In the past year and a half, cyber-crime rose dramatically. Nearly 70% of organisations reported experiencing a least an attempted incursion, but some sectors were targeted more than others. People sometimes forget that the hackers causing these security problems are real people, and these people know who to target. A recent BBC News article reported … Read more
2020 was a uniquely challenging year for business and many of these challenges seem set to continue into 2021. We’re still working from home or on the go. This means a continued reliance on our personal devices, and a continued lack of the office technology that we are used to. This includes the systems that … Read more
Before 2020, many business owners did not know what Microsoft Teams was. It was a relatively new piece of software that was mostly used by businesses who were ahead of the curve in terms of technology. Then Covid 19 happened, and the remote working revolution began. In this time many businesses started to fall out … Read more
Initially working from home may seem like a luxury, however, once the novelty wears off reality sets in. With a dramatic increase in employees working from home, networks have been put under strain which in turn has led to slow connectivity and downloads. An added frustration for remote workers is dealing with the new technology installed … Read more
Bespoke Acoustic Solutions (BAS) are a leading UK manufacturer of quality, high-performance, cost-effective Acoustic Louvres and Enclosures based in Worsley Manchester. They have worked on numerous projects, both large and small, through a direct appointment with the end client and in association with acoustic consultants. All BAS products are manufactured in Britain and goods are procured … Read more
Microsoft estimates that SME’s that utilize outdated equipment lose up to seven days a calendar year due to technology outages and that 70 – 80% of malware could be avoided if your technology was up to date. Many companies delay the replacement of hardware and software due to financial implications however, being on top of … Read more
Penetration Testing (or Pen Testing) is a method of evaluating the security of an information system by simulating an attack from a malicious source. In simple terms, it is an authorized test to establish how weak your organization’s cybersecurity is and what you can do to strengthen it. Sadly, not many companies are comfortable with … Read more
Personal and corporate privacy continue eroding away as cyberattacks and data breaches become more common. In the first half of 2019 alone, more than 4.1 billion data records were exposed in known data breaches. The average cost of data breaches for affected companies is now nearly £3 million per business. Standing guard while our society becomes ever … Read more
A colocation data centre often referred to as a ‘colo,’ is any large datacentre facility that rents out rack space to third parties for their servers or other network equipment. This is a very popular service that is used by businesses that may not have the resources needed to maintain their own data centre but still want … Read more
The rapid development of technology has provided companies with alternative solutions to running and developing their businesses. More frequently companies are starting to build their business model by relying on Cloud Computing. This technology is a relatively new business model applicable to all companies no matter of size. There are still businesses that are of the mindset … Read more
