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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….

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?…

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 Outdated computer equipment can put your organization at a competitive disadvantage.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,…

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…

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…

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…

Mobile apps for facilities managers

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Facilities Managers need to be able to communicate, collaborate and access data instantly to make fast, informed decisions. In this article, we will highlight a range of Microsoft mobile apps that can help Facilities Managers tackle their heavy workloads. Facilities management Typically, a facilities manager is responsible for the maintenance, security, regulatory compliance, health…

Cloud backup solutions and disaster recovery

Tuesday, June 21st, 2022

When disaster strikes, will your business weather the storm? In this article, we have briefly outlined the things you need to consider when choosing Cloud backup solutions, and how to create your own disaster recovery plans. To help you get to grips with the basics, we have also created a handy infographic that doubles as…