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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.
2021-03-15 08:30:00
Did You Know Moving to the Cloud Could Lower Your Carbon Footprint?
You have probably heard lots of talk about how cloud computing can deliver cost savings, but did you know that it can also help you make carbon savings too? A new report by Accenture says cloud can play a role in helping organisations reduce their carbon footprints.
2021-03-08 14:59:00
How can organisations optimise their digitalisation and cloud initiatives?
Business analysts are warning that the pandemic is widening the gap between organisations which were ahead with their digitalisation projects and those who were already behind. What should organisations be doing now to make sure they don’t lose competitive advantage? The COVID-19 pandemic has led...
2021-03-01 09:00:00
Maximising your Investment in Microsoft 365 with Business Voice
To survive the new normal, organisations of all sizes and in all markets need resources that let them adapt how they do business without sacrificing productivity. Agility is not just a marketing buzzword, but a requisite and a proven loss deterrent. There are no paint-by-numbers books on managing a...
2021-02-08 10:18:00
The State of Email Security Update
At the end of last year, security company Mimecast released the latest version of its annual state of email security report – and it revealed some worrying findings. What should organisations be doing to protect themselves from the current attack vectors? In this year’s report(1), Mimecast...
