Top 5 Cyber Security Tips For Businesses
For small and medium sized business, IT security can sometimes take a back-seat. Management teams are often small and although the IT needs have grown alongside the company, there often isn’t anyone to manage them.
The Most Important Microsoft 365 Applications For Small Businesses
We're sharing three of the most important Microsoft 365 applications for small businesses, but what is Microsoft 365? Microsoft 365 is an innovative communication and collaboration tool. It is made of over 20 applications and tools, designed to help you and your business work smarter. Included are recognisable applications such as Outlook, Excel and Word. It also contains some lesser known, but no less important (for the right task) applications. You may never had heard of these three, but they will be invaluable once you know about them.
What To Do in the Event of a Cyber Security Breach
What are the implications of a cyber security breach?
Whether you are a small or large business, you are vulnerable to a security breach. In fact, 39% of businesses experienced a security breach last year. Apart from the financial costs that occur because of a security breach, businesses must also contend with reputational damage. Despite the average cost for a data breach being £2.4m, surprisingly over 70% of business do not have a cyber security response plan in place.
Benefits of Microsoft 365 for Small Businesses
Microsoft 365 is a fantastic tool which allows users to collaborate on projects, work remotely and increase productivity. Here are some key benefits.As a small business owner, you’re always looking for ways to improve operations and save time on everyday tasks. If you’ve been looking into tools and software, you’ve probably already considered Microsoft 365 and wondered if it’s the right solution for your company.
How an IT Support Company can help your Business Implement Microsoft 365
Implementing Microsoft 365 across an organisation requires planning and execution to ensure successful adoption.Microsoft 365 is a fantastic tool to improve efficiency in your business. However, it takes more than just buying the software; you need an IT support team to implement it to unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365. If you’ve recently purchased this software or are considering migrating to it, this post will show you how an IT support company will help you implement Microsoft 365 and get the most out of the software.
Ultimate Guide to IT Security
Ensure your security procedures are up to scratch with our ultimate guide to IT security, including software, hardware, policy and education.Technology is a key contributor to business productivity, efficiency and competitive advantage. Most businesses are highly dependent on their technology and expect accessible and reliable IT systems.
30 Years of Technology and PCR
To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we've taken a trip down memory lane and reviewed the last 30 years of technology and PCR.This September 2022, PCR Connected celebrates its 30th Anniversary. To mark this milestone, we've taken a trip down memory lane to see how far PCR Connected and technology in general has come. It’s hard to remember a time when the Cloud was not commonplace, or the internet was not at our fingertips, but this really wasn’t that long ago! Technology has progressed massively over a relatively short period of time and it is equally exciting to imagine what the next few years will bring.
What is cyber insurance and why is it important
With the growth in cyber attacks, businesses are increasingly turning to cyber insurance to provide an additional layer of security.Modern businesses are highly dependent on their technology. They have understandably come to expect accessible and reliable IT systems. This accessibility and reliability however can be severely compromised by a cyber attack. Businesses now operate in a landscape of growing cyber crime with hackers attempting to access business and personal data on a daily basis. In fact, since the start of the pandemic, cyber crime has increased by a staggering 600%.
5 IT Recommendations to Reduce Downtime
Make sure your technology is meeting your needs and driving your business growth by reading our Top 5 IT Recommendations.Strong performing IT is a key contributor to productivity, efficiency and competitive advantage. To get the most from your technology, we’ve collated a list of our top 5 IT recommendations to reduce downtime.
How to improve your IT security
Despite common misconceptions, smaller businesses are a prime target for cyber criminals. We provide a practical and multi-faceted approach to improving IT security for SMEs.When it comes to IT security for SMEs, there is a large discrepancy between perception and reality. This is particularly true among smaller businesses. In the UK, SMEs account for 99.2% of private sector business and contribute £2.3tn to the economy.
Top tips to improve your Microsoft 365 security
Find out how you can further protect your data with a range of Microsoft 365 security measures.Cybersecurity continues to pose a major challenge for businesses. It is important that all businesses, regardless of their size, take cybersecurity seriously. Recent compelling stats of the state of the cyber security landscape include:
4 ways outsourced IT support can help grow your business
Businesses are heavily dependent on technology so outsourcing your IT support makes good sense. We discuss why.
Many small to medium sized businesses look to do everything themselves. Whilst this is feasible in the early stages of growth, most businesses will soon find this holds them back.
