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Dualboot Partners signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to supercharge cloud adoption for SMBs
Dualboot Partners brings hundreds of successful SMB engagements, from new application builds and critical‘ rescue missions’ to comprehensive legacy modernisation and cloud migrations.
Leveraging its DB90 AI‐powered development process and the proprietary 3PO modernisation framework built on AWS, Dualboot enables SMBs to:
• Accelerate time-to-market: Rapidly develop and deploy AI‐enabled applications tailored to unique business needs
• Modernise with confidence: Migrate legacy systems to secure, scalable cloud‐native environments without disrupting operations
• Optimise costs and performance: Unlock advanced security, automated scaling and pay‐as‐you‐go pricing to reduce TCO and drive predictable budgeting
Dualboot Partners, a bespoke software development and cloud migration firm, announced a multi‐year strategic collaboration agreement( SCA) with Amazon Web Services( AWS). This collaboration is focused on empowering small and medium businesses( SMBs) to harness the full power of AWS – faster, smarter and more cost‐effectively.
“ Since our inception, Dualboot Partners has been a trusted technology ally for the SMB community,” said Ben Gilman, CTO, Dualboot Partners.“ We’ ve delivered hundreds of projects that empower businesses to innovate, compete and grow. Through this strategic collaboration with AWS, we will extend these benefits to even more SMBs, helping them accelerate cloud adoption at scale while minimising risk and maximising ROI.”
Entrepreneurs gifted 18 hours of free advice a month by family and friends, Worldpay research finds
Small- and medium-sized business( SMB) owners are turning to family and friends for an average of 18 hours of free advice a month – the equivalent of over two working days, according to new research from Worldpay. These UK-based entrepreneurs are also turning to technology for support with business owners spending an additional 17 hours a month using AI based tools for business advice.
Worldpay’ s research has revealed that business owners’ personal support systems are emerging as a key driver of guidance, with nearly half( 48 %) of entrepreneurs saying that this backing from loved ones has been instrumental in navigating the challenges. In addition:
• Forty-five percent of respondents reported that support positively impacted their business strategy and revenue
• Thirty-six percent of SMB owners felt growing their business would have been isolating without support from loved ones
• Thirty-four percent would not have started their business without emotional support; 45 % rely on partners or family, 39 % on friends and 34 % seek professional support
As the demands of running a business become more complex, a growing number of entrepreneurs are turning to technology in search of a‘ Business Bestie’.
Tom Kitchin, Scottish Chef and Business Owner, reflects on the findings and his journey of setting up The Kitchin Group alongside his wife:“ I opened my first restaurant, alongside my wife, Michaela, nearly two decades ago. It has by no means been smooth sailing and as we’ ve built our business, we have faced many ups and downs. Working alongside someone you trust – family, close friends, or anyone with your best interests at heart – is a key ingredient for success.”
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