One of the biggest buzz phrases in IT circles for the past few years has been cloud computing. Therefore, it’s surprising that some business owners are still not quite sure what it means and how much it can benefit them. While the term can give the impression of releasing control over your data as it disappears into the atmosphere, the opposite is true.
5 July 2019 
The issue of cybersecurity is one of the highest risks faced by businesses today. Ransomware is a particular concern as it can lead to catastrophic data loss in a worst-case scenario, and in lesser cases, it can severely disrupt productivity.
5 July 2019
Microsoft is the industry leader when it comes to providing software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, so it is no surprise that its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is such a popular choice. Dynamics 365 Business Central brings together a range of different functionalities covering operations that include financial aspects of running a business to project management and delivering sales.
5 July 2019
MFA, otherwise known as multi-factor authentication, is the latest development in the ongoing war against cyber threats. Adopting MFA for your business is the best way to improve Office 365 security and it is relatively simple to install.
20 June 2019
The software that you decide to use to run your business lies at the heart of its smooth day to day operational capabilities. Therefore, regularly making sure that it is fit for purpose is a very important task. As with any technology, whether it is software or hardware, the basic requirements are that it gets the job you need doing done to your specifications. One of the most important systems for many businesses these days is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) process management tool and knowing when the time is right for an ERP software replacement is key.
17 June 2019
There are so many acronyms bandied about in the world of IT that it can be off-putting if you are a business owner who wants to keep on top of developments but wants to avoid jargon and tech-speak. You’ll most likely be familiar with the three-letter tag CRM, as customer relationship management has been around as a concept for a long time and most business software applications are centred on the functionalities involved. ERP might be new to some people, but even so, Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 offers both Apps in a combined and fully integrated application.
30 May 2019
With data security being such a big concern for all types of businesses, it is no wonder that terms such as phishing are now known by many people outside the IT community. As a business owner, you are no doubt aware of the risks posed by this type of email attack and have already taken steps to protect yourself against the dangers. However, the sophisticated nature of the threat means that it is ever-evolving and the tenacity of the hackers requires an equally determined response.
29 May 2019
One of the most popular and versatile software solutions on the market is Dynamics 365 Business Central. If you already use the Dynamics 365 suite, you’ll be pleased to hear that a major new update has added many enhancements. The Business Central April ’19 release updates the original, which was launched in April last year, and follows on from the October release of on-premises deployments. This latest set of tweaks and new features means that savvy business users will now be able to do even more with the ease of use and functionality they are already familiar with.
28 May 2019
Without doubt, Office 365 is one of the most popular and widely-used software business suites and, as with any up-to-date and contemporary application, it uses remote storage at off-site for maximum efficiency. However, if you are a business owner who stays informed about rules and regulations on data security, and you worry about your compliance obligations, you might be wondering where exactly Office 365 stores data?
10 May 2019
