The Smile IT Blog

We update our blog regularly with IT industry news and all the lowdown from the world of Managed IT Services. Follow it for insights into the software we use, the industries we serve and other tech-related topics that grab our interest. Thanks for visiting, and get in touch if we can answer any of your questions!

reduce cloud clutter

Reducing the Cloud Clutter

Knowing that your business-critical data is safely stored in the cloud definitely helps business owners sleep a little easier at night. But if the organization of your stored content isn’t up to scratch, it can cause heavy frustrations in the day! According to one study, 60% of office professionals spend…
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social engineering

Understanding Social Engineering

Social engineering sounds like it could be the organising of your weekend calendar! It’s a whole lot more sinister than that though, and this method of cyber-attack could wind up being extremely costly to your business. Today we’re going to give you an understanding of social engineering and its risks,…
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office culture

Why Office Culture is Important in 2023

It’s 2023 and office culture is more important than it has ever been! We’ve entered this new post-pandemic world of hybrid work where employees move between the office and home. It’s more flexible, requiring greater agility from staff and a strong commitment to the ethos and objectives of their employers.…
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mobile phone malware

What To Do About Mobile Malware?

Anyone else out there get surprised by your smartphone screen report every week? You think to yourself, ‘surely I’m not spending THAT much time on my phone’. You are though… we all are! As our phones have got more powerful and more ingrained in our lives, we’ve become more reliant…
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spotlight on Acronis

A Spotlight on Acronis

Smile IT were invited to the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami, Florida in November. You can read about our Director’s and Founder’s trip to the conference here. They had an amazing time learning, growing, networking and hearing some of the world’s leading business minds talk! In honour of that exceptional…
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Smile IT’s Year in Review

Ah, 2022. A year of recovery around the world as we emerged out of the pandemic and back into the office! It’s been a great year for Smile IT, we’ve been through change and growth, saying hello to new team members and even a new headquarters! We’d like to thank…
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Acronis Cyberfit Summit

We Went To The Acronis #CyberFit Summit!

The Acronis #CyberFit Summit happens every year, and is a chance for Managed Service Providers and IT leaders from around the world to meet and learn. The massive production includes keynotes, expert panels and hands-on workshops. It helps provide insights and understanding into what high end cybersecurity looks like in…
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we need more women in technology

The Tech Sector Needs More Women!

Technology is advancing at an incredible pace, causing massive changes in the way we go about business. Every day, each one of us leans on it to communicate, collaborate, serve clients better and be more efficient and effective overall. In the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, there is a…
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