From IT Desk: Strategies for a Tech-Driven Business World

Most SMEs don’t need more IT support — they need a technology roadmap. If you’re growing, hiring, or modernising, reactive fixes won’t cut it. Here’s why strategic IT planning is the difference between firefighting and forward-thinking.

In reality, most data breaches don’t happen because of sophisticated hackers — they happen because of small, everyday oversights. A weak password. An old user account. A file shared too widely. A laptop that goes missing.

This week, several high-profile vulnerabilities and threat warnings have been confirmed across Windows, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Copilot, alongside an advisory from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Today’s attackers don’t just send obvious scam emails riddled with spelling mistakes. They impersonate suppliers, colleagues, directors, IT teams, and even phone numbers you already trust.

The festive season is already upon us, and for businesses, it’s crucial to ensure that offices are properly closed for Christmas.

Working from home is now part of everyday business life. But when someone asks, “How do I access my work desktop from home?” the answer isn’t a simple checklist or quick fix.

You probably don’t think about your IT until something stops working.That printer won’t connect. Someone’s locked out of their account. A file’s gone missing — again.

As part of our commitment to sustainability, all the electricity powering our Azure cloud services is backed by a mix of renewable energy guarantees of origin and nuclear declarations, certified by British Gas for the next three years. But what does this mean for your business—and for the planet?

Everyone knows by now that setting a strong password is important for account security — but how many businesses actually use one? Shockingly, many don’t. According to recent UK government data, 50% of businesses reported having experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the past 12 months. Even more concerning: 69% of UK small businesses still rely on weak passwords to access important documents.

Clearing your browser cache isn’t just a technical chore—it’s a smart move for businesses.

Picture this: you’re out at a café, your iPhone’s sitting on the table, and the next moment — it’s gone. Panic sets in. But what if, behind the scenes, your phone was already taking action? Enter Apple Shortcuts: the automation tool that might just give your iPhone a fighting chance.

Spam emails aren’t just annoying—they’re a serious security threat. For businesses across the UK, knowing how to stop spam and junk emails in Outlook is essential to safeguarding productivity, client trust, and data integrity.