Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Windows 365: Which is right for your business?
There are many digital technologies that can support businesses in moving to hybrid work models. Microsoft has two technologies designed to enable effective hybrid work through moving desktops to the cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. Both solutions can provide a full Windows 10/11 desktop experience over the internet, but some key differences will […]
How businesses can stay vigilant in periods of increased global cyber risk
Ever since the widespread adoption of the internet, there have been periods of time where businesses have faced increased cyber risk. Some examples within the last 5 years include the WannaCry ransomware attacks in 2017 and the SolarWinds malware attack in 2020. With Russian’s recent assault on Ukraine, the UK has entered another period of […]
Harness the power of AI in your business with Microsoft Azure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are undoubtably some of the greatest technological advancements of the past decade. Although AI has technically been in use for many years, it is only recently that businesses have truly harnessed the power of AI to deliver better business outcomes. AI may seem like it is only feasible […]
Microsoft 365: More than just office applications
In 2017, Microsoft 365, the successor to the long Microsoft Office product family, was launched. Alongside the name change came many new cloud features and capabilities empowering users to be more productive and collaborative, whilst improving security for a business’s entire IT environment. Since then, Microsoft has continued to develop the product set to meet […]
How SMBs can benefit from an eSignature solution
Small and medium businesses are constantly looking for ways to deliver excellent customer service, whilst saving time and money. To achieve these goals, businesses look towards digital technologies to transform the way they work. An example of this is an eSignature solution which allows SMBs, for instance, to easily move all their contracts and paperwork […]
What Azure Active Directory can do for your business
With the move to hybrid work, it is essential that employees can work effectively and securely from anywhere, on any device. To make this possible, businesses need a comprehensive identity and access management solution. One solution is to have an on-premises active directory that employees can use a VPN to connect to, however, many businesses […]
5 Types of Phishing Attacks (and How to Avoid Them)
Phishing attacks are a form of social engineering where a cybercriminal imitates a trusted entity and tricks an individual into opening a fraudulent email, SMS, or instant message. This message is designed to deceive the victim into sharing sensitive information or clicking a link that will run malicious code. In the past year, 83% of […]
Why your business needs a disaster recovery plan
There are many risks to a business’s data including hardware malfunctions, human error, natural disaster, and ransomware. To mitigate these risks, most businesses have some form of backup solution. However, if this system is not part of a wider disaster recovery plan, businesses can experience significant downtime or loss of data. In this article we […]
The importance of Zero Trust in a hybrid work environment
In 2022, many businesses will introduce hybrid working to leverage the benefits of remote working and office-based work. Although this should improve productivity, collaboration, and efficiency, it also introduces more digital attack surfaces, and poses a complex challenge for businesses. This modern challenge requires a modern cybersecurity solution, and for some businesses, this will be […]
Ukrainian Malware Attacks: Fake Ransomware Explained
On January 13th, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) identified multiple cases of malware targeting organisations within the Ukraine. The Ukraine government has indicated that they have ‘evidence’ that the cyberattack was carried out by Russian nation-state actors. Russia has since stated that it has nothing to do with the attack. Regardless of who initiated […]