IT disasters have a variety of causes: hardware failure, human error, intrusion, infection and even natural disasters like floods and earthquakes. All businesses are at risk and there’s little we can do to predict when disaster will strike. As we’re so reliant on our systems, the only thing we can do is put in measures …
Shifting behaviours in mobile phone use are having a big impact on local businesses. With better network coverage and a growth in wi-fi hotspots, 94% of smartphone owners now use their phones to find nearby businesses. As over three-quarters of these searches result in an in-store purchase, those websites that rank well locally on Google …
2017 seems to be the year of the mass ransomware attacks. First, there was the WannaCry attack in May and, a month later, there was Petya. Both these attacks caused widespread damage in thousands of organisations across the globe: most notably, WannaCry wreaked havoc in the NHS and Petya took down the radiation monitoring system …
It can be difficult to come up with the perfect name for your new business. There are many points you need to consider and getting it wrong could mean your startup never gets off the launch pad. In this post, we’ll look at 8 tips to help you find the ideal name. 1. Use a …
As newer, more sophisticated threats evolve, network security is becoming increasingly challenging. An organisation’s network can face threats from infection, hacking and even internal infiltration. In addition, the proliferation of new networked technologies means there are even more routes for attackers to gain entry. In this post, we’ll look at ten tips to help your …
Maintaining your IT infrastructure in-house can be a costly and resource intensive operation. According to IBM, it accounts for 70% of most organisations’ IT budgets yet offers little in return for business development. In addition, keeping up-to-date with technological advancements means increased capital expenditure and the need to continually invest in staff development. Moving to …
Choosing the right hosting option can be an onerous task. Not only have you a range of hosting types to choose from but you’ve also got a plethora of different packages to pick from. To help you make a more informed decision, this post will examine the two types of hosting that most companies have …
