Before we start discussing the advantages of cloud computing solutions and the different ways it can support your business objectives, let’s take a look at what cloud computing actually is. What Is Cloud Computing and How Does It Work? The term cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services, such as servers, software, storage, […]
Read MoreThe Role of a Secure and Accessible Password in a Remote-Working Set-Up The pandemic has been difficult for many businesses and the move from an office-based work environment to a remote set-up has been stressful for many employees and business owners. By relying on cloud storage, many employees are able to store and access their […]
Read MoreWith 2020 having been a tough year for UK SMEs, business owners need to be especially careful about cybersecurity. With the sudden emergence of Covid-19, a lot of businesses were forced to change the way they conduct their everyday working schedule. Unfortunately, this movement created new opportunities for cybercriminals to take advantage of the challenging […]
Read MoreCommunication infrastructure forms the backbone of any business. The quality of communication between customers, co-workers, suppliers, and stakeholders has a direct impact on the success of a business. Therefore, effective communication, such as communication channels formed through telephones, is essential. Whenever an employee has a problem, they need to discuss it with their supervisor or […]
Read MoreExtended periods of downtime are not an option for many businesses, especially those which are performing crucial business for their customers. Nevertheless, unforeseen incidents, such as power outages, natural disasters, and human error can strike at any time leading to a loss in valuable services. Therefore, having business continuity and a disaster recovery in place […]
Read MoreHow can Microsoft SharePoint help small businesses? Within every small or upcoming business, there comes a time when the ad-hoc file management systems, which they had previously used, have outworn their capacity. This leads to errors that create frustration and problems for the business. While it would be easy to turn to third-party external platforms, […]
Read MoreE-Commerce Cybersecurity’s importance increases day by day, as online sales rise to many billions of items annually. These levels of spending present a temptation to cybercriminals. Therefore, anyone conducting any sales or trades online, whether that might be through a custom portal or third-party shopping carts such as Amazon, Shopify or Etsy, there are certain […]
Read MoreCEO Fraud can be described as an embezzlement technique that has targeted SMEs for many years. The number of CEO frauds has dramatically increased, costing UK businesses £121 billion each year. While CEO fraud is an increasing problem, with the right kind of training and knowledge of which red flags to look for there is […]
Read MoreWith technological advances such as Microsoft 365, Google Workplace, and Zoom, the way we form a modern workplace has changed. What does building a modern workplace mean? The way we work and live every day has been changed for good, as a result of the Coronovirus Pandemic. Building a modern workplace is only possible when […]
Read More2020 has been a challenging year for most businesses, as well as for all of us at Astec IT. With multiple lockdowns spread throughout the year and the move from an office-based to a working-from-home culture, the IT requirements of many businesses have suddenly changed. We are happy to say that we have been able […]
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