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Global cyber-attacks have significantly increased over the past couple of years with many companies suffering data breaches and ransomware attacks, as well as inadvertently sharing sensitive information through phishing scams. Cyber-attacks can happen to any organisation, at any time, irrelevant of size or their service offering. In fact, small to medium sized enterprises (SME’s) tend…
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On Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 15:00, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service. The test is in advance of a new UK government service that will alert the public if there is a danger to life nearby. In an emergency, your mobile device or tablet will receive an alert on…
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Smartphone users are being warned about security issues affecting several mobile phone models which allow hackers to attack devices remotely. The security flaw was discovered by Google’s security team at Project Zero and puts both Google and Samsung devices and wearables at risk. Devices can be compromised without the user knowing anything is wrong. Samsung…
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The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series is here! Consisting of the S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra devices, packed with all the tools, applications, security and support you need for your business to thrive. Today, work is all about empowering people to reach their full potential, on their terms. The devices they use must be flexible,…
Following the devastating earthquake impacting Turkey and Syria, please see below important updates from EE, O2 and Vodafone regarding crediting calls, texts, and data. The networks want to ensure that customers are able to stay in touch with family and friends during this time. EE Update EE have made mobile calls, texts and data used…
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On 10 March 2022 we hosted our first Network Lunchtime Social Event alongside Diamond Solutions UK Ltd and Hesketh Jones Construction Ltd. The events were set up with the aim of bringing together businesses working within the Property & Construction sector to develop new opportunities via networking, whilst also supporting local charities. The social has…
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No matter the size of your business or what sector you operate in, having a managed IT support service in place is essential in today’s current economic world. Our demand on technology is increasing and if this technology fails it can cause numerous problems. If your phone breaks you take it for repair and…
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Full Fibre Connectivity is Now Available in Your Area! We are excited to announce we are now able to offer our clients a new full fibre network which provides reliable and ultrafast broadband services. As a local broadband provider, we’re passionate about bringing the best connectivity available to businesses and communities in the local…
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There are some important changes taking place which may impact those travelling to the USA. Ahead of the completion of the USA 3G switch off, some American networks have already begun to cease 3G services in some states. O2 and Vodafone have issued information around this, which we have summarised below for anyone experiencing…
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Further to the recent announcement regarding BT and Openreach strike action, we can confirm that strikes will be taking place on: Monday 10th October Thursday 20th October Monday 24th October It is expected that 40,000 BT Group workers will strike with the action in October to include 400 workers employed as 999 emergency call handlers….
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