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2019-02-11 11:03:26
Urgent Call to Action if You Are Using Windows 7
Are you using the Windows 7 operating system on your PCs and laptops? If so, it is time to take action and start planning an upgrade to Windows 10.
2019-01-14 07:30:31
Advancing Your IT Strategy: How to Identify Critical Vulnerabilities and Points of Failure
In a recent blog, we looked at the five steps required to develop an effective IT strategy. In this article, we will take a deeper look into one of these key stages: how to identify critical vulnerabilities and points of failure.
2019-01-07 07:30:49
The Five Vital Components to Think About When Creating a New IT Strategy
Developing an IT strategy can be a daunting task to start, especially if you’ve not done it before. Our new guide helps to demystify the process and offers a five-step approach to help you to get it done.
2018-12-10 08:04:40
Why shrewd companies are getting tested and certified for Cyber Essentials
It’s tempting to see the UK Government’s new Cyber Essentials scheme as not worthy of investigation if you’re an established organisation with good IT systems in place. But our experience as an IASME Certification Body has taught us that this isn’t always the case.
2018-12-03 14:27:42
5 Key Considerations When Implementing Change
Every office has at least one - the employee who is consistently resistant to technological change. So, how can you find a balance between championing your employees’ ability to think critically without having them fight with management every time you want to improve a process?
2018-11-26 12:25:53
Why IT Cannot Be a Reactive Activity
So much of the IT activity we all undertake is reactive – often it takes a malware attack to prompt us to upgrade our security software or a broken hard drive to make us think seriously about backups. Which is exactly why your IT approach shouldn’t be reactive.
2018-11-19 07:30:09
How Big (or Small) Does Your Organisation Need to Be to Need an IT Strategy?
How big does an organisation need to be to make an IT strategy necessary? Is your organisation too small to need one? Grant McGregor answers your questions.
2018-10-25 09:53:45
Computer Hardware Basics: What To Buy and Why it’s Important
We often get asked by our customers what sort of PC or laptop hardware to buy. Or what specification is right. Whether you're very tech-savvy and know your PC components inside out, or you haven't the foggiest what type of processor or hard-drive is best, it can be hard to decipher the technical...
2018-10-17 08:13:15
How does an Information Asset Register ensure GDPR compliance?
GDPR has focused business leaders’ thoughts on the data held within their organisations and how best to protect it. Since the first step towards securing anything is understanding what you have, an Information Asset Register is crucial. Grant McGregor explains what an Information Asset Register is...
