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2018-05-28 07:30:38
### GDPR - the end of the beginning...
Well, unlike some predicted, the sky did not actually fall in last Friday on 25th May when GDPR came into enforcement in UK law. But some significant changes did come into play that should not be ignored.
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2018-05-21 13:59:06
### GDPR, Outsourcing and Third-Party Data - what you need to know
The business world is jittering in anticipation of May 25th, with marketing, payroll, HR, sales and IT departments all working diligently to make sure their own personal data protection policies meet the new Europe-wide legislative standard.
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2018-05-14 10:43:38
### When is the best time to replace your IT equipment?
Like any other equipment, computer and IT equipment will eventually become less reliable. And given our reliance on our computer equipment, this can cause significant issues for a small business – including lost data and lost productivity. What can small businesses do to mitigate these risks?
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2018-05-07 07:30:40
### How Can Technology Make Home Working More Productive?
Flexible working practices have been shown to be a key driver for employee engagement productivity.
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[](https://blog.grantmcgregor.co.uk/2018/empowering-employees-through-mobilisation)
2018-04-23 07:30:05
### How Mobilisation Can Help Empower Your Employees
The traditional employment model of jobs for life and a 9-5, Mon-Fri has undergone a major shake-up over the last couple of decades.
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2018-04-16 11:35:00
### What Is End Point Security and Do I Need It?
Where are the end points on your network?
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2018-04-09 12:46:00
### Malware is Getting Even Smarter. What Can You Do to Protect Your Business?
If you think that installing Anti-virus software on your office computer is going to protect you from the latest generation of malware, think again. Every day, with over 230,000 new malware threats created and released online, we have watched the evolution of these programmes, from primitive...
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2018-04-03 08:48:29
### GDPR: Do Business Emails Count as 'Personal Data'?
As we approach closer to the GDPR deadline, we've been getting a lot of questions regarding whether business email addresses and contact details will come under the GDPR as 'personal data'. We have been waiting on a guide to fully explain this, and last week IASME - Certifying Body for Cyber...
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2018-03-28 08:34:42
### Is it Time for an IT Spring Clean?
The life of an IT manager can often feel like a thankless task. Staying on top of daily and weekly tasks can be difficult when problems and projects shift your focus away from basic housekeeping.
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