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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!

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It’s Time to Upgrade to Windows 11

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsHelpful Tech
If you’re languishing on Windows 10 like many businesses are, then the time to upgrade is nearly upon you! Microsoft has stated they will be ceasing all support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. There’ll be no security updates, patches or technical support available, which amongst others, is a…
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A Managed IT Services Wishlist

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsMSP
The new year is dawning, and businesses like yours are thinking about how their IT provider can help them crush their goals in 2025. Technology is a vital cog in the machine that delivers success, and it needs to be a major component in your business strategies. Do you have…
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Vulnerability Scanning

What is Vulnerability Scanning?

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsCybersecurity
To help keep your sensitive data and systems safe, a comprehensive cybersecurity plan needs to have a vulnerability scanning component. This is a method of identifying chinks in your cyber armour before hackers do, giving you the opportunity to fill in the gaps before they can be exploited. The systematic…
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Smile IT acquires Trimble networks

Smile IT Acquires Trimble Networks

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsSmile IT News
We’re pleased to bring you some exciting news today – Smile IT’s acquisition of Trimble Networks has been made official! This is a significant milestone for us as Smile IT continues on it’s growth trajectory. It’s also the beginning of a new chapter, one where the combined resources and skills…
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Copilot and Microsoft Teams

Copilot and Microsoft Teams

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsArtificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot isn’t slowing down, and we’re particularly enjoying its integration with Microsoft Teams. It’s a match made in collaboration heaven, and it’s changing how we interact with technology to communicate in the workplace and streamline workflows. As Copilot evolves, some exciting new features have been added to…
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Cyber Security in the Mining Industry

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsIndustry
Hackers don’t have favourites when it comes to exploiting big companies for financial gain. They spread their net far and wide – any business with proprietary information, customer data and a need to remain operational is in the firing line. However, the bigger the business and the bigger the disruption…
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Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security is Everyone’s Business

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsCybersecurity
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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Is Your Team Cyber Security Aware?

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsCybersecurity
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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