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Editor ’ s note
RGANISING SCHOOL TIMETABLES is no
O easy feat . But with the help of Quadient , The ONTO Group found it could automate access to schools ’ data , removing the need for slow , manual data collection and enabling it to produce bespoke timetables rapidly . Neil Gregory , Co-founder at The ONTO Group , explained how the company first started . It saw that many schools were struggling with legacy IT but didn ’ t have the in-house resources to successfully modernise and take advantage of new trends . ONTO helps schools navigate a new path past legacy IT systems and in-house IT teams , saving time and money , as well as eliminating problems like IT downtime and term-time-only contracts .
Timetabling and data management services , such as analysing data like parent questionnaires and year-end close-down procedures , are now among its most popular core functions . Turn to page 44 to find out more about its work and partnership with Quadient .
Remote work is sometimes blamed for collaboration issues , but even in the office there can be an emphasis on the number of interactions , rather than the quality of them . Nathan Rawlins , CMO at Lucid , explores the challenges that organisations are facing with workplace alignment and how to equip teams to collaborate efficiently in the modern economy . Turn to page 41 .
We also have a round-up of all the latest SME news from across our regions , while our intelligent brands section looks at what ’ s new in sales and marketing , finance , HR and customer experience .
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you ’ d like to contribute to any future issues , please do not hesitate to contact me by emailing rebecca @ lynchpinmedia . com
Rebecca Miles Editor
Our Editor ’ s Question this month focuses on how financial software can help an SME . Four experts explain the importance of this software to SMEs , which are vulnerable to late payments and economic instability .
The current economic environment means SMEs need to look at every area of their business to explore where they can cut costs . But business insurance isn ’ t one area which should be cut , according to money . co . uk business insurance . James Andrews , Personal Finance Editor at money . co . uk business insurance , outlines the importance of insurance and what SMEs need to consider when choosing an insurance company on page 25 .
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