Solomon Rackham


Recent posts by Solomon Rackham

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The Convene Guide to Switching Board Portal

By Solomon Rackham on 01/10/20 09:00

Change can be daunting, but switching to Convene is easy! Whether your organisation has identified a potential cost saving opportunity or just wants better meetings and security, it is important to know the steps before you switch.

Topics: Switching Board Portal
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All the functionality, a fraction of the cost!

By Solomon Rackham on 18/08/20 13:15

A number of our customers who have decided to switch to Convene from another board portal, do so for one simple reason. Cost.

Topics: Switching Board Portal Minutes
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Simplicity and Savings - the View from the Board on Convene

By Solomon Rackham on 17/07/20 15:45

We caught up with John Headley, Chief Financial Officer at the University of Law, to hear how Convene has helped their remote meetings stay organised while providing the best value for money.

John is responsible for all financial and business aspects of the University’s operations. A graduate of Oxford University, John is a Chartered Management Accountant who has worked as a Finance Director within the Bupa group as well as within large NHS hospital trusts and a major modern university in London. John is a Non-Executive Director of Shoreham Port Authority.
[Taken from the University of Law’s website. Available here.]

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The perfect meeting toolbox? Zoom + Microsoft Teams vs. Convene

By Solomon Rackham on 22/06/20 17:11

As the number of us working from home has risen significantly over the last few months, companies have been quick to share any tips and tricks to help us all stay productive and connected during this difficult time.

Everything from video call etiquette, to virtual meeting tips, to Tom Ford's How to Look Good on Webcam, there is a wealth of useful information springing up all over the internet, with everyone keen to share best practice.

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Eating Soup with a Fork: Google Drive + Hangouts Vs. Convene

By Solomon Rackham on 15/04/20 15:28

We know that purchasing software for your organisation can be a confusing process. With such a variety of free and paid for tools available, it can be difficult to work out exactly how a product will benefit your organisation.

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Empowering Transformational Change in Education at the 2020 Bett Show

By Solomon Rackham on 23/01/20 18:00

We listened to the Technology and Enabled Learning and Teaching Team from UCLAN about best practice in implementing digital change in educational institutions.

Azeus Convene is already being used by 10 universities across the country and a further 17 schools and colleges. So, we already know a fair bit about how technology can be used to empower transformational change in the education sector.

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Green Giving, Sustainably Sent: A Look Inside Convene’s Grotto.

By Solomon Rackham on 16/12/19 12:23

This week we thought we'd send our customers a small token of our appreciation for their continued support. In Green Convene fashion of course.

Here at Azeus Convene, we are passionate about two things. Environmental sustainablity and customer satisfaction. In fact, we are happiest when we can do both at once. So with the festive season fast approaching, we set out to do just that.

Topics: Sustainability
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8 Ways To Be More Sustainable This Christmas

By Solomon Rackham on 11/12/19 14:14

Christmas is a time of plenty - but what can be done to reduce our environmental impact during the holiday season?

Record levels of carbon emissions. School kids on strike. The hottest decade on record. It's fair to say that 2019 was a year of environmental reckoning and reflection. Christmas is a time for family, friends, food and festivities. It's also likely to be a time of great waste. We at Azeus Convene thought it would be a good idea to suggest some ways to minimise wastage and maximise sustainability! Good for your wallet. Good for our planet.   

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