Intuity Insights August 2024 Issue

Welcome to the Intuity Insights Newsletter! A monthly roundup designed to keep you informed and up-to-date with tech news, solutions, and events at Intuity!

In this edition...

• Windows 10 Support End Date: Is it Time to Upgrade Your PC?
• Customer Spotlight Series featuring St Jarlath's Credit Union Ltd
• Gender Pay Gap Reporting: A Guide for SMEs by Padraic Hayes
• Have you heard about our referral offer?
• A.I. Answer: How good were your A.I. image detection skills?

Windows 10 Support End Date: Is it Time to Upgrade Your PC? ??

Windows 10 has served us well. But its time is running out. Microsoft plans for Windows 10 support to end on the 14th of October, 2025. This means no more security updates, no more patches, and no more support.

It’s time to upgrade to Windows 11. This is especially true for business users with many systems to check and upgrade. This change isn’t just about getting new features. It’s about ensuring your PC stays secure, fast, and capable.

Why You Need to Upgrade before the Windows 10 Support End Date

Security Concerns

When the Windows 10 support end arrives, your computer becomes vulnerable. No more updates means no more security patches. Hackers and malware developers will exploit these vulnerabilities. Upgrading to Windows 11 ensures you receive the latest security updates. This keeps your data and personal information safe.

Enhanced Performance

Windows 11 is designed to be faster and more efficient. It optimises your hardware, providing better performance, allowing applications to run smoother, and making boot times quicker.

Improved Features

Windows 11 brings a host of new features, including a redesigned Start Menu and Taskbar offering a fresher, modern look. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups help you organise your workspace. Virtual Desktops allow you to create different desktops for different tasks. These features enhance productivity and make your PC experience more enjoyable.

Read more in our latest blog post.

Customer Spotlight Series ????

We’re excited to kick off our customer spotlight video series earlier this month, with one that’s close to our hearts. We were delighted to have John Doyle , CEO of St Jarlath's Credit Union Ltd share their experience with Intuity over the past 25 years. St Jarlath's Credit Union Ltd is a pillar of the community and has grown to become one of the largest Credit Unions in Ireland and the largest Credit Union in the West of Ireland. Serving over 50,000 members across 11 branches, their story of growth and community spirit is one we are proud to be a part of.

If you’d like to discuss your technology goals with us, you can contact us here or call us on 0818 987 900.

You can also find us at Stand 50 at CUMA Credit Union Managers Association Conference at the Galway Bay Hotel on September 11th & 12th.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting: A Guide for SMEs ??

Contributed by Padraic Hayes - Head of Business Solutions

n recent years, Ireland has taken significant steps towards promoting pay equity and transparency in the workplace. The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 marks a pivotal move in this direction, requiring companies to disclose the wage difference between male and female employees.?The first gender pay gap reporting requirement was introduced in 2022 for companies with more than 250 employees. In 2024, the requirement was extended to companies with over 150 employees, and by 2025, the obligation will further extend to companies with more than 50 employees, requiring them to begin reporting.

These milestones are particularly significant when you consider that, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees constitute 99.8% of active businesses in Ireland and employ 68.4% of the workforce. Until now, reporting only applied to the remaining 1% of Irish enterprises. This means that we have yet to uncover the full extent of Ireland’s gender pay gap.

SMEs are under the spotlight in 2024 from both industry and media when they publish their first gender pay gap reports. This could be Ireland’s key solution to making real progress on closing the gap.

Read more in our latest blog post.

Introducing Our New Referral Offer!??

It feels great to know that our customers trust us enough to recommend us to others, and we truly appreciate it when it happens! To show our gratitude, we are excited to introduce our new referral incentive.

When an existing customer refers us to a new customer and they sign up for a managed IT contract, you will receive a credit off your monthly spend equivalent to 50% of their first monthly payment.

Contact us or reach out to your Account Manager to find out more.

AI Answer: How good were your AI image detection skills? ??

Last month, we challenged your AI image detection skills with the images above. We can now reveal that the image taken by photographer Nathan Dumlao was number 2. The remaining images in the grid were AI-generated.

Don't feel too bad if you were fooled, many of us were fooled too!

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