What are hosted desktops and why do M&E contractors use them?
A hosted desktop is your Windows desktop and business software running on a secure server you reach from anywhere. For an M&E contractor with office and site staff, it means everyone uses the same systems and files securely, from any location.
Can you support BigHand dictation for a rural surveying or land agency?
Yes. First Stop IT supports rural surveying and land agency firms using BigHand digital dictation, including the software, foot pedals and integration with your other systems, so your fee earners can dictate and turn work around quickly.
Do construction firms need Cyber Essentials to win work?
Increasingly yes. Main contractors, developers and public bodies often require Cyber Essentials before they’ll award work. It proves your security basics are in place, helps you win and keep contracts, and is straightforward to achieve. Here’s what’s involved.
How do you protect high-profile music clients’ financial data and confidentiality?
Protect high-profile clients’ data with layered controls: multi-factor authentication, application allowlisting, least-privilege access, managed email security, encrypted backups and staff training. For music and entertainment accountants, confidentiality is part of the service.
What workstation specs does Tekla Structures need?
A Tekla workstation needs plenty of RAM above all (64 GB minimum, 128 GB for large models), plus a fast multi-core CPU, a professional GPU, a quick SSD and dual monitors; office PCs cannot keep up. Managed IT runs about £45 to £100 per user per month.
What IT does a growing law firm need to scale?
To scale smoothly, a growing law firm needs standardised systems, cloud-based or hosted working, strong security and a partner who plans ahead, so taking on fee earners and opening offices stops being a strain on the IT.
How do you automate Sales Orders from inbound PDF purchase orders?
Capture the emailed PO, extract the order data with the Claude API, and create the Sales Order in NetSuite via SuiteScript, handling customer-specific item codes, with review Suitelets and a feedback loop. Proven live against real customer POs.
How do you securely receive confidential client and third-party data?
Receive confidential data through encrypted SFTP, secure data rooms and VPN with MFA rather than email, then store and work on it within your managed, secured environment and control and dispose of it properly, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.
What cyber security do travel management companies need?
TMCs need layered cyber security: MFA, endpoint protection, allowlisting, email security, MDR, tested backups and training, ideally with Cyber Essentials, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.
What’s the best setup for home and hybrid working at a tech firm?
The best hybrid setup combines cloud-based systems, secure remote access with MFA, managed and encrypted devices and reliable support, so your team works the same securely from home or the office. Here’s what to put in place.