The OBR Leak: A Reminder That Good Process Beats Good Luck
The OBR Leak: A Reminder That Good Process Beats Good Luck The OBR’s accidental early release of its Budget forecast wasn’t the result of a hack or a sophisticated breach—it happened because journalists could access a live but unlisted PDF simply by guessing the URL, which closely matched a previous document. That single oversight caused […]
What the 2025 Budget means for businesses and why outsourcing is more important than ever
What the 2025 Budget means for businesses and why outsourcing is more important than ever With Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiling the 2025 Budget, many UK businesses are bracing for a tougher operating environment. Escalating labour costs, tighter regulation and fiscal headwinds mean that efficiency and flexibility, particularly through strategic outsourcing, are more vital than ever. […]
Cloudflare’s November 18 Outage: What happened and why it matters
Cloudflare’s November 18 Outage: What happened and why it matters On 18 November 2025, a major internet disruption rippled across the globe when Cloudflare, one of the web’s most critical infrastructure providers, went down for several hours. The outage affected millions of websites and services, including household names such as X (Twitter), ChatGPT, Spotify, Discord […]
Tough new cybersecurity laws: What they mean for UK businesses
Tough new cybersecurity laws: What they mean for UK businesses The UK government has announced new legislation to strengthen the nation’s cyber defences, targeting essential services such as the NHS, transport, energy, and water providers. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, introduced to Parliament on 12th November, is designed to protect critical infrastructure from increasingly […]
Vibe coding: The rise of AI-driven development, and why expertise still matters
Vibe coding: The rise of AI-driven development, and why expertise still matters Collins Dictionary has named “vibe coding” its Word of the Year for 2025, but this isn’t just a quirky internet phrase, it’s a serious shift in how software is being built. What Is vibe coding? Coined by computer scientist Andrej Karpathy (co-founder of […]
Delivering messages, dodging scams.
Delivering messages, dodging scams. SMS is becoming an increasingly popular feature in business software, and for good reason. With open rates often exceeding 90%, it’s one of the most direct and effective ways to reach customers. Whether it’s appointment reminders, promotional offers or service updates, SMS delivers speed and engagement that few other channels can […]
When the cloud breaks: Lessons from the AWS outage – A memo from our CTO
When the cloud breaks: Lessons from the AWS outage – A memo from our CTO On Monday, October 20th, the internet experienced a seismic disruption. A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specifically in its US-EAST-1 region in Northern Virginia, caused widespread failures across apps, websites, and services used by millions globally. From banking […]
UK facing four major cyber attacks every week: What it means for your business
UK facing four major cyber attacks every week: What it means for your business The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has revealed a stark rise in cyber threats, handling 204 nationally significant cyber attacks in the past year, up from 89 the year before. That’s an average of four major incidents every week. These […]
Microsoft Legacy MFA is now unsafe and you might have missed it
As the tech world focuses on the upcoming Windows 10 end of life (October 14, 2025), a critical security update from Microsoft has flown under the radar — and it could leave your organisation exposed. Legacy MFA and SSPR policies retire on September 30, 2025 Microsoft is officially retiring its legacy Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and […]
Shoothill Becomes Official IT Partner of Shrewsbury Town Foundation
Shoothill Becomes Official IT Partner of Shrewsbury Town Foundation Shrewsbury Town Foundation has announced Shoothill as its official IT partner, strengthening its digital capabilities to support communities across Shropshire. Building on Shoothill’s successful collaboration with Shrewsbury Town Football Club, this new partnership marks a significant step forward in supporting the Foundation’s mission to deliver impactful programmes in education, employability, health, […]