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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Are Your Employees Accessing Your Business Network On Personal Devices?
Personal devices have permeated the workplace and become intertwined with business operations. Consequently, securing your employees’ personal smartphones, laptops and tablets should be a priority for IT security chiefs. Deloitte estimate around 90% of UK employees owns a smartphone. Moreover,... Read More
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Can Your IT Infrastructure Handle New Normal Trends?
The business world has seen unprecedented change since the outbreak of Covid-19. Companies have had to ramp up their IT infrastructure and reorganise business operations. It's fair to say that adapting to remote working and managing changes to consumer behaviour... 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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Ten Ways to Leverage Microsoft Teams for Remote Workers
Microsoft Teams is a networking solution for businesses. Over the years, the tech giants software has dominated the business landscape. During Covid-19, its cloud-based office suite, Microsoft 365, acquired even more adopters. The mass adoption of Microsoft 365 comes as no... Read More
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IT Support To Leverage Remote Working
It seems as though remote working will continue even once Covid restrictions have been listed. The BBC reports that a survey orchestrated by the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals 74% of UK business plan to continue work from home policies. Employees... 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
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Microsoft 365: Team Building At A Distance
During the global pandemic, companies that rely on IT support had no option other than to deploy a remote workforce. There were some teething problems of course, but lockdown also created opportunities to build better businesses for both employers and... 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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Starlink Satellite Broadband – High-Speed Rural Connectivity
Starlink Satellite Broadband systems provide a solution to internet users living in rural areas. Not only that, but the interstellar satellite broadband program could be a game-changer that breaks the monopoly on broadband services altogether. Could Elon Musk’s SpaceX prompt... Read More
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Is A Hybrid Workplace The Future For Your Business?
Captains of industry have got some huge decisions to make in 2021. High on the list of priorities is how you will assemble your workforce in the post-pandemic world. Coronavirus forced companies into deploying remote working solutions. As more people... Read More
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Microsoft Virtual Desktop: The Answer to London’s Remote Working and BYOD Problem
Microsoft Virtual Desktop (MVD) provides remote-working solutions that enable companies to operate efficiently in the post-pandemic world. London firms looking to adopt a hybrid workplace will be able to seamlessly scale virtualisation requirements and reap the benefits of cloud computing... 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
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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,... Read More
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What is the Microsoft Modern Workplace?
Our understanding of the Microsoft Modern Workplace is evolving at a rapid pace. Although many articles discuss the Modern Workplace as a rigid concept, we at Micro Pro would like to provide you with some insight into the fluidity of... Read More