The Government has announced a project for the UK to become a world leader in eradicating cyber threats, to coincide with Data Privacy Day 2019. The project challenges businesses to compete for millions of pounds in funding to design security systems and hardware that will increase businesses resilience to such attacks. Businesses will be asked to put forward business… Read more »
Google mentioned last year that it would be closing its Google+ platform this year after 5 years. The search giant that developed its social media platform, Google+ as competition to the Facebook social media platform announced that from 2nd April, the platform will no longer exist. The reason given was that the platform had not… Read more »
According to a study by insurance company Zurich, 1 in 6 of UK SMEs have suffered at least one cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months and this is on the increase. They also found that of those that were affected, 21% reported that it cost them over £10,000 and 11% said… Read more »
I’ve read several interesting articles recently about data backup and how being unable to access data and systems is the nightmare scenario for all businesses. However, one thing that rarely seems to be mentioned is the act of data recovery. Hopefully, most companies by now realise the importance of having their data backed up but… Read more »
I recently came across a couple of situations when speaking with prospective clients that got me thinking. The first one was a business owner that was very unhappy with the service he was getting from his current IT support provider. He had decided to move to us but then realised he was stuck in his… Read more »
I’m always struck by how serious the after effects of cybercrime can be, for businesses and individuals alike. Just one successful phishing attack, or an innocent-sounding conversation with a conman, and the result of years of hard work and sacrifice can all be undone in a few minutes. When I hear these stories, I reflect… Read more »
From boardrooms to exhibitions to offices, tablets are everywhere in business these days. Is it time for you to jump on board? If you want to be productive wherever you go, the answer is a definite “yes” Thin, light, and powerful, today’s tablets for business can replace clunky laptops and can help you get more… Read more »
Apps are not just for dating enthusiasts and technopreneurs. All SME owners can use them to bolster their businesses. Whether it’s for finding a partner, or the right restaurant for your grandmother’s birthday, the use of apps has become ingrained in our daily user-based culture. With the on-going march of digital tech, the app industry, like… Read more »
