The range of challenges faced by today’s workforce has undoubtedly increased in line with the rapid pace of change in technology, innovation and society.  This has been further compounded by the global pandemic and the rise in remote working as workplaces move to become more decentralised. The risk of isolation, low mood, anxiety and stress […]

In June 2020, the EU Commission’s Digital Economy and Society Index positioned Ireland as 6th out of 28 EU countries in terms of digital progress. Within this, Ireland ranked number one for the integration of digital technology, with the report noting that Irish SMEs excel when it comes to e-commerce, the use of big data, […]

Four cloud trends set to emerge in 2021 Kevin Hall, Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions Technical Lead, Datapac, outlines four cloud trends to look out for and ways in which cloud computing will help businesses in Ireland to overcome the challenges of the next 12 months. In this unprecedented year for business, technology has emerged to […]

Richard Murphy, Head of Business Solutions at Datapac, outlines five ways businesses can get the most out of their ERP systems. An Enterprise Resource Planning system offers business owners a transparent and completely integrated view of all aspects of their business. While ERP has always been able to help companies to move their business forward, […]

7 tips to help secure the mobile workforce Karen O’Connor, general manager ICT services and solutions, Datapac, outlines the increased cyber risks associated with employees working from home and provides seven helpful tips for Irish businesses seeking to enhance the security of their remote working environment. The modern workplace has changed significantly in recent years. […]

7 things to consider when choosing a Managed Service Provider Karen O’Connor, general manager ICT services and solutions, Datapac, highlights seven key considerations for Irish businesses looking to move or begin working with a managed service provider. The breadth of skills and expertise needed to manage and optimise technology infrastructure has grown significantly. As a […]

Siobhain O’Connor, Talent Manager at Datapac, recaps the visit of IT Carlow students to Datapac and outlines how Datapac’s graduate placement programme helps support local education and employment while preparing the company for the future. Datapac strongly believes in the need for collaboration between the education and technology sectors in an effort to close the […]

Corporate social responsibility – at the heart of Datapac’s business strategy Karen O’ Connor, general manager service delivery, Datapac, explains how corporate social responsibility and a people focused approach informs Datapac’s activities and business strategy. At Datapac, we strongly believe that companies must take responsibility for their impact on communities. It is our belief that […]

Evolve: embracing technological change to deal with modern threats In the fast-moving world of IT security, organisations must adapt to technological change or they will become increasingly vulnerable to cybercrime and could be left behind by their competitors. In almost four decades of business, Datapac has had to continually adapt to technology evolution to meet […]

Facing compliancy and threats with confidence in a changing world Today, businesses are operating in an environment where it is harder than ever to secure the data of their employees, customers, and other financial and sensitive business information. Cyber-attacks are not only growing in volume, but are also becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect […]