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6 crucial things to look for when choosing an IT provider

You know having IT infrastructure that just ‘works’ is crucial to the success of your business, but the cost of developing an in-house IT department with the right expertise would also be prohibiting.

Busting the biggest digital transformation myths

The words “digital transformation” are used a lot in business, but have you ever wondered what it actually means?

Top tech priorities in 2021 for legal firms

For the first time in a long time, there is a degree of clarity for UK businesses. A Brexit deal means the debate and uncertainty has subsided, and a Covid vaccine programme promises to return some normality to our lives. For law firms, a sector that has traditionally been averse in its adoption of modern technologies, the time has come to make investments for a stable and successful future.

Why a return to the office needs careful consideration

“What’s next?” In the American TV series the West Wing, President Jed Bartlet often signalled the resolution of an insurmountable or intractable problem with the phrase “What’s next?” The situation wasn’t necessarily resolved, but, a solution was in play and other problems could now be focused on.

2021 Cyber Threats: What can you expect?

It’s a scenario that business owners dread. They hear from a member of their team that they clicked an attachment in an email, and now their computer is displaying a message telling them that their files are encrypted. Your company has been hit by ransomware, and you need to work extremely fast to stop a crippling outage.

How can you make your remote 1:1s a success?

In this “new normal” of remote working to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many managers wonder how they can keep on top of the needs of their staff away from the office. The 1:1 meeting is a valuable tool for staff to outline their needs and concerns to their manager, and for managers to keep staff happy and motivated. Unfortunately, many managers find conducting 1:1 meetings away from the office challenging. How can you be sure you make the most of your precious 1:1 time?

The top 10 benefits of outsourcing IT support in 2021.

These days, business is reliant on IT like never before. Whether you’re a legal firm, manufacturing company, architect or hair salon, you will rely on technology in some way – and if you didn’t before the pandemic, you almost certainly will now. Indeed, throughout 2020, many companies have been forced implement a great deal of change when it comes to their technology, including continually adapting to the effect the pandemic has had on their use of technology, and therefore, how they support it.

6 tips for preventing WFH burnout

Millions of individuals across the United Kingdom have transitioned back to working from home amid the most recent lockdown. The sudden new reality has blurred the boundaries between our personal and professional lives as a result, leaving many staff struggling to define healthy boundaries. Indeed, getting the balance right between work and personal life has never seemed harder.

Disaster Recovery vs Backup: What is the difference?

Picture the scene: a staff member receives an email that appears to be legitimate. They click on an attachment in the email and within minutes their computer is encrypted. Because their computer is connected to your office network, before long all of your computers are encrypted. You have been the victim of a ransomware attack, something that happens on a daily basis for businesses up and down the country. To ensure this scenario does not play out in your business, you need a robust security solution. Disaster recovery and backups are two key components for this. However, both terms are often misused or misunderstood in the business world. Many either mistake backup for disaster recovery, or believe that they can have one without the other and remain protected should the unexpected occur.

A round up of our top blogs from 2020.

Can you believe its nearly 2021? What a year it has been! I’m sure we can all agree it has been one like no other. Throughout this time, we still been able to cover a host of topics in the entrust IT Group blog – from cyber security insights to tips for working remotely amid the pandemic and much more.