Jubilee bank holiday weekend
As the Jubilee bank holiday period is approaching, we would like to wish you a relaxing and enjoyable time. Our offices will be closed from 5.30pm on Wednesday 1st June and reopening at 8.30am Monday 6th June.
Why endpoint security is important for your business
Over recent years, there have been major changes to the way employees work. Whilst hybrid and remote work is now commonplace, not all businesses have taken appropriate measures to secure their workforce. The changes to the workplace model have also facilitated changes to the ways that cybercriminals target organisations. For businesses to protect themselves from […]
4 ways cloud telephony can improve the customer experience
There are many elements that need to work together to deliver an exceptional customer experience, with communication being one of the most important. Most businesses give customers a variety of communication channels to support synchronous and asynchronous communication, depending on the situation. As telephony is the most common way customers will contact a business for […]
Your 2022 guide to migrating SQL Server to Microsoft Azure
As Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is reaching its end of life on July 12, 2022, businesses still using the service will have to upgrade their SQL server to a more recent instance or migrate to Microsoft Azure. If businesses do not upgrade or migrate, they will no longer receive essential security updates, leaving them vulnerable […]
What more can your business do to combat ransomware?
From small local businesses to large international enterprises, all businesses are at risk of falling victim to a ransomware attack. For the uninitiated, ransomware is a form of malware that blocks access to a file, system or device until a ransom is paid. Typically, ransomware spreads throughout a network, and encrypts files, resulting in large-scale […]
Business Process Automation: The current state of automation in 2022
Throughout history, businesses have constantly looked for ways to automate processes, to save time and money whilst increasing output. Whilst the early history of automation was typically within a manufacturing context, over the past 20 years technology has enabled businesses in all industries to automate repetitive processes. In 2022, these automation technologies have become inexpensive […]
Benefits of outsourcing IT services
Due to a number of factors, including the current digital skills shortage, many businesses have decided to outsource their IT services requirements. Especially for smaller businesses, or businesses that are rapidly growing, outsourced IT ensures that employees have access to the right technologies and tools to work effectively, without the need to hire a large […]
Why a Cyber Essentials certification is important for SMBs
In recent years, it has become increasingly important for businesses to secure their IT systems to reduce the chance of falling victim to a cyberattack. In the UK alone, 39% of businesses were targeted by a cyberattack in the last 12 months. Whilst most newsworthy cyberattacks target large businesses and enterprises, it is just as […]
How your business can make the most of the modern workplace
Throughout history, the concept of an ideal workplace has constantly evolved, from the Action Offices of the ‘60s to the rise of office cubicles and the introduction of computers in the ‘90s, and the recent adoption of remote and hybrid working. Novel technologies underpinned many of these changes, and that is no different today with […]
What is a human firewall and why is it important?
Businesses across all industries are constantly at risk of falling victim to a cyberattack. To reduce this risk, it is essential that businesses secure their IT systems. It is common to have several solutions working together to provide comprehensive security, for example, email, web, network, and endpoint. However, many businesses fail to invest in one […]