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CCTV - An Essential Security Practice in 2023

In recent years, there has been an increase in attacks and burglaries across the world. According to a report by Statista, the global burglary rate is at 7.25 burglaries per 1,000 inhabitants, and the trend is increasing. With the rise in crime rates, businesses are faced with the challenge of securing their premises from potential threats. Fortunately, there is an effective solution - Cloud CCTV.

A Round-Up of Our Top 6 Blogs of 2022

I’m sure we can all agree that 2022 hasn’t been without its challenges. Nevertheless, 2022 has been a year of growth for many businesses and has given them a chance to find their footing following the pandemic. During these unpredictable times, we have continued to provide our readers with the latest tech news, covering everything from cyber-security to mental well-being in the workplace.

Why IT Consultancy Can Be Massively Beneficial

No matter the size or industry, the rate at which information technology influences business operations is rapidly increasing. When we speak about information technology we are also speaking about innovation as they go hand in hand and drive each other forward. Technologically expanding can be a complex and time-consuming task, more businesses than ever rightfully feel their time would be better spent on the core of their businesses and therefore choose to get consultancy from an experienced IT partner, and for good reason.

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.

5 Challenges Independent Schools Have Told us They're Facing

Many Independent schools started the new year with a spirit of optimism. It seems the pandemics' constantly changing economic effects are drawing to an end and some schools have found they are seeing higher demand than ever, with a lot of new interest from affluent “first-time buyers”. With this said, it’s too early to say that independent schools are ‘in the clear'. As one of our primary sectors, we’ve had the chance to partner with multiple independent schools, working with them to, consult, plan, and execute overhauls to their IT infrastructure. Doing so has given us the opportunity to learn first-hand what challenges independent schools are facing.

Why You Need VoIP Before its too Late!

It’s now almost 1000 days until the UK faces one of the most monumental changes to its nationwide networking in the last 30 years; on December 2025, BT will be turning off their PSTN and ISDN networks requiring all customers to migrate to a single IP network, such as VoIP.

Eight steps to a successful BYOD strategy

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) can mean lower costs and increases in employee productivity; or it can cost you your business.

Seven secret Microsoft 365 productivity hacks you need to know.

You’ve probably heard the famous phrase: “Work smarter… not harder”.

How can your business benefit from Remote Desktop Services?

Did you know a staggering 79 percent of the individuals who were forced to change their place of work because of the pandemic have expressed that they want to work from home more often – and in some cases permanently – in the future?