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2022-11-22 15:34:29
### A recent case exposes why cyber security requires multiple lines of defence
Last week, our cyber team was alerted to a problem at one of the companies we support. Our team immediately sprang into action to protect the business, its systems and its data. Our subsequent investigations exposed exactly why any cyber-security strategy must be multi-faceted. Here’s why.
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2022-11-14 16:33:00
### Are you losing hours each week setting up video calls?
You could be losing a full-time working week for every member of your team, thanks to the hassle of setting up video calls. Video conferencing has revolutionised team meetings and saves a huge amount of travel time. But we’re still not getting the full benefit from the new technology, according to...
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2022-11-10 06:00:00
### Don’t walk the plank with pirated software
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2022-11-08 10:16:54
### How do you solve a problem like Suella?
Leaving aside the politics of the furore surrounding the UK Home Secretary, some serious questions around cyber security have been raised over the last few weeks. Are there lessons to be learnt here? And, if so, what can we learn about the cyber security mismanagement? Allegations about the...
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2022-11-02 11:38:15
### Tips for getting the most from Power Platform
Many organisations hold a plethora of data from multiple sources that isn’t being used to its full potential. Similarly, business process automation is an often-under-utilised capability. Microsoft’s Power Platform brings together three tools to address these opportunities and help even the...
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2022-10-26 08:10:38
### Are you using Teams to share sensitive data?
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2022-10-25 12:21:12
### Windows 12 is coming… here’s what we know so far
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2022-10-19 06:49:39
### Are you really downloading Zoom… or is it malware?
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2022-10-12 07:06:08
### Some bosses think their people do less when working from home
Microsoft has become the leader of productivity over many decades. Can you imagine doing your day to day work without their software?
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