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Let’s be honest: Excel isn’t exciting—but it’s essential. From managing customer lists to tracking budgets or building staff rotas, Excel is still the go-to tool for most SMEs. But if you’re only using the basics (or feel like you’re “just getting by”), a few simple Excel tricks can make a big difference. This week, we’re…
April is the month when telecom providers across the UK roll out their annual price increases. If you’re running a business, you’re probably used to seeing your mobile and broadband bills creep up this time of year. But here’s the big news: BT’s price hikes will be significantly higher than those from mobile networks, and…
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Why This Matters for Your Business In this edition of IT and Telecom Insights, we’re diving into one of the most pressing debates in the UK telecom industry—Apple’s increasing influence and BT’s call for regulatory intervention. With Apple’s eSIM technology and device ecosystem shaping how mobile services operate, UK businesses need to understand what’s at…
If your business is still running on Windows 10, the countdown is on. From October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates, bug fixes, and support for Windows 10. While your PCs won’t suddenly stop working, the risks and costs of inaction could hit your business hard. Here’s what you need to…
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The clock is ticking. The 2G and 3G networks that have powered IoT devices for decades are being switched off globally. For SMEs, this isn’t just a technical change—it’s a call to action. Will your operations remain connected when the sunset arrives? Why Are 2G and 3G Networks Being Retired? Telecom providers are retiring…
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In a world where cyber threats evolve daily, businesses like yours face growing challenges to safeguard sensitive data, systems, and reputations. Penetration testing (pen testing) is a critical strategy for staying one step ahead. Here’s what you need to know—and why it matters for your business. What is Pen Testing? Penetration testing is like hiring…
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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