According to a survey by office software firm, SmartWay2, nearly two-thirds of employees, don’t believe they are more productive working from home full time. Neither workplace experts, nor the workers themselves, agree on whether office-based or home-working is optimal for productivity, despite … [Read more...]
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Cybersecurity funding announced for healthcare SMEs
A new funding scheme has been announced by Digital Infrastructure Minister, Matt Warman, to enable healthcare SMEs to invest in cybersecurity. The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has previously identified the health sector of being at greater risk from cybercriminals, particularly in light … [Read more...]
Frequent technology use offers boost to small businesses
Small businesses and the self-employed are likely to earn more with more frequent technology and IT use, according to research from Trinity Business School. In a study accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Research, a team from Trinity Business School found that in 25% of cases, … [Read more...]
Fabric IT shares Top 10 IT Security checklist
Macclesfield based IT support specialist, Fabric IT, have created an infographic to share their checklist to ensure businesses are taking the right steps to ensure their IT security. Email Domain Protection. Ensure Email Domain Protection, SPF, DKIM and DMARC are enabled. Read more: Email … [Read more...]
Zoom Phishing Attacks on the rise, warns Fabric IT
IT support provider, Macclesfield based Fabric IT, warns that video conferencing platform Zoom, which has become vital to many businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, is now a target for cybercriminals and phishing attacks. Cyber-Attacks Are On The Rise During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the … [Read more...]
All Communications launch short-term connectivity solution for home workers
Wilmslow B2B telecoms company, All Communications have launched a solution for home workers, struggling for internet bandwidth on their home networks. All Communications have introduced a 4G solution for home workers to connect their workplace computer, rather than compete with domestic broadband … [Read more...]
Fabric IT host Microsoft Teams webinar for productive home working
Macclesfield-based Fabric IT is hosting a webinar to help Cheshire businesses use Microsoft Teams to stay productive while working from home. The webinar will take place on Friday 27th March at 2pm with Microsoft's SureStep team. During the coronavirus outbreak, businesses are being required … [Read more...]
Covid-19 and business continuity
Wilmslow-based B2B telecommunications specialists, All Communications, outline some the technological considerations a business should take into account to ensure continuity if their staff are affected by coronavirus. The firm has announced it will offer free consultations to businesses to help … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: What makes a great password?
With one of the most commonly used passwords being 123456, how do you create a strong password that you can still remember? Grace Brockbank from Macclesfield based Fabric IT shares some best practice advice on what makes a great password? What makes a great Password is one of the most … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to spot a phishing email
According to PwC, around half of cybersecurity breaches in the UK start with a phishing attempt. Macclesfield based IT support business, Fabric IT share their top tips on how to spot and protect your business from a phishing email. What is phishing? Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive … [Read more...]
All Communications recommend solution to network outages
Wilmslow based local B2B telecoms specialist, All Communications advise businesses to consider roaming SIMs as an alternative after widespread network outages affected UK business last month. Roaming SIMs are an alternative technology, that can connect automatically to a new provider if it cannot … [Read more...]
The Digital Revolution
We’re at the time of the 4th industrial revolution; cyber-physical systems are quickly becoming the new-normal, as we turn our properties into ‘Smart-Homes’ and our cities begin to adapt to new technologies. Businesses are beginning to recognise that they need to incorporate these new … [Read more...]