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2021-08-03 10:16:36
How Long Does It Take to Switch IT Support Companies?
Switching IT support companies needn’t be a headache – provided your new IT support partner takes a programmatic and practical approach to making the switch. We explain why. Here at Grant McGregor, we understand that the thought of switching IT support partners fills most people with dread.
2021-06-16 08:10:36
What is Business Voice Pro? And How Do I Get Started with It?
If you’d like to switch your organisation over to a cloud-based voice communication solution, GM's Business Voice Pro is definitely something you should look at. If you are already using Microsoft Teams across the business, then it really is a no brainer. We explain what Business Voice Pro is and...
2021-06-01 13:06:02
6 Common Worries and Mistakes when Moving From IT Suppliers to an IT Partner – And How to Mitigate them!
From speaking with our clients, we know that there can be a lot of fear about making such a major and business-critical change as switching IT supplier. However, with good management, the process needn’t be at all risky. In this blog, Paul Sinclair our Service Desk Manager shares his thoughts on...
2021-05-17 07:30:00
How to Create an IT Budget
What goes into an IT budget? How can you realistically plan for the year ahead? And what are the things that commonly get missed out from financial planning in IT? The Grant McGregor team shed some light on the practice of budgeting successfully. “Planning your IT budget is not that much different...
2021-04-12 07:30:00
What Are the COVID-19 Keepers? Four of 2020’s Changes We Plan to Continue
As we pass the year anniversary of the first lockdown, Grant McGregor asks: what are the COVID keepers? A lot has changed in the world of IT over the last twelve to eighteen months. The changes we’ve made to enable our organisations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic have been far-reaching. And...
2021-04-05 07:30:00
If 2020 was about responding to COVID-19, what will 2021’s recovery look like?
2020 was a huge challenge for so many of us in so many different ways. As we approach the end of the latest lockdown and we begin to talk about the reopening of society, what is next for the worlds of work and technology? Last year, most IT managers were tasked with supporting the business in new...
2021-03-30 07:59:11
Quick Q&A: Should You Be Reviewing Your Corporate VPN?
The Grant McGregor team talks you through a quick Q&A to help you understand why it might time to review VPN provision, the factors at play and whether they relate to your organisation. The short answer as to whether you should be reviewing your corporate VPN is: Yes.
2021-03-25 15:30:40
The 10 phishing red flags you need to know about
Phishing is the most destructive type of cyber-attack. While you can stop some phishing attempts with your security tools, it’s almost inevitable that some will reach their intended targets. This means educating your people has to be a key plank in any phishing defence strategy.
2021-03-22 08:30:00
5 reasons why you should outsource your IT support
Outsourcing IT isn’t just for large companies. Outsourcing IT often makes even more sense for smaller companies – giving you access to a breadth of skills and support you couldn’t otherwise afford.
