Mobile Device Security: 5 common mobile device security threats
As the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to grow, most businesses have been working to improve their security posture to decrease the chance of falling victim to an attack. Typically, businesses will focus on securing their network, IT systems and individual PCs, as these are the most obvious targets for a cybercriminal. However, the rise of […]
Migrating to the Cloud: What to expect when migrating to Azure
Many businesses rely on some form of legacy on-premises infrastructure that they own, host, or manage. These systems or servers may have been introduced recently, or over a decade ago, and likely were effective in getting the job done for a period of time. However, the IT industry has changed rapidly, and businesses require flexibility […]
Key benefits of moving to a cloud-based phone system
Over the past 18 months businesses have been forced to undergo a period of digital transformation. They have had to introduce new technologies or move existing technologies to the cloud to enable remote or hybrid working. One of these technologies are cloud-based phone systems. A cloud-based phone system has all the features of on-premises phone […]
8 steps to successfully implement a BYOD programme
As employees return to the office, many businesses are considering implementing a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) programme. There are many potential benefits of introducing a BYOD programme, including substantial cost savings, convenience for employees, and flexibility in work location. However, if such a programme is not well planned, it carries a significant security risk, as employees may […]
Combating fake calls from your bank
We’ve all had that call, “Hi it’s your Bank, we need to talk to you about your account”. However, how do we know if it’s genuine? Therefore, to try and combat this, many of the Country’s leading banks have teamed up with Stop Scams UK, Global Cyber Alliance, UK Finance, & Telecom firms such as […]
The importance of cloud backup for businesses
One of a business’s most important assets is its data. This includes everything from customer information and their previous invoices to documents containing marketing plans and budgets. Without easy access to this information, a business would be unable to function and with how easy it can be to lose this information, it is critical that […]
How moving to the cloud accelerates digital transformation
The term ‘digital transformation’ become increasingly widely used in the past five years. The term refers to the adoption and integration of digital technologies to transform the way a business functions. Digital transformation aims to the improve processes within a business to deliver a better experience for employees and customers. The pandemic and the rise […]
Work smarter in Excel with these 10 tips
Microsoft Excel has been a mainstay in the Microsoft 365 suite of products for over 30 years. It is a powerful program that can be used for everything from simple graphs and charts to full fledged traffic and leads calculators. The primary limit to what can be done within Excel is the users’ knowledge of […]
The World of Cybercrime: The gangs behind ransomware attacks
The most worrying and prevalent cyberthreat businesses have faced in the past 5 years have been ransomware attacks. In a recent report it was found that 37% of respondents had been hit with a ransomware attack in the past year. Unfortunately, these number are increasing year on year, and unless businesses have systems in place, […]
Top 9 benefits of using Power BI within your business
Over the past 30 years, all businesses have gone through an era of digital transformation. The move from paper to digital has resulted in a massive increase in the amount of valuable data captured and stored. By 2025 it is estimated that there will be 175 zettabytes of data stored worldwide. To put this into […]