Is your IT ready for what’s next? Discover the power of smarter IT managed services
The best businesses treat their IT environment as more than just a support function. It’s a strategic asset that helps you scale, safeguards your operations, and keeps your team productive. But getting there takes more than quick fixes – it requires a proactive approach and systems built for the long term. As a managed IT […]
How scalable IT support turbo-charged a windfarm’s growth
Objective: Position a windfarm business for ongoing growth When a windfarm operator set up operations in 2010, they aimed to expand rapidly. And they realised their IT systems could not be allowed to hold back business. In fact, IT not only had to grow with them, but also assist in their business expansion. Initially, the […]
Laying the right IT foundations for a scalable business
Whether you’re a startup or an existing business going through a growth phase, it’s essential to have the right technology in place so your business doesn’t skip a beat as things change. Even with the right business model, if your IT is not up to speed it can hamper your ability to deliver your products […]
How your small business could benefit from the latest technologies
Let’s face it, in the past the IT infrastructure options for your small business have been limited. You were constrained by the level of risk you would be willing to take on and by the server capacity your budget could afford. Luckily now times have changed, and advancements in technology can mean a big win […]
Data security for SMEs – don’t be an easy target for hackers
Data security threats, such as from ransomware, are becoming increasingly common and are putting a wider range of businesses at risk. While high profile attacks on large organisations attract the most media attention, smaller sized businesses are becoming increasingly vulnerable. And while these types of attacks may have had limited success in the past, for […]
Office collaboration tools: Here are the top reasons to consider Office 365.
Microsoft’s Office 365 continues to gain traction as the leading business cloud service. It’s for good reason – and not just for the big business end of town. If you are a SME looking to upgrade from an on-premise environment or a start-up considering your technology options, it’s worth your while to take a serious […]
Top 10 IT lessons from 13 years working with SMEs
One of the stand-out differences between SMEs that will thrive and those that will struggle from here on is how well they integrate technology into their business. It used to be the case that sophisticated and powerful tech was only available to enterprises. New solutions and an evolving technology landscape have changed this. SMEs have […]
How modern is your digital workplace?
“Modern workplace” – it’s quite the buzz word. Every SME we talk to wants to be a ‘modern workplace’. Because they know they need to be a ‘modern workplace’ to attract the best team, give them tools and flexibility for how and when they work and to protect their digital assets. But how do you […]
More than just good passwords and anti-virus. This is what IT security means for small business.
As a small business owner, securing your business and customer data is no doubt on your mind. You probably have an anti-virus, (may or may not) have good passwords in place and most of your data is in the cloud. Is that enough? You’re not sure. Does it matter? Probably not; you’re an unlikely target […]
Protect your small business against social engineering
Data or system breaches are potentially the number one risk for many businesses. The threat is just as real for small business owners as it is for enterprise leaders – whether it be from theft, disruption or damage, malicious or accidental. Some threats are easier to manage than others – but there is one source […]
