Cloud deployment models define where your data is stored and how you access it. How do you get at it and from where do your applications run. It also depends on how much of your own infrastructure you want or need to manage. There are 3 types, lets talk about them… Public Cloud This is… Read More
How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Works and why its valuable
In this article, we’re going to look at how Dynamics 365 works in further detail and review what it brings to the sales and customer service worlds – (the two leading modules are Sales and Customer Service).Customer relationship management (CRM) is a core part of modern business for two major reasons. Firstly, churn (losing customers)… Read More
Assessing your Move to Microsoft Azure
Today, new companies are likely to take advantage of cloud resources from the outset to lower cost and provide flexibility as they grow — but what about businesses with legacy on-premise systems?In this article, we’re first going to recap the major benefits of moving to the cloud, considering the technical merits and the broader implications… Read More
Microsoft Teams: Better Than Slack for Business
First released in 2013, Slack soon proved a game-changer for colleague communication. Never before had there been such a slick tool for standardising vital office exchanges and making them accessible from anywhere. But then came the 2017 release of Microsoft Teams, an alternative rooted in the Microsoft ecosystem, and companies suddenly had options.As a platform… Read More
Business Benefits of the Windows 10 Upgrade
Even the holdouts need to adapt eventually, and the time has come for companies to move on. After all, official Microsoft support for Windows 7 will end at the beginning of 2020, and upgrading to Windows 10 is relatively simple with the free upgrade path provided through Microsoft 365.The Windows 10 Upgrade: Essential for SecurityReleased… Read More
Not all cloud computing is created equal…
What Cloud Compute Options do I have? Compute Power Sending Email, posting on Facebook, booking a holiday, infact anything you do on the internet has you interacting with cloud-basedservers. The simplest way of utilising cloud computing is by creatinga VM (Virtual Machine). Similar to your on-premise desktop or laptop, a virtualmachine is a simulation of… Read More
Microsoft Deadlines
Microsoft 365 is a complete, intelligent solution, including Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security, that empowers everyone to be creative and work together, securely. It’s also being used to replace legacy on premise software such as SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008. Below you will find some of the main products… Read More
Common Malware Threats, And How to Mitigate Them
Common cyber-security attacks, how to spot them and preventative measures Cyber attacks appear in many guises and recognising the most common malware can help you to ensure that you are taking the correct precautions to safeguard your business from costly downtime. Here’s our guide to some of the most common attacks, their symptoms and preventative… Read More
Four Steps to Preventing Cyber Attacks
Over the last ten years, Cyber Security threats have increasingly become a major problem for all organisations. Rather worryingly, the manufacturing sector is now reported to one of the most frequently hacked industries, second only to healthcare. i Whilst some businesses plan to make a significant investment into cyber defences (totalling $1 Trillion globally over… Read More
10 problems Office 365 can solve right now?
Whether you have 5 or 5,000 users, you need affordable and professional IT tools. Microsoft Office 365 gives you and your employees access to popular productivity applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint anytime, from virtually anywhere. You can also take advantage of built-in enterprise-grade services such as high-definition video conferencing, business-class email, and portals… Read More