As we head into 2026, many businesses will be thinking about growth, efficiency and stability. One of the areas that often gets overlooked during this time, however, is IT. The systems, security and processes your business relies on every day, crucial to productivity, customer service and long-term success.

So, if your business is thinking about setting some New Year’s resolutions in the next few weeks, here’s five practical IT goals that can improve security, performance and reliability. These resolutions don’t need to be complicated or expensive, but they can still protect your business from risk while making day-to-day work easier.

Improving Cyber Security Awareness

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated every year, and some of the biggest risks can come from staff who aren’t fully aware of what to look out for. It’s important everyone in your team knows how to spot some of the most common cyber attacks like phishing emails, suspicious links, unusual login pages and fake Microsoft sign-in screens, as well as how to report an issue before it becomes a problem.

At Edmondson's, we help businesses to spot common signs of cyber attack and prevent them before they happen. Making this one of your resolutions could save your business a lot of time, money and stress.

Strengthening Passwords and MFA Policies

Weak or reused passwords continue to be one of the most common root causes of security breaches. As part of your 2026 goals, it’s a good idea to consider reviewing your password policies and introducing passphrases, as they’re easier to remember and much harder to crack.

Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) should also be considdered wherever possible. MFA adds a second layer of protection to your passwords and helps to block automated attacks.

Reviewing Your Backup Strategy

Your business's data is one of your most valuable assets. Losing it can be devastating, yet many companies don’t realise their backups are incomplete or not working until it’s to late. A New Year’s resolution to review your backup setup could be one of the most valuable changes you make.

Ask yourself:

• Are backups stored securely and off-site
• Are backups happening daily
• Have you tested the recovery plan

Edmondson’s IT provides reliable backup solutions and can test your recovery process, ensuring everything works when you need it most. Regular backups protect against hardware failure, accidental deletion, cyber attacks and even natural disasters.

Reducing Downtime with Regular Maintenance

When equipment runs well, it’s easy to assume everything is fine. But over time, outdated hardware, old software and missed updates can slow productivity, increase the risk of failure and create security gaps.

Acting now instead of waiting until something goes wrong can save your business money and keep your team working at full speed. At Edmondson’s, we help businesses cut downtime through system audits, updates and smart recommendations. A healthier IT setup means fewer interruptions and a smoother working environment.

Introducing Scalable IT Support

Your IT needs in 2026 won’t be the same as they were in 2025. Businesses grow, software changes and new threats appear. Having the right IT support in place gives you flexibility and confidence.

Whether your staff are working from home, in the office, or travelling, reliable support keeps operations moving.

If you’re expanding your team, bringing in new hardware, or modernising your systems, planning ahead helps avoid rushed, expensive decisions. Reliable IT is an investment in productivity and business continuity.

Start 2026 Strong

These resolutions aren’t difficult to implement, and you don’t need to tackle them alone. At Edmondson’s, we work with businesses to strengthen IT environments, protect data and improve day-to-day performance.

2026 is full of opportunities, and with the right IT foundations, your business can take full advantage. If you’d like help getting started, just let us know.