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- Outsourced IT Helpdesk vs Employed IT Support Manager - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Erika ChittyMany small businesses across are beginning to revaluate their day to day processes, taking advantage of new technology to help speed things up and make the office and their employees more productive. The debate is currently centred upon whether companies should outsource or employ an IT manager ...
Views: 938 - How Secure Is the Virtual Desktop for Your SME? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Erika ChittyAs we become more connected with our multiple Wi-Fi enabled devices, the growing options for many SMEs has seen a revolutionary change in the way we operate our IT provision. With many providers now offering access to the cloud and the choice of a virtual desktop, the one thing that many small ...
Views: 1501 - Embrace the Advantages of Cloud Computing - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Erika ChittyWhether you like it or not, Cloud computing is here to stay. For many businesses, both big and small, it is making us all more connected and improving office procedures and upping our collective productivity. Whilst the early days of cloud computing may have been all about security, the latest ...
Views: 1081 - Apps Your Employees Could Be Using But Shouldn’t - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Erika ChittyThe problem for many SMEs is that taking all those threats seriously is only half the battle. Unless your employees are technophobic, they will probably be bring along their own IT security threats, perhaps without you even knowing it, on their smartphones and tablets. It’s a fact of office life ...
Views: 689 - IT Management Tools Your IT Support Team Should Be Using in 2015 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Erika ChittyWith many more SMEs looking to outsource their IT provision in recent years, the number of companies offering such services has risen considerably. At its heart, outsourcing your IT support comes with a wide range of advantages such as reducing overhead costs and getting access to the latest ...
Views: 698 - Key IT Trends for SMEs in 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Erika ChittyAfter the trials of the last few years, we are finally moving away from the recession and heading for more prosperous times with nearly 30% of SMEs stating that they expect further growth in 2015. Key to their success, according to a recent TalkTalk survey, is how they interact with technology – ...
Views: 660 - Is It Time for SMEs to Take IT Seriously? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Erika ChittyIt could be said we all take the internet and our new technology for granted. Even those of us who have been around for a while have become used to Tweeting on the move or sending emails and working on our tablets and laptops, connected to each other by the wonder of Wi-Fi. Most of us will have ...
Views: 593 - Still Using Microsoft XP? Now’s the Time to Change - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Erika ChittyWhilst many SMEs keep up to date with their pc operating platforms, recent evidence suggests that 1 in 5 are still using Microsoft XP even though mainstream support for it was withdrawn in April 2014. Windows XP was a pretty good system and a significant number of small businesses take the ...
Views: 908 - The Rise in VOIP for SMEs - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2014 from Erika ChittyOver the last few years, technology has developed substantially, benefitting many SMEs with greater connectivity that enables them to carry out their daily business on the move. Nowhere has the technology boom been more useful for SMEs than with advance in Voice Over IP that provides a cost ...
Views: 905 - Should SMEs Have a ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Policy? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Erika ChittyIn the past, most companies provided all the hardware required for their employees. Many of us had a work phone that we kept separate or a lap top that was signed out from the IT department if we needed to work away from the office. Things have changed in recent years with more of us having our ...
Views: 1075 - Keep Working When It Snows This Winter - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Erika ChittyDespite one of the mildest autumns on record, the weather oracles are predicting a cold snap over this December and January, with the prospect of some heavy snow, particularly in the South East. A few years ago that meant severe disruption for many businesses with staff unable to get into work ...
Views: 836 - Merry_Christmas.exe – Is it Safe to Open that Attachment? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Erika ChittyAs Christmas nears, your IT support staff might well be getting a little on the twitchy side. Christmas may be the season of good will to all men and women but it can also be the time when we are more prone to cyber-attacks. Email messages suddenly increase, many arriving with enticing ...
Views: 1071 - How SMEs Will Benefit from Better Connectivity - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Erika ChittyAsk most businesses that depend on an online presence what their biggest concerns are and you will find speed of connection somewhere near the top of the list. Most will have an online presence with a dedicated website, but if customers have to wait for pages to download then the chance of ...
Views: 835 - Tidying Up Your PC: Tips For Small Business - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Erika ChittyAnyone who has worked on a pc for a while knows that it can get cluttered over time. Things start to slow down and that can affect how you and your staff do business. Hard drives don’t have unlimited capacity and the older your pc gets the more troublesome it can become. If you want to add some ...
Views: 910 - What is the Difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office 365? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Erika ChittyBecause of the development of the cloud in recent years, where we can now access information remotely with a Wi-Fi connection and run our businesses on the move, products like Microsoft Office have developed to meet current demand. You can now opt to use Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office 365, ...
Views: 1146 - How to Protect your Business and Employees for Email Scams - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Erika ChittyThere is so much data and information flying around nowadays that it is often difficult to know which is legitimate and which part of an online scam is. For small businesses and their employees, nowhere is this more marked than when we use email. If you think it couldn’t happen to you, then ...
Views: 921 - Could Your Business Survive a Storm This Autumn? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Erika ChittyWe all remember the storms this time last November when it seemed to rain forever and the wind gusts brought down trees and power lines. Whilst the effect extreme weather can have on our lives is well documented, many UK companies are still failing to plan for events such as these, oblivious to ...
Views: 824 - Outsource your IT Department and Relax - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Erika ChittyThe possibility of outsourcing various business processes has been given a boost over the last couple of years with the development of the cloud, which means activities such as IT support can be carried out remotely and more cost effectively. For many businesses this is one of the most ...
Views: 768 - Making the Move to Microsoft Office 365 - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Erika ChittyIn recent years there has been an online revolution that has begun to benefit small and medium sized businesses that are looking for more efficient ways to work. The world is becoming more accessible and at the heart of this is the development of cloud technology that means we can work on the ...
Views: 1112 - The Rise of Remote Working and its Impact on SMEs - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Erika ChittyTelecommuting, where you work at home rather than go into the office, has had a bad press in the past. Many businesses, including SMEs, weren’t too sure about it, after all there’s no telling how productive someone is going to be if they are not under direct supervision. The truth is, bosses ...
Views: 1088 - The Top 20 Password Choices. Is Yours One of Them? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Erika ChittyOk, who hasn’t got too many bits of login information to remember? I doubt many would put their hands up to that question, because the fact is that we are mostly swamped with online accounts for various things. If it is not a commercial company who you have an account with, it is a bit of ...
Views: 813 - Moving an SME Into a Virtual Desktop - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Erika ChittyWhat is a virtual desktop? Virtual Desktop technology has been around for a while, but has largely evaded the reach of small businesses due to the bandwidth requirements… until now. Large internet connections have become affordable and more readily available due to increased competition, which ...
Views: 791 - Capex Verses Opex: Making the Right Decision - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Erika ChittyWe are coming out of the financial crisis and things are starting to turn round but money is still tight. Deciding what to spend money on lies at the heart of success for many businesses and it’s something that IT directors and CFOs everywhere are having to come to grips with. What do we mean ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Summer Holiday Tech Tips to Protect Your Gadgets - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Erika ChittyIf you feel indispensable to your company and you need to be in contact all the time, then the chances are you will want to take your work phone, tablet or pc on holiday with you. Unfortunately, combining sun, sea and sangria with our beloved gadgets can often cause a whole host of problems. If ...
Views: 1729 - Is Your Holiday ‘Out of Office’ Message on Brand? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Erika ChittyWe all need a good holiday now and again just to recharge the batteries. But many of us still forget to put together an ‘out of office’ email when we pack our bags and head off into the sun. It’s simple to do and can save a lot of aggravation and angry mail when you eventually do return to work. ...
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