In the past, it was only feasible for large multinational corporations to outsource their IT needs to specialist companies. Now, managed IT services are affordable for small to medium businesses to access. The benefits of partnering with IT experts are numerous. You remain in control of your data and your business needs, while getting support…
As businesses become more aware of the threat of cyber-attacks, technical defences are becoming stronger. It’s far more difficult to hack into corporate networks than it used to be. Because of this, hackers are creating new methods of accessing secure data. These efforts are being directed at the new weakest link in corporate cyber security:…
More and more, businesses are outsourcing their data hosting and processing to the cloud. This often proves to be the most secure and economic choice, particularly for smaller businesses that don’t need instantaneous data analysis. In recent years, fog computing has begun to offer a middle ground solution. Nodes are located closer to the edge…
There’s no hiding from the truth – we are often in front of a screen from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep. Constantly checking our personal devices for updates can drive us to distraction. At work, we find a desktop work station waiting for us with so much to…
Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets have become ubiquitous in both the personal and professional spheres. Often there is overlap between the two – checking the work email from home on the weekend is not uncommon these days. In 2016, mobile browsing overtook desktop internet use for the first time. If anything, it’s an…
IT consultants can be deployed to carry out a diverse range of tasks for clients. Generally speaking, IT consultants help businesses to use technology to make processes more efficient or more secure. The tasks can be very diverse, from fixing current issues to creating brand new custom infrastructure. Good IT consultants are flexible and are…
Information Technology (IT) Consulting is a varied field. Generally speaking, it focuses on connecting people with technical skills to businesses that need that knowledge. Technology consultants work with businesses to create new solutions and solve problems. It is a very diverse field, as consultants can specialise in a multitude of areas. You may call on…
Introduction Bluetooth technology has been around since 2000. It’s become a seamless way for professionals to connect devices and it can be deployed for a variety of uses – from diverting voice calls through car speakers, to providing the freedom of wireless mice, headphones and more. The question now however, is how safe is Bluetooth…
If you are looking to establish a computer network for your small business, there’s a few things you’ll need to consider. Setting up small business computer networks can be a lot different to standard home-based or domestic networks. Business networks typically have a greater degree of complexity and security issues to think about. Ultimately the…
