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How to Keep Your Business Secure When Employees Work Remotely
Remote working is now a normal part of business, but it brings greater security risks as staff access company data from different locations and devices. Protecting your business data requires the right systems and support to keep everything secure.
5 Ways to Modernise Your IT Without Breaking the Bank
Technology evolves quickly, and outdated IT can hurt productivity, security, and growth. However, with the right strategy and expert support, businesses can modernise their systems affordably and achieve strong long-term value.
GDPR Compliance: Some of the Most Common Mistakes
Over seven years on from the introduction of GDPR, many UK businesses, especially SMEs, still misunderstand key compliance requirements. Having a privacy policy or password protection isn’t enough, as true compliance involves far more. With evolving technology and rising cyber threats in 2025, strong data protection has never been more vital.
The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Cyber Security
In today’s digital world, businesses depend on technology more than ever, making them prime targets for cyber attacks. At Edmondson’s, we know that ignoring cyber security can lead to costly damage, while taking a preventative approach is both smarter and far more cost-effective.
The IT Nightmares Lurking in Your Office
As Halloween approaches, it’s not just ghosts and monsters causing chills, the tech world has its own spooky mysteries too. At Edmondson’s, we love a good tech tale, so this Halloween we’ve gathered some eerie and fascinating IT stories to give you a fright.
8 Spooky Halloween Tales from the World of Tech
As Halloween approaches and the nights grow darker, Edmondson’s is diving into the spooky side of technology. From eerie mysteries to strange real-life IT tales, we’ve uncovered some fascinating and unexplained stories from the tech world that are sure to send a chill down your spine.
Is Your Business Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How You Could Be at Risk
Microsoft has officially ended all support and updates for Windows 10, leaving businesses without vital security patches or protection from new threats. If your systems still run on Windows 10, your data and operations could be at risk. Edmondson’s is helping businesses across Yorkshire and the UK upgrade to Windows 11 to stay secure, compliant and future-ready.
How VoIP Phone Systems’ can Improve your Businesses Remote and Hybrid Work
Remote and hybrid working are now standard for many businesses, making reliable communication essential. At Edmondson’s, we help companies across Yorkshire and the UK adopt VoIP systems that deliver flexibility, control and cost savings for a more connected, mobile workforce.
The Landline Switch-Off: What Every Business Should Know
The UK’s landline network will be switched off in 2026, meaning all businesses still using traditional phone lines must move to digital systems. Edmondson’s is helping companies across Yorkshire and the UK make a smooth transition to faster, more reliable VoIP solutions built for the future.
Maximising Business Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know
Wi-Fi is now essential for modern business, powering everything from cloud tools to VoIP and security systems. At Edmondson's, we’ve seen how upgrading to fast, secure and reliable business Wi-Fi can eliminate issues like poor connections and boost both productivity and collaboration.
The Power of Preventative IT Maintenance
Many businesses rely on IT but only seek help when problems occur. Edmondson's takes a proactive approach, using preventative IT maintenance to keep systems running smoothly and avoid issues before they happen.
Why Professional Email Signatures Matter More Than You Think
Email is still one of the most important tools for business communication, but many companies overlook the power of a professional email signature. At Edmondson’s, we see this often, yet a well-designed signature can make a bigger impact on clients, suppliers and partners than most businesses realise.
Top Microsoft 365 Features Businesses Don’t Use (But Should)
Many businesses only use Microsoft 365 for basics like email and Word, but the platform includes powerful tools that can boost productivity, collaboration and security. At Edmondson's, we help businesses unlock overlooked features like Teams project management, SharePoint, Power Automate and advanced security settings to save time, cut costs and work smarter.
Cost-Effective Cyber Security Measures Every SME Should Know
Cyber security isn’t just a concern for big corporations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are becoming prime targets for cyber criminals, often because their defences aren’t as strong. The good news? Protecting your business doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. With a few simple and affordable steps, you can greatly reduce the risk and give your team peace of mind online. At Edmondson’s, we specialise in helping businesses put practical, cost-effective safeguards in place.
How the End of Windows 10 Support Could Affect Your Business Compliance
The end of Windows 10 support on 14 October brings not only performance and compatibility issues but also serious compliance risks. Businesses handling sensitive data could face legal breaches, fines and reputational damage. Edmondson’s can help you prepare and protect your business.
5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Business Data Without Breaking the Bank
At Edmondson's, we believe protecting your data shouldn't cost you a fortune. With these five simple steps, you can make sure your business and your customers are protected without having to break the bank.
5 Signs Your Businesses IT Might be Running on Sticky Tape
Many businesses rely on quick fixes and workarounds, which we call running on sticky tape. While this keeps things moving in the short term, it often leads to bigger problems, higher costs and reduced efficiency over time.
The Top 5 Things Your Computer Wishes You’d Stop Doing
Many businesses develop bad computer habits that harm performance, security and lifespan. Edmondson’s often sees the same avoidable issues, but by avoiding them you can keep systems running smoothly and prevent costly downtime.
5 Ways to Automate Your Accounts Using Sage Integrations
Managing accounts manually is slow and error prone, but Sage integrations can automate much of the process, helping small and medium businesses save time, improve efficiency and focus on growth and customer service.
10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know about IT
Tech tends to have a reputation for being overly serious, packed with complicated code, incomprehensible jargon, high-end innovations and world-shaping breakthroughs. But behind the all the screens and server rooms, there’s a lighter side full of quirky stories and unexpected gems. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite tech story’s that are bound to give you a smile.
Supercharge Your Business with a Digital Growth Voucher
Many small to medium-sized businesses are investing in digital technology to drive success, but not all have the budget available. The Digital Growth Voucher offers £2,000 to £12,500 in funding to support eligible West Yorkshire businesses with their digital projects. Edmondson’s helps businesses make the most of this opportunity to achieve real growth.
What Does Your IT Setup Say About You?
Ever wondered what your IT setup says about your business? Whether you're clinging to ancient hardware, drowning in tangled cables or running a smooth, lightning-fast system, your tech tells a story and at Edmondson’s, we’ve seen it all. We’ve put together a light-hearted quiz to help you find out what your setup really says about you.
Why an IT Health Check Could Save You Thousands
In today’s fast-moving world, IT no longer just supports your business; It’s the backbone of how companies operate. Whether you're handling customer data, processing transactions, or keeping your team connected, your IT systems are working silently in the background, helping everything to run smoothly. But what happens when something goes wrong? An outdated server, a failed backup, or a slow broadband connection could all result in unexpected downtime, lost sales and security breaches. That’s where a free IT Health Check from Edmondson’s can come in.
Dedicated or Shared Servers: Which One’s Right for Your Business?
Choosing the right server solution can make a big difference to how efficiently your business operates online. Whether you're hosting a website, running applications or managing data, it all comes down to the server that powers it behind the scenes. At Edmondson's, we know that every business has unique needs, so understanding the difference between shared and dedicated servers is essential before making any decision.
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