VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol – what is it? At the most basic level, VoIP means running a phone call over the internet rather than over a telephone line. In the case of a typical business phone system setup, there would be a box on the wall (the PBX) and also a number of […]
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VoIP vs Landline, what is VoIP?
With 70% of business owners looking to move away from their traditional on-site PBX, to a VoIP-based telephone system, the number of businesses using VoIP is rapidly increasing. VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol – what is it? At the most basic level, VoIP means running a phone call over the internet rather than over […]
VoIP and BT’s ISDN Shutdown
In 2025, BT will conduct major changes to its services, as a result permanently shutting down ISDN and traditional PSTN services. This means that some existing phone systems will not work past this date. What does this mean for small-medium businesses? What alternatives are there? According to efax over 2 million UK businesses will be […]
Off-the-shelf versus a custom or bespoke website solution
First impressions matter! Who are you? What do you offer? What makes you makes you stand out from the competition. A quality website is the gateway to answering these questions, driving traffic and generating leads. That’s why having solid online presence is essential for lead generation and business growth. Off-the-shelf versus a bespoke website solution […]
UK Cybersecurity Statistics
Guest post by www.broadbandsearch.net As the internet becomes more and more intertwined with every aspect of our lives, virtual criminals are finding more and more ways to intrude into our personal and professional lives. Our devices and online connections can be exploited to hit us in our most vulnerable spots, and steal data, information, identities, or […]
Did you know? You can accidentally break GDPR and send emails to your deleted contacts.
When it comes to removing contacts and adhering to GDPR, deleting contacts from your database isn’t always enough. In fact, deleted contacts can still get emails sent from your Outlook. Here’s how… We recently heard from a client who accidentally sent an email to someone who should have been removed from their […]
Setting up remote working – the essentials.
Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, more and more companies are urging staff to work from home. Following this, the government may turn remote working into a requirement. While there are many benefits to working from home, larger companies are often set up for this and can easily make the transition. However there are smaller businesses […]
Coronavirus Phishing Emails – Here’s what you should know.
According to Reuters, the UK public have lost more than £800,000 since January 2020 as a result of coronavirus-linked scams. One such example was a victim paying £15,000 for masks that never arrived. As a result of widespread fears in the news and media, scammers are gaining advantage with new phishing emails. Therefore a whole […]
Why it’s time to move away from Windows 7, and probably upgrade your computer too.
As many of you know Windows 7 is no longer available to purchase. Furthermore, as of the 14th of January, Microsoft have stopped supporting it. However some users are resisting the upgrade to Windows 10 and are staying firm with their Windows 7 Operating System. Like it or not, the time has come to […]
Free Phishing Service – How vulnerable is your business?
Test the vulnerability of your employees to phishing attacks! No matter how good your anti-malware is, phishing emails can still get though as hackers find the latest tricks and technologies to infiltrate your business. Understandably this is a big concern for companies as your employees may be deceived into clicking a link or providing […]