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What is a Managed IT Service Provider?

An MSP is a managed service provider, which is the name used to describe companies that offer outsourced IT services to other organisations. When discussing whether a company should outsource its IT department to a managed service provider (MSP), the first step is to understand exactly what an MSP is and does.

Recover value from your end of life IT with our range of sustainable re-cycling solutions

FOS.net’s strategic partnership with N2S offers a specialist IT recovery, reuse or recycling service which includes secure collection of your technology assets and certified data wiping and recycling. Have you got a stock pile of old equipment that’s collecting dust and occupying valuable office space? Get in touch with your FOS account manager today to find out more.

Teams and Outlook Integrations

Having an effective collaboration tool is crucial for any organisation, and especially in today’s age of remote work. There are a lot of tools and products available today but only a few can provide a top-tier collaboration experience. Microsoft Teams and Outlook are among those tools that have been incredibly helpful for companies of all sizes.

IT Security Checklist for Small Business

For many small businesses cybersecurity can be a daunting task, alongside not having the necessary recourses or skills needed to ensure that the business is fully secure. However, there are some simple and straightforward steps to take to help minimise the risk of suffering. These steps cannot guarantee total protection against cyber-attacks however, they can help significantly reduce this risk.

Microsoft 365 Business Voice

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced SMEs to innovate. As a result, the demand for effective communications technology has increased. More than ever, businesses want to be able to communicate and collaborate with employees, departments, customers, and suppliers all over the world. As companies were obliged to do business remotely, SMEs looked for new and reliable ways to collaborate, communicate and improve their businesses. But the cost and complexities of using old communications systems has become outdated and inconvenient for companies.

10 Ways to Secure Microsoft 365

If you are a small or medium-size organization using one of Microsoft's business plans, your company could be targeted by cyber criminals and hackers. Here are 10 Ways to Secure Microsoft 365

Exclaimer Email Signatures for Microsoft 365 - The Benefits

So, you’ve decided to make the move to Microsoft 365 Business. This doesn’t mean you have to lose control over your company’s email signatures. This isn’t a hard choice to make, with there being many great advantages to using our premier Microsoft 365 Business email signature management solution. In this guide, you’ll discover the main benefits of using Exclaimer Cloud to manage your company’s Microsoft 365 Business email signatures and why you should make the switch today.

R&D Tax Credits

R&D tax credits are a form of financial incentive from the UK government, enabling SMEs to reclaim a significant portion of their research and development (R&D) outgoings in the form of a cash payment. You can use them to get back up to 33% of your product R&D costs over the past two years.

Cyber Essentials Certification

Over the last few years, cyberattacks have become an imminent danger for businesses. Despite this, most small businesses are at risk of being breached either through a lack of awareness or the lack of action. The Government's Cyber Essentials program for SMEs helps protect against common cyberattacks. It will also help: * Prepare you for being GDPR compliant * Enable you to bid for government contracts * Shows customers and vendors that you take cybersecurity seriously

Phishing Frequently Asked Questions

Phishing emails are one of the top reasons for security breaches in business and personal data. These emails range from highly impersonal to highly targeted and can occur online, via text or even in person. This article answers the frequently asked questions regarding phishing and includes information about how you can try to prevent becoming a victim to cybercrime, because it is no longer "if" but rather "when" you'll experience a cyberattack.

Tax Benefits of Leasing IT Projects

Most people don’t realise that all lease payments are counted as rental payments in a firm’s accounts, and therefore are completely allowable against pre-tax profits. This is unlike all other means of acquisition such as cash purchases, for which only 18% of the cost can be offset against tax in the first year. Ultimately, this means that the total cost of leasing can be offset throughout the entire lease period, and all payments can be deducted as normal trading expenses.

Independent Cyber Security Audit

Our independent Security Posture Review is an assessment of your organisation’s security strategy, governance, and culture in response to information security and cyber-related factors.