Posts by Shaun Groenewald
New Hacking Techniques in 2023
Threat actors will continue to create new hacking techniques in 2023. I think it’s fair to say that we can all agree on that. But businesses significantly improve their chances of protecting sensitive data by raising staff awareness of cyber threats. If your workforce knows where cyberattacks are coming from, they are easier to spot. …
Read MoreIT Business Support Services In A Hybrid Environment
Leveraging cloud-based IT business support services enables firms to operate more efficiently in the modern world. Yet the majority of businesses are still not prepared to go all-in on the cloud. Reports reveal that around 72% of businesses prefer to adopt a hybrid environment. The one-foot approach to cloud computing is not necessarily a bad…
Read MoreIT Solutions That Protect Business Continuity
Business continuity is a plague that affects every business owner at one point or another. As the UK heads into a recession that could feasibly last at least 18 months, three-quarters of SME business owners are fretting over their prospects of survival. Small businesses that find themselves in a precarious position can ill afford a…
Read MoreIT Tips For Start-Up Business Owners
There are very few businesses that can operate in today’s world without relying on IT. The IT tips for start-up business owners you need should enable your operations to function smoothly and accelerate your business growth. However, IT is not always straightforward. And start-ups typically run into IT problems that can be time-consuming. It helps…
Read MoreCan Microsoft Supply Chain Platform Ease Your Supply Chain Woes?
Yesterday Microsoft launched a new product – Microsoft Supply Chain Platform. According to the tech giant, this new platform provides businesses with the tools they need to ‘navigate every challenge” within their supply chain. Supply chains are forecast to be a critical threat to the continuity of businesses in 2023. The delays experienced during the…
Read MoreAre Hackers Targeting Your C-Suite With Whaling Attacks?
Hacking is big money. It is estimated that profits shared among threat actors are around $3.5bn dollars. The biggest paydays through successful whaling campaigns that target c-suite executives. Whaling attacks are a form of spear-phishing which falls under the broader umbrella of social engineering. It is also referred to as targeted phishing, The key difference…
Read MoreManaged IT Service Level Agreements (SLA) – What Should You Expect?
Every good business owner knows or should know, that creating value for the customer is key to success and longevity. As a leading provider of IT support in London, Micro Pro is held accountable for the value we provide customers through our managed IT service level agreement (SLA). However, not all SLAs are equal. There…
Read MoreIT Trends That Will Take Your Business To The Next Level
As the digital revolution continues to steam ahead at full throttle, forward-thinking business owners would be wise to take a sneaky peak at the future. So I thought we’d provide a window for you. The IT trends listed below provide insight into the technologies changing the business landscape. And therefore, should give you some foundational…
Read MoreHow To Design And Implement An Effective IT Strategy
With IT at the forefront of every business, an effective IT strategy enables you to enhance performance and profitability whilst staying within the boundaries of compliance. In our role as IT Strategy Consultants for a wide range of businesses, it is evident that business leaders fall short in their understanding of an effective IT strategy.…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Learned About GDPR Compliance In IT Support
When the European Union (EU) launched its General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Compliance in 2018, it was billed as the most significant privacy regulation in 20 years. The regulation covers all data a company stores on a digital device. This can include on-site servers, cloud storage, staff computers, mobile devices and removable media. Paper copies…
Read MoreIs Your Business Making These Cybersecurity Mistakes?
It’s fair to say that cybercrime is a threat to businesses of all sizes. But the reason a large percentage of small businesses suffer a data breach is that they make cybersecurity mistakes. I’ll say this off the bat. This is not an article twisting your arm to invest in cybersecurity measures. We’re not here…
Read MoreWhat’s Next For IT Support Services in 2023 And Beyond?
IT Support Services have to evolve to keep up with the continuous digitisation of businesses. In some cases, the upheaval caused by the recent coronavirus pandemic accelerated digital adoption. Whilst some companies are adapting to digitalisation fairly well in the post-pandemic era, others are experiencing a growing number of problems. The cause of the problems…
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