Posts by James Kirby
Microsoft To Do: Organise Your Life From Office 365
Microsoft To Do is a cloud-based intelligent task management app that provides you with a smart daily planner that makes sharing simple, managing projects easier and organising your life painless. Available on both desktop, mobile app and Teams integration, Microsoft To Do 365 enables you to manage personal and professional to-do lists online and on-the-go. Available…
Read More8 Mistakes IT Support Teams Make That Cost Your Company
Talented IT support professionals are often the safety net of your company for a multitude of technical issues. However, tech stuff doesn’t always go to plan. Any number of things can – and do – go wrong. To make matters worse, a large percentage of IT mistakes that cost companies money could be avoided. The…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Dual Screen Monitors
When one screen is not enough, dual monitors provide an effective solution. You may not be able to get your head around working with two screens vs one at first, but there’s actually a number of significant benefits to this madness. Dual screen monitors – also known as an extended desktop – is actually not…
Read MoreHow IT Consultants Can Boost Your Business With Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 has been leveraged by 187,000 businesses and IT consultants in the UK alone. And the number is constantly rising year on year. The software takes advantage of cloud technologies and helps you boost communications and real-time collaboration. But that’s not all. With a full complement of productivity tools, advanced security protocols and seamless…
Read MoreBenefits of the Microsoft Modern Workplace
As every IT professional knows, many of today’s employees want to work from any location, on any device and to their own schedule. But they still need to connect easily with their teammates and managers. They don’t want to have to worry about data breaches either. To fulfil the requirements of a modern workplace, businesses…
Read MoreWhat is IT Support and Why would I need it?
If you feel overwhelmed by information technology (IT) – and all the digital nuances demanded of the modern business setting – you may feel equally confused about what IT support providers like Micro Pro can deliver and what we can actually do to benefit your business. The short answer to the title question…
Read MoreHow Secure Is Cloud Computing?
The cloud computing market is becoming increasingly saturated. This has led to masses of content flooding the web claiming to have the answer to one of the cloud computing security market’s most pressing questions: how secure is cloud computing? Why Is Cloud Computing Security a Source of Anxiety? Since the invention of cloud computing in…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Cloud Computing
The advantages of cloud computing solutions are extremely varied. Cloud services increase scalability, optimise employee efficiency and improve IT security. Unsurprisingly, as a result, more businesses are migrating to cloud computing services. With research predicting that by 2021, almost a quarter (24%) of IT spending will account for cloud services alone. That number has sharply…
Read MoreHow Cloud Computing Differs from Traditional IT Infrastructure
Over the past decade, the shift from traditional IT infrastructure to cloud-based computing has been rapid. With cloud computing now being considered as the most reliable, scalable, and cost-effective IT solution. Currently, it is estimated that 90% of all businesses are currently using some form of cloud computing services. With that figure set to grow…
Read More7 Things to Consider to Ensure a Successful IT Relocation
So, you’ve found the perfect office space, you’ve broken the exciting news of your office move to your employees, and you’ve even started collecting cardboard boxes to pack your things in for the big move. But now comes the biggest challenge of all – relocating your office IT smoothly without experiencing any downtime. A successful…
Read MoreIT Auditing: What is it and why is it important for your business?
In this article, we’ll look at what IT auditing really is, explore some of its key processes and discover why it’s so important. But first, in order to frame the role of IT auditing, take a look at the following quote: “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows” – Ralph S. Marston…
Read MoreHow to Comply with GDPR as a Small Business
Business owners already have a lot on their plate. As such, compliane with GDPR for small businesses may feel like another hurdle to overcome. But with the right IT and data processes in place, it’s relatively easy to stay compliant. When the regulation was first introduced, there was a lot of confusion. With many small…
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