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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.

entrust IT Group approved for G-Cloud 13 Framework

The entrust IT Group are thrilled to announce that we are an approved supplier in the UK Government’s G-Cloud 13 Framework for Lot 1 Cloud Hosting (PaaS, IaaS), Lot 2 Cloud Software (SaaS), Cloud Software and 3 Cloud Support.

Biggest Cyber Attacks of 2022

Data breaches have been on the rise for several years, and sadly 2022 has been littered with thefts of sensitive information. Following the spike in cybercrime brought on by the pandemic, 2022 has had companies of all shapes, sizes, and sectors losing millions to these faceless attackers. So what are some of the biggest attacks this year and how can you make sure your business stays cyber-safe?

The Remote Working Landscape in 2023

Studies have found that job listings offering remote work options have tripled since last year. Pre-pandemic, only 12.4% of the workforce was working remotely, fast forward to today, and a staggering 84% of employees are looking to work remotely entering 2023. Remote work culture had gone from nearly non-existent in 2019 to the preferred way to work in 2022. But why and how has this been possible, and has it negatively or positively affected businesses?

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.

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.

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.

Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud, What's The Difference

Cloud Solutions have taken over the infrastructure of countless organisations over the last 15+ years and has become a must-have service for any serious business to run their operations effectively. The entrust IT Group have been at the forefront of cloud implementation for over 10 years. We saw early on the potential of the cloud, offering everything from increased security and process streamlining to reduced costs and the ability to access files and services from anywhere using an internet connection. Since then the cloud has solidified itself as the future of computing.