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Windows Server 2012 R2 End of Life: All You Need to Know

As a quick summary, any business still using the "Windows sever 2012 R2" will no longer receive critical security updates and patches after October 2023. Essentially this means that any data stored on you're 2012 server will be at a much higher risk of threat from hackers and cyber-attacks. Therefore, we recommend that you take a proactive approach and find an alternative to your 2012 server operating system to remove any chance of downtime or harm to your data.

Who are the entrust IT Group?

Since our inception in 2006 the entrust IT Group has grown to deliver state-of-the-art IT solutions to countless businesses. Since then 97% of these businesses have continued to choose us as their provider, we must be doing something right. In this blog, we're going to give a concise look into what makes up the entrust IT group, our values, and what we do to help businesses like yours.

What Does Each Microsoft 365 Application Do?

Microsoft 365 is now used by an astonishing 1.4 billion individuals and businesses and for good reason. Since its original release in 2001, Microsoft has matured into a game-changing modern business productivity suite that combines all the latest Microsoft applications with windows 10 and the highest tier security features. Businesses that haven't already taken the time to improve their companies' productivity through Microsoft 365 may not be aware of how much the 365 roster offers.

4 Workplace Tech Trends in 2022

Over the last several years, technology within the business has gone from an avoidable luxury to a mandatory need. Many employees expect to be able to work securely from anywhere, on any device, with tools that enhance their work experience and effectiveness. Organizations addressing these challenges are turning to digital workplace technologies like the cloud that help streamline costs, create a seamless delivery of apps and data, whilst still working across multiple locations and maintaining the security of their endpoint devices.

Why IT Consultancy Can Be Massively Beneficial

No matter the size or industry, the rate at which information technology influences business operations is rapidly increasing. When we speak about information technology we are also speaking about innovation as they go hand in hand and drive each other forward. Technologically expanding can be a complex and time-consuming task, more businesses than ever rightfully feel their time would be better spent on the core of their businesses and therefore choose to get consultancy from an experienced IT partner, and for good reason.

Looking to Reduce Your IT Expenditure? Here's How...

Energy costs have increased, reliable staff have become harder to find and hardware is more expensive, because of this, budgeting has become a top priority for businesses this year. Whilst saving money is a priority, any serious business understands the importance of technology in their organisation. Finding the perfect balance between costs and technological effectiveness is an intimidating task. Using our 16+ years of IT management experience we've put together these ways your business can reduce its IT expenditure without sacrificing effectiveness.

Why Human Risk is The Biggest Security Threat Businesses Face

Despite 90% of IT and cybersecurity specialists agreeing that cyber security awareness is of the highest importance, 40% of these organisations have stated that employee awareness is low. Cyber security solutions are getting stronger and implementations of new technology like the cloud make your data safer than ever, but it seems we continue to overlook the biggest threat to our businesses out there, ourselves and our employees.

How Technology has Advanced to Help Businesses

Technology has undeniably changed the way businesses run their operations. If you were to tell someone 22 years ago that they attend meetings, collaborate on projects, speak with clients, and just generally work from home they might have laughed at you. Fast-forward to today and the advancements we've made in technology have allowed working from home to become the norm for many people. This is only one of the many advantages new technology is making possible.

In-House VS Outsourced IT, Which is Better For You

These days it's unlikely that any business can survive and succeed without technology. When companies look to expand technologically, they will have two choices, do they take on the burden of implementing, heavily investing and managing their IT in-house, or do they choose to outsource this task to a trusted Managed Service Provider? Whilst both can be viable options the needs and size of your business will play a big part in which option would be best for you.

6 Facts About Cyber-Security You Should Consider

Every day we produce over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data, most of which needs to be protected. Whilst more data being transported and created is a positive sign of technological growth within businesses, it has subsequently brought an increase in the rate of cyber-attacks. Cyber-crime is rising, and the latest 2022 cyber-security facts only reinforce this theory. We speak a lot about the importance of cyber-security in these blogs because we understand how crucial protecting your business's data is and know how devastating the consequences can be for companies that don't put the right safeguards in place.