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Join us on Wednesday 20 May for our exclusive webinar ‘Bring AI to Life: From idea to production’. Experts across Softcat, Oakland Everything Data and IBM will explore: 🚀 How to accelerate AI adoption with a practical, proven approach 🧩 Explore how to build the right foundations for sustainable production deployment of AI 💻 Turn AI into measurable impact by focusing on the right use cases ⚡ Discover how to move from slow, fragmented analytics to smarter decision‑making It’s not one to miss, sign up now: https://okt.to/x9h6j4

We recently welcomed some new faces to our Marlow office, as 30 future Softcatters joined us for Bring Your Child to Work Day. 🎉 With sustainability at the heart of the day, our future innovators explored teamwork, creativity, and environmental responsibility. Thank you to the Softcat Family Network and everyone involved for creating such a meaningful day and inspiring the next generation.

We had a brilliant day at Foxhills last week hosting our Softcat Southern Golf Day. ⛳ A huge thank you to our sponsors Microsoft Surface, Mimecast, and Verkada for helping make the event such a success. It was a rewarding day filled with meaningful conversations and valuable time spent with our customers. Next, we’re excited to take the event north in June, welcoming customers to Carden Park Golf Course.

The global RAM shortage is developing rapidly as demand continues to outpace supply, and it is beginning to have a real impact on organisations' ability to procure the infrastructure they need. For IT teams already managing budget pressure, this presents a challenge: how do you maintain performance, security and reliability without committing to a full hardware refresh right now? In this blog, Kevin Rickard breaks down the practical options available ➡️ https://okt.to/VBfzqi

AI is reshaping the insurance sector faster than ever, but the window for gaining a competitive edge is narrowing. In this blog, Katharine Wooller breaks down why timing, strategy, and AI‑native foundations matter ➡️ https://okt.to/eyEJAt

Cloud breaches take an average of 277 days to detect. That’s over 9 months of risk, often without organisations even knowing there’s a problem. Next Tuesday, we’re joined by Cloudflare and Wiz to explore what complete cloud security visibility really looks like and how organisations can uncover risk sooner. 🔍 Expect practical, real-world insights for anyone responsible for securing cloud environments. Secure your space now: https://okt.to/2DsjN5

...and we also have some very exciting news to bring you on Earth Day. We're delighted to share that Softcat has been awarded EcoVadis Gold, placing us in the top 3% of over 150,000 companies assessed globally! 🌍 This achievement reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible business practices. A huge thank you to our teams across the business who made this achievement possible.👏 If you would like to understand more about what Softcat is doing around sustainability, and how we can help our customers on their own IT sustainability journeys, please get in touch with your account team.

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Today is a chance to reflect on the impact and power we all have to drive change. "Earth Day reminds us that through everyday choices, individuals and organisations have the power and responsibility to protect the planet and create a more sustainable future for generations to come. The theme this year, ‘Our power, our planet’ highlights the influence we all have." - Softcat Green Team Network. At Softcat, sustainability isn't a one-day commitment, it is built into how we operate, collaborate and grow. For more information on what Softcat is doing around sustainability please have a look at our sustainability report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBiBkeCH

AI success isn’t achieved through a one-time deployment. It requires continuous adaptation. The organisations that succeed focus on measurable problems, build on existing data foundations, and evolve from pilot to production through constant learning. The technology works. The question is whether organisations are ready for the rigour and the evolving regulatory landscape. Read the full whitepaper here for our guide to trust, connection and value in the age of AI. 🔍https://okt.to/Q4uiUX

We are delighted to have been named International Partner of the Year by Druva, a testament to the strength, expertise and customer focus of our partnership. 🏆 Speaking on the recognition, Softcat's Head of Hybrid Platforms, Chris Redding, said: "It's an honour to be named Druva's International Partner of the Year. Our partnership with Druva is simply awesome, and as we continue to deliver great growth together, we're excited to see what we achieve next." 💜