News & Updates
Here you’ll find our company updates, white papers and interesting articles we think you’ll enjoy and learn from. We update this page on a regular basis; so check back in again soon.
Company Updates
July
2023
July
2023
Bratislava
In July, Millie went to Bratislava to review the RESCO inspections and customer service products with the team there. This is part of our partner program with them, and the details are nicely contained in this video. [Millie at Resco](https://www.resco.net/blog/hg-technology-millie-beere-interview/)
April
2023
April
2023
2022 ended on a high with it being our best year yet. 2022 brought plenty of new customers, such as Great Portland Estate, as well as a new member of the team, Malcolm, our Commercial Director. Our project with Great Portland Estate consisted of the implementation of Microsoft SharePoint, in conjunction with the migration of their existing files, which were previously stored on their local server. Our SharePoint project is continuing to grow, with the automation and digitization of their internal forms now underway. Some members of the HG team were fortunate enough to jet off to Lisbon to speak at Resco.NEXT. This opportunity allowed us to meet the Resco team in person, at long last, as well as share our success story with Breedon’s implementation of resco.Inspections. Our partnership with Resco continues to grow, with 2023 being the year of expansion for resco.Inspections. With a lot of exciting plans for 2023, we are looking to continue to expand the team, broadening our knowledge base and increasing our capabilities. Click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyK-9idVRrY) to watch our Resco.NEXT success story.
October
2022
July
2022
July
2022
Property Management and SharePoint
GPE commissioned HG Technology to manage their migration from local file servers to SharePoint. This involved a consultancy phase working with staff across all departments and following migration further training and go-live support. We look forward to issuing a detailed case study following completion in 2023.
February
2022
February
2022
Cyber Security
2022 has gotten off to an exciting start for the HG team. We have been busy, as usual, working with existing customers as well as getting new projects underway. Over recent months the team has been busy brushing up on their security knowledge in order to successfully conduct several customer Cyber Security Audits. Cyber Security Audits are something that we have conducted for years. However, due to the pandemic and working from home, it has become increasingly important to keep on top of both company and employee security. In 2020, on average, a hacker attack happened every 39 seconds (Cybint), and 43% of cyber attacks happened to small businesses. Cyber security statistics have rocketed over the past 2 years, however, 95% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error (Cybint), therefore it’s clear that educating staff can lead to a significant reduction in security breaches. And that’s where we come in! Not only do we educate companies on how to best protect themselves and their employees, but we directly train employees on best practices and top things to avoid when it comes to their security. [Stats](https://www.cybintsolutions.com/cyber-security-facts-stats/)
December
2021
December
2021
2021 year in review
2021 has been another exciting year for HG Technology! We continue to be the partner of choice for SharePoint implementations, with highlights from the year including Alpha Real Capital - one of the largest property investment groups based in London, and Shipleys LLP - a UK top 60 Accountancy firm. As part of our advisory services, we are very pleased to support Lifesciences REIT - a new entrant on AIM with a successful IPO of £350m. Having taken on some new and exciting clients, HG Technology’s customers' market capitalization value is now well over £6 billion. We have recently won a contract with the Breedon Group - one of the leading UK cement and quarry companies. Breedon has retained our services to advise and assist in implementing Inspection Software which is being rolled out at one of their larger quarries in the Peak District. HG Technology has now been based in Abu Dhabi, as well as the UK, for over a month. Having made some new connections, we are ready to expand our contacts and clientele in the Middle East. Our core services this year, including document management, reporting services, and CRM, have been strengthened by our considerable skills in Power Platform Apps. With some exciting work lined up, we are eager to start the new year. To be kept updated on HG Technology, and what the team is up to, please follow our [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hgtechnology-ltd/).
September
2021
September
2021
Alpha Real Capital
SharePoint Integration
2021 has been an exciting and innovative year for HG Technology. Our team has expanded as we have taken on new members of staff, allowing us to broaden our skill set as a business. We have undertaken one of our largest SharePoint implementations yet, offering Alpha Real Capital an efficient cloud-based document management system. We are also one step closer to expanding into the Middle East, a goal we hope to achieve before the end of the year.
April
2021
April
2021
The year so far
This year has got off to an exciting start. Not only do we have a new addition to the HG team, but we are proud to announce that we are now running an apprentice scheme. We have made great progress with our plans to expand into the Middle East as well as doing some exciting work for organizations such as Shipleys LLP and Alpha Real Capital.
January
2021
January
2021
Practice Engine Integration
We are pleased to complete another two SharePoint transfers and in particular, a move from an onsite Document Management System to cloud-based SharePoint. As part of the process, we added nice features like a document in-tray and template automation. We have connected SharePoint to Practice Engine, one of the major time billing systems used by professional services firms, enabling consistent account and contact information throughout the organization.
December
2020
December
2020
Microsoft Silver Partner
We are proud to announce that HG Technology is now a Microsoft Silver Partner! After a somewhat strange year, all of our hard work has paid off, and we are pleased to be ending it on such a high note. This partnership represents Microsoft's recognition of the quality solutions and services that we provide our customers.
October
2020
October
2020
New Staff
Over the past few months, we have had a few changes to our staff. George, who has been with us for many years, has recently started studying in Barcelona. Thankfully, he will still be working with us part-time, continuing with SharePoint implementation. Furthermore, we have taken on two new members of staff - Khalid Muhdar (our Business Analyst) and Millie Beere (our Marketing Executive). We look forward to a very exciting next few months.
March
2020
March
2020
COVID-19
With most companies moving to home and remote working, the Microsoft Office 365 online infrastructure has become a necessity for business survival. We have been assisting our customers with Teams training and tools to aid remote working. Microsoft Teams, the replacement for Skype and Skype for Business, provides video calls, calls, and chat for easy communication and a sharing platform for projects and groups to collaborate.
November
2019
November
2019
Guys and St. Thomas Charity & Leadiant Biosciences GmbH (Munich)
Two further SharePoint projects moving large documents and datasets from a folder-based system to a cloud-based modern restructured document management system. This involved setting up a German data environment and working with local teams to deliver a secure system for now and the future. One of the key drivers for change was fear of ransomware and confidence in a new system to provide resilience.
July
2019
July
2019
Warwick Interns
HG has formed a partnership with Warwick University and took on 3 interns for the Summer. Polina (studying Biochemistry) is working on internal systems, marketing, business development, and client reviews. Amar (Bachelors in Biomedical and Business and Finance Masters student) is working on Business Analysis and Implementations. Sanal (Technology student) is working on a development project providing one of our customers with a cloud-based property information system.
January
2019
January
2019
Start of a new year
After a relaxing Christmas break, January has been a very busy month to start the new year, with a number of projects approaching important stages. We've been focusing primarily on Business Reporting- which is set to be the subject of our next Opinion Piece- and CRM, alongside a number of bespoke developments for our clients.
November
2018
November
2018
A celebration of Pro Bono Economics Volunteering
One of our customers, Pro Bono Economics, recently held an event at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in London to celebrate their volunteers, and we were delighted to be invited. It was a fantastic evening, with fascinating talks and discussions about the work that Pro Bono do, and the people they help.
October
2018
October
2018
Cotswold School Careers Fair
HG Technology recently ran a stall at the Cotswold School Academy's Careers Fair in Bourton-on-the-Water, talking about the opportunities available for a career in Technology. It was great to be able to pass on some knowledge to students of GCSE age to aid in their subject choices for their A-levels, and to see much interest in IT. We also ran a leaderboard for the highest score in a reaction time game, with the winner receiving an edible prize!
September
2018
September
2018
Hartpury RFC
HG Technology is pleased to be sponsoring Hartpury RFC again for the coming Rugby Championship season. The Club has risen through the ranks of English Rugby in recent years and holds an excellent reputation for producing talent of the highest caliber. We wish them all the best for the coming season and will be watching keenly!
July
2018
July
2018
New Graduates
Congratulations to Gavin Haseler and George Collier, who have both graduated from the University of Sheffield with BSc(Hons) degrees in Economics. Both beginning full-time positions with HG Technology, with Gavin starting as a Business Analyst and George as an Implementation Consultant. We look forward to their start!
March
2018
March
2018
SharePoint Implementations
March saw a large focus on providing SharePoint services for our clients, with a number of migrations to cloud-hosted servers. We successfully designed, developed & implemented 2 new sites for our existing clients, and we're always glad to hear that they're delighted with the results.
White Papers
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Interesting Articles
“Propping up Property.
Cloud-based apps are designed to support businesses of all sizes, in all industries yet one sector where it’s had a significant impact and has been particularly transformational is property… Here’s where and how with HG’s help, the cloud has added weight and strength to companies and made a big difference.”
“Hold the line please caller!
Technology has played a huge part in what appears to be a cultural shift. As consumers and within business, we expect efficient service whether via an online chat or an email, and CRM systems help deliver this and more.”
“Everyone needs a good co-pilot! How are things working out with yours?
We are, of course, referring to Microsoft Dynamic 365’s Copilot feature and earlier this month conducted a poll on how well it’s been received since it was released in 2023…..”