Author: Simon Spencer

11 Dec Do you know how hackers attack?

Posted at 07:00h in Security

The workplace has transformed rapidly over the past ten years, as enterprises look to take advantage of the emerging technologies. Increasingly, employers and employees alike are able to leverage modern communications platforms and cloud technology to greatly enhance productivity and collaboration. As adoption of internet-based solutions...

07 Dec Remote education – technology tools for success

Posted at 07:00h in Microsoft 365, Schools

Students across the world have been met with a very atypical environment this educational year. They’re trading desks in classrooms for virtual learning spaces, and teachers have so far been faced with many challenges associated with this kind of learning. Whilst nothing will replace in-person teaching,...

04 Dec How e-signatures can offer value and ROI for your business

Posted at 07:00h in Software

E-signature technology doesn’t often catch headlines, but behind the scenes its market has been growing rapidly over the last decade. Between 2014 and 2017, adoption of e-signature software snowballed from £67 million to £561 million worldwide. As companies continue to evolve their flexible working practices, that...

30 Nov Visions of a post-pandemic workforce

Posted at 07:00h in Work from home

With the heavy impact Covid-19 has had on economies, jobs, and business operations, the prevailing question is “when will everything go back to the way it was?”. The security and resilience many organizations previously enjoyed has been in flux as they’ve been forced to adapt...

27 Nov Cybersecurity essentials for businesses looking to become data-centric in 2021

Posted at 07:00h in Security

Due to the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, cyber-attacks have seen a sharp upward curve this year – accelerating the increase that’s been occurring over the last five years. According to cybersecurity company Darktrace, malicious emails targeting home workers increased from 12% before the first UK lockdown...

23 Nov A business telephony upgrade could be the answer for a sustainable future

Posted at 07:00h in Business Voice, Microsoft 365

According to the latest UK government report, 46.6% of those in employment worked from home in April. In the short term, working remotely is keeping employees safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s growing evidence to suggest that companies will benefit from remote working after...

20 Nov A guide to surviving full-time remote working

Posted at 07:00h in Work from home

As the country continues to work remotely, we've heard a lot about the benefits – no commute, a more comfortable environment, and pets for company. For many, however, the transition to home working has been difficult and daunting. When you're not used to working outside...

16 Nov Microsoft Teams will reduce meeting background noise with artificial intelligence

Posted at 07:00h in MS Teams

Remote working has certainly had its benefits in the last 7 months, but it’s not without challenges. For many remote work employees, daily distractions such as children, pets, spouses, housemates and dodgy internet connections can all interrupt important conversations. Whether a dog is barking while...

13 Nov How to keep boosting employee spirit during another lockdown

Posted at 07:00h in Support

As restrictions began to lift following the first COVID wave in the UK/Ireland, some businesses tried to get back to the office while others continued working remotely. Unfortunately, Europe is experiencing a second wave of the coronavirus and new restrictions are flooding in already. Businesses that...

09 Nov Penetration testing: a huge asset for small businesses?

Posted at 07:00h in Security

Penetration testing, also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, has become an increasingly popular topic in recent years. The process involves the same method used by criminal hackers in order to test (and attempt to break) the digital defenses of a business. By simulating...

06 Nov Microsoft 365 identifies and blocks phishing emails – so you don’t have to

Posted at 07:00h in Security

“Whatever your business, however big or small it is, you will suffer phishing attacks at some point.” – this statement from the UK’s National cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is a clear warning that no organisation is safe from cyber-attacks, regardless of their industry or size. More...

02 Nov Five steps for SMBs to deploy Microsoft Teams

Posted at 07:00h in MS Teams

More than 75 million daily active users rely on Microsoft Teams to conduct business, connect with their network, and carry out their responsibilities. While the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly spurred many organisations to adopt virtual communication and collaboration tools, Microsoft Teams offers considerable benefits to...