As one of the fastest growing threats to small business, ransomware is definitely something to be concerned about. Much more insidious than any malware we have encountered in recent years, ransomware involves a malicious code that locks and encrypts files, databases and applications across an entire network, while the perpetrators demand a ransom for their…
If your business has grown enough that you have established a need for your own server, congratulations are certainly in order! The question is – where to start? What class of server best suits your needs, and how much should you spend? Ideally, you will want a server that you won’t outgrow too quickly. If…
Every decision maker or employee involved with a company which has an IT element will likely have heard plenty about backing up data and files. It is something that is often discussed and continually recommended but surprisingly, is also commonly ignored or overlooked. Many companies either entirely fail to implement backup solutions for their data…
The world of work is an ever changing and evolving one. Today, companies and employees are no longer constrained by the boundaries of their office when it comes to getting the job done. Remote working is an increasingly popular option for firms in all sectors and offers a number of notable advantages. Employees who have…
As a small business owner or decision maker, cyber security should be an issue that is continually at the forefront of your mind. If it is not, then it’s time for that to change before an attack or incursion occurs that demonstrates in no uncertain terms why the security of your IT system is so…
Moving premises can often be an exciting prospect for a small business. Generally, it means that the business has outgrown its current surroundings and is moving on to a location which better suits its new and broader horizons. Such a move, however, can also be a very stressful time for a firm with IT relocation…