In 2024, businesses are more reliant on technology than ever before. However, with this reliance comes an increased risk of cyber threats, which can result in data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage. Protecting sensitive data and ensuring you have strong cybersecurity is essential. One effective way to do this is by adopting Cyber Essentials,…
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For the past 30 years, Cybersecurity has been a priority, but even more so since the internet rose to prominence and brought the world online. In more recent years, with companies relying more heavily on technology. we have seen an explosion in cybercrimes, making them more vulnerable to a variety of threats. I think we…
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How are fibre optic networks expanding and what does it mean for UK consumers and businesses? Currently, 97% of UK premises have a superfast fibre broadband connection available to them (data from Ofcom), providing download speeds of at least 30Mbps. Despite this, there are still around 750,000 premises in the UK without a superfast broadband…
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There is currently a lot of talk about IoT but what is it and what does it involve? IoT (The Internet of Things) is a network of interconnected devices that exchange data over the internet and with the cloud. These devices are usually embedded with technology such as software and sensors and can range from…
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Adjustments are being made to O2’s network with the goal of retiring 2G and 3G services. These changes will begin in October 2024 and conclude by the end of 2026. While the full implementation is still some time away, we wanted to share the latest information and key dates with our customers. Key Dates 1…
In today’s digital landscape, the backbone of any successful business lies in its IT infrastructure. Whether you’re a large corporation or a small start-up, selecting the right hardware is crucial for optimising efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. However, with the many options available in the market, navigating the complexity of IT hardware can be an…
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In today’s fast-paced world, staying productive is crucial to achieving our goals and managing our daily tasks efficiently. Fortunately, with the help of technology, we now have access to a variety of smartphone products and apps that can organise our schedules, streamline our workflows, and maximise our output. For example, some apps can take a…
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Automation across many sectors of industry has been increasing at speed in recent times – one of the sectors embracing this technology is Agriculture. In fact, the global smart agriculture market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.4% from 2023 to 2030, reaching USD 54.71 billion by 2030. Incredible numbers!…
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Over the past year you may have heard about 6G but what is it exactly? In this article we investigate this new advanced technology and the plans for its use in the future. 6G technology (still in development) is the sixth generation of cellular technology that promises to provide diverse connectivity at microsecond speeds. The…
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In the current digital age, cloud computing has become an essential part of running a business, enabling us to store and access our data from anywhere in the world. However, with this convenience comes the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks which have significantly increased over the past couple of years. Cyberattacks can happen to…
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I’ve been out and about across the North West these past few weeks chatting with business owners about what’s working and what’s…. It’s the same story in almost every office, warehouse, and café — the IT drags, the phones drop, tech is holding people back, and everyone’s quietly fed up with it. Different businesses, same…
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Running a business in 2025 means everything runs on your connection — calls, payments, files, even the morning brew chat over Teams. But here’s what I see every single week: SMEs putting up with “good enough” internet. The type that usually works, until the moment it really matters. If your Wi-Fi drops the second someone…
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Imagine this. It’s a normal Tuesday morning. Orders are waiting. Staff are logging in. Phones are ringing. Then suddenly — everything freezes. Emails stop. Calls drop. The system won’t load. Within minutes, productivity falls to zero. By lunchtime, customers are frustrated. By the end of the day, you’ve lost revenue, reputation, and momentum. And here’s…
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