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Why Managed DMARC Makes Sense
Email & Communications

Why Managed DMARC Makes Sense

DMARC is becoming essential for email security, but the reports are technical and require constant monitoring. Managed DMARC services handle the complexity for you - here's what they actually do…

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cyber essentials certified
Compliance & Regulations

We’ve Achieved Cyber Essentials Certification

AOIT Networks has achieved Cyber Essentials certification - the UK government-backed security standard. Here's what the process involved, why we pursued it, and what it means for the businesses we…

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Microsoft 365 Backup
Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Backup: Why the Default Isn’t Enough

Microsoft 365 keeps your services running - but it doesn't back up your data the way most businesses assume. Here's what the default setup actually covers, where the gaps are,…

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RTO vs RPO explained
Business Continuity

RTO vs RPO Explained: What Your Backup Strategy Actually Needs to Deliver

Most businesses know they have backups. Far fewer have defined what those backups actually need to deliver. RTO and RPO are the two recovery targets that turn a backup solution…

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How long would your business survive without its data
Business Continuity

How Long Would Your Business Actually Survive Without Its Data?

Most businesses know they should have backups. Far fewer are confident that what they have would actually protect them in a real incident. This post looks at the real cost…

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The 3-2-1 Backup Rule
Business Continuity

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Business

Most businesses assume their backups are sorted - until they actually need them. The 3-2-1 rule is the industry-standard framework for data protection, and knowing whether your current setup follows…

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World Backup Day
IT Infrastructure

World Backup Day: When Did You Last Test Your Recovery Plan?

World Backup Day reminds us: don't be a fool about data protection. From desktops to virtual servers to Microsoft 365, we explain what actually needs backing up – and how…

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SPF Records: Why Your Emails Might Be Landing in Spam
Email & Communications

SPF Records: Why Your Emails Might Be Landing in Spam (And How to Fix It)

Your emails might be landing in spam because of SPF lookup limits you didn't know existed. Here's what SPF flattening is, why it matters, and how hosted SPF keeps your…

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What's IPv6
IT Infrastructure

IPv6: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Read Those Long Addresses

IPv6 addresses can appear complex, but they're addressing a fundamental issue: the internet exhausted IPv4 addresses over a decade ago. This guide explains what UK businesses need to know about…

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Server Backups: How you're backed up matters
IT Infrastructure

Server Backups: Host-Level vs Agent-Based Explained

Your servers are backed up - but how they're backed up could mean the difference between recovering in hours or scrambling for days. Here's why the backup method matters as…

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