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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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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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