The statistics vary but around 80% of people use a personal mobile device at work. Many employees use personal mobile devices for work purposes whether their employer knows it or not. In this article, we take a brief look at the pros and cons of BYOD, and suggest nine actions you can take to safeguard…
Today, more people are working remotely than ever before. As a result, many employees are working on their own personal devices. However, research shows that fewer than half of organisations have a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) security policy in place to safeguard work-related data that resides on personal mobiles. In this article, we look…
21 August 2020 – Hitchin-based IT managed service provider Modern Networks Ltd has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management among contractors. It is used by thousands…
Is old computer hardware costing your business a small fortune in lost revenue, reduced productivity and compliance costs? In this article, we examine the impact of continuing to use old, outdated computers and software for business purposes. We also discuss three tell-tale signs that your computer is probably past its prime, and needs replacing. Waiting…
The world has changed a lot in the last three months. Many of us have had to adapt to working from home. Technology has been hugely beneficial in keeping us safe, productive and entertained in this time of lockdown. We’ve been able to shop online, use contactless payment, stream endless boxsets and home-school our children…
When disaster strikes, will your commercial property weather the storm? In this article, we have briefly outlined the things you need to consider when choosing a data backup solution, 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…
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has seen a massive increase in cyber-crime. Attacks against banks and financial institutions, for example, are up 238%. No one is immune. Cyber-attacks against schools, hospitals and other public institutions have skyrocketed. Just one-hour’s downtime can cost the average medium-sized business over £60,000. The ability to…
So the UK lockdown is still in force right now. But have you started planning yet, for when your staff can return to the workplace? Are you prepared for the end of lockdown? It’s going to happen at some point soon. And the more you plan and act now, the easier it will be. There…
Perhaps a cultural remnant of wartime rationing and the austerity of the 1950s, it is said that Britons love to queue. However, the reality is quite different. No one likes waiting at the supermarket checkout or being put on hold by customer services. In fact, a survey by AT&T found the average caller will hang-up…
