The Access Group

The Access Foundation is proud to support Nottinghamshire County Scout Council, helping young people take part in the 26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027. This grant will enable 36 young people to access this global Scouting event, an opportunity to experience adventure, cultural exchange and lifelong friendships. For many, financial barriers can make this out of reach. This funding helps relieve that pressure, allowing young people to focus on the experience. Read more: https://ow.ly/sHEp50Z50xQ #AccessCharity #Charity #Fundraising #GivingBack

On this #EmployeeSpotlight, we're sharing Jeff Brannon’s story, Engineering Manager at Access, who is dyslexic and has taken a non-traditional path to success. From struggling in school to returning to university as an adult, Jeff built a career in software engineering and now leads high-performing teams. His journey is a reminder that when we create inclusive environments and embrace neurodiversity, talent can thrive, no matter the path. Read Jeff's story: https://ow.ly/AWTJ50Z44mB #LoveWorkLoveLifeBeYou #Dyslexia #Accessibility

Our latest newsletter reveals the real #AI gap: not access, but ability. While adoption is rising fast, most teams are still experimenting without structure and that’s where the real opportunity lies. To start with, #prompting is the skill that turns curiosity into capability. #YourAIJourney #AIPrompting #AIAdoption

#AI adoption looks different for everyone. From first experiments to fully embedded workflows, every stage matters. We’ve turned the journey into four simple stages, supported by free resources designed to help you grow with confidence. Find your stage, then take our quick quiz to unlock personalised next steps: https://ow.ly/3HGO50Z44zH Your journey. Your pace. #YourAIJourney #AIAdoption #BusinessManagementSoftware #FreedomToDoMore

“The bigger you are, the more you need to protect the business.” – Stuart McLachlan, Head of IT, Express Solicitors As Express Solicitors scaled rapidly, traditional backups just couldn’t keep up. They needed speed, resilience and the confidence that the business could keep running no matter what. With Access Managed Services, they built a future-ready disaster recovery strategy that brings 40TB systems online in minutes, limits data loss to mere seconds and keeps operations running smoothly, even during failover. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/ZWal50Z2hrB #FreedomToDoMore #Legal #Law #BusinessContinuity

Most systems are still running with outdated access, unclear permissions and little visibility. That’s exactly where compliance risks creep in. AI changes the approach, shifting governance from reactive clean-up to proactive control, with intelligent access management, automated risk flagging and always-on audit trails We’ve mapped out 4 stages of AI adoption to help you get there, with practical resources at every step: https://ow.ly/eiEe50Z48mJ #AI #AIAdoption #YourAIJourney #FreedomToDoMore #AIin60Seconds

We've been here before. DOS to GUI. On-premise to cloud. Every shift followed the same pattern: noise, scepticism, adoption, dependency. AI is the same cycle and at Ignite, our global leadership conference, nearly 300 Access senior leaders heard a clear message from CEOs Chris Bayne and Jon Jorgensen: this time, we're leading, not following. The focus was on customer impact, what Access actually gives back to the 160,000 organisations that run on our software and our obligation is to bring every customer on the AI journey with Access Evo. Our keynote speaker Kate Richardson-Walsh OLY OBE, Olympic Gold medallist and former England hockey captain, reinforced what was already in the room: high performance requires discipline, diversity of thought and the courage to keep moving. See what practical AI could mean for your business: https://ow.ly/76Sa50Z334S #WeAreAccess #FreedomToDoMore #BusinessManagementSoftware #Leadership

We marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day with an impactful session led by Nicola M Barke, who shared her experiences of navigating work and life with narcolepsy, PTSD and a brain tumour diagnosis. The conversation reinforced something important: accessibility isn’t a tick-box exercise. It’s about building a culture where people feel understood, supported and able to perform at their best. At Access, we’re committed to making accessibility second nature, creating an environment where everyone has what they need to thrive. Learn more about our culture: https://ow.ly/ATGj50Z2Hia Thank you for sharing your story with us, Nicola! Claire Jamieson Keith Kemsley #LoveWorkLoveLifeBeYou #AccessibilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #Neurodiversity

Access Evo harnesses the power of AI to help you focus on what really matters. Experience the magic of ‘working in the moment’, from tackling the biggest questions to effortlessly completing everyday tasks. It’s time to discover this transformative feeling for yourself with our AI-enabled software experience. It’s not magic. It’s Evo. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sk7z50Z0WkF #AccessEvo #AI #ItsNotMagicItsEvo #Productivity #AISoftwareSolutions #FreedomToDoMore #BusinessManagementSoftware

"Will AI take my job?" is the question dominating boardrooms and news headlines. Our Co-CEO Jon Jorgensen was among the business leaders debating the issue at the House of Lords last week. The real question isn’t about AI taking jobs, but whether businesses are equipping people to work alongside it and maximise the opportunity - that’s where the advantage lies. The House of Lords AI Summit was hosted by Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell and chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, and brought together 20 CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs to cut through the noise. The verdict was unambiguous: the job scaremongering has to stop. The full findings from the summit land this week so watch this space. Read more: https://ow.ly/5pOi50Z2f76 #AI #HouseOfLords #AISummit #WeAreAccess #AIAdoption #FutureOfWork