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!

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security is Everyone’s Business

Welcome to Cyber Security Awareness month – this year it’s a big one, an anniversary year!  It’s been 20 years since October was declared the month to raise awareness amongst individuals, businesses and government agencies about the threats to our digital world. 20 years is a long time – back…
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cyber security awareness

Is Your Team Cyber Security Aware?

Stats coming in from last year show that 68% of cyber security breaches involved a non-malicious human element. What this means is the biggest culprit in causing cyber-attacks lurks within our own organisations… it’s our team members! Ok, it’s a bit harsh to blame it on the team members themselves.…
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multi factor authentication

A Guide to Multi-Factor Authentication

Cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of the IT strategy of most businesses around the world. Large amounts of time and resources are dedicated to keeping networks, systems and data safe from the cunning hackers out there, whose methods are getting sharper by the day. One of the simplest and most…
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Differences between OT and IT

The Similarities and Differences Between IT and OT

Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) each play important roles in keeping businesses running smoothly. Traditionally they’re distinct disciplines, with different purposes and different sets of devices and tools. As technology has evolved and progressed, there has been increasing convergence between the two. It’s a convergence that allows for…
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Access Control Top Features

Top Features of Access Control Systems

Is safety and security a priority for your business? Most businesses will do all they can to keep their staff, premises and assets protected. Using access control to secure the perimeter of your worksite, whether it’s a mine site, office block or healthcare facility, is a major step towards accomplishing…
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Business CCTV on site

10 Reasons to get CCTV at Your Business

Security concerns at a business premises won’t fade away if you ignore them. They have to be squashed with proactive measures, otherwise they’ll keep you awake at night! One of the most effective measures you can take to stamp out on-site security problems is to install a CCTV camera system…
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data analysis by two professionals

What Data Analysis Can Do for a Business

The modern business creates masses of data every day, whether it’s from industrial workplace sensors, customer transactions, social media channel engagement, or accounting records. Data analysis is the process of taking this raw data and extracting valuable insights and information out of it. If used correctly, these insights are powerful…
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an introduction to operational technology

An Introduction to Operational Technology

Digitisation has taken hold of the technology used in industrial applications, with physical operations increasingly linked to digital control systems. The link has been coined ‘Operational Technology’, or simply OT. It’s a crucial element in the modern industrial landscape and one with a symbiotic relationship with business IT. As a…
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