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11 January, 2023

How can UK SMEs still thrive amidst increasing worry over price inflation and energy price rises?

As the cost-of-living crisis worsens and inflation hits 9%, businesses are left feeling the pinch. So what has been the overall impact on SMEs, and is it still possible for them to thrive in this climate?

Industry

13 October, 2022

Han Silo: A business's new hope

A long time ago, in a business far, far away… It is a dark time for the light side. Although many businesses have been destroyed through bad data management, Han Silo and the Jedi’s have begun driving Darth Data and his imperial forces from their hidden...

Industry

5 October, 2022

Darth Data vs the business empire

A long time ago, in a business far, far away… It is a period of war for information management. Darth Data and the enemies attacking from a hidden base have won their first victory against a business empire.

Industry

5 October, 2022

Mail Manager: What's all the fuss about?

Thomas works as a Contracts Director in an Engineering company. For some time now, he's been desperately trying to get the team to file emails into the company's dedicated filing system so they're easily accessible when needed. But he's not had it easy!...

Industry

3 October, 2022

Using a Single Source of Truth to improve ESG reports for energy firms

Transforming the energy sector is a major challenge we are facing. Firms have a responsibility to remain compliant, efficient and transparent, and the industry as a whole is undergoing masses of change with more focus moving towards efficiency and...

Industry

3 October, 2022

Unifying information: The key to greater success in government

Governments rely heavily on data to improve their own systems, make informed decisions, and provide higher-quality services to their districts. But, sharing and collaborating on this information can be difficult.

Industry

3 October, 2022

The secret to building a Single Source of Truth for AEC firms

Architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms tend to get a bad rap when it comes to embracing new technologies and data in their work. But why is this the case?

Industry

15 September, 2022

The future of BIM and Information Management

Did you know that in 2020, every person generated 1.7 megabytes in one second? It may come as no surprise that a huge amount of this data, particularly for businesses, comes via email. To put things into perspective, 333.2 billion emails are sent and...

Industry

13 September, 2022

How CEO John Farrugia turned FinnCap Cavendish into one of the leading M&A firms

Mail Manager recently spoke to John Farrugia, CEO of FinnCap Cavendish, leaders in the M&A advisory space who specialise in deals between £20 - £150 million. The M&A advisory firm deals with entrepreneurs who have grown their business and are now looking...

Industry

31 August, 2022

How SME leaders can prepare for investment: An interview with FinnCap Cavendish's CEO

Mail Manager recently spoke to John Farrugia, CEO of FinnCap Cavendish, leaders in the M&A advisory space. The firm specialises in dealing with entrepreneurs who have grown their business and are now looking to exit as well as firms looking to acquire...

Industry

26 August, 2022

Getting the most out of your Procore investment

At Mail Manager, we are seeing several clients implement Procore and Mail Manager when looking to consolidate key business systems and ensure any piece of project data is only entered once. Procore is a platform which can be adopted for several reasons,...

Industry

22 August, 2022

How embracing a digital future can revolutionise Oil & Energy firms

Oil and Energy firms regularly face challenges that disrupt the industry's stability and can often make predicting project outcomes and costings difficult. Although many of these are unfortunately out of a firm's control, specific challenges can still be...

Industry

28 July, 2022

10 tips to bring your accountancy firm into the future

What keeps you awake at night? It all started with this simple question. Little did Phil know, this would be the start of a quest to overhaul his accountancy business to be the modern data-driven, high-performing organisation it is today!

Industry

12 July, 2022

The evolving role of digital in construction

The technology landscape globally is changing at an ever-increasing speed. This is no different within the construction industry and in fact, construction technology continues to rapidly evolve and drive forward the construction technology industry to...

Industry

18 May, 2022

How can mining and metals firms improve collaboration across projects?

The Mining and Metals industries are under increasing pressure to rebuild trust with stakeholders and efficiently deliver on capital projects. Being a sector that is heavily reliant on other industries to find new uses to support the continued growth of...

Industry

16 May, 2022

What financial services firms can learn from the IRS's data fail

Client data is the most critical resource for financial services businesses, so taking steps to manage it efficiently should be a priority. In 2022 we would expect most companies to have adopted a more digital approach to managing data. However,...

Industry

4 May, 2022

How consulting firms can achieve long-term success with better email management

Management consulting firms of all sizes are under pressure to meet common challenges like meeting growth targets, finding and keeping the best talent, and completing projects on time and within budget. Achieving this relies on having the right data to...

Industry

27 April, 2022

5 ways email is costing logistics companies money

Email may seem like an unlikely obstacle holding back major logistics companies and costing them significant amounts of money. However, outdated email practices are increasingly costing these organisations both financially and by preventing them from...

BIM, Industry

22 April, 2022

What does a Single Source of Truth mean for BIM Leaders?

The push to collaborate and change construction methods have never been more significant. There have been huge changes to the industry, especially since 2011 when the UK government mandated that all government-funded building projects use BIM. This has...

Industry

13 April, 2022

How Oil & Gas firms can use digital innovation to their advantage

There is an increasing expectation that Oil & Gas firms can demonstrate their value and efficiency through more data-centric processes. The ability to manage costs and react quickly to market conditions is what will give your firm a competitive advantage...

Industry

6 April, 2022

How losing an email can threaten your legal firms' integrity

Email is the most crucial communication channel for lawyers, yet it is often overlooked. With hundreds of emails being sent and received daily, ensuring that email is safe, secure, and organised must be a primary consideration. After all, time is a...

Industry

23 March, 2022

Why environmental services need Microsoft SharePoint

The software applications that environmental services rely on for managing and sharing information are usually pretty complex. They involve significant manual effort from administrators, and more often than not, your fee-earners are spending a lot of...

Industry

21 March, 2022

BioTech's guide to proper email management

The BioTech and pharmaceutical industries are facing a rising tide of ever-stringent regulatory requirements. This mass of data privacy and security regulations can be tricky to navigate, especially for organisations that operate in various territories....

Industry

16 March, 2022

Data security and litigation risks facing Financial Services

Disputes within the financial sector dominate the legal field and continue to grow, with courts globally being inundated with claims from customers, investors, shareholders, and various stakeholders.Due to the regularity, complexity, and size of these...

Industry

16 March, 2022

How defence organisations can defend against email overload

It goes without saying that organisations in the Defence industry work with some of the most critical, highly sensitive information on a daily basis. These firms face strict compliance requirements on top of ensuring they protect highly confidential...

Industry

14 March, 2022

Why accounting firms must prioritise email management

As a highly regulated industry, it’s critical for accounting firms to have complete visibility of their data and be as productive as possible. However, all too often, their employees waste huge amounts of time searching for information that’s buried...

Industry

29 September, 2021

Making email work better for construction projects

We are delighted to announce that Mail Manager integrates with Viewpoint for Projects!

Industry

16 September, 2021

The top priorities for IT leaders

IT leaders are often tasked with solving many problems, from evaluating cyber risk, delivering digital transformation, maintaining the business infrastructure, all the way to keeping overheads low. Plus, when things go wrong, everyone comes to you to...

Industry

23 August, 2021

How oil and gas companies can improve their productivity & performance

Deloitte’s 2021 Oil and Gas Industry Outlook uncovered that although global oil demand fell by 25% in April, the end of year total loss was only 8%. They anticipate that the demand for oil will strongly recover, however, this is anticipated to be between...

Industry

21 June, 2021

Digital life post-COVID, digital transformation and moving forwards

The post-pandemic world knows that digital transformation is the key to business survival. During this past year, the AEC industries have had to adopt a digital environment and start looking for ways to improve their internal technology adoption. But...

Industry

1 June, 2021

Construction businesses: go for gold with digital building information

Traditionally, building and construction projects have been lumbered with fragmented, inaccessible, incomplete and unclear record-keeping. This inevitably resulted in a lack of clarity around whether the finished building matched the original design,...

Industry

28 April, 2021

Solving the Construction industry’s digital dilemma

The UK Government’s sentiments towards the state of the Construction industry offer a stark warning to firms in the sector. In July 2019, a policy paper warned: “The current business model of the Construction sector is not sustainable.” It went on the...

Industry

23 April, 2021

AEC: Driving digital change in a post-pandemic world

The ongoing pandemic forced many organisations to fast-track technologies that enabled fully remote workforces and new ways of working. But business leaders now face the challenge of driving further digital change in a post-pandemic world.

Industry

2 March, 2021

Remote working, collaboration and email reliance, and more legal disputes: Covid’s massive impact on AEC

The business and technology priorities of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry have shifted dramatically in the last 12 months. This, coupled with an increase in legal disputes, paints a picture of how the COVD-19 pandemic has...

Industry

5 January, 2021

How email management helps financial firms work remotely

The enforced remote working requirement of the ongoing pandemic has further heightened the risk of poor document management faced by many financial organisations. Many are still struggling to secure remote workers, which leaves corporate data and users’...

Industry

26 November, 2020

How email and document management helps financial firms take control of their data

The increasing volume of data that financial firms hold is making it difficult for them to control information and ensure sensitive correspondence is managed effectively. This lack of data management control is putting financial firms at enhanced risk of...

Industry

9 October, 2020

The concept of the Digital Twin and the role of unstructured data

The old adage “learn from your past, don’t live in it” very much rings true to the modern construction industry. The move into the digital age has taught us that we put too much focus on the definition of terms and struggle to communicate change in an...

Industry

7 September, 2020

Making construction appealing for all

Diversity and inclusion have come a long way in the construction industry in recent years, but there’s still plenty of work required to make it an appealing career for everyone. This has been the key takeaway of several discussions around the issue of...

Industry

20 August, 2020

Digital’s role in the road to post-COVID recovery for AEC firms

Organisations across the AEC industry have swiftly learned how important technology is to their processes over the last few months. Importantly, most have realised that digital is more than just the software they use to deliver big pieces of work, but a...

Industry

11 May, 2020

Why is email management important for Financial Services firms?

Risk and regulation compliance are even more important to Financial Services organisations than those in most other industries. But employees’ everyday email and document management practices could be putting those pillars of security under threat.

Industry

21 April, 2020

Research reveals what’s important when a project goes wrong

AEC project management report: Global leadership research reveals the ‘why’ of projects is in your inbox but the ‘information chasm’ creates a growing project risk.

Industry

17 March, 2020

How email helps businesses access their most critical information

As volumes of data spiral to unparalleled, unmanageable levels, it becomes increasingly important for businesses to have access to the information they need, when they need it. Failure to do so can lead to businesses struggling to defend themselves in...

Industry

11 March, 2020

Why email is key for the Government’s ‘golden thread of information’

An independent review into the Grenfell tragedy, in June 2017, called for a “golden thread of information” to extend fire safety best practice beyond just fire professionals and into wider society. This recommendation aims to establish a strong industry...

Industry

11 February, 2020

Infographic: 5 steps to ensure contract success

It's pretty damning that a third of construction projects start without a contract in place. That's leaving businesses open to risk, but there are some quick wins that can help. For instance, did you know an email agreeing to something is enough to...

Industry

29 August, 2019

The productivity headache facing the Oil and Gas Industry

Three of the main problems faced by businesses in the Oil & Gas industry are improving collaboration, developing a high performing culture and reducing costs to remain competitive. These problems are made more difficult by complex, global projects, high...

Industry

8 August, 2019

Construction’s Joint Regulatory Group pushing ‘Digital by Default’

Following the Grenfell disaster, there has been a push for a “golden thread” of information about building design and maintenance to improve safety. Historically, the emphasis has been on BIM & Collaboration rather than a Construction business ensuring...

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