When Syscap attended Britannic Technologies’ annual convergence summit in December, it was immediately apparent that the concept, techniques and technologies of convergence have really started to come of age. Advances in chip design and manufacture are making it possible to turn the possibilities of single device, mobile operations into a reality, and fully functional convergence is not just around the corner – it’s already here.

BETT, the education technology show which took place this month, is now the largest event of its kind in the world. Running for over 20 years, the show’s consistent growth reflects the increasing significance of ICT within the educational environment – a subject that it now central to the strategic aims of both the government and schools.

The complete lack of consumer confidence in banking and borrowing witnessed over the past few weeks is bound to have a knock-on effect within the business community, particularly among SMBs, who can feel very vulnerable during times of general economic unease. So how can SMBs maintain confidence in business development and IT investment when fears over borrowing are high?