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Phoenix47 Team Members Take on Walk the Wight for a Worthy Cause
20/07/2026
At Phoenix47, we believe that supporting our community goes beyond delivering exceptional Managed Services and innovative technology solutions. It's about backing the people and causes that make a real difference....
Meet Phoenix47 at the Service Desk & IT Show (SITS) 2026
16/04/2026
We’re delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s SITS - the ServiceDesk & IT Show – at London’s ExCeL on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May 2026. You can find us at Stand 485, where we will be speaking with...
Celebrating the Season Together: Phoenix47 Christmas Celebrations Around the World
24/12/2025
As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve taken time at Phoenix47 to reflect on what has been another fantastic year of growth, collaboration and shared success. Christmas is always a...
Phoenix47 Announces Strategic Middle East Expansion with New Office in Dubai
20/11/2025
LONDON, UK – November 20, 2025 – Phoenix47, a leading provider of Digital IT Transformation, Professional Services, and 24x7 Managed Support, today announced its strategic expansion into the Middle East...
Zoholics UK 2025 – Recharged, inspired & ready for what’s next! ✨
22/09/2025
What a couple of days! From the moment we walked into the venue at The International Convention Centre, in Birmingham, the vibe was electric. Hosted on 8 & 9 September...
Summer Event 2025 – A day to remember 🌞
13/07/2025
As the sun shone and the good vibes rolled in, we gathered for our annual summer event. A chance to pause, relax and celebrate as a team. This year was...
How phoenix47’s 24×7 Technical Support Service Mitigates Rising IT Costs
21/03/2025
With rising IT staff costs driven by inflation and increased National Insurance contributions, companies are facing significant pressure in the IT marketplace. phoenix47 recognises these challenges and so, we have...
phoenix47 Expands with New 24/7 Support Centre in Cape Town
25/02/2025
We’re excited to announce the opening of our new 24/7 support centre in Cape Town, South Africa! This expansion marks a significant step in strengthening our global presence, particularly across...
phoenix47 Proudly Sponsors Mount Batten Charity Raffle
08/10/2024
At phoenix47, giving back to our community is central to who we are, and we were thrilled to sponsor the Mount Batten Charity raffle event on Wednesday, 21st August, held...
phoenix47 Summer Event 2024
17/09/2024
As summer draws to a close, we look back fondly on one of the highlights of the year: the phoenix47 annual summer event. This year, the team had an unforgettable...
phoenix47 UK Support Centre Upgrade
11/12/2023
On the acquisition of First Option Technical Support (FOTS), phoenix47 inherited a rather dated (but functioning) 24x7 Support Centre based in Alresford (near Winchester) in the UK. phoenix47 quickly set...
phoenix47 Summer Spectacular Event 2023
01/07/2023
Wow! What a scorcher and what a Summer event! Our annual escapade this year was in the Cotswolds. We all convened on the first evening for drinks in Chipping Norton....
phoenix47 Acquires First Option Technical Support
14/09/2020
phoenix47, the IT infrastructure consultancy business, has acquired the white labelled technical support specialist company, First Option Technical Support. The deal marks the latest milestone for First Option Technical Support...
CloudSpec Rebranded to phoenix47
31/12/2015
A design and marketing agency has worked closely with phoenix47 to rebrand from CloudSpec. This reflects the broad Professional Service capabilities (not just cloud based Professional Services) and also gives...
CEO Ed Crane Joins CloudSpec/phoenix47
09/11/2015
Ed Crane has joined CloudSpec as COO and co-owner. Ed brings with him over 30 years’ experience of Sales and Partner Management and has been a successful Board member for...
Latest Technical News...
Keep up to date with the latest technical news in the world of Information Technology with phoenix47.
IT Teams Burnt Out by Alert Fatigue
06/07/2026
Ed Crane describes how businesses can respond to the growing challenge of alert fatigue that is burning out IT professionals... Across IT teams, the volume of notifications, warnings, and system...
An introduction to major incident management (MIM)
23/03/2026
Technology has become central to how organisations operate. As systems grow more interconnected and user expectations rise, the impact of downtime becomes more severe. A single failure can stop core...
Is hybrid IT support the future?
16/03/2026
Many organisations are now questioning whether the traditional ways of structuring IT support are still fit for purpose. Internal teams remain vital, but the increasing demands placed on them are...
Hiring or partnering – which is better for IT resource
05/03/2026
When leaders face rising demand for IT capability, the same question comes up time and again. Should the organisation hire permanent staff or work with a specialist partner. Both options...
How to use SLAs to measure the quality of your IT support provider
09/02/2026
Most organisations rely heavily on outsourced IT support, yet few have contracts that measure the right things. Traditional SLAs still focus on surface‑level metrics like uptime and ticket resolution times,...
The IT experiences you want to avoid in 2026
03/02/2026
As we move further into 2026, the pressure on IT teams has never been greater. Businesses are relying more heavily on technology to stay competitive, but at the same time...
The rise of the IT residency
21/01/2026
To succeed in the modern day, businesses rely on their ability to be both agile and competitive in everything they do, while still allowing enough flexibility to adapt to real-time...
Is your IT support provider delivering for you?
09/01/2026
Modern IT leaders face an increasingly complex and fast‑moving technology landscape. Hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, AI, automation, Quantum‑influenced architectures, and rapid digital transformation have changed what an IT function looks like....
Network security and threats in 2025
26/11/2025
 In our latest article, we’re looking at network security, cyber threats, and solutions for UK businesses in 2025. Networks are the unsung heroes of business, as without one, almost...
Choosing data backup strategies: What every business needs to know
07/11/2025
Choosing the best data backup solution for your business is essential. One decision you’re faced with as part of setting up that strategy is where and how you’ll store server...
Why an effective IT strategy is more important than ever
09/10/2025
Modern businesses are more reliant than ever on technology solutions and IT infrastructure. They help businesses be more cost-efficient, productive, and meet evolving customer expectations – all while dealing with...
Is your business ready for Windows 10 end of life? Because cybercriminals are
22/09/2025
Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on the 14th of October 2025. After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive updates, security fixes, or...
Why outsourcing IT project management is a smart moveÂ
19/09/2025
For UK businesses, delivering projects on time and within budget is essential for growth. But consistently achieving this is easier said than done, especially in smaller and medium-sized businesses. Depending...
Why 24/7 managed IT support is more important than ever
03/09/2025
In the last decade, businesses have become increasingly reliant on technology to survive and thrive.  In fact, in the two years following the 2020 pandemic, a market trends report from...
The benefits of database management services in business
26/08/2025
Every organisation needs to store and retrieve data, which means every business needs a database. More specifically, they need a database that is managed effectively and properly optimised. While almost...
IT trends in food and beverage: The rise of digital transformation
07/08/2025
IT trends in the food and beverage industry are constantly evolving in response to market changes. Rising costs, changing regulations, and increased process complexity require businesses to innovate to stay...
What is data backup and disaster recovery? (SME Guide)
23/07/2025
As technology experts and digital transformation specialists, we get asked one question a lot – what is data backup and disaster recovery?  We’ve created this guide to answer that question,...
The benefits of outsourcing your incident management supportÂ
25/06/2025
Our increasing reliance on technology has transformed how businesses operate, leading to an increased need for IT teams to prioritise business continuity. In addition, customer expectations continue to evolve, with...
What is Incident Management and why is it so Important?
18/06/2025
The thought of experiencing downtime is worrying for any business of any size. Even a short-lived period of downtime can be enough to cause significant disruption to day-to-day operations, which...
Is Delivering IT Support Services to the Required Service Quality a Challenge?
21/04/2025
Having effective IT support in place is pivotal to any business's smooth operations. We’re firmly in the era of AI, and customer and employee expectations regarding technology are more heightened...