01732 759725 17 magazine Reaching out to tap into the specialist knowledge and services of a partner that works alongside businesses is a key starting point that can address all of the variables outlined above. The answer for applications To avoid the fraught process of recoding applications for use onWindows 11, compatibility packaging services provided by a technology partner effectively transplant applications from outdated platforms and place them into the latest Microsoft operating system. Cloudhouse was founded on the principle of fixing these exact problems. It works by using install capture and run-time analysis initially to package the application. Redirections are then applied to the application’s file and registry; runtimes are isolated to ensure that only the packaged application uses it; and packages are then deployed with existing management tools and processes. This enables 32-bit applications to be run on 64-bit systems with no compatibility issues. While the move toWindows 11 will secure operations for a few years, the continuous cycle of technological change means that businesses will need to plan for future developments. To keep Opportuni, the end-to-end solution for bidding for government contracts, has been making waves in the world of procurement with its calls to end corruption in the awarding of Government contracts and to give SMEs fairer access to public sector business. The company’s campaign for transparency and accountability in public procurement is likely to be boosted by its acquisition of the procurement website Bidstats, which each year helps over two million people search for UK government contract data. With nine years’ worth of data in its archive, Bidstats has the largest and most comprehensive record of contract award data in the UK, which Opportuni plans to make available to its subscribers, as well as Think Tanks, tabs on the state of critical applications, organisations can employ a service that allows them to identify what they have in their IT estates and keep tabs on anything that may be non-compliant or out-of-date. This allows them to adopt a continuous improvement strategy, where compliance can be achieved automatically thanks to the pursuance of best practice configuration. Organisations can also access historical data, which gives them clarity of how a system has changed over time and where it may be heading in the future. Remaining evergreen Migration strategies ultimately need to be part of a wider business culture of remaining evergreen in processes and systems and should be a part of any digital transformation strategy. It’s unlikely that Windows 11 will be the last version of the operating system and utilising the right supporting solutions will ensure businesses keep ahead of the curve as technology evolves. Capturing external factors will allow organisations to remain efficient, competitive and profitable and ensure continued value in legacy applications. Migration planning must start now – not just for the move toWindows 11, but beyond. investigative journalists, educational bodies and its own campaigners. TimWard, CEO of Opportuni, said: “The acquisition of Bidstats is a vital part of our mission to level the public procurement playing field and help even more small and mediumsized businesses to identify and win government contracts. “Our global mission is to redirect over £225 billion worth of government contracts to great local businesses. These are the ones who should be fixing the school roof, laying the roads, cleaning our hospitals, providing IT support to the NHS and so much more.” Ward added: “This acquisition provides us with the UK’s most comprehensive database of contract award data, allowing us to deep dive and call out both historic and future About Cloudhouse Founded in 2010 and used by hundreds of enterprises globally, London-based Cloudhouse frees enterprises from running unsupportedWindows and Citrix platforms by making otherwise incompatible applications run on the newest platforms – whether they run on-premises or in the cloud. Identified as one of the UK’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies by Deloitte, Cloudhouse is also the Preferred Partner globally for the AWS End of Support Migration Programme for Windows Servers (EMP) and a migration partner for Microsoft’s Windows Virtual Desktop. Cloudhouse is relied upon by organisations across all sectors including a number of Government departments, the National Australia Bank, Experian, Royal Mail and Transport for London. https://cloudhouse.com instances of corruption. Transparency of the procurement process and accountability is in the public interest and will further the agenda of supporting great local businesses to win local contracts whilst reinvigorating local economies.” Opportuni helps this process by matching SMEs with government tenders and providing them with the tools they need to compete and bid against much larger firms. This includes an online marketplace where SMEs can hire the services of leading bid writers. www.opportuni.co.uk PROCUREMENT Opportuni acquires Bidstats Opportuni continues campaign for transparency in public sector procurement with acquisition of leading source of contract data TimWard
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