supporting small and
medium businesses with their IT needs
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OUR AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME:
For the week commencing 2nd December 2024
We’d love to hear from you, get in touch.
Email us at info@hoc.co.uk
or give us a call on 020 8649 9911.
17/12/24
Our average response time for the week commencing Monday 9th December 2024 to Monday 16th December 2024 was
3 minutes and 24 seconds.
11/12/24
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Vodafone’s £15 billion merger with Three UK, subject to strict legally binding conditions.
10/12/24
Apple Inc. is reportedly facing a lawsuit from employee Amar Bhakta, who alleges the company unlawfully monitors employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts.
09/12/24
Google DeepMind has introduced GenCast, an advanced AI model designed to revolutionise weather forecasting by delivering faster, more accurate predictions of weather uncertainties and risks up to 15 days ahead.
04/12/24
It’s been reported that Apple has advised on its discussion forum that force-closing apps on an iPhone can negatively impact device performance and battery life.
03/12/24
A recent study by US-based hosting provider Liquid Web has revealed that slow website performance is costing businesses thousands of pounds per year in revenue and draining resources at an alarming rate.
02/12/24
Australia’s government has enacted legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms to protect them from the harmful effects of online content, such as cyberbullying, exploitation, and exposure to inappropriate material.
01/10/24
Following Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement of new AI features for the company’s (Ray-Ban) Meta glasses, we look at where we’re at and where things are heading with Meta’s VR/AR glasses.
25/09/24
Following a new ESET study which highlighted how workers using company-provided laptops for personal activities could be putting work hardware at risk, we’ll explore the issues surrounding this practice and the potential consequences for businesses and employees, in two parts.
24/09/24
A recent study by US-based hosting provider Liquid Web has revealed that slow website performance is costing businesses thousands of pounds per year in revenue and draining resources at an alarming rate.
20/11/24
Amazon has announced the launch of a U.S. beta of its new Haul Store, an online shopping experience designed to rival low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein.
19/11/24
In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect themselves.
18/11/24
Apple is facing a £3 billion legal claim in the UK, accused of anti-competitive practices and overcharging iCloud customers.
13/11/24
Microsoft has announced that it is building its first data-centres made with super strong ultra-lightweight wood in a bid to slash the use of steel and concrete, which are among the most significant sources of carbon emissions.
12/11/24
With alarming figures showing an 89 per cent increase in grooming cases in the last six years, the NSPCC has reported that data shows Snapchat tops the list of common platforms that perpetrators have been using to target children online.
11/11/24
Following Trump’s dramatic election for a second term, we look at what this means for the tech industry, examining the potential impacts on major companies, regulation, cryptocurrency, autonomous vehicles, AI, social media, markets, and the influence of key players like Elon Musk.
07/11/24
A Russian court has fined Google over two undecillion rubles (a 36-digit figure, i.e. a sum that’s greater than the world’s total GDP) for removing Russia’s state media channels from YouTube.
06/11/24
New Social Cross-Posting AbilitiesOpenvibe, the cross-posting app that unites various social networks in one feed, has announced support for Threads, Meta’s decentralised Twitter alternative, allowing users to post and interact seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Mastodon, Bluesky, and Nostr, all from a single app.
Richard Willis Financial Consultants Ltd
31/05/2024
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23/05/23
Cellecta Ltd
08/05/24
Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd
01/05/24
Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust
26/04/24
Thank you Pavi 😀 “
ProAmpac London Ltd
17/04/24
Always friendly and accommodating “
Watkins Cole Electrical and Mechanical Contractors
04/04/24
Thank you, Oliver! “
The Chartered College of Teaching
19/03/24
Merton Community Transport
18/03/24
Thank you! “
Guideposts
11/03/24
He is patient and understanding “
Michael G Ray and Co
06/03/24
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Monument Tools
01/03/24
Garnett Keeler
12/01/24
Reigate Environmental
10/01/24
Really helpful “
Lumena Lights Ltd
04/01/24
Really helpful “
London Leisure Services Limited
02/01/24
Alpine Works
24/11/23
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