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Skills: Local Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Support, Service Desk, IT Support Engineer, Desktop Support, Deskside Engineer, First Line Support, 1st Line Support
Our Bristol city centre based client requires a Service Desk Analyst for an initial 3-month contract to assist customers with face to face, deskside and remote support.
Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
Please note that interviews are taking place on Thursday the 3rd of January 2019 so please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Service Transition, ITIL, Vendor Management, Service Migration, Technology Services.
A Global retail brand has a requirement for a Service Transition Manager to join their EMEA IT department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transition of technical products and services into a brand new service model, therefore it would suit a Service Delivery specialist with experience leading a similar process-driven transition within a large, end-user environment.
The role will focus around management of new infrastructure services into go-live, ensuring the transition process is seamless, and that operational risk is minimised. There will be a strong focus around external vendor management and internal stakeholder communications. Specific tasks will include:
Skills & Experience Required:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Global brand during an exciting period of change. Please apply with CV for further information.
Gigamon Network Engineer - GigaVUE-HC1 and HC2 models (International Contract)
Location choices: Germany - Ratingen, Italy - Milan, or Ireland - Dublin
Salary: TBC
Days: FT Monday – Friday
Contract Duration: 12 months
An excellent opportunity has arisen to work exclusively on a cutting-edge role within Gigamon Network Engineering for a leading telecoms client.
This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading organisation at an exciting point in their development.
Project Responsibilities:
Essential Requirements:
F5 Network Engineer
Location: Milan
Pay: TBC
Days: FT Monday - Friday
Contract Duration: 6 months contract
A leading IT Managed Services company has a requirement for a Network Engineer / F5 specialist for a customer project based in Milan.
This is a 6 months contract with possible extension.
To be considered we are looking for an experienced Network Engineer proven experience on F5 deployment projects
Key Responsibilities:
Key Capabilities and Knowledge:
Global network and communications service provider are expanding their NOC team and have a requirement for a Senior Network Engineer to join the team.
With over 40 years’ experience in their sector, the business has a strong reputation for innovation and customer experience. Their core areas of expertise lie within data networks, security, voice, managed services and professional services. They have a strong focus on training and development for employees and offer excellent opportunities for progression.
The position includes some queue, workload and team supervision responsibilities, and the role is expected to be a technical focal point and SME within the team for the customer’s network; validating escalations into 3rd level Technical Support, 3rd Party Vendor, and Local Exchange Carriers. Duties also include training other members of the NOC group and associated assurance teams.
Main Responsibilities:
Experience and skills required:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer Professional to go foward in their career and join a Global Network Organisation!
If this is of interest, please apply today for immediate consideration
Our Client; a UK wide leader in Technology is seeking to expand their project team and recruit a Project Controller to join their Transport Side of the Business at their Warwick site.
Role Profile:
Business Operations Skills:
This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a Project Professional who is looking to excel in the Project Environment working for a leader in Technology offering a great package!
Please apply today with your up to date CV if this is of interest for an immediate consideration.
Service Delivery Managerial Support
Location: Burton-On-Trent
Pay: £230 per day
Days/hours: FT Monday – Friday Contract Duration: Until 30th April 2019 – with potential to go permanent
Service Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Support, 3rd Line Support,
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Service Delivery Support to provide quality support at a fantastic globally successful establishment.
The role will predominantly be based in Burton-On-Trent on site, where you will be helping on the Service Desk Support side, with occasional need to attend Site meetings in the UK (all travel expensed).
There is a likelihood that it will be extended and maybe even turn into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Initial on-site presence during / post migration (as appropriate - may not be all migrations).
2. Primary escalation point for for support issues (after a case has been logged with the relevant Service Desk or supplier).
3. Responsibility for ensuring the stakeholder are following the correct support and escalation processes.
4. Triage calls with hotels post migration to run through open and known issues.
5. Responsibility for the ongoing training of Service Desk and other support teams.
6. Owner and writer of knowledge articles for the stakeholder, including the use of and success of these articles.
7. Completion of random ticket audits for stakeholder tickets.
8. Development and ownership of Stakeholder Reporting and Dashboards
9. Continual Service Improvement specific to ticket trends and processes.
Essential Requirements:
Skills: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Prince 2, Project plans, Project Management Lifecycle, End to End Delivery, ITIL
Our Portsmouth based client requires a Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation at a key point in their growth as they look to develop and strengthen themselves in the UK market in 2019.
You will have a proven Project Management background with demonstrable experience in delivering on long term end to end projects within a large environment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Qualities
This role will be commencing in January 2019, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Administrator/Customer Service – With IT/Technology interest (Contracting role)
Location: Canary Wharf (Canada Square)
Pay: £100 per Day (Contractors rate - Limited or via Umbrella)
Days: Monday – Friday Full time
Contract Duration: 3 months initially (with likely extension if suitable)
IT Administrator, IT Administration, Technical Stock Take, Stock check, Technical Administrator, Administrator, Receptionist, IT sector
Are you an experienced Administrator with customer facing experience, and have an interest in getting into the IT Sector?
A truly excellent opportunity has arisen based in Canary Wharf, for a fantastic IT sector foot-in-the-door opportunity to work for a recognised company as an Administrator/Receptionist.
This opportunity can really open a valuable door for someone keen to get into the IT sector:
Essential Skills and Experience:
Responsibilities:
If this is the ideal opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to apply today. Please note that this is a Contract role requiring an Umbrella or Limited set up @ £100 per day.
Skills: Network Engineer, Network Engineering, CISCO, Core, Edge, MPLS, WAN
Our managed services client requires a Network Engineer for an initial 3-month contract to be based on their client site in Preston.
Responsibilities:
Key Technologies:
This role will start on the Monday the 10th of December with interview taking place this week, so please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Our client is a leader in technology delivering cutting edge technology UK Wide.
Due to expansion are seeking a Netapp Engineer to join their Engineering team at their Camberley, Surrey site.
This is a permanent opportunity which would suit a Netapp Engineer to sit in the Cloud team who has a passion and a background in Cloud Technology and Netapp. Within this position you will act as an internal technical escalation point and use your knowledge and understanding to mentor and coach internal resources. In addition to this you will be responsible for the identification of trends, security threats or technical bulletins with a view to minimise the impact on customers.
Typical Deliverables
Operational Skills - Qualifications
Essential
Operational Skills - Experience
This is an excellent opportunity for NetApp Engineer looking to progress in their career!
Network Engineer-£36,000
My client a major player in the professional service sector. Due to expansion they are currently recruiting for a talented CCNA qualified Engineer to join their team.
About the role.
The successful candidate will be responsible to provide remote technical support for customers. You will be the link between 1st Line NOC and the specialist engineering groups and become a key member of their team dedicated to providing a high level of customer service and commitment to their customer base.
Responsibilities
Key Skills
Qualifications:
Benefits
Qualifications:
Benefits
Skills: Local Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Support, Service Desk, IT Support Engineer, Desktop Support, Deskside Engineer, First Line Support, 1st Line Support
Our Bristol city centre based client requires a Service Desk Analyst for an initial 3-month contract to assist customers with face to face, deskside and remote support.
Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
Please note that interviews are taking place on Thursday the 3rd of January 2019 so please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Service Transition, ITIL, Vendor Management, Service Migration, Technology Services.
A Global retail brand has a requirement for a Service Transition Manager to join their EMEA IT department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transition of technical products and services into a brand new service model, therefore it would suit a Service Delivery specialist with experience leading a similar process-driven transition within a large, end-user environment.
The role will focus around management of new infrastructure services into go-live, ensuring the transition process is seamless, and that operational risk is minimised. There will be a strong focus around external vendor management and internal stakeholder communications. Specific tasks will include:
Skills & Experience Required:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Global brand during an exciting period of change. Please apply with CV for further information.
Gigamon Network Engineer - GigaVUE-HC1 and HC2 models (International Contract)
Location choices: Germany - Ratingen, Italy - Milan, or Ireland - Dublin
Salary: TBC
Days: FT Monday – Friday
Contract Duration: 12 months
An excellent opportunity has arisen to work exclusively on a cutting-edge role within Gigamon Network Engineering for a leading telecoms client.
This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading organisation at an exciting point in their development.
Project Responsibilities:
Essential Requirements:
F5 Network Engineer
Location: Milan
Pay: TBC
Days: FT Monday - Friday
Contract Duration: 6 months contract
A leading IT Managed Services company has a requirement for a Network Engineer / F5 specialist for a customer project based in Milan.
This is a 6 months contract with possible extension.
To be considered we are looking for an experienced Network Engineer proven experience on F5 deployment projects
Key Responsibilities:
Key Capabilities and Knowledge:
Global network and communications service provider are expanding their NOC team and have a requirement for a Senior Network Engineer to join the team.
With over 40 years’ experience in their sector, the business has a strong reputation for innovation and customer experience. Their core areas of expertise lie within data networks, security, voice, managed services and professional services. They have a strong focus on training and development for employees and offer excellent opportunities for progression.
The position includes some queue, workload and team supervision responsibilities, and the role is expected to be a technical focal point and SME within the team for the customer’s network; validating escalations into 3rd level Technical Support, 3rd Party Vendor, and Local Exchange Carriers. Duties also include training other members of the NOC group and associated assurance teams.
Main Responsibilities:
Experience and skills required:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer Professional to go foward in their career and join a Global Network Organisation!
If this is of interest, please apply today for immediate consideration
Our Client; a UK wide leader in Technology is seeking to expand their project team and recruit a Project Controller to join their Transport Side of the Business at their Warwick site.
Role Profile:
Business Operations Skills:
This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a Project Professional who is looking to excel in the Project Environment working for a leader in Technology offering a great package!
Please apply today with your up to date CV if this is of interest for an immediate consideration.
Service Delivery Managerial Support
Location: Burton-On-Trent
Pay: £230 per day
Days/hours: FT Monday – Friday Contract Duration: Until 30th April 2019 – with potential to go permanent
Service Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Support, 3rd Line Support,
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Service Delivery Support to provide quality support at a fantastic globally successful establishment.
The role will predominantly be based in Burton-On-Trent on site, where you will be helping on the Service Desk Support side, with occasional need to attend Site meetings in the UK (all travel expensed).
There is a likelihood that it will be extended and maybe even turn into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Initial on-site presence during / post migration (as appropriate - may not be all migrations).
2. Primary escalation point for for support issues (after a case has been logged with the relevant Service Desk or supplier).
3. Responsibility for ensuring the stakeholder are following the correct support and escalation processes.
4. Triage calls with hotels post migration to run through open and known issues.
5. Responsibility for the ongoing training of Service Desk and other support teams.
6. Owner and writer of knowledge articles for the stakeholder, including the use of and success of these articles.
7. Completion of random ticket audits for stakeholder tickets.
8. Development and ownership of Stakeholder Reporting and Dashboards
9. Continual Service Improvement specific to ticket trends and processes.
Essential Requirements:
Skills: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Prince 2, Project plans, Project Management Lifecycle, End to End Delivery, ITIL
Our Portsmouth based client requires a Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation at a key point in their growth as they look to develop and strengthen themselves in the UK market in 2019.
You will have a proven Project Management background with demonstrable experience in delivering on long term end to end projects within a large environment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Qualities
This role will be commencing in January 2019, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Administrator/Customer Service – With IT/Technology interest (Contracting role)
Location: Canary Wharf (Canada Square)
Pay: £100 per Day (Contractors rate - Limited or via Umbrella)
Days: Monday – Friday Full time
Contract Duration: 3 months initially (with likely extension if suitable)
IT Administrator, IT Administration, Technical Stock Take, Stock check, Technical Administrator, Administrator, Receptionist, IT sector
Are you an experienced Administrator with customer facing experience, and have an interest in getting into the IT Sector?
A truly excellent opportunity has arisen based in Canary Wharf, for a fantastic IT sector foot-in-the-door opportunity to work for a recognised company as an Administrator/Receptionist.
This opportunity can really open a valuable door for someone keen to get into the IT sector:
Essential Skills and Experience:
Responsibilities:
If this is the ideal opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to apply today. Please note that this is a Contract role requiring an Umbrella or Limited set up @ £100 per day.
Skills: Network Engineer, Network Engineering, CISCO, Core, Edge, MPLS, WAN
Our managed services client requires a Network Engineer for an initial 3-month contract to be based on their client site in Preston.
Responsibilities:
Key Technologies:
This role will start on the Monday the 10th of December with interview taking place this week, so please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Our client is a leader in technology delivering cutting edge technology UK Wide.
Due to expansion are seeking a Netapp Engineer to join their Engineering team at their Camberley, Surrey site.
This is a permanent opportunity which would suit a Netapp Engineer to sit in the Cloud team who has a passion and a background in Cloud Technology and Netapp. Within this position you will act as an internal technical escalation point and use your knowledge and understanding to mentor and coach internal resources. In addition to this you will be responsible for the identification of trends, security threats or technical bulletins with a view to minimise the impact on customers.
Typical Deliverables
Operational Skills - Qualifications
Essential
Operational Skills - Experience
This is an excellent opportunity for NetApp Engineer looking to progress in their career!
Network Engineer-£36,000
My client a major player in the professional service sector. Due to expansion they are currently recruiting for a talented CCNA qualified Engineer to join their team.
About the role.
The successful candidate will be responsible to provide remote technical support for customers. You will be the link between 1st Line NOC and the specialist engineering groups and become a key member of their team dedicated to providing a high level of customer service and commitment to their customer base.
Responsibilities
Key Skills
Qualifications:
Benefits
Qualifications:
Benefits
Skills: Local Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Support, Service Desk, IT Support Engineer, Desktop Support, Deskside Engineer, First Line Support, 1st Line Support
Our Bristol city centre based client requires a Service Desk Analyst for an initial 3-month contract to assist customers with face to face, deskside and remote support.
Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
Please note that interviews are taking place on Thursday the 3rd of January 2019 so please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Service Transition, ITIL, Vendor Management, Service Migration, Technology Services.
A Global retail brand has a requirement for a Service Transition Manager to join their EMEA IT department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transition of technical products and services into a brand new service model, therefore it would suit a Service Delivery specialist with experience leading a similar process-driven transition within a large, end-user environment.
The role will focus around management of new infrastructure services into go-live, ensuring the transition process is seamless, and that operational risk is minimised. There will be a strong focus around external vendor management and internal stakeholder communications. Specific tasks will include:
Skills & Experience Required:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Global brand during an exciting period of change. Please apply with CV for further information.
Gigamon Network Engineer - GigaVUE-HC1 and HC2 models (International Contract)
Location choices: Germany - Ratingen, Italy - Milan, or Ireland - Dublin
Salary: TBC
Days: FT Monday – Friday
Contract Duration: 12 months
An excellent opportunity has arisen to work exclusively on a cutting-edge role within Gigamon Network Engineering for a leading telecoms client.
This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading organisation at an exciting point in their development.
Project Responsibilities:
Essential Requirements:
F5 Network Engineer
Location: Milan
Pay: TBC
Days: FT Monday - Friday
Contract Duration: 6 months contract
A leading IT Managed Services company has a requirement for a Network Engineer / F5 specialist for a customer project based in Milan.
This is a 6 months contract with possible extension.
To be considered we are looking for an experienced Network Engineer proven experience on F5 deployment projects
Key Responsibilities:
Key Capabilities and Knowledge:
Global network and communications service provider are expanding their NOC team and have a requirement for a Senior Network Engineer to join the team.
With over 40 years’ experience in their sector, the business has a strong reputation for innovation and customer experience. Their core areas of expertise lie within data networks, security, voice, managed services and professional services. They have a strong focus on training and development for employees and offer excellent opportunities for progression.
The position includes some queue, workload and team supervision responsibilities, and the role is expected to be a technical focal point and SME within the team for the customer’s network; validating escalations into 3rd level Technical Support, 3rd Party Vendor, and Local Exchange Carriers. Duties also include training other members of the NOC group and associated assurance teams.
Main Responsibilities:
Experience and skills required:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer Professional to go foward in their career and join a Global Network Organisation!
If this is of interest, please apply today for immediate consideration
Our Client; a UK wide leader in Technology is seeking to expand their project team and recruit a Project Controller to join their Transport Side of the Business at their Warwick site.
Role Profile:
Business Operations Skills:
This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a Project Professional who is looking to excel in the Project Environment working for a leader in Technology offering a great package!
Please apply today with your up to date CV if this is of interest for an immediate consideration.
Service Delivery Managerial Support
Location: Burton-On-Trent
Pay: £230 per day
Days/hours: FT Monday – Friday Contract Duration: Until 30th April 2019 – with potential to go permanent
Service Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Support, 3rd Line Support,
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Service Delivery Support to provide quality support at a fantastic globally successful establishment.
The role will predominantly be based in Burton-On-Trent on site, where you will be helping on the Service Desk Support side, with occasional need to attend Site meetings in the UK (all travel expensed).
There is a likelihood that it will be extended and maybe even turn into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Initial on-site presence during / post migration (as appropriate - may not be all migrations).
2. Primary escalation point for for support issues (after a case has been logged with the relevant Service Desk or supplier).
3. Responsibility for ensuring the stakeholder are following the correct support and escalation processes.
4. Triage calls with hotels post migration to run through open and known issues.
5. Responsibility for the ongoing training of Service Desk and other support teams.
6. Owner and writer of knowledge articles for the stakeholder, including the use of and success of these articles.
7. Completion of random ticket audits for stakeholder tickets.
8. Development and ownership of Stakeholder Reporting and Dashboards
9. Continual Service Improvement specific to ticket trends and processes.
Essential Requirements:
Skills: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Prince 2, Project plans, Project Management Lifecycle, End to End Delivery, ITIL
Our Portsmouth based client requires a Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation at a key point in their growth as they look to develop and strengthen themselves in the UK market in 2019.
You will have a proven Project Management background with demonstrable experience in delivering on long term end to end projects within a large environment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Qualities
This role will be commencing in January 2019, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Administrator/Customer Service – With IT/Technology interest (Contracting role)
Location: Canary Wharf (Canada Square)
Pay: £100 per Day (Contractors rate - Limited or via Umbrella)
Days: Monday – Friday Full time
Contract Duration: 3 months initially (with likely extension if suitable)
IT Administrator, IT Administration, Technical Stock Take, Stock check, Technical Administrator, Administrator, Receptionist, IT sector
Are you an experienced Administrator with customer facing experience, and have an interest in getting into the IT Sector?
A truly excellent opportunity has arisen based in Canary Wharf, for a fantastic IT sector foot-in-the-door opportunity to work for a recognised company as an Administrator/Receptionist.
This opportunity can really open a valuable door for someone keen to get into the IT sector:
Essential Skills and Experience:
Responsibilities:
If this is the ideal opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to apply today. Please note that this is a Contract role requiring an Umbrella or Limited set up @ £100 per day.
Skills: Network Engineer, Network Engineering, CISCO, Core, Edge, MPLS, WAN
Our managed services client requires a Network Engineer for an initial 3-month contract to be based on their client site in Preston.
Responsibilities:
Key Technologies:
This role will start on the Monday the 10th of December with interview taking place this week, so please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Our client is a leader in technology delivering cutting edge technology UK Wide.
Due to expansion are seeking a Netapp Engineer to join their Engineering team at their Camberley, Surrey site.
This is a permanent opportunity which would suit a Netapp Engineer to sit in the Cloud team who has a passion and a background in Cloud Technology and Netapp. Within this position you will act as an internal technical escalation point and use your knowledge and understanding to mentor and coach internal resources. In addition to this you will be responsible for the identification of trends, security threats or technical bulletins with a view to minimise the impact on customers.
Typical Deliverables
Operational Skills - Qualifications
Essential
Operational Skills - Experience
This is an excellent opportunity for NetApp Engineer looking to progress in their career!
Network Engineer-£36,000
My client a major player in the professional service sector. Due to expansion they are currently recruiting for a talented CCNA qualified Engineer to join their team.
About the role.
The successful candidate will be responsible to provide remote technical support for customers. You will be the link between 1st Line NOC and the specialist engineering groups and become a key member of their team dedicated to providing a high level of customer service and commitment to their customer base.
Responsibilities
Key Skills
Qualifications:
Benefits
Qualifications:
Benefits
Things we do. What we think.
The biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade isn’t what many people would think and that’s because it is something that many of us use every day without even thinking. It isn’t our smartphones, in fact, it isn’t a piece of hardware at all. No, the biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade is actually cloud technology. At some point, almost every person that works on or around computer systems has uploaded something to the cloud. Many of us routinely upload and download information to the cloud every day and do so without issue. That is because the cloud platforms that are available to us do what they are supposed to do without fail. Cloud technology is easy to use and easy to understand making it one of the most important tech breakthroughs and one that is here to stay. But what about the future of cloud technology? Can it get any better than it is and what will cloud technology growth look like? Let’s take a closer look at the future growth of cloud technology and see what changes will affect us the most. The Growth Of Cloud Technology More Users- cloud technology is already being used by businesses all over the world, but we will see that number double as more enterprises will adopt cloud applications, platforms and services. Increased Spending- we will see an increase in cloud computing spending by more than 6 times the rate of IT spending with almost 50% of IT spending being cloud related. Increased Growth In Cloud Solutions- with the expected increase in cloud computing growth through 2020, we will also see an increase in the growth of cloud computing solutions including: Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Function as a service (FaaS) Backend as a service (BaaS) Increase In Cloud Storage Capacity- currently, global cloud storage is just under 400 EB (Exabyte) and that number is expected to increase causing cloud storage capacity to grow to well over 1.1 ZB (Zettabyte) by 2020. Increase In Server-Less Cloud Computing- server-less technology which enables developers to build and run application services without managing any server or infrastructure is expected to grow meaning we will see a growing trend towards Server-less Cloud Computing. This will improve both efficiency and ease of use. Contact The IT Experts At IDPP To learn more about cloud computing and how it can make your IT or telecom related computing faster and more efficient, contact the IT experts at IDPP today! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Tech Giants Investing in London Offices Despite Brexit Uncertainty Taking opportunity where others are reacting with melodramatic panic, tech giants Facebook and Google continue to see London as a pivotal location in Europe’s map for the future. While continental European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin reach out to attract start-ups and SMEs in preparation for the UK’s official departure in March, Facebook have opened a new 600,000 square foot office in King’s Cross. With space for 6,000 workers to nearly triple its current workforce of 2,300, the new building is a statement signalling a strong investment strategy from one of the largest global technology companies. Steve Hatch, Facebook’s managing director for Northern Europe stated recently: “The UK is one of the best places in the world to be a technology company and we’re investing here for the long term.” Now a few minutes’ walk from Google’s impressive new London complex, Facebook is one of many firms gearing up for a bright London future. Not to be left behind, IDPP is opening new office doors too! With a company-wide revitalisation, we are expanding and improving our services from new premises in Westminster. Benefitting from an ideal location, and more spacious environment, we are all looking forward to a new chapter in our company life. The office move also sees us launch a major website upgrade. With seamless integration between our site and our candidate and client databases, we now offer a modern portal bringing you the latest opportunities and regular industry news. All spruced up with a nifty blue paint job! For all your IT related recruitment requirements, you need go no further than IDPP! Join Facebook, Google and us in looking to the future of London-based worldwide technology opportunities.
Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message LinkedIn’s InMail messaging system is one of the easiest to use and least misunderstood tools for recruiters from practically every industry and every country in the world. InMail messages are essentially private messages that enable LinkedIn users to contact other LinkedIn users without the need for an introduction or contact information. Recruiters can sent InMails directly from the search results in Recruiter. Now that we understand what InMails are, let’s take a look at some ways that we can improve our InMail skills and write more effective LinkedIn InMails. Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message Make a Good Introduction- one thing that many recruiters often forget in their InMails is to introduce themselves. Think of an InMail as a social interaction and, just as you would in person, introduce yourself and tell them why you are messaging them. Get the reader’s attention- in the subject line, you have an opportunity to grab the receiver’s attention and entice them to open the message. Use keywords that will get results. Remember the goal of your InMail- your goal is to strike up a conversation with a potential and that’s it. Try to keep your InMails focused and direct, that way your message will be clearly understood and effective. Be personable- let your personality show through in your InMail. Show them that you are approachable and that they are speaking to a human, not a bot. Don’t try to be overly funny in your LinkedIn InMails as this could come off as sounding like you aren’t serious about your job or about offering them a job. Personalise Your InMail Message- your InMail should be as personal as possible so your potential candidate doesn’t feel as if the message is cold and generic. One tip to make this possible is to include something unique about the candidate in the message that you found on their profile page. Close Strong- instead of ending your InMail with “Let me know if you are interested”, close with something much stronger and more presumptive. Your goal is to get a response and you want to avoid leaving the conversation open at the end. Close with something like “Are you available to take a call today at (insert time here)” and you will find that you will get much better results and more responses from potential candidates. To learn more about becoming a more effective recruiter, contact IDPP, the UK’s leading IT and Telecoms recruitment recruiting agency today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
5 Ways To Prepare For YOUR next Job Interview One of the most stressful parts of any job search is the interview. No matter how qualified you are, or how much experience you have, if you mess up the interview, you won’t get the job. If you have an upcoming interview for your dream job and you want to be prepared, keep reading and let our recruiting experts show you the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview. Here are 5 ways to prepare yourself for an interview: Dress for the position. Find out what the dress code is at the company you are applying to and emulate that when you arrive for your interview. This way, the hiring manager can imagine you in the position since you are already dressed the part. Do not, however, underdress for your interview. If the position you are applying for is more labour intensive, wear business casual attire to the interview. Know where you are going. Knowing what floor and in what room the interview is being held is important, especially if you are running late and arriving with very little time to spare. Research both the company and the position. A couple of days before your interview, do some research on the company you are applying to. Also research the position you are applying for. This can be a big help during the interview as you will already know a little about the company including things like: what they do, what they sell, who the president or CEO is and what your specific job position requires. With this information, you can tailor your responses to the interviewer’s questions. Don’t forget to bring your resume. Do not forget to bring an updated copy of your resume to your job interview. In fact, bring a couple of copies of your resume to be safe. Practice some basic interview questions. Find a friend, your spouse, or your roommate and do a practice interview. Have them ask you some basic questions about your resume and the company or position you are applying for. Be prepared for your next job interview and remember to be as calm and relaxed as possible. This will help you say the right things, answer the questions properly and you might even land your dream job! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
The biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade isn’t what many people would think and that’s because it is something that many of us use every day without even thinking. It isn’t our smartphones, in fact, it isn’t a piece of hardware at all. No, the biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade is actually cloud technology. At some point, almost every person that works on or around computer systems has uploaded something to the cloud. Many of us routinely upload and download information to the cloud every day and do so without issue. That is because the cloud platforms that are available to us do what they are supposed to do without fail. Cloud technology is easy to use and easy to understand making it one of the most important tech breakthroughs and one that is here to stay. But what about the future of cloud technology? Can it get any better than it is and what will cloud technology growth look like? Let’s take a closer look at the future growth of cloud technology and see what changes will affect us the most. The Growth Of Cloud Technology More Users- cloud technology is already being used by businesses all over the world, but we will see that number double as more enterprises will adopt cloud applications, platforms and services. Increased Spending- we will see an increase in cloud computing spending by more than 6 times the rate of IT spending with almost 50% of IT spending being cloud related. Increased Growth In Cloud Solutions- with the expected increase in cloud computing growth through 2020, we will also see an increase in the growth of cloud computing solutions including: Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Function as a service (FaaS) Backend as a service (BaaS) Increase In Cloud Storage Capacity- currently, global cloud storage is just under 400 EB (Exabyte) and that number is expected to increase causing cloud storage capacity to grow to well over 1.1 ZB (Zettabyte) by 2020. Increase In Server-Less Cloud Computing- server-less technology which enables developers to build and run application services without managing any server or infrastructure is expected to grow meaning we will see a growing trend towards Server-less Cloud Computing. This will improve both efficiency and ease of use. Contact The IT Experts At IDPP To learn more about cloud computing and how it can make your IT or telecom related computing faster and more efficient, contact the IT experts at IDPP today! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Tech Giants Investing in London Offices Despite Brexit Uncertainty Taking opportunity where others are reacting with melodramatic panic, tech giants Facebook and Google continue to see London as a pivotal location in Europe’s map for the future. While continental European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin reach out to attract start-ups and SMEs in preparation for the UK’s official departure in March, Facebook have opened a new 600,000 square foot office in King’s Cross. With space for 6,000 workers to nearly triple its current workforce of 2,300, the new building is a statement signalling a strong investment strategy from one of the largest global technology companies. Steve Hatch, Facebook’s managing director for Northern Europe stated recently: “The UK is one of the best places in the world to be a technology company and we’re investing here for the long term.” Now a few minutes’ walk from Google’s impressive new London complex, Facebook is one of many firms gearing up for a bright London future. Not to be left behind, IDPP is opening new office doors too! With a company-wide revitalisation, we are expanding and improving our services from new premises in Westminster. Benefitting from an ideal location, and more spacious environment, we are all looking forward to a new chapter in our company life. The office move also sees us launch a major website upgrade. With seamless integration between our site and our candidate and client databases, we now offer a modern portal bringing you the latest opportunities and regular industry news. All spruced up with a nifty blue paint job! For all your IT related recruitment requirements, you need go no further than IDPP! Join Facebook, Google and us in looking to the future of London-based worldwide technology opportunities.
Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message LinkedIn’s InMail messaging system is one of the easiest to use and least misunderstood tools for recruiters from practically every industry and every country in the world. InMail messages are essentially private messages that enable LinkedIn users to contact other LinkedIn users without the need for an introduction or contact information. Recruiters can sent InMails directly from the search results in Recruiter. Now that we understand what InMails are, let’s take a look at some ways that we can improve our InMail skills and write more effective LinkedIn InMails. Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message Make a Good Introduction- one thing that many recruiters often forget in their InMails is to introduce themselves. Think of an InMail as a social interaction and, just as you would in person, introduce yourself and tell them why you are messaging them. Get the reader’s attention- in the subject line, you have an opportunity to grab the receiver’s attention and entice them to open the message. Use keywords that will get results. Remember the goal of your InMail- your goal is to strike up a conversation with a potential and that’s it. Try to keep your InMails focused and direct, that way your message will be clearly understood and effective. Be personable- let your personality show through in your InMail. Show them that you are approachable and that they are speaking to a human, not a bot. Don’t try to be overly funny in your LinkedIn InMails as this could come off as sounding like you aren’t serious about your job or about offering them a job. Personalise Your InMail Message- your InMail should be as personal as possible so your potential candidate doesn’t feel as if the message is cold and generic. One tip to make this possible is to include something unique about the candidate in the message that you found on their profile page. Close Strong- instead of ending your InMail with “Let me know if you are interested”, close with something much stronger and more presumptive. Your goal is to get a response and you want to avoid leaving the conversation open at the end. Close with something like “Are you available to take a call today at (insert time here)” and you will find that you will get much better results and more responses from potential candidates. To learn more about becoming a more effective recruiter, contact IDPP, the UK’s leading IT and Telecoms recruitment recruiting agency today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
5 Ways To Prepare For YOUR next Job Interview One of the most stressful parts of any job search is the interview. No matter how qualified you are, or how much experience you have, if you mess up the interview, you won’t get the job. If you have an upcoming interview for your dream job and you want to be prepared, keep reading and let our recruiting experts show you the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview. Here are 5 ways to prepare yourself for an interview: Dress for the position. Find out what the dress code is at the company you are applying to and emulate that when you arrive for your interview. This way, the hiring manager can imagine you in the position since you are already dressed the part. Do not, however, underdress for your interview. If the position you are applying for is more labour intensive, wear business casual attire to the interview. Know where you are going. Knowing what floor and in what room the interview is being held is important, especially if you are running late and arriving with very little time to spare. Research both the company and the position. A couple of days before your interview, do some research on the company you are applying to. Also research the position you are applying for. This can be a big help during the interview as you will already know a little about the company including things like: what they do, what they sell, who the president or CEO is and what your specific job position requires. With this information, you can tailor your responses to the interviewer’s questions. Don’t forget to bring your resume. Do not forget to bring an updated copy of your resume to your job interview. In fact, bring a couple of copies of your resume to be safe. Practice some basic interview questions. Find a friend, your spouse, or your roommate and do a practice interview. Have them ask you some basic questions about your resume and the company or position you are applying for. Be prepared for your next job interview and remember to be as calm and relaxed as possible. This will help you say the right things, answer the questions properly and you might even land your dream job! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Settling in with GDPR The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) caused the world to tremor at the end of May this year, with dozens of emails hitting inboxes letting everyone know the new policy while requesting, nay begging, users to give their permission for data to be used. At IDPP we saw the quake close to its epicentre. With clients in IT, IT Security and Telecoms stretching across Europe and the world, and a slew of data specialists called in to make sure regulations were adhered to and policies updated, we were at the forefront of GDPR-related activity. A month or two in, and the GDPR dust has settled, leaving behind a more refined internet, where users feel just that little bit more looked after. It’s a good thing and one we are fully behind. For us, it led to one more major update - a brand new website. Recruitment websites are hardly big news, but as the first port of call for both our clients and our candidates, we’re keen to make sure we’re always keeping up-to-date with the technology and updating our content to match. Our database of jobs seamlessly integrates with the new front end to bring you the very best in IT related jobs worldwide, and whether you are a prospective candidate looking for an exhilarating new contract or a partner client, we have dedicated space for you. As 2018 solidifies itself as the year that made data secure, we’re looking forward to a second half of the year as successful as the first - for us, our clients and the first-class professional candidates we serve.
IDPP has more than 20 years’ experience supplying experienced project and business change management professionals across the complete “Project, Programme and Service Management” skillset. We resource from a large qualified talent pool of contract, interim and permanent candidates to fulfil assignments across most market sectors and international regions. We have the advantage of having an in-house associate project and service management community to deliver client requirements and support our recruitment activities in this key market. Our Associate community also provides options for clients to engage senior Interim project managers on a flexible basis, e.g. less than 5 days per week, to suit the specific demands of the project. We supply: – Programme Directors Programme Managers Project Managers Portfolio Managers Business Change Managers PMO Managers PMO Analysts Project Risk Managers Project Planners Service Delivery Managers (ITIL) Want to know more? Contact Us!
The National Infrastructure Commission has published a final report into 5G and telecommunication technology. This document states that the UK has the potential to become a world leader in the 5G deployment and take early advantage of the potential applications of 5G services. Mobile connectivity is already part of our lives. At work, in social life, on travel. The world is connected. The technology market has historically provided this rapid growth, but now more than ever, the UK government wants to take that step forward by investing in 5G. In the report, the UK Government affirms: “Government must ensure the UK is 5G ready: Key Rail Routes: The railway network must rapidly improve connectivity. This is best delivered by a trackside network. Government should provide a plan by 2017, and the infrastructure should be in place on key routes by 2025. Major Roads: Our motorways must have mobile networks fit for the future. The infrastructure should be in place by 2025. Towns and Cities: Local Authorities and LEPs should work with network providers to develop approaches that enable the deployment of the tens of thousands of small cells we expect to need in our urban centres.” Chair of the National Infrastructure, Commission Lord Adonis said: “5G is the future – ultra-fast, and ultra-reliable it has the potential to change our lives and our economy in ways we cannot even imagine today. But the UK is currently languishing in the digital slow lane” Britain is 54th in the world for 4G coverage, and the typical user can only access 4G barely half the time. Our 4G network is worse than Romania and Albania, Panama and Peru. Our roads and railways can feel like digital deserts and even our city centres are plagued by not spots where connectivity is impossible. That isn’t just frustrating, it is increasingly holding British business back as more and more of our economy requires a connected workforce.” 5G offers us a chance to start again and get ahead. If government acts now we can ensure our major transport networks and urban centres are 5G ready in time to give British industry every chance to lead the world in exploiting its applications.” But none of this will matter unless we bring our mobile network up to speed. The existing system does not provide the level of coverage we will need in our connected future. We need a new universal service obligation which ensures that the mobile essentials – like text, talk and data – are available to us wherever we need them.” From connected vehicles to the internet of things, 5G will support a whole new way of communicating and doing business. The UK must not be left behind.” What we do know is: the greater the connectivity, the greater the growth and development of our society. By being at the front of this initiative, the UK is not only investing in future technological growth, but in the wider development of a connected society, looking to outpace all other countries in the area of digital technology and mobility.
On May 25th, 2018 the GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, went into effect and changed the way many companies and organisations in the UK and throughout the EU do business. While many businesses were prepared for GDPR, others, including some recruiting agencies, weren’t quite as prepared and had a difficult time understanding the new regulation and how it affected them. Those who were prepared for the GDPR and that were well informed, saw the positive changes it could make. There were still some who didn’t understand the purpose of the GDPR so we will start there and explain just what the GDPR is all about. The Purpose of GDPR Many people know the GDPR as a data protection regulation, but it is really about protecting the rights of the people. Since data privacy is a human rights issue, the purpose of the GDPR is to enforce those privacy rights and give people more control over their personal data. The GDPR provides information on some very specific rights, especially those which recruitment agencies should be aware of. These include the Right to Transparency and the Right to Access. What Responsibilities do Recruitment Agencies Have? While much of the regulation is standardised for companies and organisations in all industries, there are some responsibilities that recruitment agencies should focus on and comply with. These include: Keeping all data up-to-date and deleting it when no longer needed. Must show a legal basis for processing any customer or client data. Monitor for data breaches and report any that occur within 72 hours. Take technical measures to protect data including security precautions to prevent any possible breaches of data. Take organisational measures to protect data. This can include creating organisational policies and ensuring that training programs are in place which can guarantee that proper data protocol is being followed. The GDPR also requires some tangible tasks be completed to comply with the regulation and recruitment agencies should do the following. These are taken directly from the GDPR website to ensure accuracy and clarity. “Audit: Assess the risks that you create for others in processing their data: candidates, clients, and employees” “Action: Mitigate the risks that you create for others in processing their data: safeguarding, training, and data cleansing.” “Document: Be able to demonstrate the steps you took. Documentation is very important.” While the GDPR is not trying to make your job more difficult, it is trying to protect the personal data of those who are entrusted to your agency. By complying with the regulation and showing that you do value and protect your clients’ personal data, you should be successful in maintaining complete compliance with the GDPR. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
The biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade isn’t what many people would think and that’s because it is something that many of us use every day without even thinking. It isn’t our smartphones, in fact, it isn’t a piece of hardware at all. No, the biggest tech breakthrough in the past decade is actually cloud technology. At some point, almost every person that works on or around computer systems has uploaded something to the cloud. Many of us routinely upload and download information to the cloud every day and do so without issue. That is because the cloud platforms that are available to us do what they are supposed to do without fail. Cloud technology is easy to use and easy to understand making it one of the most important tech breakthroughs and one that is here to stay. But what about the future of cloud technology? Can it get any better than it is and what will cloud technology growth look like? Let’s take a closer look at the future growth of cloud technology and see what changes will affect us the most. The Growth Of Cloud Technology More Users- cloud technology is already being used by businesses all over the world, but we will see that number double as more enterprises will adopt cloud applications, platforms and services. Increased Spending- we will see an increase in cloud computing spending by more than 6 times the rate of IT spending with almost 50% of IT spending being cloud related. Increased Growth In Cloud Solutions- with the expected increase in cloud computing growth through 2020, we will also see an increase in the growth of cloud computing solutions including: Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Function as a service (FaaS) Backend as a service (BaaS) Increase In Cloud Storage Capacity- currently, global cloud storage is just under 400 EB (Exabyte) and that number is expected to increase causing cloud storage capacity to grow to well over 1.1 ZB (Zettabyte) by 2020. Increase In Server-Less Cloud Computing- server-less technology which enables developers to build and run application services without managing any server or infrastructure is expected to grow meaning we will see a growing trend towards Server-less Cloud Computing. This will improve both efficiency and ease of use. Contact The IT Experts At IDPP To learn more about cloud computing and how it can make your IT or telecom related computing faster and more efficient, contact the IT experts at IDPP today! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Tech Giants Investing in London Offices Despite Brexit Uncertainty Taking opportunity where others are reacting with melodramatic panic, tech giants Facebook and Google continue to see London as a pivotal location in Europe’s map for the future. While continental European cities such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin reach out to attract start-ups and SMEs in preparation for the UK’s official departure in March, Facebook have opened a new 600,000 square foot office in King’s Cross. With space for 6,000 workers to nearly triple its current workforce of 2,300, the new building is a statement signalling a strong investment strategy from one of the largest global technology companies. Steve Hatch, Facebook’s managing director for Northern Europe stated recently: “The UK is one of the best places in the world to be a technology company and we’re investing here for the long term.” Now a few minutes’ walk from Google’s impressive new London complex, Facebook is one of many firms gearing up for a bright London future. Not to be left behind, IDPP is opening new office doors too! With a company-wide revitalisation, we are expanding and improving our services from new premises in Westminster. Benefitting from an ideal location, and more spacious environment, we are all looking forward to a new chapter in our company life. The office move also sees us launch a major website upgrade. With seamless integration between our site and our candidate and client databases, we now offer a modern portal bringing you the latest opportunities and regular industry news. All spruced up with a nifty blue paint job! For all your IT related recruitment requirements, you need go no further than IDPP! Join Facebook, Google and us in looking to the future of London-based worldwide technology opportunities.
Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message LinkedIn’s InMail messaging system is one of the easiest to use and least misunderstood tools for recruiters from practically every industry and every country in the world. InMail messages are essentially private messages that enable LinkedIn users to contact other LinkedIn users without the need for an introduction or contact information. Recruiters can sent InMails directly from the search results in Recruiter. Now that we understand what InMails are, let’s take a look at some ways that we can improve our InMail skills and write more effective LinkedIn InMails. Tips On Writing An Effective InMail Message Make a Good Introduction- one thing that many recruiters often forget in their InMails is to introduce themselves. Think of an InMail as a social interaction and, just as you would in person, introduce yourself and tell them why you are messaging them. Get the reader’s attention- in the subject line, you have an opportunity to grab the receiver’s attention and entice them to open the message. Use keywords that will get results. Remember the goal of your InMail- your goal is to strike up a conversation with a potential and that’s it. Try to keep your InMails focused and direct, that way your message will be clearly understood and effective. Be personable- let your personality show through in your InMail. Show them that you are approachable and that they are speaking to a human, not a bot. Don’t try to be overly funny in your LinkedIn InMails as this could come off as sounding like you aren’t serious about your job or about offering them a job. Personalise Your InMail Message- your InMail should be as personal as possible so your potential candidate doesn’t feel as if the message is cold and generic. One tip to make this possible is to include something unique about the candidate in the message that you found on their profile page. Close Strong- instead of ending your InMail with “Let me know if you are interested”, close with something much stronger and more presumptive. Your goal is to get a response and you want to avoid leaving the conversation open at the end. Close with something like “Are you available to take a call today at (insert time here)” and you will find that you will get much better results and more responses from potential candidates. To learn more about becoming a more effective recruiter, contact IDPP, the UK’s leading IT and Telecoms recruitment recruiting agency today. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
5 Ways To Prepare For YOUR next Job Interview One of the most stressful parts of any job search is the interview. No matter how qualified you are, or how much experience you have, if you mess up the interview, you won’t get the job. If you have an upcoming interview for your dream job and you want to be prepared, keep reading and let our recruiting experts show you the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview. Here are 5 ways to prepare yourself for an interview: Dress for the position. Find out what the dress code is at the company you are applying to and emulate that when you arrive for your interview. This way, the hiring manager can imagine you in the position since you are already dressed the part. Do not, however, underdress for your interview. If the position you are applying for is more labour intensive, wear business casual attire to the interview. Know where you are going. Knowing what floor and in what room the interview is being held is important, especially if you are running late and arriving with very little time to spare. Research both the company and the position. A couple of days before your interview, do some research on the company you are applying to. Also research the position you are applying for. This can be a big help during the interview as you will already know a little about the company including things like: what they do, what they sell, who the president or CEO is and what your specific job position requires. With this information, you can tailor your responses to the interviewer’s questions. Don’t forget to bring your resume. Do not forget to bring an updated copy of your resume to your job interview. In fact, bring a couple of copies of your resume to be safe. Practice some basic interview questions. Find a friend, your spouse, or your roommate and do a practice interview. Have them ask you some basic questions about your resume and the company or position you are applying for. Be prepared for your next job interview and remember to be as calm and relaxed as possible. This will help you say the right things, answer the questions properly and you might even land your dream job! If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
Settling in with GDPR The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) caused the world to tremor at the end of May this year, with dozens of emails hitting inboxes letting everyone know the new policy while requesting, nay begging, users to give their permission for data to be used. At IDPP we saw the quake close to its epicentre. With clients in IT, IT Security and Telecoms stretching across Europe and the world, and a slew of data specialists called in to make sure regulations were adhered to and policies updated, we were at the forefront of GDPR-related activity. A month or two in, and the GDPR dust has settled, leaving behind a more refined internet, where users feel just that little bit more looked after. It’s a good thing and one we are fully behind. For us, it led to one more major update - a brand new website. Recruitment websites are hardly big news, but as the first port of call for both our clients and our candidates, we’re keen to make sure we’re always keeping up-to-date with the technology and updating our content to match. Our database of jobs seamlessly integrates with the new front end to bring you the very best in IT related jobs worldwide, and whether you are a prospective candidate looking for an exhilarating new contract or a partner client, we have dedicated space for you. As 2018 solidifies itself as the year that made data secure, we’re looking forward to a second half of the year as successful as the first - for us, our clients and the first-class professional candidates we serve.
IDPP has more than 20 years’ experience supplying experienced project and business change management professionals across the complete “Project, Programme and Service Management” skillset. We resource from a large qualified talent pool of contract, interim and permanent candidates to fulfil assignments across most market sectors and international regions. We have the advantage of having an in-house associate project and service management community to deliver client requirements and support our recruitment activities in this key market. Our Associate community also provides options for clients to engage senior Interim project managers on a flexible basis, e.g. less than 5 days per week, to suit the specific demands of the project. We supply: – Programme Directors Programme Managers Project Managers Portfolio Managers Business Change Managers PMO Managers PMO Analysts Project Risk Managers Project Planners Service Delivery Managers (ITIL) Want to know more? Contact Us!
The National Infrastructure Commission has published a final report into 5G and telecommunication technology. This document states that the UK has the potential to become a world leader in the 5G deployment and take early advantage of the potential applications of 5G services. Mobile connectivity is already part of our lives. At work, in social life, on travel. The world is connected. The technology market has historically provided this rapid growth, but now more than ever, the UK government wants to take that step forward by investing in 5G. In the report, the UK Government affirms: “Government must ensure the UK is 5G ready: Key Rail Routes: The railway network must rapidly improve connectivity. This is best delivered by a trackside network. Government should provide a plan by 2017, and the infrastructure should be in place on key routes by 2025. Major Roads: Our motorways must have mobile networks fit for the future. The infrastructure should be in place by 2025. Towns and Cities: Local Authorities and LEPs should work with network providers to develop approaches that enable the deployment of the tens of thousands of small cells we expect to need in our urban centres.” Chair of the National Infrastructure, Commission Lord Adonis said: “5G is the future – ultra-fast, and ultra-reliable it has the potential to change our lives and our economy in ways we cannot even imagine today. But the UK is currently languishing in the digital slow lane” Britain is 54th in the world for 4G coverage, and the typical user can only access 4G barely half the time. Our 4G network is worse than Romania and Albania, Panama and Peru. Our roads and railways can feel like digital deserts and even our city centres are plagued by not spots where connectivity is impossible. That isn’t just frustrating, it is increasingly holding British business back as more and more of our economy requires a connected workforce.” 5G offers us a chance to start again and get ahead. If government acts now we can ensure our major transport networks and urban centres are 5G ready in time to give British industry every chance to lead the world in exploiting its applications.” But none of this will matter unless we bring our mobile network up to speed. The existing system does not provide the level of coverage we will need in our connected future. We need a new universal service obligation which ensures that the mobile essentials – like text, talk and data – are available to us wherever we need them.” From connected vehicles to the internet of things, 5G will support a whole new way of communicating and doing business. The UK must not be left behind.” What we do know is: the greater the connectivity, the greater the growth and development of our society. By being at the front of this initiative, the UK is not only investing in future technological growth, but in the wider development of a connected society, looking to outpace all other countries in the area of digital technology and mobility.
On May 25th, 2018 the GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, went into effect and changed the way many companies and organisations in the UK and throughout the EU do business. While many businesses were prepared for GDPR, others, including some recruiting agencies, weren’t quite as prepared and had a difficult time understanding the new regulation and how it affected them. Those who were prepared for the GDPR and that were well informed, saw the positive changes it could make. There were still some who didn’t understand the purpose of the GDPR so we will start there and explain just what the GDPR is all about. The Purpose of GDPR Many people know the GDPR as a data protection regulation, but it is really about protecting the rights of the people. Since data privacy is a human rights issue, the purpose of the GDPR is to enforce those privacy rights and give people more control over their personal data. The GDPR provides information on some very specific rights, especially those which recruitment agencies should be aware of. These include the Right to Transparency and the Right to Access. What Responsibilities do Recruitment Agencies Have? While much of the regulation is standardised for companies and organisations in all industries, there are some responsibilities that recruitment agencies should focus on and comply with. These include: Keeping all data up-to-date and deleting it when no longer needed. Must show a legal basis for processing any customer or client data. Monitor for data breaches and report any that occur within 72 hours. Take technical measures to protect data including security precautions to prevent any possible breaches of data. Take organisational measures to protect data. This can include creating organisational policies and ensuring that training programs are in place which can guarantee that proper data protocol is being followed. The GDPR also requires some tangible tasks be completed to comply with the regulation and recruitment agencies should do the following. These are taken directly from the GDPR website to ensure accuracy and clarity. “Audit: Assess the risks that you create for others in processing their data: candidates, clients, and employees” “Action: Mitigate the risks that you create for others in processing their data: safeguarding, training, and data cleansing.” “Document: Be able to demonstrate the steps you took. Documentation is very important.” While the GDPR is not trying to make your job more difficult, it is trying to protect the personal data of those who are entrusted to your agency. By complying with the regulation and showing that you do value and protect your clients’ personal data, you should be successful in maintaining complete compliance with the GDPR. If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favorite social media sites.
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