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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VoIP: The modern telephony platform you NEED.
If you never heard of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), get ready to change that. Traditional analogue phone lines will soon be defunct, which means businesses must start thinking about making alternative arrangements.
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A new age of business telephony: why should you make the switch?
For many people in business, the telephone remains the preferred choice of communication. It is true that when someone really has a problem they need to resolve, they pick up the phone. That makes your telephony systems a core part of your business. For something quite so important, it pays to ensure that it is as resilient as possible – constant phone issues can leave your customers with a bitter taste in their mouths and hurt your reputation.
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2020 Tech forecast... What do you need to watch out for?
Those that have followed this blog for some time will remember that last year we made some predictions for the technology landscape in 2019. The year has seen some big advances in technology and 2020 looks set to be a huge year for technological change - what do we think will move us in the next year?
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6 advantages of moving to a VoIP telephone system
New versions of mobile phones are continually being released and we always long for the newest version as soon as it comes out. When the Apple iPhone XS came out, thousands of apple fans were seen worldwide queuing over night for the device, despite it being the most expensive model yet! For the most part, people love their smartphones, and cannot wait to upgrade them every two years to take advantage of the latest features. However, in contrast, office phones are rarely upgraded. Granted, office phones aren't as glamorous as smartphones are - yet, we use them every day and businesses rely on having excellent communication. Could it be that you are missing out on some killer features from your telephony?
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3 reasons why you shouldn’t use your mobile number for business
Many of us either have, or will have considered, using our mobile phone for business. Nobody likes to have to carry two phones around and, particularly if you travel a lot, a desk phone is not always practical. Unfortunately, there are a few key reasons why this may not be a great idea - particularly if you struggle to define the boundaries between work and personal life.
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Are your apps a security risk?
Do you own a work phone? Do you install apps onto it? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you’re not alone. Apps are such a vital part of our lives on our smartphones now that if you didn’t use apps on your work phone then chances are you can’t actually do your work. But could those apps pose a security risk?
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