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Why you need to know about the Poweliks threat

Most of us have suffered the horrors of a computer virus at some point, and we know the damage that can be caused by these security infections. Our work gets disrupted as IT systems go down and, if we’re really unlucky, sensitive and valuable data might be lost or even leaked. But there’s a silver… Continue reading Why you need to know about the Poweliks threat

The five Google apps you never knew existed

We all use apps on our smartphones to simplify daily tasks and generally make our lives easier. As a business owner too, you might already be using the Google apps suite – including Drive, Gmail, Calendar and others – to more efficiently manage files, contacts and processes. But there are plenty more apps with their… Continue reading The five Google apps you never knew existed

How the iPhone is revolutionizing health care

We’re all busy. Our schedules are loaded with work, fitness regimes, kids’ soccer practices – it’s enough to make your head spin. So when your son or daughter gets sick, how do you squeeze their care into your day? The iPhone’s latest health apps and accessories may be the solution you’ve been searching for, giving… Continue reading How the iPhone is revolutionizing health care

Spanning data protection for Office 365

The cloud is hovering over many businesses, especially those who want to benefit from enhanced collaboration that Office 365 promises. Whilst data is protected in the cloud, issues can still arise with risks at the user end. The latest good news is that Spanning is looking to look after Office 365 data in 2015 and… Continue reading Spanning data protection for Office 365

Business development via social media

In today’s digital world, social media has become a vital tool that effectively helps accelerate business development and the relationship-building process between different organizations. And with solid communication being at the core of business development, let’s take a look at how social media can help drive partnering processes for the better. In most cases, a… Continue reading Business development via social media

These Mac tips will boost your productivity

Macs are full of great tools and shortcuts to help drive productivity and increase the speed at which you work. And if you know about the built-in tricks available to make your life easier, computers can help in speeding you along and allow you to achieve your goals more quickly. A new year presents a… Continue reading These Mac tips will boost your productivity

Gmail hacks to boost productivity in 2015

Does your approach to email need a thorough detox? If email feels like a black hole into which too much of your time disappears, it could be time to re-think your approach. With these productivity hacks for Gmail, you can turn things around and put email to work for you again – freeing up valuable… Continue reading Gmail hacks to boost productivity in 2015

3 IT security take-aways from the Sony hack

Any business can become the victim of security breaches on a mass scale, as shown by the debacle which recently eclipsed Sony and forced it to temporarily cancel the release of blockbuster movie The Interview. Beneath the dramatic headlines are lessons for small business owners everywhere in how simple errors in IT security management can… Continue reading 3 IT security take-aways from the Sony hack

Data loss prevention for collaboration

The way that we are sharing important and often sensitive information is changing, with a growing focus on enhanced collaborative tools. Office 365 users are increasingly sharing data using SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, Windows File Share and also Office apps. Data loss prevention is now set to expand to give greater control over this type… Continue reading Data loss prevention for collaboration