AidanKP

About AidanKP

Aidan is the director and founder of Kirkpatrick Consult Limited. He graduated with a Bachelors degree with honours in Mechanical engineering before becoming a Certified Microsoft Professional and subsequently achieving a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status. Aidan has been designing, coding, implementing and training on IT Solutions for over 20 years.

December 2019

Customer story: Toronto Zoo

By |2019-12-10T13:01:28+01:00December 10th, 2019|Uncategorised|

At the Toronto Zoo, employees not only compile and analyze data about 450 animal species, but they must also share their findings with partners around the world. This is no small task, but using #Office365, employees have migrated from pen and paper charting and tracking to cloud-based collaboration. This move has made them more agile and revolutionized their work. What about you? Have you made the move? At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we can help. Contact us to find out how. #WhyCloud

Tools and technology for developing future-ready skills

By |2019-12-10T11:01:28+01:00December 10th, 2019|Uncategorised|

Labor economists predict that 65% of today's primary school students will be in jobs that haven't been invented yet. How can we prepare our students for a world no one can see coming? At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we are confident it is possible to effectively prepare students for the future, even a fuzzy one. Microsoft focuses on using technology in ways that develop soft skills, such as creativity and communication; planting the seed early on for students to work in harmony with technology to solve business problems. Contact us to learn more about the tools Microsoft is implementing to achieve these objectives.

The Value of Certification

By |2019-12-10T09:00:27+01:00December 10th, 2019|Uncategorised|

Recent graduates, of both high school and college, are chock full of knowledge and ideas. In order for them to have the greatest impact on their own lives and the lives of others, they first need to stand out from the pack and effectively communicate their insights with others. That is what Microsoft Imagine Academy can provide: opportunity for students to earn valuable and relevant certifications that boost resumes and applications, and the know-how to proficiently and clearly communicate with their peers. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we believe that no matter where someone chooses to take their talents, we can help them get there.

Transforming sales: Microsoft removes obstacles and gives back time with Dynamics 365

By |2019-12-04T13:00:46+01:00December 4th, 2019|Uncategorised|

CRM systems are critical for every business. How do you rank your system? At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we want you to access the tools that will take your customer sales experience to the highest level. Microsoft uses Microsoft Sales Experience (MSX) to track customer interactions as part of the sales opportunity pipeline and to accelerate deals because direct sales represent about 50% of total Microsoft revenue. Your business can use the same system that Microsoft uses to maximize your sales potential. Contact us today to find out more on how MSX can help your organization engage customers and convert sales.

Microsoft migrates 150,000 mailboxes to Exchange Online

By |2019-12-04T11:00:38+01:00December 4th, 2019|Uncategorised|

How important is your employees' time? With today's workforce spending more time on email, it's time you prioritize your workers' email system. Kirkpatrick Consult Limited is here to help you integrate a solution that will help your employees get their time back. With Exchange Online, your people need less time to support your email system, which frees them up for other projects. The guaranteed business continuity supports workplace flexibility adding to the flexibility of your workforce. With more time, imagine what important tasks your team could focus on. Contact us today for more information on how we can help.

Microsoft Dynamics for Customer Service

By |2019-12-03T18:00:34+01:00December 3rd, 2019|Uncategorised|

Your customers won't always come to you. That's why your sales reps need a CRM solution that they can use on the go. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know finding the right solution can be tough, so we're here to facilitate your search. With Microsoft Dynamics 365, you can extend service to the field when there is a need for onsite help and capture and display big data insights in a way your people can consume and act on the data. With Microsoft solutions, your team has more power to deliver personalized customer service than ever before. Contact us to find out how we can help.

Day in the life–Financial services

By |2019-12-03T15:00:26+01:00December 3rd, 2019|Uncategorised|

As a financial services professional, your day is likely packed with many tasks; checking your email probably consumes a lot of your day. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know that you could be saving valuable time in your day by maximizing the potential of your email provider. Microsoft business-class email and calendaring products help you stay on top of what matters with a clear, unified view of your email, calendar, and contacts. With Microsoft, stay connected wherever you are. Let us help you integrate this amazing solution, so you can free up time in your day. Contact us for more information.

Security – common mistakes

By |2019-12-03T13:00:14+01:00December 3rd, 2019|Uncategorised|

"43% of cyberattacks target small businesses." Just because your business is small doesn't mean it is insignificant to potential cybercriminals. In fact, many hackers specifically target small businesses because they often make simple security mistakes that are easy to exploit. The time to act is now! Use this graphic as your starting point to proactively identify and address common security problems. At Kirkpatrick Consult Limited, we know you didn't start your business because you were an expert in security. Let us help you keep your data safe so you can stay focused on what you do best. Contact us to learn more!

Enabling Analytics for Improvement ‒ Lessons from Year 2 of Fresno’s Personalized Learning Initiative

By |2019-12-03T09:00:12+01:00December 3rd, 2019|Uncategorised|

How to do you keep the momentum rolling for initiatives? First, you need to understand your current success: what's working and where can we improve? Second, you need to communicate that success to parents, teachers, principals, and anyone one else with a stake in student progress. Fresno Unified's Personalized Learning Initiative, in partnership with #Microsoft, Digital Promise, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, integrated learning analytics to do just that. In this year 2 report, the results speak for themselves: The initiative is accomplishing its goals of closing achievement gaps and preparing students for "as yet imagined futures." Let's keep this momentum going to improve the lives of all students!

Go to Top