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Improving Productivity
Leveraging Technology and Asset Management Solutions to Improve Productivity
In today’s fast-paced and increasingly digital business environment, making sure your workforce has access to the right technology is a key component of driving productivity.
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IFRS 16: Ensuring Value for Money in Lease Agreements
Preparing for IFRS 16: Ensuring Value for Money in Lease Agreements
With the introduction of IFRS 16, schools and Academy Trusts must carefully evaluate their lease agreements to ensure compliance and optimal financial outcomes. The CHG Education Team is here to assist schools and resellers in navigating these changes. Our team provides expert guidance on structuring leases effectively, helping schools align with IFRS 16 requirements while achieving the best value for their investments.
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IT Technology Refreshes
The Importance of Upgrading and Refreshing IT
Understanding the importance of regularly upgrading and refreshing your IT estate, and the value this can help capture for your business
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Residual Value Leasing
Residual Value leasing: The Advantages and Disadvantages
Understanding residual value leasing and the benefits it can bring to your business.
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Sustainability
25 Green Sustainable Ideas for Businesses
We explore 25 green sustainable ideas for businesses, offering inspiration and practical solutions for companies looking to make a positive impact on the environment.
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Education
A Guide To AI In Education
A look at how Artificial Intelligence can be used in education
Accounting Changes
Understanding The Changes Happening In Accounting Practices For Schools
Make sure that you understand the impact that the adoption of IFRS 16 will have on schools.
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Cyber Security
What Is Cyber Security And Why Is It Important?
Make sure that you understand cyber security and the measures that can be taken to mitigate these risks
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Healthcare
How IoT Works in the Healthcare Industry
In healthcare, IoT facilitates real-time monitoring and communication, enhancing patient care and outcomes. IoT devices in healthcare include biosensors and smart monitors.
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Cyber-Attacks
10 Most Common Types of Cyber-Attacks
A cyber-attack can be launched from any location and may be performed by an individual or group of cybercriminals and hackers.
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Sustainability
10 Reasons Why Sustainability is Important in Business
By implementing sustainability measures and practices, companies help to reduce the environmental impact resulting from their business operations.
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A Guide to GDPR Compliance in Schools
Since its inception in May 2018, GDPR has altered the way in which schools can use, process and store personal data.
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Asset Finance
What are the different types of asset finance?
Asset finance is a type of lending that allows businesses of all shapes and sizes to access the business assets they need for growth purposes.
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Cyber-Attacks
What are the Top Targeted Industries for Cyber-Attacks?
We look at the top targeted industries for cyber-attacks and what businesses can do to prevent them.
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Cyber Security
Cyber Security vs Data Security: What's the difference?
Explore the differences between Cyber Security and Data Security. Learn what sets them apart and the importance of having cyber security.
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Sustainability
What is Sustainable Finance?
Sustainable finance considers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations when making investments.
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Sustainability
What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development is a way of developing for now without compromising on the needs of tomorrow. Find out what that means and why it’s important.
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Cash Flow
Cash Flow Problems & How To Avoid Them
A cash flow problem occurs when the outgoings of a company are greater than the money coming in.
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Tax
What is Super Deduction?
The super deduction was introduced as a direct way to help businesses and drive growth in the economy as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Finance
What is IFRS16?
Introduced on 1 January 2019, IFRS16 provides a new International Financial Reporting Standard for lease accounting.
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Leasing
Guide to leasing
A leasing agreement is a legal contract which permits the user to pay the owner for the right of use of an asset.
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Digital Workplace
The benefits of a digital workplace
Technology has changed the way we work, learn more about the new digital workplaces and all their benefits and disadvantages from CHG's experts.
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Sustainability
What is a circular economy?
Using a circular economy, products are designed so they are easier to repair and last as long as possible.
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ITAM
What is ITAM?
In this article, we’ll look at what IT Asset Management is, why it’s important, the benefits, asset management tools, and more.
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Machinery & Plant
Can you finance machinery or plant?
More businesses than ever before are turning to asset finance in order to fund new business assets, including plant and machinery.
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Education
Parental Contribution Schemes
Parental Contribution Schemes are designed to address the issues of providing access to technology for all students and are being used to great effect already in UK educational institutions.
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Asset Refinance
What is asset refinance?
In this article, we’ll explain how asset refinance works, the benefits of asset refinance for businesses, and who asset refinance is for.
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Financial solutions
Finance lease vs operating lease
Two of the most common financing options are a finance lease and an operating lease. Here we look at some of the key differences between the two.
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Business Equipment Financing
What is business equipment financing?
Business equipment financing allows businesses to access business equipment, usually via a loan or lease arrangement.
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Finance
Sale & Leaseback
With a sale and leaseback agreement, businesses sell the equipment they already own to a financing company.
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Finance vs Lease
What is the difference between a lease and finance?
Equipment leasing and financing are two common ways to acquire new equipment and technology without jeopardising cash flow.
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How does asset finance work?
Asset finance is a popular way for businesses to access the funding they need to operate and grow.
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Operating Lease
How to account for operating leases
Also known as a fair market value lease (FMV), an operating lease gives businesses the opportunity to access equipment without the risk of it losing its value or becoming obsolete.
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How will IFRS 16 affect schools?
Make sure that you have all of the information before discussing IFRS 16 and Finance Leases in schools.
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Healthcare
Interview with Aimee Ravate of Healthcare Technologies
Aimee Ravate discusses how the solutions available to the NHS and broader healthcare market have changed since she joined CHG-MERIDIAN
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Interview with Danielle Pettet, Account Manager, Healthcare Technologies
Making healthcare equipment more affordable and accessible
In this blog post, Danielle Pettet discusses the challenges facing the industry post-COVID, and how CHG-MERIDIAN can make expensive healthcare equipment more accessible to the UK healthcare market.
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Interview with Paul Ley-Pollard, Head of Healthcare UK & Ireland
Bespoke financing for the NHS and wider healthcare market
In this blog post, our Head of Healthcare Technologies, Paul Ley-Pollard, sits down to discuss how the UK healthcare team has changed since he joined, the challenges currently facing the sector, and finally, what the future might hold for the healthcare market.
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IT Self-Service Portal
Put the power of IT procurement into the hands of your employee's
2020 was the year where digital transformation plans had to be put into place at the drop of a hat. However, the processes that were put in place then were only designed to be a temporary solution and now we have to look for more permanent solutions.
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A boost for employee motivation
The future of IT procurement
A year into the pandemic, it is clear that productivity in the digital workplace is largely dependent on employee satisfaction. But how do you motivate your most important resource when you need to cut costs and your IT department is facing unprecedented challenges?
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Green IT checklist
Three steps toward sustainable IT
Newer and larger IT equipment often generates more CO₂ emissions than their previous models would have done. Here, we show you how you can make your IT more sustainable in three simple steps.
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Industrial Technology
4 Barriers to implementing automation and robotic technology and how to overcome them
In this article, we highlight the 4 key barriers that prevent organisations from implementing automation and robotic technology and how to overcome them.
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Carbon-neutral leasing
Sustainable investment: carbon-neutral IT infrastructure with carbonZER0
Thanks to carbonZER0, the ‘green’ financing option from CHG-MERIDIAN, companies can make carbon-neutral IT investments for the first time. Here we explain how straightforward and sustainable this new offering is.
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Healthcare Technology
Using MES solutions to create cost savings and improve patient care
NHS Trusts require a complex and diverse range of equipment and products to provide the standard of clinical care that is expected, all of which has to be compliantly procured. Managed Equipment Service solutions can provide one such compliment procurement route.
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Digital Signage Solution
What are the top 6 benefits of a digital signage solution?
Proven to be one of the most effective ways to grab the attention of your target market, communicate with them, and promote your products or services, digital signage solutions are a fantastic promotional tool.
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IoT and Digital Signage
How is IoT essential to digital signage?
Over the years, display technology has evolved and become one of the most attention-grabbing methods to connect with an audience. Screens have increased in size, become flat, and can have 4K resolutions. Digital displays have transformed the way we view media and opened the door to new ways of content creation and advertising.
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Digital Signage Solution
How can a digital signage solution help your business?
Digital technology has completely transformed the way we communicate. Paving the way for a whole host of opportunities when it comes to maximising exposure, connecting and engaging with target markets, and of course, inspiring action.
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5 success factors
How to make digital transformation a success
In this article, we sit down with Ulrich Bergmann, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at CHG-MERIDIAN and discuss change culture, visions for the future, and five success factors of major digital transformation programs.
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International financing models
Facilitators at international level
In this interview, Matthias Dreizler, Head of International Business at CHG-MERIDIAN, talks to us about financing models and how they can be applied in an international context.
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Digital Signage Benefits
Top 5 Benefits: Digital Signage
Thanks to significant advances in technology, there are now more possibilities than ever before for integrating digital signage solutions into your business or marketing activities.
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Subscription Service
Moving your IT to a subscription service
There are several benefits in moving from a capital expenditure business model to buying technology assets via a subscription service.
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Digital signage content
What can you put on digital signage?
When it comes to digital signage, the options are endless. From text and images, through to videos, menus, adverts, and social media feeds, digital signage can be used to display a wide variety of information.
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Digital Signage
Digital Signage: The benefits and opportunities
As you plan your marketing strategy and the ways in which you want to get your message out to your intended audience, you should consider digital signage. Here, we explore the benefits and opportunities that digital signage can deliver.
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Leasing Technology
How leasing technology in 2021 can benefit you
Having access to the right technology is crucial for the growth and success of businesses in all sectors. But that technology can prove to be costly, which is why businesses are increasingly turning to leasing to help them to access the equipment they need, when they need it, without upfront costs.
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IT Technology
Using this year’s budget to keep your IT technology up to date for the next 3 years
Police forces operate not knowing what their budget will be each year; this creates problems with planning IT investments. Here we answer how you can use this year’s budget to ensure your IT technology remains up to date for the next 3 years.
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IT Budgets
How can police forces make their IT budget go further?
UK police forces spent approximately £1.1 billion on ICT goods and services in 2019-20, remaining flat versus 2018-19. Although this might sound like a lot, the police market has the second smallest ICT spend within the public sector. Here we present how you can make your IT budget go further.
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Digital Technology
5 reasons that highlight the importance of adopting digital technology
UK police forces often find themselves stuck in a pattern of using their IT equipment on seven-year cycles, or until it breaks. Here we discuss why it is important to adopt digital technology and keep your IT technology up to date.
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Legacy IT
What are the true costs of retaining legacy IT?
UK police forces are often lagging behind the curve when it comes to modern IT infrastructure. Here we discuss the true cost of doing nothing and not upgrading your IT estate.
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Technology
What is the difference between 4G and 5G?
By 2021 there will be up to 438 million 5G connections, with up to 1.5 billion users predicted to have access to a 5G network by 2024. But what is 5G? And what is the difference between 4G and 5G?
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Technology
What is the 5G revolution?
Technology is constantly evolving. Now, finally, 5G has officially landed in the UK and is currently being rolled out to cities and towns throughout the country.
User experience
The digital workplace your employees really want
User experience matters. Especially at work. The better the hardware meets the needs of employees, the more motivated and happy they will feel. But how can companies create the perfect digital workplace? Find out more here.
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The view from CIOs
Remote working is the new normal
Many IT departments were caught out in mid-March, when entire workforces suddenly needed to start working from home. Since then, it has become clear that this is not a temporary switch, but the start of a longer journey.
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Digital Workplace
The key to successful digital transformation
Here we sit down and interview Oliver Schorer, CIO at CHG-MERIDIAN, on the subject of the ‘new normal’ and how he believes businesses can ensure their digital transformation plans are successful.
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From initial planning to rollback
The digital workplace at the push of a button
Many companies have had to recently switch to new ways of working to keep their day-to-day business running. Now there is demand for more permanent solutions.
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HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY
Robotics and robotic surgery: how to access better patient care
The advantages of robotic systems for the hospital, the surgeon and the patient cannot be denied. But hospitals often face the same challenge when looking to procure robotic technology, namely the high capital costs.
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Sending a signal to trade and industry
Earth Overshoot Day 2020
Our society has been living beyond its means for decades. Whether the coronavirus pandemic will persuade us to use resources more responsibly and move away from the linear system depends to some extent on how cost-effective the alternatives are.
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CHG-MERIDIAN
What is cloud computing?
Here's our guide to everything you need to know about cloud computing
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What is the Internet of Things?
In this blog post we take a look at the benefits of IoT, the security implications and what the future holds for IoT.
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What is a digital workplace?
The digital workplace of today and tomorrow
As digital technology expands across everyday business operations, we explore how the digital workplace looks today and what it will be tomorrow.
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How the finance lease powers the modern business
What is a finance lease?
How can an enterprise grow to its full potential despite the costs? A finance lease provides the solution for many modern businesses.
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A digital workplace is more than just a laptop
The coronavirus crisis has temporarily transported the world of work into its digital future – with no warning and leaving little choice in the matter. It has made the idea of the digital workplace more tangible for IT decision-makers while exposing areas where there is still room for improvement.
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What is a 5G network?
5G network: How you can benefit
5G is being rolled out across the world. Here’s our guide to everything you need to know about 5G and how you can benefit from it.
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Cloud Computing
What are the security risks of cloud computing?
More and more companies are recognising the many benefits offered by cloud computing. However, cloud computing is not without its risks. There are a number of security risks associated with cloud computing, but these can all be mitigated with the right protocols and approach.
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Remote working at CHG-MERIDIAN
Remote working made simple: The mindset factor
There is growing pressure to roll out digital workplace strategies. The technologies and processes deployed are often state-of-the-art, yet performance and employee productivity still lag behind. Here we highlight the key role that employees play in any digitalisation strategy.
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Remote working at CHG-MERIDIAN
Remote working made simple: The platform factor
Data platforms allow us to organise and structure the flood of digital information in a sensible way when working remotely. They also enable us to work in virtual teams across borders, from anywhere. Find out here what data platforms are all about.
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Circular Economy
Circular Economy makes sustainability commercially viable
Buy, use, throw away – today’s consumer behaviour wastes huge amounts of resources and damages the environment. This is particularly true for IT equipment, where devices are replaced that are still working fine but are no longer state-of-the-art.
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Digital Workplace
Device as a Service: Is it time to consider leasing instead of buying?
Cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software can already be acquired as a service, so why not the entire suite of workplace technology? Discover the benefits that Device as a Service (DaaS) can have for your company.
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Finance lease vs operating lease
There are multiple options available for an organisation when looking to procure IT equipment. Two of the most common financing options are a finance lease and an operating lease. Here we look at some of the key differences between the two.
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How the digital workplace works
Digital workplaces for digital employees
Smartphones, laptops and smart speakers have already become the norm at home. Yet many people find themselves stuck in an out of date world at work, even though setting up a digital workplace is not that difficult.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things success stories
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way many businesses operate, providing smart and efficient solutions. Saving time and money across a broad range of industries, it’s no surprise many businesses are adopting IoT technology to access its benefits and incredible potential.
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Education Technology
How to keep your students engaged and learning during lockdown
We interviewed Jo Maule, E-Learning Manager at Talbot Heath School, to find out how technology hardware and software has helped them to carry on providing their students with a valuable education during lockdown.
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Digital Workplace
Benefits of digital communications
Digital communication in the workplace has become common practice in the current climate. It’s difficult for any business to fully prepare for a situation like the one we’re in right now, but if they didn’t already realise the importance of the digital tools at their disposal, they do now.
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Digital Workplace
Creating a digital workplace
Embracing the digital transformation is essential when it comes to creating a workplace that empowers your employees and boosts efficiency. The more focus you place on having high-quality technology within your business, the stronger your digital workplace will be and the better your employees will perform.
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Digital Workplace
There is more to the digital workplace than IT equipment
The digital transformation is set to make the workplace more productive and flexible. But what does a digital workplace need to fulfil these expectations? Five IT experts talk about the various challenges they are facing and the strategies they are relying on to meet them.
Mobile working at CHG-MERIDIAN
Remote working made simple: The technology factor
The digital workplace is a vital component of any digital transformation strategy. When implementing the digital workplace, the technology that is made available to employees will have a significant role to play to ensure its success.
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From products to services
The importance of services within your digital workplace solution
Device as a Service, Software as a Service, Storage as a Service, and now even Anything as a Service. Just about everything is available as a service today, here we take a look at the vital role of services within your digital workplace solution.
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A real-world example
The digital workplace at CHG-MERIDIAN UK
Mobile working is right on trend. But what do you need to do so that your employees can work remotely without any problems? Read on to find out how CHG-MERIDIAN implemented the digital workplace, and what elements were key to this.
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Invest in technology without breaking the budget
The digital transformation of business makes innovative payment models such as pay-per-use possible. By relying on a payment method that is based on actual usage, companies can avoid high capital expenditure on IT equipment or on installing and running IT solutions.
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Optimal design and management of the digital workplace
Today, employees expect their employer to provide a modern digital workplace that is equipped with the latest technology, and allows them to work from anywhere. Management need to work hand in hand if companies are to benefit from the digital workplace too.
Digital Workplace
Escape the total cost of ownership (TCO) trap
Whether an IT estate pays for itself or not depends on more than the acquisition cost. We highlight the costs that are often overlooked and show you how to work out the correct total cost of ownership.
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CHG-MERIDIAN
A guide to AI in healthcare
AI is revolutionising medical industries across the globe, offering the potential to improve everything from daily admin tasks to the creation of new drugs. In the age of technology, digitalisation is evolving a whole host of industries, and healthcare is set to continue the integration of AI to support crucial advancements.
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Pros & Cons of Cloud Computing
Advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing
Cloud computing has completely changed the way in which many businesses work day-to-day. Helping to improve workflows, free up physical and digital server storage space and make for a more efficient and flexible way of working.
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AI in healthcare
Advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way the healthcare industry operates, helping to improve everything from routine tasks to data management and drug creation.
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The digital workplace
The digital workplace is crucial to any digital strategy
Successful digital transformation requires more than innovative, technology-based offerings and solutions. Oliver Schorer, CIO at CHG-MERIDIAN, talks to us about the digital workplace and its benefits.
Strategies for the workplace of the future
6 Steps you need to take in order to make the digital workplace a reality
It is difficult to imagine digital transformation without state-of-the-art workplaces and remote working concepts. We highlight 6 steps you can take to make the digital workplace a reality.
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Continuing the international growth strategy
CHG-MERIDIAN launches in the ANZ region
CHG-MERIDIAN has officially launched a local entity in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region, reflecting another important milestone in the implementation of the company’s international growth strategy.
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The foundations of the circular economy in our business model
In 2019 the spotlight was firmly on environmentally friendly practices, and how we, as individuals, can reduce our carbon footprint. To really make a difference though we need large corporations to make a stand and pledge to encourage sustainable business and the circular economy.
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MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7
RIP Windows 7 - how to avoid this situation in future
Research has found that 96% of the UK’s FTSE 100 and 250 companies are still running legacy applications on the old Windows 7 OS. Here we take a look at how you can avoid this situation in future, and ensure your IT estate remains up-to-date.
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Industrial Technology
IntraLogisteX 2021
IntraLogisteX is an unmissable show featuring the latest and best in intralogistics. The show is packed with everything you'll need to improve your productivity, safety, maximise space and cut costs.
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate social responsibility in 2019 at CHG-MERIDIAN
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is firmly engrained in CHG-MERIDIAN's company culture. As a family orientated business, we look to take on new CSR projects every year that help to benefit our society and bring our team closer together.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Growth strategies for professional service firms
If you want your business to operate efficiently and develop, you need to have a growth strategy in place that has been skilfully thought out alongside a viable business plan.
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RETAIL TECHNOLOGY
What is retail technology?
Technology continues to evolve and grow every day, whether that be the way in which we communicate with each other, travel, shop and even live in our own homes.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
How will technology impact law firms?
With the constant evolution in the world of technology, many industries are feeling the impact of change and the need to keep up with tech trends.
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HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY
EAHM 2019
EAHM is the 28th European Congress for Hospital Managers, hosted in Ghent, Belgium. The event serves to unite healthcare leaders and professionals from all over Europe, to educate them about innovative new technology that is available to the healthcare sector.
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Industrial Technology
IMHX 2019
IMHX is the UK’s largest logistics exhibition and acts as a meeting place for those involved in the handling, movement or transportation of goods throughout the supply chain to come together and do business.
SALE AND LEASEBACK
Unlock the value of your existing IT equipment with sale and leaseback
Have you tied up all your budget in ageing IT hardware? Our sale and leaseback programme is a simple financial solution, which allows you to raise cash by selling your existing equipment to CHG. Unlock the equity that’s hiding in your existing IT estate today.
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ASSET AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - TESMA®
TESMA® FAQ's for local authorities and government departments
Here we answer some of the common questions we receive from local authorities and government departments regarding our in-house asset and contract management system, TESMA®.
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RETAIL TECHNOLOGY 2019
5 Technologies set to impact the retail sector in 2019 and beyond
To compete with the recent rise in online sales traditional bricks and mortar shops are having to explore new innovations and ideas to maintain a strong physical presence. Here we take a look at 5 retail technologies that are set to impact the future of the sector.
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PUBLIC SECTOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Technology investment without breaking the bank
Technology investment is often associated with high up-front costs and inherent risk. However, we argue that by embracing digitalisation, local authorities and government departments can reduce costs and improve productivity.
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RETAIL TECHNOLOGY
Is the high street really dying or just changing?
In a world seemingly dominated by Amazon and having seen multiple retailers already fall by the wayside, with many more struggling to remain profitable. It raises the question, is the high street really dying?
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HIGHER EDUCATION
3 Technology types that will impact higher education in 2019
The learning environment is a different place now to the one it was 20 years ago. Technology is now an integral part of the educational process for both students and staff. IT Research firm Gartner recently identified the top 10 technologies that will impact higher education in 2019. Here we take a closer look at 3 of those technology types.
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HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY
Embracing the digital transformation for greater financial clarity and lower total cost of ownership
Our Global Healthcare Business Development Manager, Andrew Hockenhull discusses how hospitals can improve their patient care, while also lowering costs by embracing new technology and the digital transformation.
CARE: COMIC RELIEF 2019
Employees get involved to raise money for Comic Relief
Through the CARE initiative, CHG-MERIDIAN employees continue to make a difference. Contributing to society has long been important for the family-owned group, and we continue to fulfil that tradition.
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Shaping the future of mobile technology
2019 is set to be another year where mobile technology continues to break boundaries. We take a quick look into some of the trends you can expect to see.
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ENTERPRISE MOBILITY
Why the mobile 'tech fund' is no longer ideal for procuring mobile devices
Mobile phone technology has significantly improved in recent years, but many businesses remain locked into an outdated procurement strategy.
HEALTHCARE
Why digitalisation is important to the healthcare industry
From retail to healthcare, people expect more from their experience as both a customer and a patient due to modern technological advancements.
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WINDOWS 7
What should you do if your organisation is still running Windows 7?
With support for Microsoft’s Windows 7 coming to an end on the 14th January 2020, time is running out for the popular legacy operating system.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
How seamless asset management benefits your business
Asset management is a way of managing, tracking and maintaining fixed or movable assets for a business, whether that’s physical equipment or digital software and data.
DEVICE AS A SERVICE
The benefits of using a device as a service solution
The Device as a Service (DaaS) model is a trend that is being embraced by many businesses to transform their workplaces, improving productivity, efficiency and saving money in the process.
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What is digital signage?
Digital signage is a form of content that is displayed across a number of different screens or displays, in order to present information in an eye-catching and convenient way.
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ENTERPRISE MOBILITY
What is a Mobility Technology Solution?
A mobility technology solution is a solution that allows employees to work from anywhere, at any time, using devices and software suited to their job role.
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HEALTHCARE
What are the benefits of remarketing second-hand medical equipment?
Many types of medical equipment can be remarketed after hospitals move onto newer technology. Learn more today
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Certified data erasure by CHG-MERIDIAN
Balancing eHealth, data protection, and data security
In this interview, Peter Krause, Head of Healthcare at CHG-MERIDIAN, talks about data protection in the healthcare sector and the requirements for data erasure, which many people are unaware of, especially in the case of printers and similar equipment.
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AI, internet of things (IoT), and hybrid IT require entirely new financing methods
Capital expenditure on IT is a key factor in the ability to innovate, especially for financial services providers. However, the necessary financing measures can have an adverse effect on a company’s flexibility.
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Paving the way for a digital transformation
Our group CIO, Oliver Schorer speaks to IT Business Magazine about digital transformation and how companies can ensure its successful implementation.
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TECHNOLOGY LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
Ensuring every stage of your technology’s lifecycle is covered
“Multiple devices, managing a combination of hardware and software, an increasing focus on security and assets that are constantly evolving. A technology lifecycle management solution is now more imperative than ever.”
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HEALTHCARE
How can a finance solution help improve your patient care?
We highlight the top 5 reasons why a financial solution could create cost savings and improve patient care.
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RETAIL TECHNOLOGY
Enhancing the customer experience through digital technology
How digital technology can help transform and rejuvenate your retail environment
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We buy second-hand medical equipment – discover how easy it is to sell your ageing/redundant equipment
We answer some of the frequently asked questions we receive surrounding our healthcare remarketing process.
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UK HEALTH SHOW
HETT 2018
Come and join us at the UK Health Show on stand J38 to find out more information regarding our financial solutions, our asset management system (TESMA®) and our remarketing and data erasure service
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ENTERPRISE MOBILITY
Enterprise Mobility and Millennials in the Workspace
By 2020 millennials will make up the bulk of the workforce. By this same stage, the global mobile workforce is predicted to account for 42% of the global workforce. Here we take a look at the top 3 benefits driving enterprise mobility and the demands of the millennial workforce.
2018 CORPORATE REPORT
The signs are good
Dr. Mathias Wagner, Chairman of the Board of Management at CHG-MERIDIAN, looks back on 2017 and provides an optimistic outlook for the future.
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2018 CORPORATE REPORT
Excellent prospects across the board despite Brexit uncertainty
Declan McGlone, Vice President Finance UK/Ireland, talks about business development, the effects of digitalisation and the impact of Brexit.
A QUICK WORD WITH WAYNE FOWKES ON INTELLIGENT FINANCING
Thinking outside the box when it comes to financing
Intelligent finance models that are designed around your requirements
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EDTECH
How technology is helping to improve learning & increase harmony in the classroom
We all want to learn & work in an environment that provides us with the best possible chance to be successful. We take a dive into what the effect is of having the latest technology available to staff & students.
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WHY CHOOSE CHG-MERIDIAN?
Discover the benefits of leasing your technology estate
10 reasons why you should lease rather than purchase your IT equipment
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LOW COST – HIGH BENEFIT
Calculating backward – thinking ahead
Using a pay-per-patient model to manage investment risks in healthcare technology
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INTELLIGENT FINANCIAL ENGINEERING, OPTIMUM ACCOUNTING
Intelligent financing concepts pave the way for future innovation
As an innovative funding partner with decades of experience, CHG-MERIDIAN offers benefits for CIOs and CFOs alike. We'll show you how to implement innovative projects cost-effectively.
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IS TCO IMPORTANT? YES. IS IT STRAIGHTFORWARD? NO.
Five thoughts on total cost of ownership
Why the CIO and CFO are in the same boat when it comes to TCO calculations, and how only an independent expert can help.
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Order now, lease later
Benefit from our flexible, bespoke, customised financial solutions
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SOARING COSTS UNDER CONTROL
An end to high up-front costs
How pay-per-patient models can help to preserve liquidity
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ENTERPRISE MOBILITY
Could unbundling be the cheaper way to finance your mobile phone infrastructure?
"A 24-month deal, locked into the same network provider, with the same handset resulting in next to nothing in terms of flexibility."
Green Technology Remarketing
Eco-friendly remarketing process from CHG-MERIDIAN
How you can adopt environmentally friendly remarketing into your core business
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A QUICK WORD WITH RALF BEHRNING ON THE TOPIC OF TCO
“Just buying cheaply is not always enough”
IT procurement is very different to purchasing consumables. Ralf Behrning clarifies what really matters.
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Enterprise Mobility
Is converging technology the future of the workspace?
Keeping pace with the latest technology and trends can be a real challenge in today's world, with staying one step ahead almost impossible. We take a look at one of the latest digital trends to impact the Enterprise Mobility world - convergence.
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DATA ERASURE
Right to erasure - a part of GDPR
The right to erasure or the right to be forgotten. How can you equip yourself to ensure you comply?
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Intelligent mobile working: Mobile workspace 4.0
In this interview, Oliver Schorer, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and member of the Board of Management at CHG-MERIDIAN, talks about how digitalisation and the impact of intelligent mobile working is changing our future workspace.
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TECHNOLOGY FOR EXAMINING TREATMENT COSTS
Pay per use models create greater transparancy
As an innovative funding partner with decades of experience, CHG-MERIDIAN sheds light on your overall costs. We will show you where you have potential savings and how you can achieve these savings.
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Long-term thinking, quick savings
Lifecycle Management for greater cost effectiveness
With decades of experience in project financing, be assured that your investment will pay off with CHG-MERIDIAN's holistic view & expertise. Learn more online.
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COST MANAGEMENT TAKEN ONE STEP FURTHER
TCO provides a better overview
As an innovative technology manager with decades of experience, CHG-MERIDIAN creates maximum cost transparency, identifies potential savings – and achieves these savings.
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Enterprise Mobility
Embracing the fundamental shift in the future of mobility
We sat down with our Country Service Manager, Scott Linley and our Head of Sales Corporate, Danny Persaud to take a dive into the world of Enterprise Mobility
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Public Sector
How can CHG-MERIDIAN and The CPC help you?
Find out how our partnership can benefit your institution
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Enterprise Mobility
How to keep freedom and flexibility for employees' and key decision makers
For years, an office, a desk and fixed working hours have been considered the unchangeable reality of everyday working life, but this pattern is now rapidly changing thanks to the rise of modern mobile working.
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Public Sector
Considering refreshing your IT estate this summer?
3 Reasons why you should consider refreshing your IT estate with CHG-MERIDIAN
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