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2022-09-26 14:01:18
AWS, Azure or Google: Which cloud should you choose?
Cloud computing thrived during the pandemic. Many organisations committed serious resources to the cloud for the first time. Now, as the dust settles, it’s time to ask: which is the right cloud provider for your organisation? In 2021, the global cloud computing market was worth some $64.3 billion....
2022-09-20 08:30:00
Nine months on… meeting the new Cyber Essentials requirements
Early this year, the Cyber Essentials scheme underwent its biggest shake-up since its launch. Now, nine months on, the Grant McGregor team considers what we’ve learnt and offers some advice about how your organisation can meet the new requirements. In November 2021, the two organisations with...
2022-09-14 08:42:51
What preparations do you need to make before switching IT partner?
When our customers make the switch to using Grant McGregor to deliver their IT support, there’s usually a fair amount of nervousness about making the change. In this article, we’ll consider what you can do to prepare your organisation if you are thinking about making such a switch. Change can be...
2022-09-13 15:10:52
None of your team would fall for this trick… would they?
Cyber criminals have a reputation for constantly coming up with new ways to scam us into handing over login details or sensitive data. And while you might think your team would spot an attempted attack, you could be surprised. We’ve seen a lot of intelligent people – including many business leaders...
2022-09-05 07:30:00
What should a cloud migration strategy look like in 2022?
We’ve been talking about cloud computing for the best part of two decades – so why is it that many businesses still aren’t sure whether they should be using the cloud or what the best cloud strategies might be for their business? The Grant McGregor team assesses the state of cloud migration in...
2022-08-29 07:30:00
Your 2022 update on the ransomware threat
Like many types of cybercrime, ransomware is a steadily growing threat. The Grant McGregor team looks at the current state of the threat – and what to do about it. More than two-thirds of organisations questioned as part of the 2022 Proofpoint survey reported that they had suffered at least one...
2022-08-22 13:15:20
What can we learn from the great Steve Jobs?
The visionary Apple founder continues to inspire would-be tech entrepreneurs long after his death in 2011. The Grant McGregor team considers what we can learn from the way he approached his work, his ideas about innovation and his fanatical attention to detail. Last month, President Biden...
2022-08-17 14:40:41
If you’re under pressure to take urgent action – stop and think
Phishing scams are one of the biggest security threats to your business right now. A massive 83% of organisations said they suffered successful attacks last year. And with just under a third of phishing emails being opened, the chances that someone in your business will be fooled are high.
2022-08-17 13:36:23
How much do you need to understand your business IT to change your IT support supplier?
One question we get asked a lot as IT support providers is around how much visibility an organisation needs of their existing IT arrangements if they are thinking about switching IT support partners. In this blog, we consider how much you need to know. Do you really need to have a good overview of...
