No matter the size of your business or the industry you’re in, IT security is too important to neglect. Working with an experienced IT security provider is step one but, it’s still important for you to take an interest in your business security – you have an accountant but still check your bank balance, right? […]
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Meet the Team: Musungu Bwalya
We love a good ‘Meet The Team’ post; not only is it a great way to celebrate our growing team, but we get to learn some interesting stuff we otherwise might never have known. This edition is all about our Senior IT Engineer Musungu. We know he’s passionate about providing clients with top-notch IT support, […]
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IT Simplified: What Is Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is a cloud platform offering more than 200 products and services aimed at businesses. By many, it has been described as having limitless possibilities, but the important question is, what can it offer you and your business? More about Microsoft Azure Ultimately, Azure is a cloud computing platform offering Iaas, PaaS, and Saas […]
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IT Simplified: How Does The Cloud Work?
In this week’s IT Simplified, we’re looking to the sky. We’re all familiar with the term ‘the cloud’ by now but let’s understand what it is, how it works and, most importantly, how it can benefit your business. What is the cloud? The term ‘the cloud’ is used to refer to many virtual servers which […]
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IT Simplified: What Is A Firewall?
In this new series of blogs, IT Simplified, we’re going to take a closer look at some of those terms that are often seen as ‘basic IT’ and therefore rarely explained. This week we’re asking what is a firewall? Designed to protect your devices and servers from the threat of a cyber attack, a firewall […]
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What’s The True Cost Of Downtime For Your Business?
When your emails won’t send or your printer won’t print, the cost of the downtime caused may be more than you would think. There are several ways to look at the true cost of downtime – the impact on productivity, the impact on your customers, the impact on your sanity… And that’s with the smallest […]
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Does Your Business Need Remote Monitoring and Management?
The quick and easy answer is yes! But first, let’s understand what remote monitoring and management is. Also known as RMM, remote monitoring and management software is used by managed service providers (MSPs) like us, to monitor your business’ devices in terms of their performance and security. The RMM software is installed on your business […]
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The Dangers of Using Old Technology
If your business is running on old technology, it could be causing issues you’re not even aware of. Of course, the reasons many businesses delay investing in new technology are easy to understand: Cost, upheaval, if it ain’t broke… But ironically, each of these concerns is more likely to become a reality if your business […]
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The Data Security Tools Your Business Needs To Grow.
When you consider your business growth plan, do you consider your data security? Many business owners don’t, but data security is in fact essential to business growth. How are data security and business growth linked? Finances: Insufficient data security can result in significant financial loss. For example, falling victim to a ransomware attack could have […]
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Skype For Business End Of Life: What Does It Mean?
In July 2019, Microsoft announced Skype for Business end of life. This means that Microsoft will pull the plug on Skype for Business on July 21st 2021. With Windows 7 end of life, Microsoft offered extended support updates but not this time – when they say ‘end of life’, they mean it. What comes after […]
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How Has Remote Working Affected The Cost Of A Data Breach?
As experts warned, there has been a significant rise in data breaches over the last year as cyber criminals have taken full advantage of the Covid-19 crisis. But the number of incidents isn’t the only thing to rise; the cost implication of a data breach has also increased. The rise in cost of a data […]
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Does Cyber Essentials Accreditation Mean ‘Job Done’?
The Cyber Essentials accreditation was launched in 2014. This government-backed scheme is designed to help businesses learn how to effectively protect themselves, and their customers’ data from the threat of a cyber attack. Around 80% of cyber attacks could be prevented if all SMEs implement Cyber Essentials best practice. As well as educating businesses about […]
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