System upgrades are an essential element of every successful organisation, and they serve two purposes: they maintain your systems security and efficiency. With up-to-date systems, you may conduct business as normal while still using all of your important business applications without interruption. You will need to execute system updates for both your operating system and…
If you run or work for a smaller business, you’re probably always looking for methods to increase productivity and make team communication easier for you, your employees, and your business partners. Using Microsoft Office 365’s collaboration tools is one of the simplest ways to collaborate with your colleagues. This system has the most up-to-date teamwork…
You’ve probably heard of IT outsourcing, but what exactly does it entail? What are all the drawbacks and advantages? Outsourcing has the ability to help you achieve far more than you ever imagined, but it all relies on who you choose to partner with. A significant chunk of every business’s operations is now accomplished by…
Cyber-attacks in the UK continue to surge and a recent report on cybersecurity breaches in 2020 show that around 46% of businesses reported suffering from digital security breaches within the 12 month period. Cybercrime was already a growing threat but the global pandemic over the past two years has resulted in greater use and reliance…
Want a stack of new Windows 11 tips and tricks? We have compiled a list of our top shortcuts and hacks to enhance the way you use your PC with Windows 11. Microsoft’s new OS has been rolling out since October 2021 with users being notified to update from Windows 10 to Windows 11. If…
Cyber attacks against all kinds of businesses and other organisations are increasing in volume. The same is true for the charity sector. Charities of all sizes are seeing more cyber attacks against them and those charities with high incomes are even more of a target for criminals. A report conducted this year (2021) by the…
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, known as PCI DSS, is an important security standard to control personal data and to limit fraud with bank and credit card payments. PCI DSS originated via a joint effort by leading payment brands in the United States including Mastercard, Visa and American Express. collaboration between the major…
Trend reports have been predicting more hybrid working between home and the office for several years, and it turns out they were right – the whole process just got rapidly accelerated by the advent of a global pandemic. The trends have still been proven correct however, even now with the pandemic easing thanks to vaccines,…
Every piece of equipment you use in your business has a shelf life. The same is true for IT equipment, hardware and software. As the end of life of your IT equipment approaches you need to decide how to upgrade to new systems and how to dispose of the old tools. Planning for the transition…
