Landlines users: Is your business prepared for the Big Switch Off?

Businesses who are reliant on traditional landline telephones are being urged to take action early to avoid any disruption to their services, as BT gears up to pull the plug on the technology. The telecoms giant is killing off analogue phonelines – also referred to as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) – as part […]

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Cybersecurity in 2023

The impact of reputational damage following a cyber attack

What harm might a successful cyberattack cause you and your business? Depending on the nature of the attack, you could find you lose access to important documents and information and that your core services are disrupted. Or you may have money or other assets stolen, or even find your systems are locked and held to […]

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Remote working: How to combat location bias

There has been an explosion in the number of businesses offering flexible working arrangements for employees – with remote and hybrid working now commonplace – and some companies even ditching a physical office altogether. But new ways of working can lead to new challenges, and a lack of face-to-face physical contact could be fueling a […]

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Should your business be using ChatGPT?

With its ability to communicate as naturally as a human and tackle tasks in a fraction of the time, ChatGPT – the new artificial intelligence powered chatbot from OpenAI – is a revolutionary tool that’s set to change the working landscape as we know it. Just a few months on from its release and the […]

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How tech can help drive engagement amongst remote workers

Employee engagement is hugely important for any business and is shown to have a strong bearing on everything from productivity to talent retention. Indeed, one employment study reveals that “companies with a highly engaged workforce have 21% higher profitability. They also have 17% higher productivity than companies with a disengaged workforce.” But with the rise […]

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Do you know your cybersecurity weak spots?

Weaknesses in your business’ IT systems and cybersecurity are something that criminals will be only too happy to exploit. Indeed, they will actively be looking for ways ‘in’ and that includes using increasingly sophisticated scams to try and dupe unsuspecting employees. In this guide to the top cybersecurity weak spots, we’ve taken a closer look […]

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6 reasons it’s time you changed your IT services provider

Finding ways to streamline your costs, improve your efficiency and capitalise on new and emerging technologies is key for any growing business. These are also areas in which it pays to work with an experienced and reputable IT services provider, who can help you achieve these goals and will add value to your business. No […]

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Cybersecurity in 2023

MP phishing scam: What lessons can be learnt?

A sophisticated cyberattack that resulted in the emails of an MP being compromised has once again highlighted to businesses the importance of taking every step possible to remain secure online. It has been reported that SNP MP Stewart McDonald fell victim to an email phishing scam that saw him unknowingly provide access to his private […]

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Cybersecurity scams to look out for in 2023

It seems like every day we are being warned about a new scam that’s doing the rounds. Whether it’s an email pertaining to be from the bank, a delivery firm, HMRC, a supplier, or even a colleague, businesses need to be on their guard. Sadly, size is no defense when it comes to cybercrime and […]

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SMEs: 7 steps to improving your cybersecurity in 2023

Cybersecurity is something no business can afford to ignore – especially with attacks on the rise. The good news is, there are some key steps you can take to lower the risk of your business being the victim of a successful attack, and at the very least, which can help limit any potential damage or […]

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