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How to conduct an IT audit in-house [+Free Template]

The word ‘audit’ is often enough to strike fear into even the most resolute business owners. What issues will an audit raise? Will I have to fix them right away? What if it is bad news?

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.

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.

Why you need proactive NOT reactive IT support

Today’s fast-paced businesses rely on technology in order to function. If computers or hardware fail, not only will customers and employees get frustrated, but their bottom line will suffer. The need for reliable IT systems has never been more prevalent.

The top 10 benefits of moving to the cloud.

In today’s world, the cloud has become one of the most talked about buzzwords among business environments, and it’s safe to say that won’t be changing anytime soon. In fact, the cloud is becoming the technology standard for most companies. By the end of 2020, 67% of enterprise infrastructure will be cloud-based.

The secret to slashing your IT expenditure

Low budgets and limited expertise can keep organisations from making effective IT decisions. Investing in the right hardware will save you from headaches and lost time, as well as save you money in the long run. Without sufficient hardware, your business’ ongoing operations and bottom line could fail to run efficiently, or even at all.

BYOD: What does your business need to be ready?

The massive trend towards Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and flexible working in the modern workplace brings a new set of challenges for IT departments. It used to be that they had complete control over what devices are on the network… now they have a much broader range of devices to deal with. As the onus is still on them to ensure data remains secure, businesses must look to new technologies and how they can be implemented in their operations.

Could this mean the end of your IT headaches?

If you are one of the many businesses across the UK that is reliant on legacy applications for the day-to-day completion of tasks, you may be contemplating using a modern IT solution, such as Windows Virtual Desktop. If that is the case, have you considered how you will be able to deal with the common niggles of a complex IT environment?

Have the freedom to work anywhere with VoIP telephony

You do not have to venture too far back in history to find a time where telephony was very cumbersome. If you needed to make a phone call you used your desk phone which, as the name suggests, is attached to your desk. It didn’t move with you, which meant you were attached to your desk too.

Hosted Workspace: A cost effective alternative.

If you are one of the many businesses across the UK that are reliant on legacy applications in order to handle your day-to-day business processes, you may be frustrated that they are not compatible with Office 365.