Power BI is Microsoft’s self-service Business Intelligence platform which has taken off massively in recent years and ever continues to grow in popularity. It is a space where creativity and analytics collide!  Read More

Wouldn’t it be great if we had robots to do everything for us? Okay, maybe not everything but certainly the mundane and the tedious! Robotic Process Automation (RPA)  Read More

Outlined here are some of the typical process steps in a full LIMS step-up:Read More

The global shift to remote working in 2020 changed the way we work. As companies moved their activities online the initial priority was on the day-to-day operations. Now, a year on, companies are looking at productivity and connection in a broader context as remote working, in one form or another, is here to stay. Remote […]Read More

In the pharmaceutical industry, Quality Assurance (QA) is essential for ensuring that products are manufactured and delivered to a safe and consistent standard, adhering to all guidelines, standards and stringent regulatory requirements set upon them. A challenge for all Pharmaceuticals is then how to effectively manage the whole Quality Assurance process as smoothly as possible […]Read More

BUILDING A BESPOKE MAIL MERGE SYSTEM? One of the most common requests to our software development department is to deliver a system with bespoke advanced mail merge functionality. This might be to develop a brand new solution or to develop an extension to an existing tool!Read More

Looking to migrate an MS Access application to MS SharePoint or to develop a new project utlising the MS Access and MS SharePoint platform model? Well look no further  Read More

It can be hard to get things done in today’s busy world with constant alerts and distractions. We try to manage our interaction with technology and other people but sometimes we need to manage ourselves too.  Read More

As we reach the end of an extraordinary year, the focus in business switches to 2021. Here are some tips to help you to reset your focus and make new plans.  Read More

Create powerful, interactive visualisations using business intelligence with Microsoft Power BI.  Read More

We’ve all been taken by surprise by speed of events in relation to COVID-19. Here are some pointers to help you lead your team from a distance.  Read More

Who ever thought that this relatively new technology would explode across businesses throughout the commercial world, in the way Microsoft’s collaboration tool Teams would this last crazy year?  Read More

One of the perks of working from home is having no commute and no traffic. We gain extra time each morning and evening and we avoid the stress of travelling. What’s not to love!  Read More

Have you checked out the new Planner App for Microsoft Office 365? You’ll be organised before you know it!  Read More

I don’t know about you but we here at Olas are in awe of this wonderful weather we have been having. Long may it last! To celebrate it, Olas are offering a special offer of 10% discount on any of the Olas Public Corporate Scheduled courses during the month of July.Read More

Managing risks is an important skill for all project managers.Read More

The GDPR became law on May 25, 2018. All organisations will have to be compliant with the regulations from now on.Read More

It is important to be aware of the many different views that one piece of information can present!Read More

Have you ever seen the icon for OneNote on your system, briefly wondered what it is, and then moved on to something you do know? After all, why click on something that might open a minefield – right?Read More

I’m just back from my summer holidays. Had a nice family trip to France. I arranged it many months ago – booked the ferry, campsite, insurance and so on. Leaving nothing to chance, I made sure that everything was ready in advance and all I had to do was relax.Read More