The EU AI Act: What SMEs need to know

Clear, practical guidance for UK SMEs on the EU AI Act. Learn what the 2026 transparency rules mean, how to label AI content, and the steps UK businesses must take to stay compliant.

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Dragon launches Cybersecurity-as-a-Service: The smart way to stay protected

SMEs are facing an unprecedented rise in cyberattacks, with 43% of UK businesses reporting breaches in the past year. As threats grow and supply‑chain security expectations tighten, Cyber Essentials has become a crucial baseline for protection. Dragon’s Cybersecurity‑as‑a‑Service simplifies certification, strengthens Microsoft 365 security and delivers continuous compliance for complete peace of mind.

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Dragon Information Systems merges with Simplex IT Solutions to accelerate growth under new Dragon Technology Group

Both companies are now part of the newly formed Dragon Technology Group and bring together over 40 years combined experience operating in the IT services sector.

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How to protect your SME from deepfake fraud

Deepfake scams are rapidly evolving, with AI‑generated voice and video impersonation now targeting SMEs as well as large organisations. As criminals use cloned identities to authorise payments, change bank details and manipulate staff, businesses need stronger verification processes and better cyber awareness to stay protected.

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Cyber Essentials 2026 Update: What SMEs Need to Know

Cyber Essentials has been updated for 2026, introducing stronger cloud, identity and device security requirements. The new standard gives SMEs a clearer, more robust baseline for protecting against common cyber threats and is now mandatory for certification or renewal.

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AI Search Optimisation: What Small Businesses Need to Know

AI is transforming how small businesses get found online. As tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini reshape search behaviour, a new priority is emerging: AI Optimisation. Unlike traditional SEO, AIO focuses on helping your business appear in AI‑generated answers, recommendations and summaries. For SMEs, understanding this shift — and adapting early — is becoming essential for staying visible, competitive and trusted in an AI‑driven digital landscape.

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Is outdated tech putting the brakes on your business?

When you’re an ambitious SME, striving for success and focused on growth, the last thing you need is for outdated technology to be holding you back – or worse still, putting the brakes on your potential. While you and your team may have worked out ways to navigate all the littles quirks and glitches that [...] Read more

Dragon Information Systems kicks off new partnership with MK Dons!

AI and IT infrastructure expert, Dragon Information Systems, is delighted to announce a new partnership with MK Dons for the 2025/26 season.   The collaboration brings together two Milton Keynes success stories – a football club at the heart of the community and a local technology company committed to helping growing businesses thrive.   Lionel [...] Read more

What are the key barriers to AI adoption for SMEs?

AI is one of the most talked‑about technologies around today, with AI-driven tools helping reshape the way businesses operate and offering many benefits. Yet, despite this, new research has shown some small businesses are still hesitant to take the leap. A survey of over 8,000 small businesses across Europe has revealed that while SMEs are [...] Read more

Trains, planes and…data breaches

Ever grabbed your laptop to catch up on some work while on a train? Or jumped on a Teams call in a café or shared workspace? With the growth in remote working and the technology we now have at our fingertips, it’s never been easier to work from anywhere, at any time. Indeed, here at [...] Read more