Resource Centre

Our Resources hub is designed to help you stay informed, protected and in control of your IT. Here you’ll find practical guides, expert insights, and the latest updates on technology, cybersecurity and best practice — all written in plain English. Whether you’re looking to improve security, understand new technology, or make smarter IT decisions for your business, our resources are here to support you.

Blogs

Why does a hosted desktop running low on disk space affect everyone?

On a hosted desktop, the server is shared, so when its disk fills up everyone's session can slow or crash at once. The fix is proactive monitoring with early warnings and good housekeeping. Here's how we keep the whole practice running.

How do you manage software licences and SaaS subscriptions for a tech team?

You manage licences and SaaS by keeping a clear record of what you have, who uses it, and what it costs, removing unused seats and securing access with SSO and MFA. It saves money and closes security gaps. Here's how.

What should a steel detailing firm back up, and how?

Back up the model server and project files, Microsoft 365 and key system configuration using the 3-2-1 principle, keep one copy isolated from ransomware, and test-restore regularly, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.

How do solicitors work securely from home with remote desktop access?

Solicitors can work securely from home with a managed remote desktop or hosted setup, multi-factor authentication, protected devices and reliable connectivity, so LEAP and client files are available from anywhere without weakening security.

How do you cut costs by replacing bolt-on SaaS tools with NetSuite?

Replace third-party tools doing NetSuite-adjacent work, AP automation is the classic, with native equivalents you own, ending the subscription while gaining control and better audit and exception handling. Weigh the one-off build against the ongoing fee.

How do you win work by proving your data security?

Clients and insolvency practitioners increasingly check advisers' security before sharing confidential data; recognised accreditations (Cyber Essentials, IASME), genuine controls and good questionnaire answers turn security into a competitive advantage, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.

What should a travel agency back up, and how?

Back up booking systems, files and Microsoft 365 using the 3-2-1 principle, keep one copy isolated from ransomware, and test-restore regularly for a known recovery time, part of managed IT at about £45 to £100 per user per month.

How do you support engineers who use Linux, Windows and Mac?

You support a mixed-OS team by managing and securing each platform properly, keeping cross-platform tools and access working, and having engineers who know all three. A mixed environment is normal in software, and it should just work. Here's how.

How do you check whether a suspicious email is legit?

Check a suspicious email by pausing before clicking, looking at the real sender address and links, questioning the request itself, and asking your IT partner if unsure. For a contractor, a quick check prevents a costly mistake. Here's how.

Resource Centre

Blogs

Why does a hosted desktop running low on disk space affect everyone?

How do you manage software licences and SaaS subscriptions for a tech team?

What should a steel detailing firm back up, and how?

How do solicitors work securely from home with remote desktop access?

How do you cut costs by replacing bolt-on SaaS tools with NetSuite?

How do you win work by proving your data security?

What should a travel agency back up, and how?

How do you support engineers who use Linux, Windows and Mac?

How do you check whether a suspicious email is legit?

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