Still got Windows 7 on your computers?
- 18th February 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Security
No CommentsWindows 7 was such a great operating system. But did you know its life is coming to an end. From January, Microsoft will no longer be supporting it. And that will have serious implications for your business… even if just one of your computers still uses Windows 7
The cyber crime stakes have been raised
- 14th February 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Security
Every year, cyber criminals get sneakier, nastier and better at making lots of money out of business data. Webskimming, cryptojacking, botnets, DDoS attacks and ransomware are all predicted to be among the biggest threats of 2019.
Which Cloud solution is best for your business?
- 11th February 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Security
Almost 90% of UK businesses are now using Cloud computing in some form; whether it’s checking emails on the go or working on documents from home, virtual technology has revolutionised the way people work. In just under a decade, Cloud computing has changed from a vague, fluffy term that only tech professionals could get their heads around to labour-saving technology that most of us take for granted.
Thinking of an office move this year?
- 28th January 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Technology
Moving offices can be a wonderful thing. You’ll get a lovely new office, perhaps with a better view, and there will be lots more space for meetings and new staff. But moving can also be a real headache. So much of a headache, that according to a new survey, 70% of office managers would rather put it off altogether and tolerate the pain of staying put in old premises.
What on earth is smishing?
- 21st January 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Security
It seems like every other day there’s a new buzzword that someone invents about cyber-crime. This time it’s “smishing” – a mixture of phishing and SMS (texting).f people leave one job for another.
Our top 5 ways to make your staff happy in January
- 14th January 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Technology
Few of us like January. It’s dark, wet and cold, and we’re all feeling the pinch a bit after Christmas. Here are a few ways to give your staff an emotional boost in the next few weeks
The Clock is Ticking – Is Your Business Ready for the 2020 Problem?
- 8th January 2019
- Posted by: Mark Dodds
- Category: Security
Another new year, another new business deadline to worry about. In 2020, some of the most commonly used software will come to the end of life, signalling big problems for organisations who fail to upgrade in time.
Windows 7, Office 2010, Exchange 2010, Small Business Server 2011 and Windows Server 2008 have all served businesses well in their time, but as soon as they go out of date Microsoft is withdrawing all support.