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View Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again

Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again

Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

Ransomware is one of the fastest growing cyber-crimes in the world. Last year, 37% of businesses were victim to an attack. In case you didn’t know, a ransomware attack is where cyber criminals infiltrate your network (or device) and steal your data by encrypting it. The data is still there, but you can’t access it….

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View Always have a Cloud backup plan

Always have a Cloud backup plan

Monday, June 6th, 2022

In this article, we examine why it always pays to have a Cloud backup plan as part of your cyber security and data protection safeguards. An uncomfortable truth Ransomware is a hot topic right now. One of Europe’s largest consumer electronics retailers, MediaMarkt was hit by a massive ransomware attack in November 2021. The attack…

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View Leasing provides certainty in uncertain times

Leasing provides certainty in uncertain times

Friday, July 1st, 2022

The world is suffering from a microchip shortage, made worse by the economic downturn following the coronavirus pandemic.1 Increased demand for computer hardware and reduced supply means higher prices and longer lead-times. Brexit, a shortage of lorry drivers across Europe and global supply chain problems have contributed to a perfect storm of misery for manufacturers….

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View Cloud services: does your business need them?

Cloud services: does your business need them?

Friday, July 1st, 2022

Today, 90% of companies use Cloud-hosted software.1 Cloud services went mainstream back in the 1990s. Salesforce was the first company to offer Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) over the Internet.2 Nowadays, a company’s entire IT infrastructure (IaaS) can be hosted in the Cloud. So, what are Cloud services? And does your business need them? What is Cloud computing?…

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View Office computer equipment needs an upgrade

Office computer equipment needs an upgrade

Thursday, June 30th, 2022

Does your business struggle to keep obsolete IT hardware running? Outdated computer equipment can put your organization at a competitive disadvantage. Obsolete hardware can also be a security risk. However, the global pandemic disrupted the supply of microchips, which means replacement hardware is harder to obtain and more expensive. That’s why you need to plan,…

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View Managed IT service provider explained

Managed IT service provider explained

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

A Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) delivers tech support, network and telephone services to its customers for a flat monthly fee. Of course, there are alternatives. Firstly, you could pay for IT support on an ad hoc, break-fix basis. Secondly, your Internal IT department can buy, install, maintain and support your network infrastructure. Commercial property…

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View Network security tips for the workplace

Network security tips for the workplace

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

In this article, we look at how to improve your building’s IT network security. Is your building’s IT network at risk from cyber-attack? Recent research found over one hundred flaws in popular building management and access control systems. Many of the worst flaws only require someone with low level hacking ability to shut down an…

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View Modern Networks secures Horizon Capital investment in growth

Modern Networks secures Horizon Capital investment in growth

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Horizon Capital, the UK technology services Buy & Build specialist, is pleased to announce that it has backed Modern Networks, a successful provider of IT Managed Services and Connectivity to the Real Estate and Construction industry with a £40 million investment. Modern Networks provides IT Support, connectivity and communications in an easy to consume integrated…

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