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21 October 2025

Cyber Essentials Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

A plain-English guide to Cyber Essentials: the UK government-backed certification, the five technical controls it covers, and why it matters for your business.

14 October 2025

Windows 10 End of Support: What It Means for Your Business

Microsoft ended free support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025. Here's what that means for Oxfordshire businesses still running it, and your realistic options.

22 September 2023

Virtualisation: Optimizing Business in the Digital Age

Virtualisation has emerged as a game-changing technology that has revolutionised how we manage and utilise computing resources. This blog takes you through the fascinating virtualisation world.

30 August 2023

Windows Server 2012 End of Life Deadline: A Comprehensive Guide

Windows Server 2012's end-of-life deadline is October 10, 2023. This guide explains why, gives tips on migrating to Windows Server 2022, and highlights the risks of not upgrading.

18 August 2023

Preparing for Windows Server 2012 R2 End of Support

Windows Server 2012 R2 support is ending. Learn why staying ahead of the curve is important and effective strategies for preparing for the end of support.

14 August 2023

Navigating Inefficient IT Infrastructure

IT forms the backbone of most modern businesses. We delve into the dangers of inefficient IT infrastructure and discuss key strategies to keep your business running smoothly.

14 March 2020

How Can My Staff Work From Home?

Several major tech companies are offering free tools to support workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's a roundup of what's available.

27 August 2018

Why (and how) SMBs should strategically adopt technology

A responsible business owner will prioritize the solutions they need over the ones they want, building profitability and generating capital for improvements.

24 August 2018

Is your cloud solution actually a money pit?

The cloud has proven to be extremely useful but many users have found hidden costs. We take a look at these hidden costs and how to avoid them.

23 August 2018

Avoid becoming a Data Security cautionary tale

Data security isn't a matter to be taken lightly. We review ways to fix common security issues, from compliance to employee best practices.

21 August 2018

Two Factors Are Better Than One

The password isn't nearly as secure as it used to be. Here's how two-factor authentication and password best practices can help protect your business.

20 August 2018

4 Ways a Managed Service Provider Can Help Your Business

How can your company afford quality IT service? Managed IT solutions from a managed service provider offer flexibility, efficiency, and vendor management.