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Video conferencing and workplace collaboration platforms have hit new highs in recent months due to new working from home policies, social distancing and government lockdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, it was reported that video conferencing apps saw a record 62M downloads during one week in March. While they are hitting new highs, the debate we are finding business owners and senior management having is no longer between Skype for Business and Cisco but rather Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
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5 cyber security trends to look out for in 2020
2019 was an interesting (and eventful!) year for cyber security. Breaches were hitting the headlines almost every week. According to research, the number of data breaches increased by 54% in the first half of 2019, with nearly 4,000 publicly disclosed breaches during that time.
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How does Cloud CCTV Recording work?
In a previous blog, we discussed Cloud CCTV and how it works for businesses. We discussed how Cloud CCTV differs from “traditional” CCTV, how it works for the end user, and how you can take advantage of this service. In this blog, we will go slightly further, describing exactly how the recording function of Cloud CCTV works in a technical sense. This blog will help you to understand where your CCTV recordings go, what effect that has on your internet bandwidth, and what the differences are between our two packages: VideoIT Essentials and VideoIT Advanced.
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5 tips for managing a remote workforce during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond
Lockdown is now in place across the UK in the hope that it will help ‘flatten the curve’ of the coronavirus spread. Because of this, employees who are not key workers should now be working from home if they can. Studies suggest this may not be as problematic as it seems. In fact, according to research, the productivity increase among remote workers can be equivalent to an extra day per person per week!
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What is Cloud CCTV and how does it work?
The Background We are all familiar with Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV). It has been around for some time. The concept is a series of video-recording cameras which record imagery for use in securing buildings. It helps to give owners an overview of footfall and activity, as well as deterring criminal activity and for use as evidence to prosecute should that be required.
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Microsoft Teams: Keeping you working through the coronavirus pandemic
Over the last few weeks, COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) has grown into a global pandemic, impacting millions across the world. As a result, organisations are being advised to adopt home working strategies to help prevent the spread of the disease. Although some businesses find remote working a challenge, how can you keep doing business remotely?
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6 reasons why you need Hosted Desktops in your organisation
With the current global advice surrounding COVID-19, workforces are being urged to work from home. Fortunately, there has never been a more secure, simple and mobile way to work than using a Hosted Desktop.
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Coronavirus: 5 tips to ensure your business is ready for home working.
Coronavirus (or COVID-19) is continuing to send ripple effects around the world and has now impacted people in more than 40 countries. After a recent rise in cases in the UK, organisations are beginning to plan for an Italy-style lockdown to help prevent the spread of the disease. Big brands are leading the way with this decision, with the likes of Twitter, Google and Sony already closing offices and urging staff to work from home.
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The pros and cons of BYOD in the workplace
BYOD is something more and more employees and employers are becoming familiar with. However, even if you don’t know what it means yet, the possibility that you already do it is high. In fact, according to Microsoft, two out of three employees utilise BYOD in the workplace. Interested in finding out how our Hosted Desktop can enhance the security in your organisation? Download our FREE White Paper >>
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Zoom vs Microsoft Teams: What is best for your business?
Video conferencing and workplace collaboration platforms have hit new highs in recent months due to..
Read more
5 cyber security trends to look out for in 2020
2019 was an interesting (and eventful!) year for cyber security. Breaches were hitting the..
Read more
How does Cloud CCTV Recording work?
In a previous blog, we discussed Cloud CCTV and how it works for businesses. We discussed how Cloud..
Read more
5 tips for managing a remote workforce during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond
Lockdown is now in place across the UK in the hope that it will help ‘flatten the curve’ of the..
Read more
What is Cloud CCTV and how does it work?
The Background We are all familiar with Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV). It has been around for..
Read more
Microsoft Teams: Keeping you working through the coronavirus pandemic
Over the last few weeks, COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) has grown into a global pandemic, impacting..
Read more
6 reasons why you need Hosted Desktops in your organisation
With the current global advice surrounding COVID-19, workforces are being urged to work from home...
Read more
Coronavirus: 5 tips to ensure your business is ready for home working.
Coronavirus (or COVID-19) is continuing to send ripple effects around the world and has now..
Read more
The pros and cons of BYOD in the workplace
BYOD is something more and more employees and employers are becoming familiar with. However, even..
Read more