Many business leaders might not realise there’s a difference between a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). While both involve outsourcing IT, their main goals are quite distinct. An MSP is all about keeping your systems running smoothly and cutting down on downtime. On the other hand, an MSSP’s focus…
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It seems like every week, I hear about another business dealing with a hacked Microsoft 365 account. A lot of people think that because they use Microsoft, their cyber security is all sorted. That’s just not the case, unfortunately. If you’re not working with an IT company that’s actively managing this for you, there’s a…
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Making good choices about technology doesn’t mean you need to be a whiz with computers. It’s more about understanding how to look at problems and figure out the best path forward, even when things aren’t perfectly clear. This guide will help you get better at this, focusing on practical steps and clear thinking to improve…
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It’s great that more people are getting into building software thanks to AI. The barrier to entry is practically zero now, which is fantastic. However, there’s a big catch that many are overlooking, and it could lead to serious problems. Key Takeaways AI can write code quickly, but it doesn’t understand or take responsibility for…
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Following a recent Microsoft outage, many business leaders are wondering if they should move away from cloud services. It’s a fair question, but it needs some context. Large cloud platforms are built like utilities. They operate on a massive scale, with multiple failover systems, specialist teams, and billions invested in resilience and security. While they…
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It feels like everywhere you look, there’s talk about AI and new tech for business. But wading through all the sales pitches to find actual useful technology advice for business can be a real pain. It’s easy to get lost in the jargon and promises, ending up with more confusion than clarity. This article aims…
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The price of computer memory is going up, and it’s largely because of AI. This is something that most businesses haven’t really thought about, but it’s going to affect them. For a long time, adding more RAM was a cheap and easy way to keep computers running well. A small investment of around £40 to…
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Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity and streamline one of your most tedious processes. The temptation is to sign up for the service, click “install,” and figure out the rest later. This approach sounds convenient, but it also exposes…
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Managing contractor logins can be a real headache. You need to grant access quickly so work can begin, but that often means sharing passwords or creating accounts that never get deleted. It’s the classic trade-off between security and convenience, and security usually loses. What if you could change that? Imagine granting access with precision and…
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Crucial, a well-known name in computer memory, has recently exited the market. This might not seem like a big deal if you don’t think about computer hardware much, but it could actually affect your business. For a long time, adding more RAM was a simple and cheap way to keep older computers running smoothly and…
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