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Is your spreadsheet too complex?
Excel is a great tool for quickly inputting and analysing figures, and for many purposes it’s good enough to produce adhoc reports and analysis of business information.
There are situations though where Excel can outgrow its usefulness.
If your spreadsheets are getting too complex and time-consuming to update, you’re in what we call ‘Excel Hell‘.
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AlphaFirst provide world class IT support for Knight & Day Drainage & Plumbing Limited
How our swift response and honest approach has restored trust and confidence in a managed IT support service for local company, Knight & Day Limited

AlphaFirst create a revolutionary online training solution for Mi Crow
What happens when a successful, visionary, and passionate corporate training entrepreneur approaches a talented, creative and equally passionate software developer?
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AlphaFirst create first-in-class system for Managed Learning Services pioneer Now Training
How our bespoke software created an opportunity for local company Now Training to deliver their managed learning solution to a major global aerospace supplier

AlphaFirst set the standard for Fujifilm UK financial reporting
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What is Low Code and what are its benefits?
Low Code platforms are becoming more and more popular as businesses strive to create applications faster and easier. Low Code enables you to develop software without having to write much, if any code. This can be a huge time-saver for businesses who want to get their applications up and running quickly. In this article, we will discuss what Low Code is and how it can help your business!

Is my spreadsheet too complex?
If your spreadsheets are getting too complex and time-consuming to update, you’re in what we call ‘Excel Hell’. We can help!

The Small Business Guide to Cyber Security
Cyber security needn’t be a daunting challenge for small business owners. Following the five quick and easy steps outlined in our guide below could save time, money and even your business’ reputation. This guide can’t guarantee protection from all types of cyber attack, but it can significantly reduce the chances of your business becoming a victim of cyber crime.

Is it safe to answer security questions?
Analysis from Google confirms that secret questions generally offer a security level that is far lower than user-chosen passwords. Surprisingly, they found that a significant cause of this insecurity is that users often don’t answer truthfully! People who admitted to providing fake answers did so in an attempt to make them harder to guess but in aggregate this behavior had the opposite effect as people made their answers ‘harder’ in the same and predictable way.

How do I add someone’s calendar to Outlook?
This article will show you how to get a better look at what your colleagues are up to, and how to share your own calendar with them!

5 key questions about ransomware for small business owners to answer
The impact of a ransomware attack on an organisation can be devastating. So what should small business owners be doing to ensure that their organisation is prepared for such a ransomware attack, and in the best possible place to respond quickly?