For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on a few key behaviours that can help you improve security hygiene and awareness in your business.

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Microsoft has changed the way it categorises partner capabilities and specialisms. Instead of the existing list of 18 Competencies, Microsoft will now classify partners based on their proficiency by partner designations in 6 key solutions areas that align with the Microsoft cloud.

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Life is getting expensive. It’s an uncertain time for both businesses and individuals alike. UK inflation is rising at the fastest rate in 40 years, while the value of the British pound has dropped to a record low. The cost of energy and other resources has soared and we’re about to dip into a recession. It’s no wonder we’re all looking for ways to save money.

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is the technology that converts your voice into a digital signal, allowing you to make and take calls from anywhere you have an internet connection. Digital phone systems using VoIP have transformed the way businesses interact with colleagues, customers, and partners, making meetings and communication more convenient and productive for everyone.

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Diversity in Tech Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK for over 30 years. It takes place every October to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black people and communities in the UK and the rest of the world. For this year’s Black History Month, we wanted to discuss the issues…

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This week, Microsoft released the first big update for the Windows 11 operating system. It comes with an all-new set of features and enhancements to improve security, accessibility, productivity, and the overall user experience.

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Cyber criminals are always on the lookout for new ways to access and steal private data. According to the CyberEdge 2022 Cyberthreat Defence Report, 81% of businesses in the UK experienced one or more cyberattacks last year. A successful breach or attach can result in huge financial and reputational implications for your business.  If you…

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On the 6th October, a team of thrill-seekers from 848 is taking on the ultimate challenge of a skydive for charity. They’ll be doing this to raise money for our local charity of the year, the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, also known as Dougie Mac.

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The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework will simplify the way public sector bodies can access modern IT services and cloud support.

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Incident Management can be defined as the steps taken to ensure that IT problems affecting an experience are identified and resolved as soon as possible to prevent them from disrupting operations and performance.  It’s one of the main functions of any IT helpdesk. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what an IT Incident is, the…

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Ever since the invention of the internet, ransomware attacks have posed a significant threat to organisations and individuals all around the world. In 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre (IC3) received over 3,700 complaints from ransomware attack victims. Whereas in 2020, this number was 2,474 – 49% less. Ransomware tactics and technologies are evolving…

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What is Zero Trust? Essentially, it is a model. A security model. Alternatively, you could call it an approach, framework, or architecture. Different people refer to it in different ways, but I prefer the term model, by reference to the “scientific model” as Zero Trust is first and foremost a conceptual representation of a system of ideas, events, or processes.

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Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of attack. With data and business processes now largely cloud-based, a user’s password is the quickest and easiest way for cyber criminals to access your private information.

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Modern businesses are always looking for new ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve both the customer and employee experience. Workflow automation is a simple way to achieve all of these goals. Why waste time on manual tasks when you can automate them?

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Cutting your IT costs with these simple tips can help you find the extra capital to invest in and streamline your business. Read on for 6 easy and practical ways to reduce your business IT costs. Reducing IT costs during economic uncertainty The current global economy is both volatile and uncertain. Inflation is projected to…

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