Managed IT
Because protecting your business shouldn’t start after you’ve hit the wall. If you drive a car, you wear a seatbelt. Not because you plan to crash — but because you know accidents happen. Cyber Essentials is your business’s seatbelt. Yet, so many SMEs are still tearing down the digital motorway at full speed, music blaring,…
From Adam at CloudHost Running a business is tough enough without IT letting you down. But here’s the thing: just like people, IT systems can look fine on the surface while problems are quietly building underneath. That’s why this month’s CTRL + ALT + DELIVER is all about the IT Health Check — making sure…
💻 Remote Work is Here to Stay — But So Are the Threats Flexible working is great for staff morale, recruitment and productivity. But for many businesses, it also opens the door to new IT headaches especially when staff are working on unmanaged devices, unsecured Wi-Fi or storing files all over the place. If your…
👋 From Adam at CloudHost If you’re like most business owners I speak to, you’ve probably heard a lot about AI lately, some of it exciting, some of it overwhelming and some of it sounding a bit like sci-fi. Here’s the good news: you don’t need a tech lab or a data scientist to benefit…
⚠️ “It’ll Never Happen to Us…” That’s what many small businesses and charities think — until it happens. And when it does, the impact isn’t just technical — it’s financial, reputational and even legal. That’s why I’m breaking down: No jargon. No scaremongering. Just honest advice. 💥 What Is a Data Breach? A data breach…
A couple of weeks ago, I made a post regarding Microsoft withdrawing their free donations of Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 E1. If you aren’t already aware – I’d certainly recommend reading my original post here. However, we need to talk about how this will effect your charity or non-profit organisation and how…
💬 A Quick Word Before We Begin… Let’s face it, IT budgeting isn’t the most exciting thing on your to-do list. But it’s one of the most important. Whether you’re running a growing care company, a local charity or an SME in any sector, the way you plan your IT spend directly affects your security,…
With a difficult economic climate pressing the need for organisations across all sectors to make cost savings, there’s never been a better time to review your use of technology. From the cost-efficiency, scalability and remote capabilities afforded by cloud solutions, to the productivity benefits achievable through automation and AI, huge rewards are on offer to…
It’s no exaggeration to say that we are currently living through one of the most testing economic crises in living memory. With inflation at a 40 year high, and many businesses struggling with sky-high energy bills, organisations across all sectors are seeking ways to economise while also boosting revenue streams. If your business is seeking…
With the promise of enticing new productivity features and lower monthly bills, moving to a hosted VoIP phone system can be an exciting journey. However, with most SMEs relying heavily on their phone systems to maintain contact with suppliers, partners and clients, the transition can be stressful, with the prospect of service disruption a worry…
Something big is happening in the world of business telephony. Way back in 2015, BT announced its plan to decommission the public switched telephone network (PSTN) by 2025, and discontinue the ISDN products that rely on its infrastructure. This means analogue telephony will become a thing of the past, as from 2025 onwards all telephone…
Cost-cutting measures are constantly sought by businesses so that they can lower expenses and increase profits. The IT support budget often gets reduced due to budget constraints rather than being rationalised properly. It comes from the age-old idea that IT support is like insurance, protecting your system only when something goes wrong. Businesses mistakenly believe…
