MICROSOFT 365. Do you have sufficient backup?
Did you know that Microsoft 365 only performs a very basic backup which is not sufficient for most organisations? Typically, there's only a 30-day retention period inbuilt into Office 365, and Microsoft SharePoint Online is only backed up every 12 hours, with just a 14-day retention period. To ensure you can execute a successful and quick recovery of data on this platform you need to have a robust backup system in place. We can help and advise you on the correct level of back
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) for Small Businesses It’s World Backup Day on 31st March, but everyday should be backup day. Businesses without a robust backup solution are at risk of data loss, prolonged business downtime, frustrated employees and disappointed clients. If you are a small business, then Datto range of BCDR products are worth considering. Their business continuity and disaster recovery, on-premise solutions are designed to minimise downtime an
Government Funding for Approved Software
Government Funding. 50% on the costs of approved software, worth up to £5,000. Government funding is going to be made available for SMEs to purchase software - so we will be keeping you updated and passing on relevant information. More details will be released this summer so watch this space. The Chancellor has announced £520 million to help SMEs recover from the pandemic through the “Help to Grow” initiative. There are two schemes: Help to Grow: Digital – this scheme will p
130% capital Allowance on Plant & Machinery
Super-Deduction - 130% capital Allowance on Plant & Machinery If you are considering investing in new computer hardware or software then this is a good time to take advantage of the Super-Deduction capital allowance, announced by the Treasury last week. Businesses will be able to offset 130% of investment spending on plant and machinery against profits for the next two years, equating to a cut in a tax bill by up to 25p for every £1 invested. From 1 April 2021 until 31 March
Warning! MS Exchange Users. Approved Critical Update.
Microsoft has issued a warning regarding on-premise Exchange Servers 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019. Vulnerabilities have been identified and administrators are being urged to apply updates as a matter of urgency. Exchange Online is not affected. The attacks are being attributed to HAFNIUM, a Chinese nation-state affiliated group who are attacking Microsoft Exchange Server installations using multiple zero-day exploits. Conformedia, a Microsoft partner, received the alert on the
