Natural disasters can cause havoc for businesses with data centres in affected areas, and it is essential to have a data recovery plan in place to mitigate the risks. Half of all companies operating data centre infrastructure admit that they are unprepared for natural disasters; in other words, extreme weather events have the potential to [...]
The value of a Disaster Recovery or Control Plan is the ability to react to a threat or event swiftly and efficiently. This can only be achieved when a department has informed staff, disaster supplies and planned procedures — in short, a Disaster Recovery Plan. Recognition of the need for such a plan must be [...]
Google Photos Many people already use Google services making this an accessible, easy option, with lots of free storage. You’ll find Google Photos pre-loaded on almost all Android smartphones. It’s also a free download for iOS devices. Features: Option to store images in either high quality or in its original size Videos can be stored [...]
Small and medium-sized businesses will be the driving force behind the cloud adoption this year. This will happen due to two things. First of all, the cloud presents an amazing and cost-effective opportunity to utilise the services that are often not available and affordable for an office to have to have in-house. Secondly, this will [...]
Phishing attacks are fraudulent email messages or copycat websites that appear legitimate and almost half of all phishing attacks that were registered in 2016 by heuristic detection technologies, were aimed at stealing their victim’s money. This was found according to an analysis of the financial threat landscape conducted by Kaspersky Lab company experts. This proves [...]
We recently covered quick tips to speed up your PC. Here are more tips to put into action to keep your PC running as quickly and smoothly as possible. Automatically Delete Temporary Files to Speed Up Your PC Temporary files quickly accumulate on your computer through everyday tasks and can remain on your hard disk, [...]
Phishing email messages, websites, and phone calls are designed to steal money. Cybercriminals do this by installing malicious software on your computer or stealing personal information from your computer. These malicious phishing emails are sent out daily, and although many are easy to spot, some might be a bit more convincing. So how do you [...]
Cloud services can offer a multitude of benefits for your business. But we often ask, is it really worth it? Cloud services will help you save money on many fronts and allow your business to run better. Eliminate Hardware An obvious advantage of cloud computing is reducing your cost by eliminating hardware. When businesses keep [...]
In today’s fast-paced world, we don’t have the time or patience to work with a slow PC. But before heading out to buy a new computer, try these tips and tricks to speed up your PC. Uninstall unused programs New PCs come with a whole load of programs you will never use, and you likely [...]
When today’s hacker and identity theft threats combine with the new challenges presented by the trend of ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD), companies must take decisive action to deliver secure, flexible and convenient authentication to employees and their devices alike. Follow these 5 critical steps organisations can take to minimise the impact of BYOD and [...]