What IT do conveyancing solicitors need when they open a new office?
Opening a new office needs early connectivity, secure access to the same systems, a proper network and Wi-Fi, ready devices and phones, and consistent security, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.
What cyber security does a small construction consultancy need?
A small consultancy needs MFA everywhere, managed email and endpoint protection, allowlisting, patching, tested backups, awareness training and a password manager, ideally Cyber Essentials, because holding confidential data makes it a target, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.
How can accountants securely access CCH, payroll and client files from anywhere?
Accountants can work securely from home or on the move with cloud-based or securely published software, multi-factor authentication, device controls and access policies, so the team reaches CCH, payroll and client files from anywhere without weakening security.
How do you build a NetSuite dashboard that reconciles to the P&L?
Anchor it on accounting-line data, handle signs and item-level aggregation correctly, and reconciliation-test against P&L Detail before sign-off, all scoped with an FRD first. One we built this way reconciled to 0.12% on revenue.
How would a travel agency keep booking if its systems went down?
Keep booking through an outage or attack with tested isolated backups, a written continuity plan, hosted desktops and resilient connectivity, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.
How do you secure remote access without slowing engineers down?
You secure remote access without slowing engineers down by choosing controls that run quietly in the background, MFA that’s quick to use, and well-tuned systems, so security protects the work instead of getting in its way.
How do you keep remote access fast when working with files and code?
Keep remote access fast with resilient connectivity, the right remote-working method for large files and code, well-managed systems and proactive monitoring, so engineers aren’t left waiting on slow file access or sluggish sessions.
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.