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Ransomware 2.0: New Tactics, Real-World Threats and What to Do Next

Introduction It starts with a click. An employee opens a phishing email, downloads a malicious...

Published: April 9, 2025

Supply Chain Cyber Attacks: Understanding Lessons from Major Breaches - Part One

Key Takeaways Supply chain attacks are rising at an alarming rate – In 2023, 15% of all breaches...

Published: March 26, 2025

Top 5 Best IT Companies in Milton Keynes: How to Choose the Right MSP to Partner With

Milton Keynes has rapidly developed into a significant technology hub, attracting businesses across...

Published: March 19, 2025

AI Governance - A Beginners Guide

The Growing Need for AI Governance Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s...

Published: March 13, 2025

Advanced Threat Protection: Microsoft Defender for Office 365

A single malicious link or stealthy malware file can unravel years of hard work, halting business...

Published: March 3, 2025

What Is Dark Web Monitoring: The Ultimate Guide For Businesses

The Dark Web is a part of the World Wide Web that can only be accessed using special software and...

Published: January 22, 2025

How to Prevent Data Breaches: Best Tactics

Data breaches will become increasingly common in the year 2025, posing serious consequences for...

Published: August 15, 2023

Benefits of Using a Password Manager

In this modern world, we are surrounded by technology that needs a password to be able to access...

Published: October 7, 2021

What's New in Windows 11: A Guide for Business Users

Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system that offers an enhanced user experience with...

Published: June 30, 2021

The Ultimate Guide on Microsoft Teams Migration from Phone System

In today's business world, communication plays a critical role in the success of any organization....

Published: June 8, 2021

Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace – Which is Right for Your Business?

Are you trying to decide between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for your small business or...

Published: April 23, 2021

Cyber Security Issues and Challenges for Businesses

As businesses worldwide grapple with the growing threat of cyber-attacks, it's becoming...

Published: February 25, 2021

Phishing Related Frequently Asked Questions

If you work in cyber security, then you know how important it is to be aware of the latest threats...

Published: January 29, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Secure Score

Everything you should know about Microsoft Secure Score Are you a marketer, MD, CEO or CFO looking...

Published: August 19, 2020

Social Engineering in Hacking Explained

As cyber security professionals, we know the importance of staying vigilant and protecting against...

Published: July 24, 2020

Phishing Attacks Impersonating 'Note to Self' Emails

Phishing emails have been around for years, and most of us think we've got the knack for spotting...

Published: June 18, 2020

Impersonation Attack: Impersonating IT Support

Are your business teams at risk of falling victim to a phishing attack from IT scammers? It's more...

Published: June 4, 2020

How to Protect Your Cloud Data From Hackers

As cloud adoption continues to rise, cybersecurity professionals everywhere are taking notice....

Published: May 28, 2020

Digital Transformation Case Study

Last year we implemented a Digital Transformation for Rapiergroup, an award-winning creative agency...

Published: March 13, 2020

Cyber Security Threats and Vulnerabilities 101

Are you worried about the security of your business's digital assets? With cyber-attacks rapidly...

Published: February 13, 2020

How to Build an Effective Cyber Security Strategy: 8 Step Guide

Are you responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive IT security strategy for your...

Published: February 5, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Cyber Dependent Crime

Cybercrime is a broad term that encompasses a range of criminal activities conducted through...

Published: October 9, 2019

Case Study: Red Kite Community Housing

In December 2018, we conducted a full audit of the Red Kite Community Housing (Red Kite) IT...

Published: August 7, 2019

Cyber Security for SMEs in 2019: The Ultimate Guide

The ability to harness enterprise data and use AI to support decision-making processes is a...

Published: July 31, 2019

What is a Phishing Attack?

What is the definition of phishing? A Phishing Attack is defined as, ' the fraudulent practice of...

Published: July 17, 2019

Types of Cybercrime Businesses Must Protect Against

Everything You Should Know About Cybercrime And Different Types of Cybercrime in 2024 The internet...

Published: July 10, 2019

What Should You Do If You're The Victim Of Cybercrime?

Cybercrime is an increasing threat to businesses of all sizes. From data breaches to phishing...

Published: July 3, 2019

What is a Disaster Recovery Plan - Explained

Everything you should know about Disaster Recovery Plan Are you a business or IT professional...

Published: June 26, 2019

The Benefits of Upgrading to Windows 10

If you’re still using Windows 7, you may be cautious about upgrading to Windows 10, especially...

Published: June 12, 2019

What is Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security?

Users no longer operate within the boundaries of a brick and mortar facility; many of your...

Published: May 29, 2019

Windows 7 to Windows 10: The Risks You Need to Know

With less than a year left before Microsoft ends their support of Windows 7, it’s time to decide...

Published: May 22, 2019

Windows 7: End of Support

On the 14th January 2020, Microsoft will end their support of Windows 7. This means that Microsoft...

Published: May 15, 2019

Cyber Security for Mobile Phones

As the world has become more interconnected through mobile phones and other electronic devices, it...

Published: May 8, 2019

5 Cybercrime Prevention Tips for 2024

Cybercrime has steadily increased over the years due to technological advances in the digital world...

Published: May 1, 2019

Cybersecurity Risks of Working from Home in 2024

As the future of work evolves, employers need to be mindful of managing the shifting cybersecurity...

Published: April 15, 2019

Why Does Your Business Need Cyber Essentials?

In the modern world, cyber threats are becoming an increasingly significant problem for businesses...

Published: March 27, 2019

Get the Most Out of Outlook 365 with These Tips and Tricks for 2024

Are you wanting to take your Outlook 365 game up a notch?

Published: February 15, 2019

How Can Digital Transformation Benefits My Organisation?

In the business world today, digital transformation has become the key to a successful future.

Published: January 18, 2019

How to Select the Right Managed IT Services Packages

Are you an MD, CEO or CFO managing IT services and looking for a way to make them more efficient,...

Published: October 3, 2018

How Aztech Can Ensure a Smooth Transition to Your New Premises

Moving to new premises is a challenging time for any organisation. Aside from the logistics of the...

Published: October 1, 2018

Key Differences Between Cloud Computing vs. Traditional

Are you looking for ways to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your business's IT...

Published: September 7, 2018

10 Effective IT Resource Management Best Practices

Are you an MD, CEO, CFO, or other business leader who is overwhelmed by managing the various IT...

Published: August 31, 2018

Security Risks of Cloud Computing & How to Prevent Them

Whether you're a savvy user looking to learn more about cybersecurity best practices or a business...

Published: July 30, 2018

How to Protect Your Digital Assets in 2024: Step by Step Guide

Are you a cyber security professional or IT Security Manager looking for ways to protect your...

Published: June 4, 2018

Why Choose Aztech as Your IT Service Provider?

Choosing a managed IT service provider for your business is a big deal. Today, every enterprise is...

Published: May 3, 2018

What is the Downtime of Changing IT Providers?

There are many reasons why a business might decide to change IT providers. Maybe your current...

Published: May 1, 2018

9 Effective Ways to Back Up Your Data in 2024

If you're an IT security manager, you know how important it is to protect your data. Cyber threats...

Published: April 23, 2018

Public, Private or Hybrid Cloud: Exploring the Major Differences

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses are constantly looking to maximise efficiency...

Published: April 16, 2018

What are the Common Challenges of Moving to the Cloud?

As businesses continue to move more of their operations into the digital cloud environment, they...

Published: March 27, 2018

10 Reasons to Move to The Cloud for Businesses

As businesses of all sizes face unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, cost savings and...

Published: March 26, 2018

Types of IT Outsourcing

Knowing what kind of jobs and responsibilities can be outsourced to third-party contractors/vendors...

Published: February 28, 2018

On Premise vs Cloud: Key Differences Explained

In an ever-evolving technological landscape, cloud computing and on-premise infrastructure are...

Published: February 16, 2018

The Ultimate Guide to IT Capacity Planning & Management

As a Marketer or Project Manager, it can be difficult to understand IT capacity planning and the...

Published: February 14, 2018

Things to Consider When Selecting an IT Provider

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses need to keep up with the latest technology trends...

Published: February 5, 2018

5 Tips to Smooth the Transition of IT Service Providers

The process of switching IT service providers can be a daunting task. However, when done right, it...

Published: February 2, 2018

How to Measure Your IT supplier's ROI Effectively

When you partner with an IT supplier, you expect them to help you improve your business. They...

Published: January 29, 2018

How to Migrate from On Premise to Cloud

Migrating from on-premise systems to cloud computing can be a daunting task for many businesses,...

Published: January 26, 2018

What Are Co-Managed IT Services and Why Do You Need Them?

Co-Managed IT is a collaborative partnership between an internal IT team and third-party managed...

Published: November 8, 2017

How to Cope with Changing Technology

As technology continues to evolve and advance, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses...

Published: October 4, 2017

Boost Your Cybersecurity with Aztech's Cyber Essentials Certification

We’re pleased to announce that we have officially gained the Cyber Essentials certification from...

Published: May 11, 2017

Remote working in snowy conditions

According to the MET Office, some parts of our region could see some sleet and snow fall around...

Published: January 12, 2017

The Top 5 Security Issues That Companies Face in 2017

Digital security is a tough problem at a time when the stakes have never been higher. Every month...

Published: January 4, 2017

7 Reasons to Outsource Your IT Support

Who handles the IT support in your company? With a high volume of information now being stored...

Published: November 23, 2016

What is Email Overload and How to Manage it

Everything you should know about Email overload and how to deal with it.

Published: October 12, 2016

Work is Underway for Our New Offices

It is an exciting time for Aztech IT, we will soon be making a move to our brand new offices in...

Published: August 9, 2016

Cloud vs On-Premise Security: Which is More Secure?

Today's digital world presents exciting opportunities for businesses to expand their customer base,...

Published: January 20, 2016

Technology Trends to Look Out for in 2024-25

As we are closing in on the middle of 2024, it's worthwhile for IT professionals to start peering...

Published: January 13, 2016

The Ultimate Guide to Infrastructure Monitoring

Everything you need to know about Infrastructure Monitoring! Infrastructure monitoring is a vital...

Published: November 25, 2015

Benefits and Challenges of Microsoft Azure

With the latest technology trends showing no signs of slowing down, cloud computing has proven...

Published: November 25, 2015

New Microsoft Office 2016: Improved Collaboration and Productivity for Businesses

Last week saw the global launch of Microsoft Office 2016, the latest version of the popular...

Published: September 28, 2015

Benefits of a Cloud Based Phone System

Are you looking for a flexible and cost-efficient option to keep your business connected? If so,...

Published: September 23, 2015

Microsoft Office 365 Reigns Supreme as the Top Enterprise Cloud App

If any proof were still needed that enterprises, of all sizes, are migrating to the cloud, a recent...

Published: September 2, 2015

Disaster Recovery: Why 90% of Businesses Fail After Losing Data

Did you know that a massive 90 per cent of businesses that lose data from a disaster are forced to...

Published: August 6, 2015

Windows 10 Launch: What to Expect and How to Prepare

So Windows 10 is launched at the end of this month and Microsoft is making it available as a free...

Published: July 21, 2015

Advantages of Using SharePoint

Are you looking for an efficient way to store and share important documents, create collaboration...

Published: September 26, 2014

Unleashing the Power of Microsoft Lync: Exploring its Advantages

Microsoft Lync has a variety of benefits for businesses to help them improve internal and external...

Published: September 12, 2014