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Small Business IT

What Is a Managed Service Provider and Do You Need One?
Managed IT Services

What Is a Managed Service Provider and Do You Actually Need One?

Who's actually responsible for your IT when something breaks? For most small UK businesses, the answer is "whoever's nearest," not a dedicated professional. Here's what a managed service provider actually…

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When to consider switching IT providers
Managed IT Services

When to Fire Your MSP: Red Flags Every Business Should Know

Most businesses do not leave their IT provider after a single dramatic failure. They leave after months of slow responses, vague answers, and the growing sense that nobody is thinking…

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Does your business need a password manager
Cybersecurity

Does Your Business Need a Password Manager?

Most businesses know they should be using stronger passwords. Far fewer have an actual system in place for managing them. This post explains what a password manager does, why the…

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Passwords, Passkeys, Authentication method explained
Cybersecurity

Passwords, Passkeys, and Everything In Between: A Plain-English Guide to Logging In Securely

Every time your team logs into a business system, the method they use to prove their identity either creates a meaningful security barrier or a very low one. This guide…

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NCSC Says Passwords are no longer enough
Cybersecurity

The NCSC Says It’s Time to Move on from Passwords

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has officially told consumers to move away from passwords wherever passkeys are available - the first time it has made this recommendation. Here's what…

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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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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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