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2015-01-19 08:54:46

### Internet – Understanding The Importance of an Internet Connection

Today it could be argued that having a reliable internet connection in the world of business is just as important as having electric to run your computers and phones. The majority of businesses rely heavily on their internet connections in order to carry out their day to day tasks and vital...

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2015-01-12 08:41:28

### What’s Happening in the World of IT in 2015?

Let’s start things off by wishing you a Happy New Year from all of the team here at Grant McGregor! We can’t quite believe its 2015 already but we’re excited to see what 2015 brings to the world of IT. Speaking of which, we thought we’d share some of this year’s upcoming industry ‘events’ and...

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2015-01-05 08:54:57

### Ten Top Tips for Using Microsoft Outlook More Effectively

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2014-12-29 13:43:25

### If Sony Can't Prevent a Determined Hacker - Then How Can my Business?

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2014-12-29 08:34:03

### The Growing Threat of Malware Delivered Via Email or Websites

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2014-12-22 08:43:26

### Strategy for SAGE 2015 Upgrades

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2014-12-18 11:10:47

### Software as a Service (SaaS) from GFI Cloud now branded ControlNow

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2014-12-09 10:43:23

### Passwords are Fundamentally The Weakest Area of Computer Security

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2014-12-01 11:14:57

### In the World of Wi-Fi - are Cabling and Traditional Network Equipment Dead?

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