How Healthy Is Your IT Right Now?
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 your business tech is resilient, secure and ready for whatever 2025 throws at it.
🩺 The IT Health Checklist – 5 Warning Signs to Look Out For
- Backups You’ve Never Tested A backup isn’t a backup until you’ve tried restoring it. We see this all the time with SMEs — the system says it’s backing up, but when disaster hits, nothing’s recoverable.
- Updates Being Ignored If Windows & MacOS updates or software patches are being “snoozed”, you’re leaving your business open to ransomware and cyberattacks.
- Passwords Being Shared Still using one login across multiple staff members? That’s a red flag. If one password leaks, your whole business is exposed.
- Slow or Unreliable Devices A sluggish laptop isn’t just an annoyance — it’s a productivity killer. And often, it’s a sign of poor security or outdated hardware.
- No Clear Disaster Recovery Plan If a server failed tomorrow, would your team know what to do? Too often, the answer is “no”.
🔦 Spotlight: Microsoft 365 Done Right
A lot of businesses think “we’ve got Microsoft 365, so we’re sorted.” But without proper setup, you’re only using half its power. With CloudHost, you’ll get:
- Secure Email compliance (perfect for regulated industries)
- SharePoint & Teams configured to boost collaboration
- Automatic backups to protect you from data loss
- Advanced phishing protection to keep staff safe from scams
👉 Discover how we optimise Microsoft 365 for SMEs
📖 Client Story: From Downtime to 100% Uptime
One Derby-based SME was losing hours every week to unreliable email. Staff were frustrated, customers were affected and the business owner was worried about security.
Here’s what we did:
- Migrated them to Microsoft Exchange Online
- Secured their inboxes with phishing protection
- Set up a tested backup & recovery solution
The result? No more downtime, stronger cyber resilience and happier staff who can focus on customers instead of IT headaches.
❓ Ask CloudHost
Q: How often should an SME really review their IT security?
A: At least annually, but in today’s climate, quarterly reviews are far safer. Think of it like a regular check-up — catching problems early is always cheaper than fixing a full-blown issue.
🧠 Adam’s Takeaway
Think of your IT like your health. You wouldn’t wait until you were seriously ill to see a doctor. Preventative care is always better (and cheaper) than crisis management.
That’s why CloudHost offers a Free IT Health Check. We’ll highlight hidden risks, test your backups, and make sure your systems are working for you — not against you.
📞 Call us today on 03333 44 6500 or visit cloudhostmsp.com to book yours.
