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      • How to Use Zoom Securely

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      • Donna Aplin

      This period of lock-down and remote working has seen a boom in the usage of video conferencing software in order to collaborate with colleagues. The most popular of these platforms has been Zoom. Here is our advice on how to create a safe and stable Zoom meeting…

      • 5 Not So Obvious Ways to Speed Up Your Home Internet

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      • Donna Aplin

      The demand on the internet provides has increased significantly in recent months due to swathes of us both working and learning from home. Because of this, many of us have experienced an internet connection that is a little slower than we would like.

      Read on for our top pro tactics on how to squeeze every last ounce of internet speed out of your home broadband line.

      • How to choose a new IT provider in 7 easy steps

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      • Jordan Hackford

      Deciding on a new IT provider can be tough.  What factors should you consider?

      • Meeting Room of the future

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      • Jordan Hackford

      Its always something of an afterthought when it comes to technology in the meeting room.

      However, if you think about it, meeting rooms in your office should be of high priority.

      Why is this?

      • Is your business technology ready for a Flu pandemic?

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      • Jordan Hackford

      It’s a scary fact but as I type this article 2% of those infected by the coronavirus go on to die.

      With a number of cities now on some form of lock down, the question has to be asked:  Is your business ready for a potential outbreak of the virus?

      • Is it time to retire skype for business?

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      • Jordan Hackford

      Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year you’ve no doubt heard of Microsoft Teams.

      • Have you had an IT security audit in the last twelve months?

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      • Jordan Hackford

      An IT security audit of your business systems is something that will not only help reduce the risk to your IT systems being breached but you might not be insured if you have not been audited recently.

      • Two web apps that may change your business for the better

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      • Jordan Hackford

      Are you looking to make a change to your business?

      • Where is your business data and how secure is it?

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      • Jordan Hackford

      We regularly talk about cyber-security and the need to make sure your systems secure.

      • The two unspoken rules a of a modern IT backup system

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      • Jordan Hackford

      If you’ve ever had a major IT outage in your business or accidentally deleted a file, you’ll know how vital an IT backup system is.

      • Why is BYOD a thing and how can it benefit your business?

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      • Jordan Hackford

      BYOD (Bring your own device) is not a new phrase in the IT world.  Since the inception of the smartphone, many companies offer their employee’s the option to use their personal phone for work related purposes.

      • Too many emails? Here’s four helpful efficiency hacks.

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      • Jordan Hackford

      If your anything like me your inbox is cram-packed and emails eat up a good portion of your day.  In this post, you’ll learn four efficiency hacks that will help you manage your inbox.  

      • 1 thing your IT backup system could be missing

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      • Jordan Hackford

      In this day and age backing up your IT system is crucial to the success of your business.   

      There are several reasons you should ensure you have a working backup solution in place for your business’s IT. 

      • Are your employees the biggest threat to your organisation?

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      • Jordan Hackford

      The weakest link in the chain of a resilient and secure IT system is your employees.

      We’ll be looking closely at why this is and how you can ensure your staff are aware of today’s cyber threats.

      • The biggest Cyber-attacks of 2019 so far

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      • Jordan Hackford

      Data breaches and cyber attacks are the new normal.

      What can you, as a business owner, learn from some of the biggest companies that have had data breaches?

      In this article, we will be outlining some of

      • The 3 most common email phishing techniques

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      • Jordan Hackford

      We’re sure you’ll agree when we state that receiving scam & phishing emails are almost a daily occurrence in 2019.

      No matter how good your IT system is, cybercriminals are always finding better ways to bypass IT security systems.

      • Microsoft Software – End of extended support

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      • Donna Aplin
      As you may already be aware (and you can see from the count-down timer at the top of our website), Microsoft are ending support for many of their legacy pieces of software, including Microsoft Windows 7, Office Suite 2010, SQL 2008 and Server Standard 2008.

      • Cyber Security Breaches: Causes, Effects and Future Planning.

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      • Taylor Currie
      Early April, the annual ‘Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019’ was released by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This shows that in the last year, 32% of businesses in the UK experienced cyber security breaches or attacks, hitting 2 out of every 10 charities across the country and seemingly targeting medium to large business and high-income charities.

      • Automated Patch Management from ESP

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      • Donna Aplin
      An Automated Patch Management solution will fully automate the patch management life-cycle for desktops, laptops and servers on a daily basis. Nowadays, even minor software bugs can lead to major headaches so the importance of implementing a regular patching schedule can’t be underestimated!

      • ESP Projects are now hiring.

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      • Matthew James
      An opportunity has arisen for a skilled engineer to join our team. The engineer will be working closely with other team members, to provide class leading support to our varied customers during the installation and configuration of IT systems.