Now that homeworking is here to stay, we explore the essential technology and internet access for enabling robust remote working. The world seems very different than it did in January. Ever since the lockdown started on March 23rd, the entire economy has found significant challenges in enabling teams to work from home for the foreseeable…
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It’s known as the great accelerator. In a socially distanced and locked-down world, Covid-19 is speeding up the adoption of tech-dependent services – and the automotive sector is no exception. Automotive services that may once have been considered futuristic or gimmicky by traditionalists are now seen as an increasingly important way to reassure consumers and…
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It’s time for the hospitality sector to learn from the Covid crisis before it’s too late. Follow our six-point health check to ensure your networks are fit for purpose and ‘work-from-home safe. With lockdown measures finally easing, now is the perfect time to give your digital networks a thorough coronavirus health check. Think of it…
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Motorists are increasingly expecting digital experiences when they drop off their vehicle for a service. Customers want to book-in online, receive text reminders as the big day approaches and, minutes after its off the inspection ramp, they expect to a video run-through of their car’s service sent to their smartphone. The emphasis is very much…
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Effective home working has never been more important, and for many companies the ability to log on, access critical systems remotely and communicate with team members/clients could now mean the difference between success and failure. The foundation for safe and reliable home working is the provision of secure access to IT resources within the business…
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Dear Customers, Vodat Communications Group has initiated our planned response to critical incident and has taken all process steps to respond effectively to the current situation. It is a fluid situation, so our response is being managed hourly as to any amendments or changes to the current plans or processes. We have allocated a response…
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For too long, businesses across the spectrum have underestimated the power of high-quality on-premise Wi-Fi connectivity. This is especially true when it comes to free customer Wi-Fi, which many firms still view as a ‘nice-to-have’ rather than a powerful sales conversion tool. Used properly customer Wi-Fi can help you: Connect with your audience in your…
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There was much excitement at Vodat’s Headquarters ahead of the Circadian Trust annual staff awards. Circadian Trust is a Vodat customer and not-for-profit charity operating five Active Lifestyle Centres across South Gloucestershire. These awards recognise and celebrate individuals and companies that have delivered fantastic service, innovation, engagement and lifetime achievement within the Trust. The annual…
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There’s been precious little innovation around the fast food industry’s service formula for some time. The onus has traditionally been very much on the customer to wait patiently in line at the point of sale, order their meal from a static menu and then find a free table. This format is increasingly being challenged with…
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Vodat International has achieved a 1 Star accreditation award from Best Companies, whose recognition programme is the standard for workplace engagement. Accreditations range from ‘Ones to Watch’, through to ‘3 Star’ status. The survey has been tested on millions of UK employees and is continually reviewed to ensure it remains a robust way to measure…
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