Bridging the digital skills gap: What your team needs to know in 2025
Bridging the digital skills gap: What your team needs to know in 2025 As digital transformation continues to accelerate, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are finding themselves facing a growing challenge: the digital skills gap. While new technologies offer exciting opportunities, they also demand new capabilities, and not every team is equipped to keep […]
Cyber security: The cornerstone of Britain’s future prosperity and defence
Cyber security: The cornerstone of Britain’s future prosperity and defence The United Kingdom’s national security and economic vitality are increasingly intertwined with robust cyber defences. The 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) underscores this reality, highlighting cyber security as a pivotal element in safeguarding the nation’s interests. The evolving threat landscape The SDR identifies cyber attacks […]
Shoothill Partners with Evolve My Media to Enhance Content Marketing Services
Shoothill Partners with Evolve My Media to Enhance Content Marketing Services Shoothill, a leading full-service digital technology provider, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Evolve My Media, a dynamic social media marketing agency. This partnership will ensure Shoothill clients have access to high-quality content as a part of their Shoothill Create, design and […]
Low-code, high cost? The hidden dangers of quick-fix platforms
Low-code, high cost? The hidden dangers of quick-fix platforms You may have seen the recent news: Builder.ai— a once high-flying, Microsoft-backed AI startup — has filed for bankruptcy. Valued at $1.2 billion just last year, it promised to revolutionise software development by offering a low-code platform that let anyone build apps with minimal technical expertise. […]
The Windows 10 countdown: Why moving to Windows 11 is easier said than done
With Microsoft set to end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025, businesses across the UK are facing a pressing challenge: migrate to Windows 11 or risk falling behind – or worse, leaving vital systems exposed to security threats. At Shoothill, we work with organisations of all sizes to build and support modern digital […]
Nick Taylor appointed Managing Director of Housebuilder Pro
Nick Taylor appointed Managing Director of Housebuilder Pro Housebuilder Pro, the specialist software provider for the UK housebuilding sector, has announced the appointment of Nick Taylor as Managing Director. Nick’s promotion follows five years with the company, during which time he has played a central role in the growth and evolution of the platform. After […]
Shadow AI – Threat or Opportunity?
Shadow AI – Threat or Opportunity? As AI tools become more powerful, accessible, and deeply embedded in everyday work, a new digital frontier is emerging—not in the boardroom, but in the shadows. This week we examine the rise of “shadow AI”: employees using unauthorised artificial intelligence tools to boost productivity and creativity at work—often without […]
The End of Google Ads? A Ruling to Impact British Businesses
The End of Google Ads? A Ruling to Impact British Businesses A recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has significant implications for businesses using Google Ads for lead generation. The DOJ has proposed that Google divest key components of its advertising technology, specifically its Ad Exchange (AdX) and DoubleClick for Publishers (DFP), […]
Shoothill opens new Telford base to support growing demand
Shoothill opens new Telford base to support growing demand Shoothill, the Shrewsbury based full-service digital technology provider has expanded into Telford, with a new base on the third floor of The Quad in Station Quarter. This move supports their growing customer base in the town and marks another step in its national growth strategy. The […]
The M&S Cyber Attack: A Digital Bombshell
The M&S Cyber Attack: A Digital Bombshell Recent high-profile cyber-attacks on major UK brands are a stark reminder of the growing risks in our increasingly digital business environment. One of the most disruptive in recent months has been the cyber incident at Marks & Spencer (M&S) — a household name brought to a halt by […]