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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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2022-10-11 13:26:48
### 5 great cloud software solutions from which every small business can benefit
The pandemic period has seen the migration towards cloud accelerate. Latest figures from Gartner suggest global cloud software solution spend will grow by sixteen percent in 2022 to $177 billion. The Grant McGregor team identifies some of the solutions within this vast market that could benefit...
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2022-10-03 13:45:05
### What does the EU’s new Digital Services Act mean for your business?
In July 2022, the EU passed two new laws governing the use of technology as it affects EU citizens: the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. Although the UK is no longer a member of the EU, its legislation continues to affect UK businesses and to set a gold standard for tech regulation...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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