You’re the captain of your own ship. You have an excellent crew behind you. You’re prepared for anything! Or so you thought. Then one day, out of the blue, a massive digital kraken tentacled its way into your ship’s systems, causing havoc. Your lookout was using the crow’s nest as a cosy place to nap. What you really needed was a vigilant lookout, alert for any small sign of danger. This is the difference between…

Are you forgetting something when it comes to your business’s security strategy? It’s likely you are, and cyber criminals are already taking advantage. More people than ever are working remotely. That means they’re using home networks and maybe even personal devices… and if you’re not taking the right steps to keeping everything secure, your entire business could be at risk. Our latest guide explains all the security measures you need to consider, from the basics…

Microsoft 365 is essential software for millions of businesses. But it’s easy to forget that it’s so much more than Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. It’s a comprehensive platform designed to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and ultimately, boost your business’s productivity. And if you haven’t taken the time to properly explore it, you could be missing out on some business-changing applications. Our latest guide talks about 10 of the best productivity apps you may want…

The Metaverse is a term that’s been buzzing around the tech world for some time now, and it could revolutionise the way we live, work, and play. As a business owner, it’s important that you know what the Metaverse is so that you don’t fall behind your competition. Our latest free guide explains: ⦁ What the Metaverse is ⦁ How it works ⦁ How it could impact your business operations ⦁ And how it could…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may feel futuristic and intimidating to some, but the truth is it’s neither. And it’s time for businesses to start embracing it… not just for customer support or writing emails, but to stay ahead of the competition and achieve real business growth. But where do you start with something that feels so… big?                       Our latest guide explains the various ways you…

If you log into any of your devices and apps with just a username and a password, then you’re using one piece of ID – or one ‘authentication factor’. And that’s just not enough. We recommend using MFA. That’s Multi-Factor Authentication. And it adds extra layers of security to your business. With MFA, you’ll need other unique ways to show it’s you. Those extra factors might be a code sent to your phone. Or maybe…

IT support is a technical job, and some of the language used can be a bit, well… technical. We always stay away from jargon when we’re working with our clients. So here’s our jargon-free look at the 3 most important areas to discuss with your technology partner. Number one is infrastructure. That’s your entire tech system – your network, your servers, and all the devices you use to get the job done. The right choices…

Another day, another scam. And this is a sneaky one. Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door. Targets receive a convincing looking email that appears to come from a widely used e-signature platform. Attached to the email is a blank image that’s loaded with empty svg files, which are carefully encoded inside an HTML file attachment…

Cloud services are convenient, great for remote working and packed with productivity features. The cloud may be a safer way of storing data, but you have to think differently about the security measures you need to make sure your data stays secure – no matter where it is. But how sure are you that your information is secure? We want to tell you about 3 things you can do today to make sure your data’s…

1 in 99 emails is a phishing scam. And a quarter of these slip through security filters to reach your inbox. What’s phishing? It’s where someone sends you a fake email pretending to be someone else. They’re hoping you’ll click a bad link or download a dangerous attachment. They want to infect your network with malware, or steal your login details. Phishing really is bad news for your business. So here are some red flags…

When your business’s Wi-Fi just isn’t fast enough, it’s frustrating for everyone. Which can mean more complaining and less work being done. Here are 5 quick ways to check and boost your Wi-Fi speeds. First, run a speed check and write down the results. Use the same speed test service each time, so you’re comparing like for like. Next, check who’s doing what. If all your team are watching YouTube and uploading big files, that…

Password managers are amazing. These clever applications make good security easy for you and your team. They generate long random passwords for each bit of software you use, so you’re never tempted to reuse a password. Then, they remember all these passwords for you, and even autofill logins. You only have to remember one thing… your master password. What a relief. Before you pick a password manager for your business, there are three things you…