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Cyber Security and Data Privacy for Small Businesses
Cyber security and data privacy has been a hot topic for businesses in recent years. This is due to a new-found emphasis being placed on the importance of cybersecurity and keeping your data safe. In this blog, we provide the common vulnerabilities small businesses face when concerned with cyber threats, the cost of ignoring cyber security, and cost-effective solutions you can implement to protect you and your business.
Best Practices for Data Backup to keep your data safe
Data security is a top priority for any business. It not only helps to prevent data loss, but it also acts as an extra layer of defence between your company and cyber criminals. This blog discusses the importance of data backup as well as best practices you can use to improve your data security.
How to Better Manage Your IT budget
Having an IT budget is essential and is an important step toward better financial control. However, managing your IT budget can be difficult. In this blog we discuss how to better manage your IT budget in a way that suits your business.
Buying or leasing: Should you buy your IT infrastructure or pay monthly?
When working with an IT provider, you will frequently have the option of purchasing or leasing your hardware. In this blog, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying and leasing, as well as which is best for your business.
ChatGPT: The pros and cons for businesses
Since its launch in November last year, OpenAI's ChatGPT has been revolutionising the way businesses work. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT, as well as whether it is a tool you should use in your business.
The Benefits of CCTV for Businesses
A robust CCTV system is an essential tool for any business, regardless of size. We’ve listed a couple of benefits for having CCTV for your business, including enhanced employee protection, and reduced theft:
How to secure your WordPress website
Despite the fact that WordPress is a generally secure platform, it can be vulnerable to cyberattacks if you do not take the necessary security precautions. This blog discusses the importance of securing your WordPress website as well as the steps you can take to secure your website.
How to optimise your PC for maximum speed and performance
As your computer gets older, you may notice a reduction in speed of your system performance. This can be caused by a variety of factors such as hardware degradation, software issues, and a lack of memory. There are a few things you can do to improve the longevity of your PC before purchasing a new one.
Top 5 3CX Features Every Business Should Know About
From call recording to video conferencing the possibilities are endless with 3CX. In this blog, we’ve compiled our top 5 3CX features you need to know to help you make the most out of your phone systems.
Ways in which web design impacts your business
With 94% of users citing that web design as the reason they mistrust or reject a website, website design plays a huge part in how your audience views your website, and a poor web design will create a negative perspective over your business and your brand.
Latest online scams you need to look out for
Although some online scams can be identified easily by their poor grammar or obvious contact information, others are more difficult to recognise and may lead to financial losses or a scammer getting their hands on your sensitive data. In this blog, we discuss some of the newer scams that many people in the UK have fallen victim to.
International Women’s Day 2023
8th March marks the day for International Women’s Day (IWD). This day commemorates the progress made in closing the gender gap in many areas of social, economic, cultural, and political life. It also serves to highlight the work that remains to be done in order to achieve gender equality.
How to find the right IT provider for your business
Finding the right IT support provider can be a game changer for your company. But, with so many options, it can be difficult to know where to begin. In this blog post, we will go over the most important factors to consider when choosing the best IT support provider for your business.
VoIP vs Landline: Which is Best for Your Business?
The business world has embraced the flexibility and feature that VoIP provides. While traditional landline phones have served businesses well, VoIP can simply provide far more flexibility - not to mention far more useful calling features at significantly lower cost.
April 2023 Microsoft Price Increase
Microsoft announced in late 2022 that a variety of price increases will go into effect on April 1st, 2023. This price increase is due to Microsoft's local currency pricing policy. As a result, customers in the UK will face a 9% increase on their Microsoft Cloud Services from 1st April 2023.
Unleash Your Business’s Full Potential With Business WiFi
The digital world is evolving faster than ever. This means your customer’s demands are also rising. Advanced WiFi solutions can help provide you with a competitive edge like no other. You’ll not only have a system that will be able to support your staff and customers, but power your business to new heights.
A Beginner’s Guide To: Bespoke CRM Systems
Bespoke CRM systems are powerful systems completely that customised your business. These systems help you to save both time and money by streamlining your work processes. In this blog we're covering everything you need to know about CRM systems as well as which one is perfect for your business.
Is Hollywood’s Portrayal of Cyber Security Accurate
Hollywood has its own perspective on cyber security and is notorious for dramatising cyber security scenes. In this blog, we’ll be discussing what is the true reality of IT and discuss the stereotypes within cyber security movies and TV Shows.
10 IT Support Red Flags You Need to Look Out For
There are many IT Support companies that claim to offer high-quality IT Support with no evidence to back up their success. In this blog, we've outlined some easy-to-spot red signals that will ensure you're working with a company that is keeping your IT network at peak efficiency.
Best tech gifts to give to your loved ones this Christmas
Gifting for your techy friends can be complicated, especially when you have no clue about the latest tech products to gift your friends. We’ve broken it down so you can find the perfect tech gifts.
Get Started with a Career in IT
With technology constantly evolving and new IT-related job opportunities arising daily, the career opportunities in IT are endless. Click read more to find out the job opportunities out there for you.
How to spot and avoid Black Friday scams
Black Friday isn't just for shoppers. It's also a goldmine for scammers who take advantage of customers on the lookout for the hottest deals. Scammers have come up with numerous complex ways to exploit innocent victims out of millions of pounds.
The scary side of technology to spook your Halloween
Despite technology paving the way for businesses to connect in ways they couldn't before, there is a much darker side to technology that many people are unaware of.
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