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Top 4 Co-Managed IT Myths

As a business owner, you may feel that you need to choose between relying on your in-house IT staff or outsourcing technology management to an IT servic...
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Let’s start talking about AI

From Alexa to Siri, AI is already all around us, but names like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Jasper have blown up the internet. Let’s decode some of the language...
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Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?

Recently, the biggest ever DDoS attack was reportedly blocked. Worse still, more businesses are being targeted with criminals demanding huge ransoms
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Top 3 Supply Chain Risk Misconceptions

Supply chain attacks are a primary concern for businesses nowadays. With technology becoming increasingly advanced, businesses like yours must ensure th...
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Recommended Best Practices to Reduce Cyber Supply Chain Risks

What exactly is a supply chain attack and how does it impact your organization? A supply chain attack is a type of cyberattack that targets an organizat...
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AI is making phishing scams more dangerous

AI chatbots have taken the world by storm lately. But for all the fun they offer, criminals have been finding ways to use AI for more sinister purposes....
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Is your security focusing on the right things?

A new study shows that only a third of businesses place detection as their main priority, while two thirds say prevention is their primary focus.
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Minimizing Cyber Supply Chain Risks through Effective Vendor Selection

As a business owner, it's crucial to prioritize the security of your supply chain and choose vendors that are committed to implementing best-in-class de...
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How to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks

There are many benefits digital transformation has brought to businesses like yours, such as easier inventory management and order processing. However, ...
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Young employees have different attitudes to cyber crime

If you employ anyone aged between 16 and 19, you need to pay special attention to the cyber security training you’re giving your team.
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Take action to avoid a devious new phishing scam

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 doo...
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4 Practical Steps to Take When Hardware and Software Expire

When a software or hardware product reaches its End of Life (EoL) or End of Service (EoS), it's no longer supported by the manufacturer. This can be a c...
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When did you last have a health check?

Book now for an IT check-up, to get in great shape for the journey ahead? You do it for yourself and your car – now do the same for your workplace tech
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Did you know hardware and software expire too?

Did you know hardware and software expire too?
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Are your younger employees experiencing ‘tech shame’?

Gen Z and even some Millennial employees are less tech savvy than many employers might expect. It’s an assumption that’s leading to a sense of ‘tech sha...
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The Dangers of Running Outdated Software

Your software is only as good as its last patch. Reaching End of Life (EoL) or End of Service (EoS) means critical patches and updates are no longer
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A little trust can go a long way

Countless employers still don’t trust their people to do their best work unless they’re physically in the office.
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3 Technology End-of-Service Myths

It's crucial to keep all software and hardware up to date to maintain optimal security. If you don’t, cybercriminals can easily infiltrate your network ...
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4 Core Benefits of Cloud Backup for SaaS Platforms

Businesses like yours are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions to keep up with the rapidly changing technological landscape. According to a recen...
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Myths About Business Cloud Backup Platforms

Your data is essential for your business's success. There’s no doubt about it in the modern digitized era. However, not having a backup for your cloud-b...
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Windows is the prime target for cyber criminals

With its huge dominance in the workplace, Microsoft’s Windows has become the prime target for cyber criminals.
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4 Practical Steps for Vendor Cloud Backup

When you entrust your business data to a cloud-based platform, you expect it to be safe and sound. However, most cloud platforms like Microsoft 365, Goo...
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When can you finally forget your password?

Passkeys are set to take over from traditional passwords to give us a safer, more secure way of logging into our online accounts.
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How to Protect against Business Email Compromise

Business email compromise (BEC), also known as "email spoofing" or "CEO fraud," is a type of cyber-attack that involves compromising a legitimate busine...
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Could avatars make your Teams meetings more fun?

"Do you inwardly (or outwardly) groan at the thought of yet another video call? They’re now a normal part of our working lives, but it doesn’t make them...
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Windows 12 is coming… here’s what we know so far

While Windows 11 is only just celebrating its first birthday, we’re already hearing our first rumors about what Windows 12 will have in store. There’s n...
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Don’t walk the plank with pirated software

A huge number of small and medium-sized businesses would consider using pirated software to try and save money. Don’t do it.
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Why you will not be fine on this Cloud9

Fake Flash messages are being used as a cover for a new ‘botnet’ campaign. If you use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge you could be a target.
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Zoom wants to be the new Teams

Zoom is looking for a piece of the MS Teams action with the launch of a whole suite of features and services
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Are your people Christmas shopping from work?

Almost half of people with social media accounts admit to falling for shopping scams. If your team are shopping at work, is your business protected?
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99 Problems but Cloud Backup Isn’t 1

Data loss is a genuine threat to all businesses. Not only can it cost a lot of time, money and other resources to fix, but it can also be a huge pain to...
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How an IT Service Provider Can Simplify Budgeting for Small Businesses

Do you find budgeting for IT challenging? If so, you aren’t alone.
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Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?

You could be losing a full-time working week for every member of your team, thanks to the hassle of setting up video calls.
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Don’t Overlook These 3 Technology Budget Categories

Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget?
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4 Common Technology Budgeting Mistakes

Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You're doing something incredible to ensure your smal...
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Tech Budgeting 101 for Small Businesses

With the new year around the corner, now is an excellent time to review your organization’s budget to ensure your business has the resources it needs to...
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