2022 has been an exciting, challenging and enjoyable year for the business, as we continued to grow our solutions, services and, thanks to recent acquisitions, our workforce.
With the year almost over, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on both the many ways our team has delivered big wins for our customers and our biggest achievements over the last 12 months.
jANUARY – tHE mID-MARKET REPORT LANDS
We kicked off the year with a highlight of the Node4 calendar – our Mid-Market IT Priorities Report. The 2022 edition investigated four sectors that ramped up during the pandemic – healthcare, insurance, online retail and transport logistics – and revealed how they’re redrawing IT objectives. Get all the data and discussion below. Our 2023 report launches in January 2023, so keep an eye out for that too!
FEBRUARY – ALL EYES ON THE FUTURE OF CLOUD
We were delighted to launch our revolutionary Azure Hybrid Cloud solution in February. This market-first innovation means organisations can run workloads in Azure and data centres with integrated Azure native tools and services.
And we didn’t stop there. There’s a growing pressure to “get IT right”, so, not wanting concerns over decision making to hold our customers back, we put our heads together to create the perfect solution. The result? Our flagship FastFind Consultancy.
MARCH – SPOTLIGHTING SUCCESS
This month, we put our voice behind #BreakTheBias to celebrate International Women’s Day and spotlighted the successes of Samantha Thorne, our Head of People and Sadie Wilde, our Leadership and Talent Development Partner. Both are fantastic assets to the business, supporting our colleagues and helping them to develop and progress in their chosen fields.
We also wrapped-up a major project with Ellisons, the UK’s leading hair and beauty products supplier. Our integrated cloud communications, contact centre and data infrastructure solution allowed Ellisons to redefine and reshape operations in months.
APRIL – THE ONWARD PATH FOR ONLINE RETAIL
Did you know that the UK’s eCommerce market accounts for 14% of global retail sales? The official government policy switch from restrictions to “living with Covid” prompted us to look at how online retail – one of the pandemic’s few success stories – is shaping up in a post-covid world.
MAY – UNVEILING OUR NEW WEBSITE
A major internal project wrapped up this month, with the launch of our new website and refreshed brand. A huge thank you to our marketing team (and every team member who lent their expertise) for creating an online hub that we, and our customers, enjoy referencing and learning from. We hope the new website has helped you discover more about the wide range of solutions and services we offer.
JUNE – AND THE WINNER IS…
Node4! We were thrilled to win the Best Managed Services/ Colocation Project of the Year gong at the DCS Awards alongside our customer First Response Finance. Our win – earned for hosting and unified communications – was decided by the public, which made the achievement all the more special.
JULY – NEW FACES JOIN THE NODE4 FAMILY
July was a huge month for the Node4 team. We acquired risual, an IT managed services provider of 17 years, fellow Azure Expert MSP and public sector expert. Our latest strategic acquisition added 170 faces to the Node4 team and considerable strength to our leading cloud capabilities.
AUGUST – AN AZURE EXPERT MSP – AGAIN!
We were all smiles in August as we retained our Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status, having passed our first annual audit. The accreditation process saw us demonstrate our Azure expertise and commitment to service excellence, and it’s a testimony to our team that we’re one of just a few select Expert MSP organisations.
SEPTEMBER – ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST PLACES TO WORK
Node4 is officially named one of the Best Workplaces in Tech™ for Large Organisations! This is our second successive year on the prestigious list, compiled by Great Place to Work and based on stringent criteria. We’re incredibly proud that our employees feel valued, fulfilled and are thriving at Node4.
OCTOBER – LET’S TALK ABOUT BEING SECURE
October marked a significant date in the IT calendar – Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As a Managed Security Service Provider, Node4 set to work sharing our knowledge in the shape of resources, webinars and productive conversations, all with a focus on the part people play in defending our businesses.
NOVEMBER – TWO BIG REVEALS
It’s another busy month for Node4. First, we welcomed Tisski, a leading independent Microsoft Business applications partner, to the Node4 group and celebrated our second strategic acquisition of the year.
We also launched our Future of Hybrid Cloud report, which delved into the state of hybrid cloud adoption in the UK.
DECEMBER – SUPPORTING THE TRUSSELL TRUST
We rounded off 2022 with the spirit of giving, running a Christmas food donation campaign aimed at supporting our chosen charity partner, The Trussell Trust. The vital work they do supporting UK foodbanks has never been more necessary and we’re proud to support them in any way we can, including hosting Donation Stations at our offices and pledging money in lieu of our typical Christmas customer gifts.
Our 2022 achievements fill us with enthusiasm for how we can keep driving change that matters for our customers. To keep up with our news, subscribe to our weekly blog and we look forward with excitement for what 2023 will bring.
Best regards,
Paul Bryce
Managing Director