Cloud Based Services
Public Cloud versus Private Cloud – here’s what you need to know.
Data is crucial to the day-to-day running and development of a company, so it needs to be backed up and stored somewhere safe. One such method that is increasingly popular is saving it to the Cloud. This essentially…
Cloud Based Services GDPRThe Many Types of Cloud Services Worth Exploring at Your Business
Interested in exploring cloud services and what these solutions offer businesses like yours? Check out this primer detailing the types and where to get started.
Cybersecurity
Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware
Ever needed to quickly convert a file, say, from a Word doc to a PDF? And found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough, right? A quick download, a fast conversion, job…
CybersecurityOverconfident employees: Your hidden cyber security threat?
You trust your team, right? They’re smart, capable, and they know better than to click on suspicious links or open unexpected attachments. They already know that phishing emails look trustworthy on purpose. To trick them into giving away…
How to create secure passwords
Weak passwords are one of the biggest security risks to your business. Why? Because cyber criminals are getting smarter than ever before. If they manage to crack just one password, they could gain access to your sensitive business…
Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity
Businesses are taking too long to fix vulnerabilities
Imagine you’re watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight? I wouldn’t think so. Yet this is essentially what many businesses do when they…
Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity IT Support ServicesOutdated backup systems could leave your business vulnerable
When did you last review your business’s backup tools? Outdated backup systems can fail to protect you from modern threats, like ransomware attacks. If you want a reliable backup system, here’s what you need to know…
LastPass Password Managers: Is it time your business started using them?
According to Watchguard, 91% of all passwords found in data breaches are weak or reused. In addition, 50% of hackers can gain access to systems with weak credentials within 2 minutes. This post looks at what a security…
IT Client Story
Received an email from a trusted source? You should still be careful clicking on any email link or URL.
Phishing emails can appear genuine but may contain dangerous email links or URLs. We recently had a case where the personal account of one of our clients got hacked… which in turn caused one of their clients to…
Cybersecurity IT Client Story IT Support ServicesIT Support Services
Could automation save you from spreadsheet headaches?
Spreadsheets have been a go-to business tool for decades now. They’re familiar and easy to use (and if we’re being honest, we can all feel like a bit of a genius when we get that one formula to…
IT Support Services Remote WorkingHow to create secure passwords
Weak passwords are one of the biggest security risks to your business. Why? Because cyber criminals are getting smarter than ever before. If they manage to crack just one password, they could gain access to your sensitive business…
Did you notice Incognito mode’s improved privacy?
If you’ve ever used Incognito mode in Chrome, you probably know the basics: It lets you browse without saving your history, cookies, or other temporary data. But was it ever truly private? Not entirely… Until recently, if you…
Microsoft 365
Microsoft: Criminals can access your accounts without your password
Have you ever felt like just when you’ve nailed your cyber security – BAM! – something new comes along to throw a spanner in the works? That’s exactly what’s happening right now. There’s a new scam doing the…
Microsoft 365Searching in Windows 11 is about to get easier… for some
How many times have you tried searching for a file, only to forget what you called it? You know it’s there. You remember writing it, maybe even roughly when. But Windows search just stares blankly back at you.…
This tiny tweak to Teams will make meetings smoother
Have you ever sat in a Teams meeting and found yourself gritting your teeth every time someone said, “next slide, please”? Me too. And if your business runs a lot of online meetings or webinars, you’ll know the…
NPIT Company News
No Problem IT is ISO 27001 certified!
As of December 2023, NPIT is ISO 27001 certified. This certification demonstrates that our services meet the highest possible standards for data security, minimising the risk of data breaches or cyber security incidents. At NPIT, we are dedicated…
Cybersecurity NPIT Company News7 Reasons to Use Professional IT Support Services for Small Businesses
In-house or outsourced? That’s the question one ponders about IT support services. Here’s why you should consider IT support services for small businesses.
Meet Simon, our very own guru in Security and Protection
Those who have been part of the NPIT team for a while may know that our founder, Simon Pither, is a know-all Tech Whiz and IT Specialist. However you may not know that he is also (wait for…
Remote Working
What’s your business’s view on Return to Office?
Do you love keeping your employees happy by allowing them to work remotely? Or do you think everyone is more productive in the office? Businesses are divided on this right now… here are some important considerations before you decide what’s best for your team.
IT Support Services Remote WorkingAre your employees your security’s weakest link?
Let me ask you something: Do you lock your front door when you leave the house? Of course you do. But what if you get home and find that someone left a window open? You may as well…
Common issues that arise with remote working.
With technology making Remote Working easier than ever, many people are taking advantage of the opportunity. In this post, we will discuss some common issues that arise when employees work remotely. We also see how technology can be…
VoIP and Telephony
Making the swap to VoIP
With BT's imminent shutdown of its traditional telephony services, companies can make the switch to VoIP and start reaping the benefits. These include reduced charges by telecom providers and free internal calls. Accordingly, the system will use your existing…
Remote Working VoIP and TelephonyVoIP, what are the benefits
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…
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. Do you want to find out more about the IT Services…
Web Design and Development
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…
Web Design and Development