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Home workers spent more hours in front of their computers than before, but the extra hours did not translate into increased productivity.
SaaS and born-in-the-cloud applications have similar or sometimes better performance for remote workers.
Client-server applications designed for use on-premises have degraded performance.
The remote worker’s environment plays a key role in performance.
Opening a spreadsheet in Excel during a one-hour period showed varying responses for users, ranging from 1 second for the vast majority, an average of 5.55 seconds, with some considerably longer (up to 3 minutes in some cases).
Wait times for compute-intensive CAD and analytics applications consume approximately 10% of their total usage time, as compared to around 0.2% for collaboration applications.
Use of applications tailored to specific functions, such as call centres, lagged that of productivity apps by two weeks, delayed by the necessity to adapt work practices to WFH settings.
The Global Remote Work Productivity Tracker – Volume 3: Application Performance
Dedicated IT Capabilities
The Custom Assessment is designed specifically for your unique security requirements and generally fits organisations with large volumes of data or highly sensitive information. It is generally suited to organisations working toward ISO27001 or other recognised standard, and our structure would reflect this and the business goals of the organisation.
We can tailor the assessment to your needs and deliver against your organisation’s risk appetite and/or the required regulation for your industry, for example GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), or PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).
Download our IT Manager’s Guide, which includes expert advice on how to secure your NHS Office 365 even further with improved configurations.
Read how Multi-layered Security is one of the major benefits in moving to security-as-a-service, such as SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) versus SD WAN.
SASE for Dummies explores five key areas –networking/security challenges, how SASE brings networking and security together, core capabilities, use cases and supplier evaluation.
Are you are currently looking at migrating to SASE? Download our practical guide to SASE migration for more tips.
Download the guide to understand the pros and cons of using these technologies in two branch office scenarios: Branch to HQ Connectivity & Secure Branch access to the Internet and Cloud.
Read the guide to find out how SASE can secure branches and remote users to cloud applications globally and connect multi-cloud and on-premise data centres.
Read the guide to find out how global private backbones provide a global, predictable and secure network, with MPLS-like latency at a much lower cost.
Download our IT Manager’s Guide, which includes expert advice on how to secure your Office 365 even further with improved configurations.
Darran gained valuable experience of managed services and product sales early in his career with 9 years as Technical Director for a reseller covering telecoms, wireless and security. Building on that knowledge he moved on to a value-add distributor, focused on disruptive technologies in the IT space. Initially as head of professional services and then as head of solutions, Darran built a reputation as a technical expert who easily grasped the commercial and operational implications of technologies. Before joining Accelerate as a founding member in 2019, Darran also worked as a senior security consultant for an authentication focused software vendor for 2 years, working on their delivery and product road map. Known for his energy and motivation he’s an active character in and out of work, regularly cycling the 55 miles from home to the Accelerate office.
Known for his energy and motivation he’s an active character in and out of work, regularly cycling the 55 miles from home to the Accelerate office.
After working briefly in insurance Gavin started IT life as a salesperson for a global IT distributor, selling a portfolio of disruptive technologies in the UK and Europe. From his success in that role he moved on to head up a key WAN optimisation and Application performance product. In his role as product manager he managed proof of concepts, service provision, campaigns and vendor relations over an 8-year period that saw huge growth. His success in that diverse role led to him to become MD for a technical business, working for 4 years in the growth area of UK rail electrification. In IT and rail Gavin has become known for his ability to manage global clients and complex operations smoothly and effectively.
Mr reliable, Gav is a saints fan and as well as football enjoys running and sunshine in the garden. He has been known to join meetings whilst enjoying a few rays.
Rob Cullum
Marketing Director
With a degree in Product Design, Rob began his career selling 3D modelling CAD and FEA systems into a range of engineering clients before moving into marketing, initially in the high adrenalin world of motor sports. Taking those skills into IT 15+ years ago, Rob completed his CIM Diploma and began working in a dynamic and fast paced team at a distributor focused on disruptive technologies. Having moved into the role of marketing manager and then group director, Rob’s team was responsible for launching over 30 technology vendors into the EMEA space. Five years ago Rob launched his own marketing agency, and as lead consultant of Accelerate’s sister company Motion Marketing, he acts as Marketing Director for the business.
Rob’s enthusiasm and drive carries over to his enjoyment of water sports and motor racing, which he loves to watch and occasionally participate in with his brother Jon.
Simon Park
Finance Director
Simon’s background was in finance and he worked as a chartered accountant before moving into automotive management. After significant experience of managing motor dealer channels, Simon joined Lotus/Proton as a director in 1999. Covering operations, commercials, finance and development, Simon gained broad experience of UK and global business in that highly competitive world. Simon joined Accelerate’s sister company Pace Networks in 2017 and has assisted in maturing the operations and financial approaches. Simon acts as finance director for Accelerate, as well as bringing valuable insights into business challenges.
A boro supporter, Simon is a hard worker who’s industrious career has given him great insight into the quirks of people. He enjoys dog walking and running on a weekend.
Jon Cullum
Director & Advisor
Initially qualifying in manufacturing systems Jon began his IT career 20 years ago, initially working in operations roles for a rapidly growing distributor. Moving into account management looking after major integrators, Jon built significant sales growth on an ability to effectively deliver into complex enterprise environments. Moving on to a distributor of disruptive technologies as a senior account manager and then a product manager, Jon experienced a broad array of solutions and services, going on to manage one of the largest portfolios in the business. In 2012 Jon founded Pace Networks focused on rail electrification, helping to grow that business into an established innovator. Working as a director of 2 other businesses, Jon brings his strategic input as well as management experience to the board.
Like brother Rob, Jon grew up in a motor sports family and still enjoys watching and occasionally racing. He’s also a great traveller with many countries under his belt.
