How will AI change the world?
In the upcoming years, artificial intelligence (AI) is anticipated to significantly alter a number of businesses and facets of daily life. The following are some possible ways that AI might alter the world. Job automation: AI systems are getting better at doing things that humans used to do, like data entry and analysis, customer support, […]
Does cloud technology help companies reduce their carbon footprint?
Cloud technology can help companies reduce their carbon footprint in several ways. One way is by allowing companies to shift their data storage and computation needs to cloud providers that use renewable energy sources to power their data centers. This can reduce the amount of energy used by a company’s own data center and lower […]
What are the most common mistakes small businesses make with their IT
Lack of a defined IT strategy: Many small businesses lack a plan for using technology to achieve their objectives. Without considering how they will be utilised or how they will interface with current systems, they can invest in new hardware and software. Confusion and a lack of focus may result, which can be difficult and […]
Creating a Cyber Incident Response Plan
We’ve all become used to seeing incidents reported in the press of successful cyber attacks aimed at large — often international — organisations. These typically feature huge amounts of money, significant disruption for one or more groups of people associated with the company, and at least a couple of resignations along the way. However, while […]
YOUR (TECH) NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!
It’s that time of year when we say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new. It’s been really tough for businesses of all sizes the last couple of years. Small businesses and solopreneurs have had some of the most difficult times they’ve ever experienced and we’re hoping that 2022 will be a hopeful, […]
Happy Christmas!
It’s the last few days of our tech Christmas advent calendar, so let’s see what’s behind those final festive windows! Here’s some more top tech tips for Christmas and beyond…. 17. Stock up on batteries and chargers! It’s Christmas Eve, and if you’ve got tech goodies under the Christmas tree, you’ll need to make sure […]
Countdown to Christmas
On last week’s blog we opened the first ten windows of our tech advent calendar to help keep you safe and furnished with handy know-how over the festive period and beyond. This week, we open the next few windows of knowledge so that you’re gifted with useful, practical advice that you can implement without getting […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Everyone loves an advent calendar so on the blog between now and Christmas we’ll be giving you 24 really useful hints, tips and bite-size bits of insider knowledge on all things tech, security, and cyber crime, so you and your business can stay safer online not just over the festive period, but beyond. By Christmas […]
HOW TO STAY SAFE ONLINE THIS CHRISTMAS
At least a third of us are planning on doing all of our festive shopping online this year. And this figure rises to almost half of us when it comes to gifts purchased by businesses to give to clients, distributors and suppliers.
How Can Cyber Essentials Help You?
At IT Made Simple HQ, there’s a lot of talk about cyber security. It is, after all, an essential part of business — both ours and yours! As we mentioned in last week’s blog, a small business is hacked in the UK every 19 seconds. Cyber crime is the fastest growing area of criminal activity […]
