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May 13, 2019

Windows 7 end of life – are you ready?

On 14th January 2020, Microsoft will cease to support Windows 7 so users will no longer receive security updates or patches.  If you are running Windows 7 or any of the other Microsoft applications affected, you need to act before then to ensure your computer is secure and runs properly.   What does the withdrawal […]

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December 12, 2018

What is an IT disaster recovery plan and do I really need one?

Let’s set the scene – a huge fire leads to an entire and immediate evacuation of buildings including your business premises. There is no indication when you will be able to get back in which could have devastating consequences for your business. Would your business still be able to function smoothly with all your on-site […]

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October 25, 2018

A very sophisticated scam….

At Premieredge we are frequently made aware of email  scams which are undoubtedly becoming more and more sophisticated in their attempts to dupe people.  We’ve already published a spear phishing blog explaining how cybercriminals use a range of scams and false identities to trick us into divulging personal information or downloading malware onto our devices. […]

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September 27, 2018

Why the NHS under-investment in IT will cost both money and lives

Listening to the ‘Today’* programme on Radio 4 recently, our attention was drawn by an interview with Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford University. He was talking about the enormous benefit that the right technologies can offer the NHS if they are implemented effectively, not only in monitoring patients but also in […]

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September 20, 2018

Why we love a strategic review

Whether you love or hate a strategic review, it’s always good to remember why it’s a useful process and the impact it can have on your organisation – for better, not for worse!  A strategic review in any area of the business should be seen as a strategic asset, culminating in a plan that will […]

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August 15, 2018

5 good reasons for backing up your Office 365

Most of us are aware of the importance of backing up data particularly with the ever-increasing number of sophisticated and complex cyberattacks that pose significant threats to businesses.  It’s not only cyber threats that put our networks and company data at risk but also more conventional threats such as hardware faults, user error and even […]

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May 3, 2018

Is the data you hold at risk of breach?

The General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on 25th May 2018 and applies to all organisations processing and holding the personal data of ‘data subjects’ residing in the European Union, regardless of the company’s location. As ‘Data Protection’ is the key component for GDPR compliance, a fundamental question you should ask as a business owner […]

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April 19, 2018

Find out how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could have a positive impact on your business and get started on your GDPR journey.

Are you caught in the GDPR whirlpool, drowning in a sea of whitepapers, reviews and other publications surrounding GDPR compliance and not really knowing where to start. Well, lift your head up for a moment, take a deep breath and read on. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25th May […]

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December 7, 2017

“What is IT support?” A simple question with a surprising answer! It’s like baking a cake…

When a group of people at a networking meeting were asked a simple question, “What is IT support?”, there were no surprising answers! What many people think IT support is… “Having someone on hand to fix your PC when it breaks” or “being able to speak to an expert when your IT goes wrong” were […]

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November 9, 2017

“Don’t throw those BL##DY spears at me!” – the truth about phishing.

If spear phishing conjures up images of native tribesmen poised with spears awaiting their next feast, then be warned. The reality is, the danger could be right here in your inbox. Phishing cyber scams have become increasingly popular in recent years, but spear phishing presents an even bigger and real threat to the integrity of […]

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