The Essential Need for SMEs to Back Up Business Data: An MSP Perspective
As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), we understand that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly rely on technology for their daily operations, customer engagement, and financial management. However, this reliance also exposes them to significant risks, particularly the potential for data loss. Whether due to cyberattacks, hardware failures, natural disasters, or human error, the repercussions […]
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I.T. Budgeting for SMBs
With the digital world growing and moving faster than ever, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to managing their I.T. budgets. Effective I.T. budgeting is crucial for ensuring that an organization can have access to the support it needs to leverage technology which drives growth, improves efficiencies and […]
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Microsoft 365 Multifactor Authentication
Microsoft 365 Multifactor Authentication Cyber security is receiving more and more attention in todays I.T ecosystem and needs to be at the forefront of any I.T strategy. As of July 2024, Microsoft has made it mandatory for all accounts logging into Azure to administer resources to enable MFA. Microsoft has enabled MFA by default for […]
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What are the benefits of having an ICT partner?
Having a reliable and experienced IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) is essential for any business in today’s digital world. An MSP offers comprehensive IT support, providing businesses with access to the latest technology and best practices. This partnership helps businesses remain competitive by allowing them to focus on their core competencies rather than managing their […]
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Unifi and SDN
One of our most recent projects involved the full installation of a complete Unifi setup including a Unifi Dream Machine (UDM), switch, access points, access control and cameras. The client wanted to be able to track metrics across the entire network from internet usage through to employee attendance. The Unifi ecosystem allows for the easy […]
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Cloud vs Onsite – Where should your business run it’s infrastructure?
Hosting infrastructure in the cloud has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more businesses moving away from onsite servers to cloud-based solutions. While there are pros and cons to both approaches, hosting in the cloud offers a number of benefits that can help businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively. In this […]
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8 Tips To Creating Secure Passwords
1. Make The Password Long The longer your password is, the harder it will be to crack or guess. Any password longer than 8 characters will most likely be very secure but ideally you should make your password somewhere from 14 to 16 characters. 2. Complexity When you create your password, make sure it doesn’t […]
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Should businesses outsource their I.T?
Outsourcing is one way for businesses to reduce costs, improve efficiency and increase productivity. We’ve compiled a short list of 10 reasons why you as a businesses owner should consider outsourcing your IT: Cost Savings Outsourcing IT can be more cost-effective than hiring and training in-house IT staff. Outsourcing providers often offer competitive pricing and […]
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What options do businesses have when it comes to Microsoft 365?
The Short and Sweet Microsoft 365 is a suite of productivity tools and cloud-based services offered by Microsoft that includes several business offerings tailored to meet the needs of different organizations. The main differences between the business offerings are in the features and pricing, as well as the size and complexity of the organization each […]
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What is ChatGPT-4 and what does it do?
ChatGPT-4 has officially been announced, confirming the longtime rumors around its improvements to the already incredibly impressive language skills of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. (ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. It is built on top of OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 families of large language models and has been fine-tuned using […]
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