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Why Two or More Monitors are Better When Working
It has been possible to use more than one monitor on a desktop device since its inception. Additional monitor hardware cards and software/screen switches allowed at least two monitors per desktop unit. Laptops routinely have an additional monitor port, and software apps allow full-size monitors to be used with smartRead More
Protecting Your Business and Employees in a Remote Working World
A major effect of the pandemic has been to increase organisations’ dependence on remote access to systems and data. This could range from a full-blown e-commerce environment replacing bricks and mortar to employees working from home, or a simple opening up of corporate systems to remote access. This fundamental changeRead More
3 Tips in Planning Your IT Budget Ahead of Time
The IT function is under more pressure today than ever. The shape of business is changing, resulting in demands for new and improved IT facilities. These include support for remote working, increased information and systems security and perhaps a move to an e-commerce cloud base. Simply put, this has meantRead More
Hybrid Working: Choosing the Right Software for Your Team
Changes were gradually happening in the workplace in the early 2020s. Remote access to systems was increasing, due in the main to e-commerce and to an extent social media and chatbots as a communications channel in customer support. This all dramatically changed towards the end of the second decade. TheRead More
How to Choose the Best Password Manager For Your Organisation
In recent years, digital and network-based attacks on systems and data have increased in ferocity and frequency. Businesses have seen increases in ransomware attacks and thefts of Intellectual Property. The theft of user information such as financial and personal data has resulted in an increase in ID theft and misuseRead More
Do Password Managers Really Help Businesses?
The need for comprehensive online security for individuals and businesses has never been more necessary. The virulence and frequency of malware and network attacks have increased, and the costs of a security breach have increased dramatically. In some business sectors, online security is a major component of compliance requirements. TheRead More
5 Signs It’s Time to Switch to a New IT Provider
In recent years, the effects of the pandemic on local and global economies and the consequent shifts in consumer behaviour have turned many an IT development plan into a survival plan constrained by a tight budget. Outsourcing can bring stability to operational costs and reduce pressure on capital expenditure byRead More
7 Reasons Why You Should Outsource Your IT Support
The last few years have seen increasing pressure on businesses. The effects of lockdowns have caused significant income reductions, in some cases leading to company closures. Corporate development plans have morphed into corporate survival plans. IT Support has not been spared and must support the new business environment. TheyRead More
How to be Proactive with the Security of your Business
Many commentators, including the FBI, have noted that the frequency and virulence of malware and other bad actor attacks have increased over the last two years. Ransomware has become a major threat. IT Security, both for home and business networks, has become a major part of any IT Strategy. ItRead More
4 Best Practices in Managing Team Collaboration Apps
The move to remote working and working from home recently has thrown the use of Cloud Solutions into sharp focus. One consequence has been the loss of the collaborative opportunities offered by office-based work. In turn, this has meant increasing the use of Cloud-based collaborative solutions such as Microsoft TeamsRead More