Stopping “Sweethearting” & Staff Theft at the Checkout: A Playbook for Retailers
Retail shrink isn’t just a back-of-house problem. At the checkout—manned lanes, SCO, scan-and-go-the risk of sweethearting (staff giving away items or discounts to friends/family) and other employee fraud quietly erodes earnings. With shop theft and overall shrink hitting record levels, ignoring internal loss at the till is no longer tenable.
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The Human Impact of Ransomware
In April of 2025 Co-op was hit by a devastating cyber attack. Thanks to quick reactions from the IT team, who acted decisively to take the entire company's IT systems offline, they avoided a punishing Ransomware attack. Nevertheless - customer data was compromised. The criminals stole personal information of all 6.5M Co-op customers.
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Why Multi-Site Businesses Need Tailored IT Support
As midmarket businesses expand across multiple locations, their IT needs evolve in complexity and scale. What works for a single-site operation often falls short in a distributed environment. In this blog, we explore why IT support for multi-site businesses requires a different approach, the common pain points these businesses face, and why choosing a local IT partner is a strategic advantage.
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entrustIT Shortlisted in the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025
entrustIT, a leading South Coast MSP, is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in three categories at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025, hosted by The Business Magazine.
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Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Starting Point
To fully grasp the significance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it's essential to understand the three that came before it—each marking a transformative leap in how societies produce, work, and live.
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MDR: What is it, and why is it so popular?
Events in 2025 have highlighted the catastrophic risks associated with cybercrime. Ransomware attacks on Marks & Spencer and the Co-Op are expected to have cost each company millions of pounds in losses and strongly impacted their reputations.
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Why you should consider Zero-Trust IT Architecture in 2025
In an era where cyber threats are more sophisticated and persistent than ever, traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient. For midmarket businesses—often targeted for their valuable data and relatively lean security teams—adopting a Zero-Trust architecture is no longer optional. It’s a strategic imperative.
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Managing Technology in Acquisitions - A Director's Guide
Acquiring another business is an exciting milestone—but it also brings a host of operational challenges, especially when it comes to IT. From integrating systems and securing data to ensuring compliance and minimising disruption, the technology side of an acquisition can make or break its success.
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Behind the Scenes at Sophos Partner Roadshow 2025
Sophos, the Gartner-accredited cyber-security experts, hosted a partner event in London on the 8th July 2025. As Sophos Gold Partners, entrustIT were sure to attend. We sent Nigel Lomas (Director, South East) and Matteo Everett (Business Development Manager) along and asked them to report back on their findings. Here's what Matteo had to say about the day:
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Why your business needs Cyber Essentials
With over 7.7 million cyber crimes reported in the past year alone, the need for robust, recognised security standards has never been greater. Every business is a target and that’s where the Cyber Essentials framework comes in.
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Stopping “Sweethearting” & Staff Theft at the Checkout: A Playbook for Retailers
Retail shrink isn’t just a back-of-house problem. At the checkout—manned lanes, SCO,..
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Why Multi-Site Businesses Need Tailored IT Support
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entrustIT Shortlisted in the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025
entrustIT, a leading South Coast MSP, is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in three..
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Managing Technology in Acquisitions - A Director's Guide
Acquiring another business is an exciting milestone—but it also brings a host of operational..
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