We’ve all heard it: “It won’t happen to me.” Usually said moments before it does happen to you – whether it’s locking your keys in the car, burning the toast, or falling victim to a phishing email from “Your CEO” asking for iTunes vouchers.  Let’s face it – in today’s digital world, cyber threats aren’t […]

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When we started the company thirty years ago, Clive and I were working in a college. We were training people how to use technology, whether it was computers or cameras. That itch to pass on our knowledge has never really left us, and we have continued to offer training to this day. The blog below, […]

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So, what can pancakes teach us about flipping your cyber security? Just like making the perfect pancake, keeping your business secure requires the right ingredients, careful preparation, and a well-timed and successful flip. Start with a Strong Base when Flipping your Cyber Security A pancake is only as good as its batter, and cyber security […]

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Today is Safer Internet Day and we all know the internet is a dangerous place, like the Wild West. It was meant to be a good thing. Unfortunately, the people who use it are not always good – in fact, they often mean to do real harm. On the BBC iPlayer at present is a […]

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January is officially Get Organised Month, a perfect opportunity to evaluate how you operate and identify ways to improve, such as using contracts to protect your business. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), organisation isn’t just about keeping desks tidy or inboxes clear—it’s about implementing strategies to mitigate risk and ensure a stable foundation for growth. […]

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In the run-up to the New Year, I suggested a New Year’s Resolution for you, which was to check all your contracts and insurances to make sure you are compliant with what is expected of you, so I hope you have now done that! It could be something that saves your business. New Year Resolution: […]

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I know we haven’t had Christmas yet, but many business owners use part of December to make plans for the new year, so it’s the perfect time to set meaningful resolutions for your business. Here’s a vital one: make 2025 the year you take a serious look at your cyber security. Specifically, it’s time to […]

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Black Friday is the last Friday in November and marks the start of the Christmas shopping season.  It is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, and that is where it became popular. Now it is a phenomenon all over the English-speaking world and retail sales on that day and the days around it […]

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One of Grace Hopper’s most frequently used utterances was – “The only phrase I’ve ever disliked is, ‘…we’ve always done it that way. ‘ I always tell young people, ‘Go ahead and do it.’” She was a computing pioneer and a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Both of these achievements were phenomenal for […]

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