Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is not everyone’s favourite way of logging into business applications and private accounts, but it is a necessary burden. We appreciate MFA is another level of complexity - and probably conflicts with your privacy interests - but... Read More
Author: James Kirby
Is Your Business A Ransomware Target?
Touch wood, but we’re pleased to announce that none of our clients has been the victim of ransomware. Along with everybody else, they have been the target but not a victim. To answer the title question: yes, your business is... Read More
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How To Reduce Threat Of Ransomware In Microsoft 365
With the growing risk of businesses suffering a data breach, it makes sense to take advantage of the array of security tools in Microsoft 365 or at least sense check what your IT Support Team and those responsible for IT... Read More
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The Microsoft 365 Security Features You Should Know About
Microsoft 365 has developed a raft of security features for good reason: if you don’t have solid cybersecurity defences, hackers will exploit your weaknesses for their own gain. Sometimes it's difficult to persuade a client to adopt measures that will... Read More
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10 Cloud Security Tools Compared
Migrating to the cloud appears to be inevitable for most UK businesses. Understandably, there are some reservations about security. Knowing which tools you need is a good starting point to alleviate these concerns. Cloud security tools provide your business network... Read More
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IT Security Strategies: Solving The Cybersecurity Conundrum
For many small-to-medium-sized businesses in the UK, 2020/21 has been a time of upheaval and transition. The adoption of digital technologies has been essential. It was a case of digital or die. However, the rapid transition has left numerous businesses... Read More
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Managed IT Support Services Really Matter. Here’s Why!
Today’s businesses rely heavily on their computer networks. That also means companies rely even more heavily on managed IT support services. Whether you have an in-house team of IT professionals or you outsource your IT to a remote team of IT... Read More
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Microsoft Teams Ramps Up Remote Working Tools
Ever since the global pandemic chaotically scrambled workforces, Microsoft has been developing tools within its Office 365 suite. The tech leader is on a mission to help make it easier to collaborate, communicate and manage remote working teams. Microsoft recently... Read More
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Microsoft Users Warned About A “Huge Uptick” In Office 365 Spearphishing Attacks
Microsoft recently issued a warning to businesses - cybercriminals are using spearphishing attacks to steal sensitive data. The software company said there has been a “huge uptick” in spearphishing attacks this year. In a recent incident, Threat Post reported that emails made... Read More
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Gartner Hails Microsoft As A Leader In UCaaS
For businesses to remain competitive, and indeed, to survive in congested markets, investing in business-critical tools is essential. In the current climate, a pressing issue is a new approach to communications technology. Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), has proven... Read More
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Is Microsoft 365 Backed-Up?
Data backup is a critical process for disaster recovery and business continuity. So important, in fact, that it is wise to be informed whether Microsoft 365 is backed up. The short answer to the title question is yes and no.... Read More
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Benefits of The New Windows 11 For Businesses
Microsoft announced the new version of Windows 11 during the summer. The official launch date is set for October 5th. There was a smattering of excitement following the marketing claims distributed by the tech giant. Windows 11 is designed to... Read More
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IT Support Essentials When Relocating Offices
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused upheaval in virtually every facet of life. In the aftermath of the lockdown slowdown, businesses are still searching for solutions that enable them to navigate the “new normal” and plan for the future. Peaks and... Read More
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How To Protect Data In The Cloud
The fallout of a year-long pandemic has changed the outlook for numerous businesses. A report published by McKinsey suggests companies have to “get real” about a hybrid workplace. Yet one question gnaws at IT managers and C-Suite executives. How do... Read More
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Going Online? What You Need To Know About The Digital Transformation
Digital marketing agencies and search engines optimisation (SEO) practitioners have been banging the digital transformation drum for years. Were they merely drumming up business? You can be forgiven for thinking the digital arena is overwhelming. The competition is global. And... Read More
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The New Microsoft Windows 365 Cloud PC Service: What Is It?
You may, or may not, have heard the murmurings about Microsoft’s new Cloud PC - Windows 365. It’s been quietly rolled out to business users with a minimal amount of fanfare. Windows 365 has been in the making since 2013 apparently... Read More
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The Future of IT Support Services
IT Support Services in the post-pandemic era will have a central role to play in creating the “new normal.” Mass adoption of cloud technologies is only the first starting point in the next stage of the digital revolution. As businesses... Read More
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How To Perform An IT Audit
IT audits are tedious. That said, they are a necessity. Internal audits enable you to dig deep into operations, improve efficiency and tighten up security to ensure your IT system adds value to the business and meet compliance. You probably... Read More
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How To Protect Your Business From GDPR Penalties
When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced in March 2018, most commentators missed the most pressing issue. And that could have left thousands of UK businesses vulnerable to GDPR penalties. Few commentators in the digital marketing sphere recognised... Read More
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Ransomware: “We’re Just Playing Goalie”
The chief of a leading cybersecurity firm has raised concerns that the growth in digital platforms and cryptocurrencies shows a direct correlation with the rise in ransomware attacks. Should executives be concerned and are there any IT solutions that can... Read More