Author: Plum

Today, amidst the typical Autumn drizzle in London, a heartfelt message from a valued client brightened my day. A seasoned COO in the Education and non-profits sector, his acknowledgment of “first-class service” means the world to us. At Plum IT Services, we understand that personalised and sincere service is just as vital as our technical expertise. As a micro-business, we...

WFH day today, I began with a “refreshing” 7-mile run after the alarm clock buzzed. With a cup of soothing Jasmine tea in hand, I opened my laptop to check Twitter, of course, before emails. Then I stumbled upon this thought-provoking video clip: As a parent of two primary school-aged children, I felt a little panic and immediately started to...

In today’s digital landscape, where email is a primary means of communication, impersonation scam emails pose a significant danger to the charity and education sectors. These deceptive messages not only jeopardise data security but also erode the trust of stakeholders. In this blog, we will explore the perilous nature of impersonation scam emails and provide practical tips for staff to...

Introduction: In today’s digital age, information retrieval plays a crucial role in the operations of charitable organisations. Whether it’s researching donor trends, seeking relevant resources, or disseminating information to the community, the tools we rely on are search engines and Generative AI. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between these two powerful technologies and how they can...

Everything ICT Framework Plum IT Services are an approved supplier on the Everything ICT Framework – an ICT procurement framework specialising in both the public sector and the education sector and Department for Education (DfE) recommended. Providing ICT products, solutions and services, representing more than 6,000 Schools, Colleges, Universities and Multi-Academy Trusts as well as supporting government departments, NHS Trusts, Local Authorities,...