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Working from Home  |  30th April 2026

The Essential Checklist for Securing Company Laptops at Home


At home, security incidents don’t look like dramatic movie hacks. They look like stepping away from your laptop during a delivery, or leaving it...

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Cloud  |  25th April 2026

The 2026 Guide to Uncovering Unsanctioned Cloud Apps


If you want to uncover unsanctioned cloud apps, don’t begin with a policy. Start with your browser history.The cloud environment most businesses...

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Cybersecurity  |  22nd April 2026

The True Cost of IT Downtime for Devon SMEs and How to Minimise It


When your systems go down, the clock starts running immediately. For Devon SMEs, even a short outage can disrupt operations, frustrate customers,...

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Cybersecurity  |  20th April 2026

Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks: A 5-Step Proactive Defense Plan


Ransomware isn’t a jump scare. It’s a slow build.In many cases, it begins days, or even weeks, before encryption, with something mundane, like a...

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AI  |  15th April 2026

How to Run a “Shadow AI” Audit Without Slowing Down Your Team


It usually starts small. Someone uses an AI tool to refine a difficult email. Someone enables an AI add-on inside a SaaS app because it promises to...

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Cybersecurity  |  10th April 2026

A Small Business Roadmap for Implementing Zero-Trust Architecture


Most small businesses aren’t breached because they have no security at all. They’re breached because a single stolen password becomes a master...

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Cloud  |  8th April 2026

Is Your IT Support Contract Actually Protecting Your Devon Business?


Most Devon business owners sign an IT support contract and assume they’re covered. But having a contract is not the same as having protection, and...

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Cybersecurity  |  5th April 2026

5 Security Layers Your MSP Is Likely Missing (and How to Add Them)


Most small businesses aren’t falling short because they don’t care. They’re falling short because they didn’t build their security strategy...

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Cybersecurity  |  25th March 2026

The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk


You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel secure. But what about your accounting firm’s security? Your...

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Cloud  |  24th March 2026

Building a Cyber-Aware Culture: A Practical Guide for Devon SMEs


Most businesses approach cyber security the way they approach insurance: something to sort out once, file away, and hope they never need. A password...

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IT Management  |  20th March 2026

The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding


Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login still works, their company email still forwards messages,...

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Cloud  |  15th March 2026

The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake


Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was clear: “Move...

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Cloud  |  10th March 2026

Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale


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...

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Cybersecurity  |  10th March 2026

Why Human Error Is Still the Biggest Cyber Risk for Devon Businesses (And How to Reduce It)


Think about your office building. You probably have a locked front door, security staff, and maybe even biometric checks. But once someone is inside,...

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AI  |  5th March 2026

Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026


AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically....

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Cloud  |  28th February 2026

The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan


Time moves fast in the world of technology, and operating systems that once felt cutting-edge are becoming obsolete. With Microsoft having set the...

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Cybersecurity  |  25th February 2026

The MFA Level-Up: Why SMS Codes Are No Longer Enough (and What to Use Instead)


For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the threat...

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AI  |  24th February 2026

Doing More with Less: How Smart IT Support Helps Charities Stretch Their Budgets Further


Every IT issue carries a cost. For charities, that cost is often felt in lost time, disrupted services, and pressure on already limited...

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