The tax year ends on 5 April 2026. If your business has spent money on IT this year, most of it is claimable against your tax bill. If your business has not spent money on cyber security this year, you have three weeks to fix that and still claim the expense. This is not about…
In February 2026, the UK Government launched “Lock the Door,” a national campaign telling every business to implement five basic cyber protections. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are behind it. The reason is straightforward: cyber crime costs the UK economy £14.7 billion a year, 43%…
On 11 March 2026, a pro-Iran hacktivist group called Handala attacked Stryker Corporation, a Fortune 500 medical device manufacturer. They did not use ransomware. They did not ask for money. They gained access to Stryker’s Microsoft Intune and Entra device management platform and wiped over 200,000 devices, including servers, PCs, and mobile phones, within minutes….
Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was clear: “Move everything to the cloud.” But once the initial migration wave settled, the challenges became apparent. Some workloads thrive in the cloud, while others become more complex, slower, or more expensive. The smart strategy for 2026 is a pragmatic…
When you first move your data and computing resources to the cloud, the bills often seem manageable. But as your business grows, a worrying trend can appear. Your cloud expenses start climbing faster than your revenue. This is not just normal growth, it is a phenomenon called cloud waste, the hidden drain on your budget…
AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically. This isn’t some far-off future. It’s where things are headed in 2026 and beyond, as AI shifts from reactive tools to proactive, autonomous agents. This next wave of AI is called “Agentic AI.”…
Cloud Security | 5 min read “Is my data actually safe in the cloud?” We hear this question constantly. The short answer: properly configured cloud is typically more secure than most on-premise setups. Here’s why the common concerns are usually misplaced. Worried about cloud security? We help businesses configure Microsoft 365 and Azure securely. Let’s…
Cyber Security | All Industries | 6 min read Somewhere on the internet, there is a list. It contains email addresses and passwords belonging to businesses across the North West. Accounting practices, recruitment agencies, law firms, financial advisers. Some of those credentials still work. Most of those businesses have no idea. Want to know if…
Time moves fast in the world of technology, and operating systems that once felt cutting-edge are becoming obsolete. With Microsoft having set the deadline for Windows Server 2016 End of Support to January 12, 2027, the clock is ticking for businesses that use this operating system. Once support ends, Microsoft will no longer provide security…
For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the threat landscape has evolved, making some older methods less effective. The most common form of MFA, four- or six-digit codes sent via SMS, is convenient and familiar, and it’s certainly better than relying on passwords…
