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Outsourced IT Support in 2023

Outsourced IT support is a critical service for businesses of all sizes. According to a recent survey, 64% of SMBs are outsourcing at least one IT function, with 36% outsourcing their entire IT infrastructure. This comes as no surprise, as IT problems can cause significant disruptions, slow productivity, and cost organizations time and money.

10 Reasons To Migrate To The Cloud

The cloud is a buzzword in today's business environment and has become the technology standard for most companies. In fact, the cloud computing market is projected to reach £703 billion by 2025. If you're considering making the switch, we have outlined the top 10 benefits of cloud computing that are worth considering.

Business Problems Technology Solves

Fast and reliable IT is the cornerstone of every modern business, but if technology falls behind or its performance starts to slow down, operations will unavoidably be affected. With the average SME in the Uk suffering from 45 minutes of IT downtime each week the costs, frustration and wasted time can quickly become all too common a problem.

Cyber-Security For Independent Schools in 2023

Over three-quarters of UK, schools have experienced at least one type of cyber incident in the last year. Cybersecurity is a significant concern for schools in the UK as they increasingly rely on technology for academic operations. These institutions face various cyber threats that can potentially compromise sensitive data and disrupt their functioning. As one of our primary sectors, we’ve had the chance to partner with multiple independent schools, doing so has given us the opportunity to learn first-hand what puts schools at risk and what the most effective safeguards to implement are.

Do This Before BTs Big Switch Off

70% of businesses are still using landlines despite BTs switch off of ISDN and PSTN lines getting closer. In 2025, BT will be turning off its PSTN network, also known as the "big Switch Off". This means that any businesses still using PSTN lines will lose their landline phone service it's important for these businesses to start looking at alternatives.

Why is My Business's Internet Slow?

According to a survey from Open Gear, 31% of businesses stated that internet outages cost them more than £1.2 million We live in a world that gives us access to a seemingly endless amount of information at the touch of a button. Whilst this is great, it makes it all the more frustrating when our internet runs slow or not at all. For the average person, this is merely an inconvenience, but internet downtime can be detrimental to a business. Staff are unable to work, data can be lost, security cameras stop working and hybrid teams are unable to collaborate.

How to Migrate to the Cloud in 2023

In 2023, are you looking to lower long term costs, increase staff adapability,and insure the up-time of your operations? Migrating to the cloud is going to be the goal this year and getting ahead of the compeition is invaluable. Let's take a look at the five strategies you can use to migrate to the cloud.

New Year New Support 2023

Can you believe we’re coming to the end of 2022, where did the time go? This is the first full year we’ve had unrestricted since the start of covid-19, which has given most business owners the opportunity to find their feet once again. Entering 2023 many business owners will be investing heavily in their IT to give themselves and their staff the tools they need to be as productive and successful as possible. There is no better time to review your IT support than the new year.

5 IT Solutions Businesses are Adopting in 2023

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total £3.75 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.1% from 2022! For business owners wanting their organisation to be as productive, protected and successful as it can be technology is an unavoidable asset. Fortunately, ambitious business owners are in luck!

The Worst Passwords of 2022... What Can We Learn?

Those that follow our blog know, this is something we enjoy (and cringe at) doing each year. The true strength of passwords has always been overestimated. Unfortunately, passwords are becoming an increasingly significant point of weakness for personal and business security and it's no surprise considering this year's most popular (and worst) password of 2022 is... *sigh*... "password".