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2021-12-20 12:21:22
Our review of the biggest tech stories of 2021
What were the tech stories that got us all talking during the last twelve months? The Grant McGregor team looks back at some of the technology tales and IT intelligence that made headlines in 2021. #1. Poor practices put users at risk In May, security experts(1) revealed that more than 100 million...
2021-12-15 12:19:32
Using An IT Company alongside Your Internal IT Resource: Best Practice Tips
Is it possible to combine an external IT partner with your own internal IT team? How can you organise it successfully so important work doesn’t fall through the gaps? And what about managing the relationship? What are the best practice tips that make it work? The Grant McGregor team are a flexible...
2021-12-15 11:56:45
Grant McGregor scoops another award, placing it as one of the best in the UK
We've been named one of the 50 Best Managed IT Companies in the UK. Marking the second year we've won this award, and again as the only Scottish winner, it follows similar prestigious wins over the last 12 months. Our work is primarily about supporting people. Our ethos is very much centred on user...
2021-12-07 15:46:16
Are desktop PCs dead?
With the focus firmly on flexibility, digitalisation and mobile working, it would be logical to think that the days of the desktop PC are numbered. However, purchasing trends over the last year suggest otherwise… Industry analysts have been predicting the demise of the desktop PC for more than a...
2021-11-24 12:04:42
Do I Really Need to Change Tools and Software when Switching IT Suppliers?
Sometimes, when we’re talking to a new potential client, they’ll ask us whether they will need to make changes to their systems in order to work with us. The short answer? It depends. Here’s why. When it comes to IT outsourcing, we know there isn’t a “one size fits all” solution. We have systems in...
2021-11-16 15:39:54
The Phishing Threat Now: A 2021 Update
According to the FBI, phishing incidents doubled in frequency during 2020. The pandemic was boom time for cyber criminals, with nearly a quarter of a million phishing attempts reported in the USA alone. What can companies do to protect themselves from such email-based cyber threats?
2021-11-08 09:35:26
Windows 11: The wait is over
All the benefits of using the very latest version of Windows in your business. After a four month wait, a brand new version of Windows is finally here. It’s a lot more secure, has better functionality and greater possibilities.
2021-11-01 16:19:21
What role must technology play in our transition to a Net Zero carbon world?
COP26 meets in Glasgow over the next two weeks and the future of life on our planet is on the line. To mark the occasion, the Grant McGregor team ask: could technology hold the answer to reaching our net zero carbon goals? The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, is the 26th...
2021-10-25 09:33:23
Should cyber risk be the responsibility of your Risk Manager or your IT Manager?
Today, IT systems are crucial to the day-to-day operations of many organisations. This makes cyber security risks a significant part of organisational risk management. But where should responsibility fall? Is cyber security risk management the preserve of IT or organisational risk managers? Before...
