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Cybersecurity: Keep your business safe every day
Security checks should be constant Daily vulnerability scans For the best cyber hygiene, it’s important that your systems are scanned regularly. Where 24.7 monitoring is not possible, we recommend daily vulnerability scans. Did you know that many cyberattacks are automated, with criminals using the same vulnerability scanning software that businesses do to identify a […]
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Cybersecurity: your guide to cybersecurity audits
They can also cause huge reputational and legal ramifications. In 2017, Equifax’s network vulnerability was exploited by hackers to steal credit card details and personal identification data from over 147.9 customers in the US, UK, and Canada. Under strict GDPR rules, the ICO found Equifax guilty of failing to properly secure their data and fined […]
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The Proxar philosophy: IT Support Services that are premium, proactive, and flexible
A proactive approach Here at Proxar IT Consulting, our defining principle is that a proactive approach is far superior to a reactive one. Analogies about stables doors and horses spring to mind, but there’s little denying that most of us would prefer to prevent a problem from happening in the first place rather than endure […]
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The Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services
Access to top IT talent IT is a complex field with many specialisms. Unfortunately, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to fund and recruit an in-house team with the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience across these many different areas. While ‘all-rounders’ can be ideal for internal departments to tackle the day-to-day issues, […]
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The lowdown on Multi Factor Authentication
What is Multifactor authentication? Multi Factor Authentication, MFA, or even ‘two-step verification’ is a secure way to prove you are who you say you are when signing into an account. A ‘factor’ is one of the ways to demonstrate proof of identity; ‘multi factor’ simply means using more than one. And even if you […]
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How to Find a Reliable IT Support Provider in the UK
Services offered Technology covers a lot of ground. This is why it’s crucial to find out your specific needs and match them with the list of services that a prospective IT support company can provide. Are you in need of hardware support? Do you need help in ensuring that your network stays up and running? […]
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What Are Managed IT Support Services?
What is Managed IT Support Managed IT services provide partial or full coverage and management of your business’ IT needs via a third party. Many MSPs offer managed IT services in the UK and beyond and can provide IT support 24 hours, seven days a week, should your business require it. Managed IT services are also […]
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Survey Shows That Workers Don’t Expect To Return To The Office Full Time
In the BBC survey, most of the respondents said they prefer working from home full-time or most of the time. However, senior leadership indicate concern that remote work will affect the quality of work. Of the surveyed 530 senior leaders, half said that working from home would jeopardise the collaboration and creativity of workers. In […]
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How To Find Reliable IT Support Companies
For most businesses, some degree of IT support is almost always necessary to run operations seamlessly. If you are thinking of hiring in IT support but don’t know what to look for when evaluating IT support companies in the UK, this guide can help. Here are some tips on finding the most reliable and trusted […]
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Chief UK Economist Weighs In On Remote Working Today
The world of work has always affected the way people live. In the past, the industrial revolution saw workers move into urban centres to find jobs. When cars became more readily available and affordable, people moved out to the suburbs. Now, in the wake of the pandemic, Ian Steward, the Chief Economist of Deloitte in […]
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Microsoft Partners With Agencies To Shape Future Of Voice Call, Tech, And Security
Microsoft and BT will work together to develop a line of revolutionary cloud-based products and services, of which BT’s voice customers will have first-hand experience. Operator Connect allows telecom operators to add their calling plans to Microsoft Teams. This will enable BT to create new business models as it continuously grows, creates, and innovates. As […]
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Organisations Find Interest In Defensive Tech As Cyberattacks Rise
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a prompt towards digital transformation for many companies. As a result, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Data Leakage/Loss Prevention (DLP) services have also become increasingly popular, especially in the UK. Lockdowns and associated restrictions on movement have encouraged companies to change their working practices by transforming their systems to […]
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How Do You Store Your Passwords?
Having Multiple Passwords These days, pretty much everything we access online needs a password. And this means we’re left with a huge number of different login details to remember. And sometimes, it can be difficult to remember which one is for which website or application. Many web browsers now offer you the option of storing […]
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Microsoft Teams – New features announced
The latest announcement from the UK government paints a pretty stark picture. Another 6 months of remote working seems to be on the cards for most office workers. With the announcement, the importance of virtual meetings once again comes to the fore. Microsoft Teams and similar are crucial to the current working environment. Incredibly on […]
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Be pro-active - prevention is better than cure
There is a famous quote often attributed to Desiderius Erasmus – “Prevention is better than cure”. We strongly believe in this mantra at Proxar. We are never standing still; in the ever-changing world of IT we are always looking to move forward. We believe it is vital that we are pro-active in our approach. Continuously […]
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One Drive Business or SharePoint?
One question we often find UK clients asking is, should they use SharePoint or One Drive? Microsoft develops both applications, and they come with most Office 365 subscriptions. The truth is, when used correctly you and your business can benefit from both. SharePoint SharePoint is a collaboration tool that enables teams to work together. This […]
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