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2016-11-14 07:30:22
### Why Centralised Data is Important and the Steps to Take to Protect Your Data
Are you one of the many people who still store their important data and documents locally on your computer as opposed to on a central server?
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2016-11-07 07:30:47
### The ‘Brexit Effect’ on Technology Prices – What does this mean for UK Businesses and Organisations?
Although, we still have to wait for the Brexit plans and our negotiations to be debated and clarified in Parliament, it can’t have escaped you that the summer’s referendum ‘Brexit’ vote is already having an upward effect on many prices.
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2016-10-10 07:30:34
### Why SMEs Should Take Cyber Security Seriously
Whilst cyber security has frequented news headlines in recent times, these high-profile breaches almost always involve large corporations which can lead smaller businesses and organisations into a false sense of security (no pun intended).
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2016-10-03 07:30:23
### 5 Key Benefits of 24/7 Monitoring of Your Physical & Virtual IT
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2016-09-26 07:30:51
### The 5 Biggest Vulnerabilities That Scammers Look to Exploit in Small Businesses And Organisations
Although the internet has brought about many positive changes, it's unfortunately also made it much easier for scammers to potentially target anyone.
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2016-09-12 07:30:15
### How to Spot and Deal with Fake/Scam Emails – 5 Tips to Keep Your Business Safe
Scam emails pose a big threat to businesses, regardless of their size.
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2016-09-05 07:30:30
### 10 Tips to Get The Most Out of Windows 10
Windows 10 has now reached it's 1st anniversary date, although there are still many businesses that have yet to make the switch. Although the deadline for free upgrades passed in July, new PCs are most often shipped with Windows 10 already installed so if you're considering upgrading then you might...
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2016-08-23 10:54:58
### 6 Vital Reasons You Should Filter Web Traffic Through Your IT Network
Broadband internet has opened a Pandora's box, both for home users and businesses. The advantages of the internet are obvious but it has also brought a lot of downsides, particularly for businesses, such as distractions which decrease productivity and increasing the risk of data leakage.
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2016-08-16 15:04:12
### Back to school... already?!
Can you believe that schools are back already? (Well here in Edinburgh anyway). And everyone's getting ready for the new term.
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