Cloud-based solutions offer businesses an effective way to reduce costs while improving operational flexibility. By moving to the cloud, businesses can eliminate the need for expensive on-site hardware, reducing both initial capital expenditure and ongoing maintenance costs. Cloud services provide... Read More
Category: IT Tips
How to Keep Your Business’ IT Secure and Compliant
There is an expectation for businesses to comply with numerous regulations, with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) being one of the most critical in the UK. GDPR demands that organisations take full responsibility for how they collect, store, and... Read More
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The Role of IT Support in Digital Transformation for SMEs
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), digital transformation is essential to remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations. The process of integrating new technologies and modernising operations can be complex, requiring expert guidance and support. At Micro Pro, we provide... Read More
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Data Backup and Recovery – How Important is it?
Data loss can have catastrophic consequences for any business. At MicroPro, we emphasise the importance of having a reliable data backup and recovery plan. This strategy is essential to ensure business continuity and protect against the myriad threats that can... Read More
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Making Remote Work, Work
Remote work has become an integral part of modern business and how they operate. At MicroPro, we understand that efficient and secure remote work requires tailored IT solutions. Our goal is to help businesses implement these solutions to maintain productivity... Read More
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Understanding GDPR Compliance and Its Impact on Your Business
GDPR is legislation that is often linked with the EU, however, the UK implemented the same regulations into the UK’s Data Protection Act (2018). While Brexit has taken place, it is vital that we ensure that we follow the same... Read More
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VoIP Systems: Great Call But Potentially Dangerous
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems are integral to modern business communications. But, as with most IT equipment, VoIP systems require regular updates and testing to perform at their best. That’s not to say you shouldn’t adopt a VoIP... Read More
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How And Why To Perform IT Due Diligence
Performing IT due diligence involves conducting a comprehensive review of the target company's IT systems, infrastructure and processes. The goal of the exercise is to assess the state of your IT infrastructure, identify potential risks and opportunities, and evaluate the... Read More
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Cybersecurity Strategies For 2023
Remote working, Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) and cloud migration have increased the risk of a data breach for companies of all sizes. Yet some 90% of business leaders are not convinced their cybersecurity strategies for 2023 will secure their business network. Despite... Read More
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10 Techniques Hackers Use To Crack Passwords
Hackers use a variety of techniques to crack passwords. Cybercrime is estimated to be a $10.5 trillion business. This already jaw-dropping figure is forecast to increase to $23.84 trillion by 2027. Malicious actors are not giving up on such as... Read More
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IT 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... Read More
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IT 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... Read More
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The Top 5 IT Security Measures IT Professionals Recommend
Cybersecurity has become an integral aspect of managed IT services. Cybercrime is expected to cost the world’s economy US$10.5 a year by 2025. This is why every business should want to know the IT security Measures IT professionals recommend. As... Read More
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Is 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... Read More
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Is Your IT Support Provider Delivering?
We hear all kinds of horror stories from our clients about their experiences with IT support providers. It’s apparent that some IT support providers in the UK are simply not delivering on their promise. Is yours? Today’s businesses are driven... Read More
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Is Your Slow Internet Harming Your Business?
Since the pandemic, we’ve had a number of new clients reach out to us for assistance. Although companies need several IT support services and dwell in them for months, the proverbial straw that typically breaks the camel’s back is slow internet. Sluggish... 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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How To Create An Effective Disaster Recovery Plan
Whilst the digital revolution has boosted opportunities for business growth, technology also increases the risk of disaster. In today’s world, businesses are compromised when servers fail, suffer a data breach, or an employee makes an error. Devising a disaster recovery... Read More
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Understanding RPO And RTO For Disaster Recovery
Downtime is unpredictable but inevitable. What’s more, if disaster strikes and you don't have a disaster recovery solution, it can have a negative impact on your productivity, revenue and data. The extent of damage caused will be determined by the... Read More
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How To Securely Wipe A Laptop
Laptops only have a lifespan of between 3-5 years. Eventually, they need replacing. When the time comes, it is important to securely wipe the laptop with data sanitisation software. Hard drives store sensitive data including the personal details of consumers... Read More