Posts by Shaun Groenewald
Repairing Windows 10 Guide
If you’re a Microsoft customer, you may need to force automatic repairs in Windows 10 from time to time. This is particularly annoying for businesses that are losing productivity because of Microsoft’s operating system. The dreaded blue screen, in particular, can cause panic among regular users. It has been coined the ‘blue screen of death’,…
Read More10 Undeniable Benefits of Microsoft 365
It is the obligation of business IT support providers to advise their clients about digital technologies that can improve your business. In our view, Microsoft 365 is undeniably the leading business software other tech firms strive to rival. Packed with a raft of dynamic applications, Microsoft 365 has practical solutions and multiple benefits for companies of…
Read MoreThis Is What Great IT Support Looks Like
Before the coronavirus pandemic, companies contemplating the merits of working with an outsourced IT support provider were uncertain about the security and privacy of cloud computing. The majority of companies that tested the waters only dipped their toes in but didn’t wade in beyond ankle height. IBM reported companies that have opted for cloud solutions…
Read MoreA Solid Data Backup System Could Save Your Business
The risk of data loss is highly probable for businesses of all sizes. Without a solid data back up system and recovery process, a loss of data can be severely damaging to your business. SMEs are the most vulnerable. One study found that 60% of businesses that suffer a data breach go out of business after six…
Read MoreHow to Screenshot Guide – PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android
Screenshots are a useful computer skill to have in your locker. You can take screengrabs from a variety of devices in a variety of ways. Although screenshots are pretty simple to perform, it is not a function that is immediately obvious from looking at your keyboard. They are rarely included in the bundle of applications…
Read MoreWhat Is Microsoft Business Voice?
Microsoft Business Voice was rolled out in November 2020 with relatively little fanfare. The cloud-based VoIP solution could transform the telephony system for your business – but it could also prove to be an expense you don’t actually have to invest in. If your business receives a high volume of phone calls from customers but…
Read MoreMicrosoft 365 Cheat Sheet
Enhanced productivity, streamlining collaboration and business efficiency are sentiments that echo in every boardroom around the UK. The latest-generation Microsoft 365 provide IT solutions with a raft of tools that enhance productivity, streamline collaboration and increase business efficiency. Microsoft 365 – formerly known as Microsoft Office 365 – is a leading productivity suite all other business…
Read More10 Common IT Security Risks in London Businesses
Businesses of all sizes face threats from cybercriminals. As the techniques and technologies employed by malicious actors become more sophisticated, IT security becomes an increasingly pressing issue for C-suite executives. As a major business hub, financial centre and tech leader, London is clearly a prime target for cybercriminals. Hackney Borough Council was hit in October…
Read MoreWhat is your IT security strategy?
As a business the last thing you should have to worry about is your IT security strategy and if you have the right IT team behind you, then it shouldn’t be a concern. But what if you don’t have that confidence in your team or you haven’t taken the first steps to securing your network.…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Common Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Questions My IT provider keeps asking me to consider spending a lot of money on business continuity or at the very least a disaster recovery plan but why? What’s the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity and what should I focus on? Do I really need to worry…
Read MoreHidden Costs of Managing Internal IT
As a business, it’s never easy deciding whether you should manage your own internal IT. Or whether your IT services should be provisioned as an external service. In fact, the same can be said about insourcing vs. outsourcing IT support. What’s often missed is the cumulative unforeseen costs beyond the initial capital outlay of in-house…
Read MoreBeing IT Agile!
So what does it mean to be IT agile and how does this define the businesses approach? Simply put, companies need a vision for the future. This enables decision-makers with goals and objectives. Decision-makers need a strategic IT roadmap to have the ‘know-how’ to get the business where it needs to be. Owners need to…
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