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2018-12-17 15:45:41
The IT Lifecycle and 5 Signs that it’s Time to Upgrade Your Technology
When you’re starting out, smart tech purchases can often end up at the bottom of your list of priorities. But depending on how much you care about office atheistic, you can either end up overspending on beautiful technology, or buying the most cost-effective computers which your business will have...
2018-12-14 15:00:25
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
Christmas has arrived at Grant McGregor! We've been getting into the Christmas spirit here at Grant McGregor. The elves have been busy trimming the Christmas tree and decorating the office with lots of festive garlands and ornaments!
2018-12-10 08:04:40
Why shrewd companies are getting tested and certified for Cyber Essentials
It’s tempting to see the UK Government’s new Cyber Essentials scheme as not worthy of investigation if you’re an established organisation with good IT systems in place. But our experience as an IASME Certification Body has taught us that this isn’t always the case.
2018-12-03 14:27:42
5 Key Considerations When Implementing Change
Every office has at least one - the employee who is consistently resistant to technological change. So, how can you find a balance between championing your employees’ ability to think critically without having them fight with management every time you want to improve a process?
2018-11-26 12:25:53
Why IT Cannot Be a Reactive Activity
So much of the IT activity we all undertake is reactive – often it takes a malware attack to prompt us to upgrade our security software or a broken hard drive to make us think seriously about backups. Which is exactly why your IT approach shouldn’t be reactive.
2018-11-20 10:37:16
Be on the Look Out for those Black Friday Scams!
With more people than ever poised to partake in this year’s November shopping frenzy, attackers will capitalise on shoppers seeking to get great deals.
2018-11-19 07:30:09
How Big (or Small) Does Your Organisation Need to Be to Need an IT Strategy?
How big does an organisation need to be to make an IT strategy necessary? Is your organisation too small to need one? Grant McGregor answers your questions.
2018-11-12 07:30:19
Staff Training: Your First Line of Defence in IT Security
Staff training has a key role to play in any cyber security and information management strategy. So how do you begin to plan what needs to be done?
2018-11-07 09:00:39
Cyber Essentials Voucher Scheme worth up to £1000 launched in Scotland
The Scottish Government has made funding available for a new voucher scheme to help Scottish businesses and charities achieve the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) Cyber Essentials certification.
