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  • 5 Ways Outdated Workstations Are Costing Your Business Money

    • 19th October 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology
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    The title of this blog caught your attention, didn’t it? And we reckon you probably know exactly which workstations we’re referring to. Come on – let’s not beat around the bush; you’ve got a few of them, and they’ve been sat on the same desks for years. You’re also acutely aware that the employees who

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  • Here’s the big secret to keeping your business data secure

    • 4th October 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, ransomware, Security, Technology
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    You may think you’re already doing plenty to avoid cyber attacks – you’ve invested in the latest security software protection across your entire network, and your team knows how to spot a dodgy email from a mile off. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Cyber attacks are still happening in their thousands every single day, and although not all of them are successful, those that are cost billions to put right. Hackers are constantly coming up with new threats and sneaky ways to catch people out, so it’s always a good idea to add an extra layer of protection.

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  • How to Switch IT Support Companies

    • 28th September 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security, Technology
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    Switching your IT support company feels like a big deal, doesn’t it? The good news? You can do it without fear of landing your team in a world of IT-related pain or putting your company’s data at risk. Like so many things in business, the key lies in research, planning, and making smart decisions. Here,

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  • Zoom Meetings: Should You Have Some Etiquette?

    • 14th September 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, Technology, Video
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    We’ve all seen countless examples of kids making unplanned entrances on BBC News Zoom interviews. And what about the Political Director who inadvertently turned herself into a potato for the duration of an important remote team meeting? “Of all the things I could be, why a potato?” she said, understandably perplexed about Microsoft Teams’ decision

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  • If your “new normal” isn’t easy, you’re doing it wrong

    • 31st August 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, Technology
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    So, as the world braces itself to find out what the final three months of this crazy year have to offer, it’s time to plan ahead. There’s never been a better time to ensure that your team is equipped with the tools they need to work from anywhere, on any device, at any time.

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  • The Most Common Ways Businesses Fall Victim to Ransomware

    • 26th August 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, ransomware, Security
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    If there’s one form of cybercrime which seems to get more press coverage than most, its phishing attacks.

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  • New Government Grant Provides the Perfect Opportunity For Small Businesses to Upgrade IT

    • 18th August 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, Technology
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    Over the past couple of months we’ve been seeing more and more ransomware attacks with Garmin being the most recent high profile case. It’s becoming increasingly more popular amongst cybercriminals. And is used to extort money from organisations by taking something they hold dear: their data.

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  • 7 Reasons Why Businesses Switch IT Support Providers

    • 11th August 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, Technology
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    There’s nothing worse than being stuck in a loveless marriage – particularly when that union is a business and its IT support provider. Unfortunately, switching providers isn’t always that palatable. Fear of change when it comes to IT support is common and extends to other partnerships. For instance, many businesses often just don’t want the

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  • The top 5 ways to prevent your financial services firm from becoming a victim of ransomware

    • 4th August 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, Financial Services, ransomware, Security, Technology
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    Over the past couple of months we’ve been seeing more and more ransomware attacks with Garmin being the most recent high profile case. It’s becoming increasingly more popular amongst cybercriminals. And is used to extort money from organisations by taking something they hold dear: their data.

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  • How to Keep Your Business Going Virtually When Your Town is on Lockdown

    • 30th July 2020
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business
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    The world we’re now living in has made the remote workforce an imperative for many businesses. Understandably, this has been a challenge for many firms. Moving to an entirely virtual, remote workspace might feel like you’re giving up a big slice of control and risking the quality of your output. The good news is that

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