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Is it time to migrate to Office 365?
Why has Microsoft decided to do this? Most Microsoft products have a support life cycle of around 5 years from the original release date. During that life cycle Microsoft will provide you with bug fixes, security fixes, new features and phone/chat support. How will this impact me? The key point here is that you will […]
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Ransomware, how much do you know about it?
Ransomware attacks Most malware works when the user clicks on a link or downloads a file. Ransomware however, in some cases can gain access without any user input. There are a number of ways that ransomware can work against businesses. Types of Ransomware There are two main types of Ransomware that are regularly used by […]
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Microsoft Edge - should I switch?
For years now Google Chrome has been the go-to web browser for most people. It has often been the case that the mere mention of Edge would have you instantly shot down. No doubt everyone who read this, has experimented with browsers other than Google Chrome. The chances are that experiment was short-lived, and you […]
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Office 365 – Why should you choose it?
Security Keeping your UK company’s data secure is vital. Your administrator can define rules and policies within Office 365. These rules stipulate whether files/data are confidential or sensitive. Files cannot be shared once the rules and policies have been defined by your administrator. Office 365 can stop users from sending sensitive information externally. If there […]
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Skype for Business vs Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams can allow for meetings of up to 10,000 people at any one time. It has become the new go to form of communication and collaboration, boasting an impressive range of features. Certain Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions even include Teams. Microsoft created Teams as a collaborative all-encompassing tool, bringing together voice, video, chat and […]
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Remote Working Solutions
What is Remote Working? Remote working is a work style which allows professionals who typically work from inside an office building, to work from outside that traditional office environment – may it be from home, a hotel room, a client’s office or even another country. Remote working brings the office straight to you which enables your designated work to be easily achieved with the flexibility to work almost from anywhere subject to having an internet connection and a device […]
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OneDrive on Windows Server 2019 - now supported
Good news for UK businesses! In the last couple of months, Microsoft have officially announced that Windows Server 2019 supports OneDrive and VDI is now fully supported Perpetual Licences – What will happen on October 13, 2020? Users in the UK and globally, working on Outlook clients 2010, 2013, or 2016 will no longer be able to access […]
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Firewall Configuration and Installation
When you are seeking a firewall configuration and installation consultancy in the UK, however, you’ll need to choose one that ensures that your network receives the data that is required at the same time as detecting and deflecting unwanted traffic and protocols. We employ certified consultants in Cisco firewall configuration that work hard to ensure […]
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IT Strategy Consulting
How IT Strategy can help you? Careful IT Strategy planning can lead to: • Increased network performance;• Increase in competitive superiority;• Effective spending on technology;• Avoidance of incompatible system acquisition;• Use of technologies to create a value for your business;• Increased IT efficiency and effectiveness;• Establish new strategic directions or review existing ones;• Specify how […]
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Office 365 Support
It’s important to consider Office 365 support when embracing cloud productivity, support isn’t any less significant, just because it’s in the cloud. If there are any interruptions to services like with Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint or Teams the impact can be severe. Then you need Office 365 support when there is the day-to-day issues like with the Office […]
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