IT Support & Cyber Security Insights
Is SkyKick Enough Protection Against Ransomware?
Is SkyKick Enough Protection Against Ransomware?Ransomware is one of the fastest growing cyber threats in the UK. Northamptonshire businesses are not immune. SMEs are frequently targeted because attackers assume protection levels are lower. How Ransomware Impacts...
Windows 12? What Northamptonshire Businesses Really Need to Know (And Why You Should Ignore the Hype)
Windows 12? What Northamptonshire Businesses Really Need to Know (And Why You Should Ignore the Hype)If you’re a business owner in Northamptonshire, you’ve probably heard the growing chatter about “Windows 12.” You may have even seen YouTube videos or articles...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: What Northamptonshire SMEs Need to Know About the Cheaper AI License
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: What Northamptonshire SMEs Need to Know About the Cheaper AI LicenseMicrosoft has finally released a Copilot licence designed for small-to-medium businesses and for companies across Northamptonshire, this could be a major shift in how...
Microsoft Teams Mobile Can Now Take Automatic Notes – A Game-Changer for Northamptonshire Businesses
Microsoft Teams Mobile Can Now Take Automatic Notes - A Game-Changer for Northamptonshire BusinessesIf you’ve ever sat in a fast-moving onsite meeting and realised no one is taking notes, this update is for you. Microsoft Teams mobile now includes the Facilitator...
When Azure Goes Down: What Northamptonshire Businesses Can Learn About Cloud Resilience
When Azure Goes Down: What Northamptonshire Businesses Can Learn About Cloud ResilienceMicrosoft Azure suffered a high-profile outage recently, right as everyone was watching their quarterly earnings. Teams, Loop, Microsoft 365 authentication, and even the Microsoft...
3 Things Every Northamptonshire Business Should Have Before a Cyber Attack
3 Things Every Northamptonshire Business Should Have Before a Cyber AttackPrepare Now - Not After the Breach Cybersecurity attacks are no longer a question of if, but when. Every local business — from retail shops in Kettering to offices in Northampton - needs a plan...
3 Essential Ways to Keep Your Business IT Accounts Secure in Northamptonshire
3 Essential Ways to Keep Your Business IT Accounts Secure in NorthamptonshireCybersecurity for Local Businesses Cybersecurity isn’t just for big corporations. Every small and medium-sized business in Northamptonshire is a potential target for cybercriminals. With...
How the Correct IT Policy Can Help Organise Your Company’s Data
How the Correct IT Policy Can Help Organise Your Company’s DataCommon File Access Problems Ever had problems opening a file someone has shared with you? They’ve sent you a link to a file either on OneDrive or SharePoint, but you don’t have the correct permissions to...
The Hidden IT Expense Costing Northamptonshire Businesses Thousands
The Hidden IT Expense Costing Northamptonshire Businesses ThousandsThe Subscription Trap From Netflix to Microsoft 365, everything runs on monthly subscriptions - and your business software is no different. But there’s a silent budget-killer hiding in many...
Goodbye Office.com, Hello Microsoft 365 Copilot
Goodbye Office.com, Hello Microsoft 365 CopilotFor years, Office.com was the daily starting point for millions of workers — opening files, joining Teams meetings, or resuming Word and Excel projects. If your Northamptonshire business relied on that dashboard, here’s...
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