We have put together a short list of the technology trends that will be big in 2022. The new year will present new opportunities for small businesses as the country rebounds from the impact of COVID.

Microsoft has announced that their flagship Defender for Business offering will be included at no additional cost with Microsoft Business Premium. This is an amazing addition to a subscription plan that is already packed with security offerings.

Are you looking for an eco-friendlier solution for your IT setup and infrastructure? Are you looking to reduce your footprint in any way you can in your business? Are you looking for expert advice for a comprehensive Sustainable IT Support Solution you can trust? We can help you.

A data breach caused by a cyber-attack could leave your business out of pocket. Not only are there monetary implications, but your organisation could also suffer reputational damage which could lead to business closure. Cyber security should be a top priority for all businesses, small or large as anyone and everyone could be a potential target.

We all know that 365 is a cloud-based suite that provides access to applications like Exchange-on-line, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint etc. What you may not realise is that your 365 subscription includes a host of cloud applications that have the potential to transform your business processes. Before you seek out and deploy third-party software solutions, the function that you require could be in plain sight. In this article I will provide you with a brief overview of each application with links for further reading:

Microsoft Office 2021: Release date, download, and everything we know so far Microsoft's world-renowned productivity app suite is getting a 2021 version.

As remote work becomes more common, connecting with your teams gets tougher. An effective home video conferencing setup can help bridge the communications gap. For many of us, the first, and most essential element of working from home is staying connected to our teams. Today, millions of people are using video to make that possible. That shift, however, has also turned our homes into our professional-facing workspaces. As a result, workers are seeking home video conferencing setup advice they can use to transform their home offices into professional streaming studios to help them improve how they look during video meetings.

A well-written, understandable IT policy gives your employees a clear understanding of what to do - and what not do - with company IT. In this blog article we have collated several free resources that will help you to build policies for: IT Security, GDPR, Email and Disaster Recovery.

Microsoft has announced that the next major version of Windows comes out in a month. In a post on the official Windows blog, General Manager of Windows Marketing Aaron Woodman revealed the initial rollout date for Windows 11 alongside a summary of new features and specific distribution plans. The October 5th date will be both for sales of new computers that are compatible with Windows 11 as well as existing eligible Windows 10 PCs.

Windows 365 is a cloud-based operating system. It’s the latest service offering from Microsoft, released on the 2nd of August, which is being referred to as a ‘Cloud PC’. It ‘combines the power and security of the cloud with the versatility of the PC’, allowing employees to access their desktop virtually rather than relying on one physical device. But will it be attractive to small businesses?

Knowing how to spot potential scams is the best way to protect your business. Making sure your staff are aware of these common pitfalls can help you proactively fight fraud. The UK’s Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) latest survey is reporting that fraud and cyber-crime costs UK small businesses an average of £800 a year each.

Hot desking is back! Compulsory working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a seismic shift in working arrangements with several global organisations – including Microsoft, Twitter and HSBC to name a few – announcing that remote working is their new normal. Small Businesses are also following suit, having already adopted hybrid working arrangements or ditching the office for good. Plus, in a report leaked last month, the government also appear to be considering legislating to make working from home the “default” option for employees.