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2024 has presented SMEs with more cyber-risks than any year before, with approximately 50% of registered small businesses reporting cyber attacks in the year to date. As you might expect, this means we're having more conversations about cybersecurity than ever before, with many businesses asking us if EDR is worth investing in compared to traditional antivirus. This blog will break down the differences between conventional antivirus and EDR, evaluating the relative values of each.

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a suite of new features for Windows 11. These features were marketed as AI-powered time-savers and efficiency finders, and promised to bring useful AI to businesses of all sizes. However, one feature in particular caused a lot of controversy amongst the Windows user-base, leading to Microsoft postponing its release. That feature was Recall. This article details the controversy around Recall, and why you might want to be aware of it's functionality before purchasing an AI-powered machine.

If you've looked at buying a laptop in the past 6 months or so, no doubt you've been inundated with marketing for new machines powered by Snapdragon processors. Historically, snapdragon are known for making chips for mobile devices, but recently they've been showing up in laptops and PCs. They're promising that their chips can deliver longer battery life, better performance, WiFi-7 compatability, and access to AI features. So are they worth the spend? This blog will evaluate what Snapdragon brings to the table.

With many companies already using Microsoft 365, integrating a phone system with existing tools makes sense, and Teams Phone—Microsoft’s VoIP solution—has emerged as a strong contender.

But is Teams Phone any good for SMEs? In this blog, we'll explore the benefits, challenges, and key features of Teams Phone, and whether it’s the right choice for your business.

Unfortunately, many small and medium-sized businesses often overlook or underestimate the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks. In fact, SMEs are increasingly becoming the target of cybercriminals because they typically have weaker defenses than large corporations. This blog will explore three massive cybersecurity mistakes that most SMEs are making and how you can avoid them.

For SMEs, navigating the complexities of cybersecurity can feel overwhelming, but with the help of local cybersecurity experts, it’s easier to take control of your business’s digital safety. Let’s look at the most common cybersecurity pitfalls and how you can address them.

How do we save businesses money on IT when the costs of apps and services keep rising? The answer is mostly consolidation into Microsoft 365. Microsoft continue to add apps into the 365 ecosystem, allowing SMEs to reduce unnecessary software expenses. In this blog, we’ll explain how consolidating apps into Microsoft 365 can save your business money and improve efficiency.