Be Careful When Scanning QR Codes – There’s a New Scam Going Around!
QR codes are everywhere these days. You can find them on restaurant menus, flyers, and posters. They’re...
15 April, 2024
9 Signs That Your Smart Home Device Has Been Hacked
Smart home devices are becoming more popular and convenient. But they also pose some serious security ris...
10 April, 2024
5 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 You Should Plan For
Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field. There are new threats, technologies, and opportunities emer...
05 April, 2024
Workspaces, a VPN & More – Learn the Newest Microsoft Edge Features
Microsoft Edge continues to redefine user experiences. This is due to Microsoft’s commitment to innovat...
31 March, 2024
These 7 AI Trends Are Sweeping the Cybersecurity Realm
Relentless digital innovation has defined the last few years. The symbiotic relationship between AI and c...
25 March, 2024
Online Security: Addressing the Dangers of Browser Extensions
Browser extensions have become as common as mobile apps. People tend to download many and use few. There ...
20 March, 2024
How Small Businesses Are Unlocking Growth With Generative AI
Staying ahead in business often means embracing cutting-edge technologies. New tools can unlock new avenu...
15 March, 2024
Examples of How a Data Breach Can Cost Your Business for Years
In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of businesses. It fuels operations, decision-making, and custom...
10 March, 2024
Are Your Smart Home Devices Spying On You? (Experts Say, Yes!)
The integration of smart home devices has become synonymous with modern living. They offer convenience, e...
05 March, 2024
5 Ways to Leverage Microsoft 365’s New AI Innovations
Microsoft 365 has a powerful suite of cloud-based productivity tools. They can help you work smarter and ...
29 February, 2024
9 Tips for Setting Up AI Rules for Your Staff
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool. It can enhance the productivity, efficiency, and creativ...
25 February, 2024
Gamers Beware! Hackers are Targeting You.
Gamers haven’t really been the focus of cybersecurity for a long time. You mostly hear about attacks on...
20 February, 2024
How Small Businesses Can Approach Workforce Technology Modernisation
Technology plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. For small busin...
15 February, 2024
Need to Show the Tangible Value of Cybersecurity? Here’s How
You cannot overstate the importance of cybersecurity. Especially in an era dominated by digital advanceme...
10 February, 2024
What is DMARC, and why do I need to worry about it?
As of March 2023, Microsoft 365 started sending aggregate DMARC reports. This update fixed a blind spot t...
08 February, 2024
Top Data Breaches of 2023: Numbers Hit an All-Time High
The battle against cyber threats is an ongoing challenge. Unfortunately, 2023 has proven to be a watershe...
05 February, 2024
How Could Your Business Be Impacted by the New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements?
Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses across the globe. As technology advances, so do the thr...
31 January, 2024
How Can You Leverage the New MS Teams Payment App?
Are you a small business owner or a freelancer who offers services online? If so, you might be wondering ...
25 January, 2024
Beware of These 2024 Emerging Technology Threats
The global cost of a data breach last year was USD $4.45 million. This is an increase of 15% over three y...
20 January, 2024
14 Helpful Tips for New Year Digital Decluttering
These days, our lives are intricately woven into the digital fabric. From emails to photos, documents to ...
15 January, 2024
11 Ways to Responsibly Get Rid of E-Waste at Your Home or Office
In our tech-driven world, electronic devices have become indispensable. But with constant upgrades, what ...
10 January, 2024
7 Transformative Technology Trends Changing the Way We Work
Technology is reshaping the world of work at an unprecedented pace. From artificial intelligence to web3,...
05 January, 2024
What Is the Most Secure Way to Share Passwords with Employees?
Breached or stolen passwords are the bane of any organization’s cybersecurity. Passwords cause over 80%...
31 December, 2023
How to Organize Your Cybersecurity Strategy into Left and Right of Boom
In the pulsating digital landscape, every click and keystroke echoes through cyberspace. The battle for d...
25 December, 2023
Coolest Smart Gadgets at Europe’s Biggest Tech Trade Show (IFA)
Every year, tech enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Europe’s most prominent technology trade show. It...
20 December, 2023
Choose Wisely: What Smart Home Tech Should You Adopt and Avoid?
In the age of smart living, our homes are becoming increasingly intelligent. They’re designed to cater ...
15 December, 2023
9 Smart Ways for Small Businesses to Incorporate Generative AI
There is no escaping the relentless march of AI. Software companies are rapidly incorporating it into man...
10 December, 2023
7 Helpful Features Rolled Out in the Fall Windows 11 Update
In a world where technology constantly evolves, Microsoft stands at the forefront. It continues to pionee...
05 December, 2023
Why You Need to Understand “Secure by Design” Cybersecurity Practices
Cybersecurity has become a critical foundation upon which many aspects of business rely. Whether you’re...
30 November, 2023
What Is Microsoft Sales Copilot & What Does It Do?
The use of AI-driven processes is exploding. Every time you turn around, software has gotten more intelli...
25 November, 2023
Watch Out for Ransomware Pretending to Be a Windows Update!
Imagine you’re working away on your PC and see a Windows update prompt. Instead of ignoring it, you tak...
20 November, 2023
These 18 Sustainable Tech Habits Are a Win for Your Bottom Line
In today’s world, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. Businesses ar...
15 November, 2023
How to Keep Your Smart Home from Turning Against You
Smart homes have become a ubiquitous part of modern living. It doesn’t even seem unusual anymore to tel...
10 November, 2023
10 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes of Small Companies
Cybercriminals can launch very sophisticated attacks. But it’s often lax cybersecurity practices that e...
05 November, 2023
What Is SaaS Ransomware & How Can You Defend Against It?
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has revolutionized the way businesses operate. It offers convenience, scalab...
31 October, 2023
Should Your Business Upgrade to the New Microsoft Intune Suite?
Endpoint management has changed a lot over the last two decades. There was a time when companies housed a...
25 October, 2023
Handy Tips to Optimize a Dual-Monitor Setup for the Best Experience
Two monitors are often better than one when it comes to getting things done efficiently. A dual-monitor s...
20 October, 2023
Does Your Business Have Any “Cybersecurity Skeletons” in the Closet?”
Let’s dive into a topic that might give you the chills—cybersecurity skeletons in the closet. You may...
15 October, 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthening Your Team’s Defense with Essential Cyber Hygiene
As technology continues to advance, so does the need for heightened awareness. As well as proactive measu...
10 October, 2023
9 Reasons to Use Airplane Mode Even If You’re Not Traveling
Most people are familiar with their device’s Airplane Mode. You’ve probably used it when jetting ...
05 October, 2023
What Should You Expect in the New iOS 17?
Apple’s iOS updates have always been eagerly anticipated. iPhone and iPad users around the world ge...
30 September, 2023
These Technologies Can Help You Run Your Small Business Better
Running a small business can be challenging. But advancements in technology have opened a world of opport...
25 September, 2023
These 5 Small Business Tech Trends Can Fuel Your Growth
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, small businesses have more opportunities than ever. Man...
20 September, 2023
Learn How to Spot Fake LinkedIn Sales Bots
LinkedIn has become an invaluable platform for professionals. People use it to connect, network, and expl...
15 September, 2023
Have You Tried Out Microsoft Designer Yet? (Get the Scoop Here)
As technology continues to advance, so does the landscape of design tools. Microsoft has been a company a...
10 September, 2023
What Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do
When you hear about Microsoft adding security apps to M365, it’s often the business versions. But the p...
06 September, 2023
6 Reasons Access Management Has Become a Critical Part of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses and individuals alike. Cyber threats abound, and data b...
05 September, 2023
What is Zero-Click Malware? How Do You Fight It?
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. They pose significant risks...
31 August, 2023
Top 7 Cybersecurity Risks of Remote Work & How to Address Them
Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent times. It provides flexibility and convenience for ...
25 August, 2023
Have You Tried Microsoft Universal Print? (Learn What It Can Do for You)
In today’s digital workplace, printing remains an essential function. This is true for just about a...
20 August, 2023
Handy Checklist for Handling Technology Safely During a Home or Office Move
Moving can be a chaotic and stressful time. Especially when it comes to handling your valuable technology...
15 August, 2023
Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths?
In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid ...
10 August, 2023
7 Advantages of Adopting a Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks ...
05 August, 2023
Learn How Microsoft 365 Copilot Is Going to Transform M365 Apps
Advanced AI is a new buzzword in cloud computing. The launch of tools like ChatGPT and Bard have made big...
31 July, 2023
Is Your Online Shopping App Invading Your Privacy?
Online shopping has become a common activity for many people. It’s convenient, easy, and allows us ...
25 July, 2023
How to Use Threat Modeling to Reduce Your Cybersecurity Risk
As cyber threats continue to increase, businesses must take proactive steps. They need to protect their s...
20 July, 2023
Business Email Compromise Jumped 81% Last Year! Learn How to Fight It
In recent years, electronic mail (email for short) has become an essential part of our daily lives. Many ...
15 July, 2023
10 Tips to Help Small Businesses Get Ready for the Unexpected
What would you do if your business suffered a ransomware attack tomorrow? Do you have a contingency plan ...
10 July, 2023
What Is Push-Bombing & How Can You Prevent It?
Cloud account takeover has become a major problem for organizations. Think about how much work your compa...
30 June, 2023
Is It Time to Ditch the Passwords for More Secure Passkeys?
Passwords are the most used method of authentication, but they are also one of the weakest. Passwords are...
25 June, 2023
How to Create Insightful Dashboards in Microsoft Power BI
Data visualization is a powerful tool for communicating complex data. It presents it in a simple, easily ...
20 June, 2023
Best Ways to Use ChatGPT at Your Business (Without Things Getting Out of Hand)
It’s hard to turn around online these days without running into ChatGPT. Both Bing and Google are lever...
15 June, 2023
7 Smart Ways to Secure Your Wireless Printer & Keep Your Home Network Safe
Many people worry about someone hacking their computer. But they’re not really thinking about their wir...
10 June, 2023
6 Immediate Steps You Should Take If Your Netflix Account is Hacked
Netflix is one of the most popular and well-known streaming services. It has nearly 231 million subscribe...
05 June, 2023
What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?
The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most depart...
31 May, 2023
These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft
You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all t...
25 May, 2023
How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams
Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer que...
20 May, 2023
Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023
At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and show off breakthrou...
15 May, 2023
2023 Trends in Data Privacy That Could Impact Your Compliance
Data privacy has been a growing requirement ever since the internet age began. So much personal informati...
15 May, 2023
7 Customer-Facing Technologies to Give You an Advantage
Customers look for convenience. In today’s world that means technology that makes their life easier. Fr...
10 May, 2023
6 Things You Should Do to Handle Data Privacy Updates
Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data priv...
05 May, 2023
Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here’s What You Need to Know
Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still r...
30 April, 2023
Why You Need to Think Twice Before Using Lensa AI & Other Self-Portrait Apps
It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on Facebook or Instagram...
25 April, 2023
Microsoft Forms: One of the Handiest Freebies in Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about 345 million paid seats....
20 April, 2023
Data Backup Is Not Enough, You Also Need Data Protection
The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive...
14 April, 2023
OMG! Finalists for the Office Management Group Awards
We have made it to the finals, but need your help! We’re happy to announce that Urban Network are f...
12 April, 2023
8 Reasons Every Company Is Now a Technology Company
Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s ...
10 April, 2023
6 Steps to Effective Vulnerability Management for Your Technology
Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new...
05 April, 2023
Is That Really a Text from Your CEO… or Is It a Scam?
Imagine you’re going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the comp...
30 March, 2023
World Back Up Day – March 31st
March 31st is WorldBackupDay: the day to prevent data loss! Go through the steps on the link below and re...
29 March, 2023
6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches)
Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Clo...
25 March, 2023
The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Every Digital Movement
Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They’ve had to shift how thei...
20 March, 2023
IASME Certified Again
Great effort by the team to make sure we are certified again for IASME Cyber Assurance, and recognised as...
20 March, 2023
Smart Tips to Stop Money From Being Stolen Through Online Banking
There are a lot of things that have changed since the invention of the internet. One of these is how we b...
15 March, 2023
Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS
Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely well-received as ...
10 March, 2023
Urban Network in Top 50 in Country
We are proud to announce that we have recently been recognised as one of the TOP 50 Best Managed IT Comp...
07 March, 2023
4 Proven Ways to Mitigate the Costs of a Data Breach
No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult ...
03 March, 2023
Mobile Malware Has Increased 500% – What Should You Do?
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mo...
28 February, 2023
How Is the Metaverse Going to Change Business?
The new buzzword around town is “metaverse.” But what does that actually mean for businesses? Is it j...
24 February, 2023
Have You Had Data Exposed in One of These Recent Data Breaches
There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are ...
20 February, 2023
20 Years Young
February happens to be Urban Network’s birthday. 20 years ago the foundations were laid to create s...
17 February, 2023
8 Tech Checks to Make Before You Travel
Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel to the end of the ...
10 February, 2023
Urban Network European Recognition
Zomentum Announced the Top Influential Partners of 2022: Leading the Way in Growth and Innovation –...
06 February, 2023
7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022
If you follow Microsoft products, then you may know about Microsoft Ignite. Held annually, it generates m...
02 February, 2023
What Cybersecurity Attack Trends Should You Watch Out for in 2023?
The new year is well underway, and it’s a time of renewal as we plan for the possibilities to come in 2...
25 January, 2023
Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups
The global home security market has been growing by leaps and bounds. By 2026, experts expect the market ...
20 January, 2023
Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals
You often hear the words “digital transformation” and “collaboration.” But what do they actually ...
15 January, 2023
7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office
The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to...
10 January, 2023
5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols
One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give users too ...
05 January, 2023
7 Things to Consider When Getting a New Computer to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
Have you ever bought a new computer and then had buyer’s remorse a few months later? Maybe you didn’t...
10 December, 2022
What’s Changing in the Cybersecurity Insurance Market?
Cybersecurity insurance is still a pretty new concept for many SMBs. It was initially introduced in the 1...
05 December, 2022
7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023
Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “cus...
05 December, 2022
What Are the Most Helpful VoIP Features for Small Businesses?
Just five or six years ago, VoIP was still considered a “different” type of business phone system. On...
30 November, 2022
What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?
It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security con...
30 November, 2022
Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection
Endpoints make up much of a company’s network and IT infrastructure. This is a collection of computers,...
25 November, 2022
What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review
When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin...
22 November, 2022
Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here’s How to Stop Them
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” wo...
20 November, 2022
Andy’s Man Club Strengthens Their Position After Urban Network Donation
Urban Network is proud to continue to support men’s mental health charity Andy’s Man Club as our Corp...
05 November, 2022
Checklist for Better Digital Offboarding of Employees
Digital footprints cover today’s modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment theyR...
05 November, 2022
9 Urgent Security Tips for Christmas Holiday Shopping
The Christmas shopping season is taking off. This means that scammers have also revved up their engines. ...
02 November, 2022
Small Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones
Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you thought that y...
24 October, 2022
Changes to The Network Group Board
Paul Moore of Urban has stepped down from his position as Financial Director of the Network Group after s...
21 October, 2022
7 Pro Tips for Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is the most popular of all major office productivity software. It has 48.8% of the global m...
10 October, 2022
5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace
The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required major changes in...
07 October, 2022
Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)
After being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Internet Explorer (IE) is g...
03 October, 2022
The Biggest Vulnerabilities that Hackers are Feasting on Right Now
Software vulnerabilities are an unfortunate part of working with technology. A developer puts out a softw...
27 September, 2022
Microsoft Productivity Score Overview
Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you know they’r...
20 September, 2022
You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks
Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s because ph...
14 September, 2022
Helping free@last to combat digital poverty
The Charity free@last has had a boost to its available hardware at its Community Centre in Nechells in th...
12 September, 2022
6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement
Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be s...
08 September, 2022
Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Shared Cloud Storage Organised
Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files back and for...
05 September, 2022
Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks
One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don’t need to have it pl...
15 August, 2022
Press Release: URBAN Expansion continues with new acquisition
Urban Network has completed the acquisition of Dedred Coms, further bolstering the Business Transformatio...
15 August, 2022
6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Exp...
15 August, 2022
Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
The number of internet-connected devices in homes has been growing. It’s increased exponentially ov...
03 August, 2022
5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office
“Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix of...
01 August, 2022
Urban Network – ANDYSMANCLUB – Donation Impact Update July 2022
Early this year Urban Network announced that they have chosen men’s mental health charity ANDYSMANCLUB,...
11 July, 2022
Top 5 Mobile Device Attacks You Need To Watch Out For
Smartphones and tablets are often the preferred device for communications, web searching, and accessing m...
03 July, 2022
6 Ways to Combat Social Phishing Attacks
Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential theft. ...
03 July, 2022
What You Need to Know About the Rise in Supply Chain Cyberattacks
Any cyberattack is dangerous, but the particularly devastating ones are those on supply chain companies. ...
03 July, 2022
These Google Search Tips Will Save You Tons of Time!
Over 2.4 million searches happen every minute on Google. It’s often the first stop people make when the...
03 July, 2022
Alarming Phishing Attack Trends to Beware of in 2022
In 2020, 75% of companies around the world experienced a phishing attack. Phishing remains one of the big...
03 July, 2022
5 Things You Should Never Do on a Work Computer
Whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks can become blurred wh...
03 July, 2022
Urban Network merges with Heart Business Systems and Kerbury Business Centre.
Technology and IT constantly continues to move forwards, providing businesses with new and innovative sol...
31 May, 2022
How safe is your printer from hackers?
How would you feel if one day your printer whirred into motion and printed out a 5-step list on how to av...
13 April, 2022
Benefits of outsourcing IT support – and how to avoid choosing the wrong provider.
If you are considering outsourcing your IT support, then using an outsourced managed IT provider has cons...
20 March, 2022
How to Protect Your Business Against Phishing
What is phishing? Phishing is a common and increasingly sophisticated form of cybercrime, designed to lur...
14 March, 2022
Urban Network Selects Andy’s Man Club as new CSR Partner for 2022
Urban Network has nominated men’s mental health charity Andy’s Man Club, which aims to reduce male su...
10 March, 2022
Urban Workshops: Latest Additions to Urban Network Training Programme
The world of Information Technology is fast-paced and ever-evolving, so at Urban Network we are constantl...
22 February, 2022
Best Google Chrome Extensions to Boost Productivity in Your Office
Managing your staff’s performance to increase productivity is a multi-faceted task in the modern office...
10 February, 2022
Getting the most from Microsoft Word for business productivity
Many businesses use Microsoft or MS Word as part of the Office suite of software. But are you and your st...
09 February, 2022
Cyber Essentials Changes Infrastructure and Pricing
Cyber Essentials – a reminder As covered in our recent series of blogs on the subject, and as you are n...
19 January, 2022
The Importance of Multi-factor Authentication
What is Multi-factor Authentication? Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is a cyber-security method that as...
19 January, 2022
Is It Time to Move to Cloud Computing?
Over the last two years, the global pandemic has seen massive amounts of business activity taken online, ...
19 January, 2022
Windows 11 Release: What Does It Mean For Business?
There has been a huge industry buzz around the release of Windows 11, the latest incarnation of Microsoft...
17 January, 2022
Microsoft 365 Price Increases – March 2022
After 10 years, Microsoft has announced what is being described as a “substantive’ change to commerci...
14 January, 2022
Microsoft Edge is finally upgrading one of its most useful features
Microsoft Edge is finally upgrading one of its most useful features Tracking down the exact information y...
24 November, 2021
Microsoft Excel is getting a whole lot more customization
Microsoft Excel is getting a whole lot more customization Microsoft is expanding its spreadsheet software...
04 November, 2021
Cyber Essentials – The Five Controls – 5. Patch Management
We’ve made it! We have discussed four of the five controls as required by Cyber Essentials to achieve t...
26 October, 2021
Cyber Essentials – The Five Controls – 4. Access Controls
We have already covered four of the five controls as required by Cyber Essentials to achieve their accred...
26 October, 2021
Cyber Essentials – The Five Controls – 3. Malware Protection
The Cyber Essentials accreditation has five key controls that need to be implemented and maintained in or...
25 October, 2021
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Microsoft 365 will tell your boss if you’re misbehaving online Microsoft is working on a couple of ...
21 October, 2021
Microsoft Teams to get faster and more relevant search results
Microsoft Teams to get faster and more relevant search results Earlier this year, Microsoft announced tha...
08 October, 2021
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As we have explored, the Cyber Essentials accreditation has five key controls that need implementing and ...
24 September, 2021
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As we explained previously, the Cyber Essentials accreditation has five key controls that need implementi...
24 September, 2021
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The modern world of work is full of cyber security vulnerabilities, so it is essential that you do everyt...
24 September, 2021
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 8, Laptop Studio and Duo 2 phone
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 8, Laptop Studio, and Duo 2 phone Windows 11 maker unveils hybrid PC produ...
23 September, 2021
Price change for Microsoft 365!
Price change for Microsoft 365 Today we are announcing changes to our commercial pricing for Microsoft 36...
01 September, 2021
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In the previous blog in the series we explored the power that technology holds in our lives in the modern...
01 September, 2021
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Our lives in the modern world revolve around technology – everything we do is influenced by it from...
01 September, 2021
Microsoft Teams is dropping support for iOS 13 and lower in October
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25 August, 2021
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Windows 365 release date, pricing, features and everything else you need to know Microsoft has finally un...
10 August, 2021
How to Quickly Clean Up Your Microsoft Outlook Inbox
How to Quickly Clean Up Your Microsoft Outlook Inbox We see all sorts of advice and methods for tidying u...
10 August, 2021
BT and Microsoft announce strategic partnership
BT and Microsoft announce strategic partnership BT and Microsoft today announced a new strategic partners...
30 July, 2021
Microsoft offers more detail on auto-delete of Microsoft Teams meeting recordings
Microsoft offers more detail on auto-delete of Microsoft Teams meeting recordings We recently reported th...
30 July, 2021
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As we have explored in our previous article, technology is the driving force of our lives, and this is th...
29 July, 2021
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Technology, the lynchpin of our lives in the modern world – its presence in our lives is more important...
29 July, 2021
Windows 11 is putting Microsoft Teams front and centre
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23 July, 2021
Microsoft Teams on mobile is finally getting this key feature
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23 July, 2021
Microsoft Teams is getting its own music mode and new meeting controls
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14 July, 2021
Has Microsoft Teams presented an analytics gap?
Has Microsoft Teams presented an analytics gap? Nearly a year on from the first UK lockdown and a mass mo...
14 July, 2021
Single Sign On – How Can it Benefit You?
In our previous article we explored what Single Sign On (SSO) is, how it can benefit your business, and h...
08 July, 2021
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The current digital landscape has developed at an alarming rate over recent years, and it has also felt a...
08 July, 2021
What’s New in Teams Displays?
What’s New in Teams Displays? Microsoft Teams is constantly introducing new features and functionalitie...
08 July, 2021
Microsoft Teams makes Together mode available for all meeting sizes
Microsoft Teams makes Together mode available for all meeting sizes Microsoft is expanding the availabili...
08 July, 2021
Microsoft Teams’ activity feed now integrated with Power BI
Microsoft Teams’ activity feed now integrated with Power BI Microsoft Teams logo with shapes around...
01 July, 2021
Microsoft Teams personal and work/school can now run side-by-side
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01 July, 2021
Microsoft Teams Mobile Apps Get Overdue Updates
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25 June, 2021
7 New Features in Windows 11
7 New Features in Windows 11 Windows 11 is finally official after Microsoft’s big splashy Livestream. I...
25 June, 2021
Microsoft Teams is finally solving one of its biggest issues
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17 June, 2021
Vulnerability in Microsoft Teams granted attackers access to emails, messages, and personal files
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17 June, 2021
Achieve slick document management with SharePoint
As we covered in our previous blog, the advancements in technology in the modern age have been enormous ...
10 June, 2021
Achieve slick document management with the help of SharePoint and 365
The advancements in technology over the years has dramatically changed – and, most importantly, improve...
10 June, 2021
Microsoft Teams To Introduce End-to-End Encryption To Calls
Microsoft has finally hinted toward a much-needed update to its Teams software. As revealed, Microsoft Te...
07 June, 2021
Microsoft Office for Android finally gets a dark mode
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27 May, 2021
You might want to ditch Chrome after seeing this update from Microsoft
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27 May, 2021
Microsoft Teams now brings family and friends together to call, chat, and make plans
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20 May, 2021
Microsoft Office 365 is getting a handy upgrade that will streamline your workflow
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20 May, 2021
3 Windows settings that you can reset to work more efficiently in Microsoft 365
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12 May, 2021
Employers should prepare for ongoing working from home, experts warn
Employers should prepare for ongoing working from home, experts warn Organisations told they can ‘no lo...
12 May, 2021
Nearly all Microsoft 365 customers have suffered email data breaches
Nearly all Microsoft 365 customers have suffered email data breaches 85% of Microsoft 365 business custom...
12 May, 2021
Browser wars: Microsoft Edge is showing the first signs of weakness
Browser wars: Microsoft Edge is showing the first signs of weakness Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge, the...
04 May, 2021
Adobe Flash: Microsoft lays out plans to remove it from Windows 10 PCs for good
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04 May, 2021
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Do you have applications that are essential to the way you and your team work but have become outdated? H...
04 May, 2021
Why organisations must learn from remote working impact
Why organisations must learn from remote working impact James Pomeroy, Director of Quality, Health, Envir...
26 April, 2021
How to Enable Transcription in Microsoft Teams
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26 April, 2021
Microsoft Teams looks set to be part of working life for years to come
Microsoft Teams looks set to be part of working life for years to come The past year has introduced many ...
20 April, 2021
Microsoft Announces Visual Studio 2022
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20 April, 2021
Analytics in the cloud: Key challenges and how to overcome them
Moving analytics to the cloud requires new approaches, skills, and architectures compared with analysis d...
15 April, 2021
How to fortify your Microsoft 365 – Access Security
As we have explored previously in the blog series, your Microsoft 365 account being breached could have p...
12 April, 2021
How to fortify your Microsoft 365 – Consequences of a Data Breach
Now that we know smaller businesses are not immune to the threats that cyber criminals pose, it is essent...
12 April, 2021
How to fortify your Microsoft 365
Cyber security should be at the forefront of concerns for all business owners / managers, with Covid-19 r...
12 April, 2021
Microsoft Teams is finally taking this super useful Zoom feature
The video conferencing game could be hotting up even more after Microsoft Teams revealed it will be rol...
07 April, 2021
10 best features of Microsoft 365 for small businesses
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07 April, 2021
Is cybersecurity being relaxed in the name of productivity?
There can be no doubt that the last year has been unprecedented for businesses. The Covid-19 pandemic has...
29 March, 2021
9 Tips for Selecting an IT Support Company
Unless your business is big enough for its own IT department, outsourcing your IT may benefit your day-to...
29 March, 2021
Reasons Why Your Business Needs to Move to the Cloud
Many businesses are already shifting a great deal of time and attention towards cloud-based technology. I...
29 March, 2021
Cyber Security in your small business – Tools and tips
In the previous blogs in the series, we have explored the ways in which cybercriminals attack your system...
23 March, 2021
Cyber Security in your small business – The fundamentals
In the last blog in the series, we explored cyber security and how it should be at the forefront of conce...
23 March, 2021
Cyber Security in your small business – The weapons of attack
Cyber security has rapidly become a vital necessity to everyone. Anyone connected to the internet needs a...
23 March, 2021
7 reasons why security awareness training is important.
Data breaches cost UK organisations an average of £2.9 million per breach. In 2019, human error acco...
23 March, 2021
Data Breaches are mostly caused by user error
90 per cent of cyber data breaches were caused by user error last year, according to the analysis of data...
23 March, 2021
Lockdown one year on: what did we learn about remote working?
A year after Prime Minister Boris Johnson started advising working from home where possible, Alex Dalglis...
17 March, 2021
How to reduce remote working cyber security attacks
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the number of people who work remotely has dramatically risen, meaning IT ...
17 March, 2021
Microsoft Teams update could soon give you a whole new view on your calls
New view switcher feature provides a different outlook on Microsoft Teams Users of Microsoft Teams migh...
10 March, 2021
Make technology the key to manufacturing success in 2021
Following a turbulent 2020, the stage is set for 2021 to become a year of growth and recovery. How can ma...
01 March, 2021
6 Tech Tools Your Business Needs to Start Using Right Now
These six business technologies can help your company run smoother, gain and retain customers, improve ...
01 March, 2021
Top 5 trends that will reform cloud computing in 2021
Cloud technology is not just growing quickly, it’s evolving! Pandemic has nudged many budding startups ...
24 February, 2021
Remote working is here to stay: These eight strategies can make it more successful for everyone
As companies prepare to make remote working permanent, cultural change will play a crucial role in buildi...
24 February, 2021
How cloud-based AI is set to transform mobile apps
The ongoing growth of cellular wireless network applications creates new demand for emerging technologies...
09 February, 2021
Microsoft Readies Guest Access for Teams
Microsoft on Monday announced it has started rolling out a guest access feature in Microsoft Teams. The...
09 February, 2021
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BEFORE the Covid-19 pandemic, long-term trends such as the proliferation of new digital technologies, e...
02 February, 2021
Home working increases cyber-security fears
Peter says that the cyber-attacks on his company are relentless. “We see tens of different hacking ...
02 February, 2021
Microsoft 365 – Meetings in Teams can advance your efficiency
Drive your business to IT confidence with the Cloud Problem: Organising meetings can be a difficult and i...
26 January, 2021
Microsoft 365 – Co-Authoring can help your business productivity
Drive your business to IT confidence with the Cloud A key ingredient to a successful business is collabor...
26 January, 2021
The road to permanent remote working
The transition into permanent remote working is inescapable now. Countless articles, morning talk shows...
25 January, 2021
Top tips for keeping creativity alive in remote workforces
With the UK’s third lockdown expected to last until at least March, the longer-term challenges of rem...
25 January, 2021
A nasty new PayPal phishing campaign is doing the rounds
Scrutinize those SMS messages before you click. A new phishing campaign has been identified that targets...
05 January, 2021
Microsoft looks to make 2021 the year of Teams
Work communication platform could become as integral as an internet browser, says chief Satya Nadella. If...
05 January, 2021
Best Practices for Effective Remote Working
If you’re one of the many currently working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, read through th...
05 January, 2021
Digital technology reveals secrets of UK’s earliest dinosaur
Britain’s earliest dinosaur was a nimble omnivore that ran around on two legs, unlike its later relativ...
16 December, 2020
How remote life has accelerated connected technology and work style
A look at how remote life has accelerated connected technology Undoubtedly, connected technology is playi...
16 December, 2020
Business process automation and how it improves workflow in a customer service department
Business process automation and how it improves workflow in a customer service department. As we have exp...
11 December, 2020
Business process Automation and how it improves workflow in an accounts department
Business process Automation and how it improves workflow in an accounts department. As we touched on prev...
11 December, 2020
Business Process Automation and how it improves workflow in a sales setting
Business Process Automation and how it improves workflow in a sales setting. The world in which business ...
11 December, 2020
Most Brits aren’t protecting themselves online when remote working
There’s a false sense of security among the UK workforce, a new report states. There is a “false ...
07 December, 2020
Digital technology could help the world go greener
A new report outlines key areas that could help businesses cut down on emissions. Businesses worldwide co...
07 December, 2020
Cloud technology has helped many businesses through the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent global lockdown have forced many businesses to shut down, but th...
23 November, 2020
Many businesses aren’t agile enough for effective remote working
A significant minority of businesses (31 percent) don’t have proper policies in place which would e...
23 November, 2020
Making banking better for billions with next-gen technology
Digital transformation lets the boldest banks reimagine themselves – and Temenos is powering the change...
17 November, 2020
Cloud computing is grabbing even more of your IT spending
Cloud computing will account for an even bigger chunk of enterprise tech spending over the next few year...
17 November, 2020
How To Keep Your Data Secure In The Cloud
More and more, we see the cloud becoming a popular deployment option among organizations. The mobility an...
09 November, 2020
The New Normal: When work-from-home means the boss is watching
In the midst of a pandemic that’s led to unprecedented levels of remote working, digital tools to mon...
09 November, 2020
Millions of people are still using Internet Explorer for some reason
Venerable browser Internet Explorer continues to have millions of users worldwide, despite Microsoft acti...
02 November, 2020
How to implement automation without losing control
When it comes to digital transformation, there’s a lot of attention on cloud computing and the i...
02 November, 2020
Windows 10 antivirus can now spot when your work devices are in trouble
Identifying security trends via Windows 10 antivirus should be easier than ever Microsoft has unveiled ne...
02 November, 2020
Ways your remote working can be more effective through collaboration
Ways your remote working can be more effective through collaboration Collaboration is one of the most imp...
29 October, 2020
Ways Teams helps communications while remotely working
Ways Teams helps communications while remotely working Communication whilst remotely working is very impo...
29 October, 2020
5 Ways your remote working can be more effective
5 Ways your remote working can be more effective Working from home or remote working poses a particular s...
29 October, 2020
FREE Microsoft 365 Subscription from Urban.
FREE Microsoft 365 Subscription from Urban. Fuelled by the current climate, the demand for efficient and ...
28 October, 2020
Urban signs strategic partnership with flagship email security vendor, Mimecast
Urban signs strategic partnership with flagship email security vendor, Mimecast With the changing trend i...
20 October, 2020
There’s new and updated planning resources for modern intranets in Microsoft 365
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28 September, 2020
Microsoft Teams Issues Strike To Zoom With Tidal Wave Of Brilliant New Features
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28 September, 2020
How can I effectively collect data? One answer… Forms
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
06 July, 2020
How do I reduce manual tasks in my workflow? One answer… Power Automation
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
29 June, 2020
How can I get better insights from my data? One answer… Power BI
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
22 June, 2020
Recruitment = Communication. – Adapt, Survive, Thrive. #2
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
18 June, 2020
Recruitment = Data Security. – Adapt, Survive, Thrive. #1
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
18 June, 2020
How do I control mobile chat among my workforce? One answer… Kaizala
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
15 June, 2020
41% of UK Workers Haven’t Received Adequate Cybersecurity Training
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
12 June, 2020
Nintendo Breach: Now 300,000 Accounts Affected
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
12 June, 2020
Aussie Beer-Maker Suffers Ransomware Attack
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
10 June, 2020
Phishers Hide Covid-19 Malware in CVs and Medical Leave Forms
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
08 June, 2020
Cyber-Attack Hits US Nuclear Missile Sub-Contractor
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
08 June, 2020
How do I control what happens with my data? One answer… Compliance
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
08 June, 2020
How to book meetings without playing email tennis? One answer… Microsoft Bookings
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
01 June, 2020
People Know not to reuse passwords, But Still Do It
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
29 May, 2020
Cyber-Criminals Impersonating Google to Target Remote Workers
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
29 May, 2020
If only there was an app for that… One answer… PowerApps
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
25 May, 2020
EasyJet admits data of nine million hacked
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
20 May, 2020
How do I improve internal communications? One answer… Microsoft Teams
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
18 May, 2020
Cyber Essentials 101 – The 5 Controls
It is now becoming more important than ever to ensure your business is protected and certified against th...
15 May, 2020
UK Power Grid Biz Suffers Outage After Cyber-Attack
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
15 May, 2020
Attacks on Banks Spike 238% during pandemic
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
15 May, 2020
Business challenges: solved. Go above and beyond with Office 365
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
11 May, 2020
Zoom tackles hackers with new security measures
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
07 May, 2020
Coronavirus: Will offices be safe for a return to work?
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
07 May, 2020
Cyber warning issued for key healthcare organisations in UK and USA
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
06 May, 2020
COVID-19: Financial Implications for UK-based MSPs
How would you summarise the level of impact COVID-19 has caused to your business? Along with a var...
30 April, 2020
Working from home: Cybersecurity tips for remote workers
One of the key measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 is social distancing, which for ma...
20 March, 2020
Coronavirus now possibly largest-ever cyber security threat
The cumulative volume of coronavirus-related email lures and other threats is the largest collection of a...
17 March, 2020
Misconfiguration of accounts stand for 82% of Security Vulnerabilities
Organisations in the UK and Netherlands are more exposed to high-risk vulnerabilities than any others in ...
13 March, 2020
Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19
Security experts say a spike in email scams linked to coronavirus is the worst they have seen in years. &...
13 March, 2020
Rail station Wi-Fi provider exposed traveller data
The email addresses and travel details of about 10,000 people who used free wi-fi at UK railway stations ...
06 March, 2020
Virgin Media data breach affects 900,000 people
(Image credit: GettyImages) A Virgin Media database containing the personal details of 900,000 people was...
06 March, 2020
Norton LifeLock phishing scam infects victims with remote access trojan
(Image credit: Shutterstock) Hackers employed a clever trick to get users to enable macros in a malicious...
02 March, 2020
Over 120 million Decathlon accounts hacked
(Image credit: Shutterstock.com / Tharnapoom Voranavin) Employee and user data leaked due to unsecured se...
02 March, 2020
Game over! Windows software nasty Emotet spotted spreading via brute-forced Wi-Fi networks
A new variant of the notorious Emotet Windows malware is able to spread wirelessly by brute-forcing Wi-Fi...
14 February, 2020
Game over! Windows software is under attack.
A new variant of the notorious Emotet Windows malware is able to spread wirelessly by brute-forcing Wi-Fi...
14 February, 2020
Mac malware is growing faster than nasties going for Windows
Software nasties targeted at MacOS are on the increase faster than ones for Windows, according to antivir...
14 February, 2020
Latest phishing scam is spreading fake invoices loaded with malware
Prolific malware turned botnet shows no signs of slowing down as campaigns are launched against financial...
07 February, 2020
Using WhatsApp on Your Computer Could Put Your Files at Risk
The desktop platform of WhatsApp has more than 1.5 billion monthly active users. The flaw affected...
04 February, 2020
Wawa Breach: Hackers Put 30 Million Stolen Payment Card Details For Sale
Remember the recent payment card breach at Wawa convenience stores? If you’re among those millions ...
31 January, 2020
Millions of Macs are hit by this malware every year
The popular misconception that Macs don’t get viruses has become a lot less popular in recent years, as...
30 January, 2020
Fake Amazon Representatives Involved in England’s Phone Scam
At least 200 people who were cheated out of more than $441,000 in total. To prevent yourself from falling...
20 January, 2020
Chrome Web Store hit by fraudulent transactions
According to the Google security team, the wave of fraudulent transactions began earlier this month. &nbs...
20 January, 2020
Cyber-Attacks Hit UK Firms Once Per Minute in 2019
UK businesses were deluged with cyber-attacks in 2019, with the average firm hit by over half a million a...
08 January, 2020
WannaCry is still a major ransomware threat
WannaCry was “the most ordinary type of hack” in 2019 Despite some security analysts saying the is de...
08 January, 2020
The Fort of Cyber Security
Let us guide your business to the Fort of Cyber Security! Cyber threats are everywhere… It’s impo...
06 January, 2020
Don’t be restrained by slow broadband speeds!
In the digital age, internet connectivity is as vital to our livelihoods as electricity. Despite being in...
26 June, 2019
You might have been hacked, but would you know?
We shouldn’t have to sit back and suffer… with the dangerous rate of attacks taking place, why should...
13 June, 2019
Data backup…your last line of defence in the war against hackers
In the rise of threats to our valuable & private data, cyber-criminals are forever creating new ways to d...
06 June, 2019
Office Relocation Project for HallidayMarx
After recently celebrating their 9th year in business, HallidayMarx enjoyed some exciting news that their...
04 June, 2019
Who else knows your username & password?
Your details might be all over the Dark Web… what is it? Around 3% of the internet cordoned off typical...
17 May, 2019
Keeping your data protected… with Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection
Thieves are stealing from you… but, no longer are they climbing out of the bedroom window with your tel...
30 April, 2019
Security, without the burden
Thieves are stealing from you… but, no longer are they climbing out of the bedroom window with your tel...
15 April, 2019
Windows 7 End of Life
On January 14th 2020 Microsoft will end extended support for the Windows 7 Operating System. This is know...
31 December, 2018
7 Key Principles of Business Continuity for Business
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning should be considered a critical aspect of running a bu...
15 March, 2018
Backup and Data Protection for Business eBook
Why backup and data protection is critical for a business? It is important to understand why backup is cr...
15 March, 2018
Cyber Essentials 101 – IT Security Checklist
Why do you need an IT Security Checklist? According to the Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey ...
08 March, 2018
How To Set Up Email Redirect in Outlook and Outlook Web App OWA
This blog outlines how to set up email redirect in Outlook and Outlook Web App (OWA) You can use Outlook ...
01 March, 2018
How To Set Up Outlook Auto Forward including Outlook Web App
This blog outlines how to set up Outlook auto forward, including Outlook Web App. You can use Outlook Inb...
23 February, 2018
How To Set Up Your Email Account on iOS
There are two ways to set up an email account on iOS. This blog will show you step by step how to set up ...
16 February, 2018
How To Set Up Outlook Out of Office (Automatic Replies) incl. Web App
There are two methods to set up an Outlook Out of Office (Automatic Replies) when using Microsoft’s...
09 February, 2018
Urban Network celebrate 15th anniversary!
This month is a special month for Urban Network: our 15th anniversary! In 2003, our founders Perry and St...
02 February, 2018
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01 February, 2018
Disaster Recovery Solution for Global Financial Institution
Imagine if you were hit with a major server failure… There’s no way to predict the future, and Mu...
31 January, 2018
Cyber Essentials 101 – Patch Management
Patch Management is one of the five key technical controls required in the UK Government-backed Cyber Ess...
29 January, 2018
Cyber Essentials 101 – Malware Protection
Malware Protection is one of the five key technical controls required in the UK Government-backed Cyber E...
22 January, 2018
Cyber Essentials 101 – Access Control
Access Control is one of the five key technical controls required in the UK Government-backed Cyber Essen...
15 January, 2018
Cyber Essentials 101 – Secure Configuration Control
Secure Configuration is one of the five key technical controls required in the UK Government-backed Cyber...
08 January, 2018
Cyber Essentials 101 – Boundary Firewall Internet Gateway
Boundary Firewall & Internet Gateway is one of the five key technical controls required in the UK Gov...
02 January, 2018
9 most popular posts of 2017
Over the past 12 months, we were busy producing useful blog content for our amazing audience of social fo...
15 December, 2017
What to look for when choosing an Outsourced IT Provider
What should business look for in their Outsourced IT Provider? One of the hardest decisions any business ...
20 October, 2017
What General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) means for UK small businesses?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the Data Protection Act (DPA) in May 2018. It prov...
07 October, 2017
Urban Network achieves IASME GOLD Accreditations
We are proud to announce that Urban Network have achieved the Information Assurance for Small and Medium ...
24 August, 2017
Mayday Managed IT Support Service Success Story
Mayday was growing rapidly, nearly double its size and turnover since last year. It soon realised that th...
17 August, 2017
Email Security with Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection
More than 90% of targeted attacks start with email as cybercriminals look to gain access to your organisa...
14 June, 2017
Urban Network win B2B Reseller of the Year | Network Group Awards 2017
We are delighted to announce that Urban Network have been named B2B Reseller of the Year at the annual Ne...
31 May, 2017
21construction moves to Office 365 Email platform
Customer at a Glance 21construction Industry Construction Size Over 35 users Website http://www.21constru...
24 May, 2017
7 reasons why networking events are important for your business
Today there are so many great ways to learn and improve your business; you can read blogs, attend webinar...
08 May, 2017
Double finalist in 2017 Network Group Awards
We are finalist in the 2017 Network Group Awards! We are delighted to announce that Urban Network have re...
31 March, 2017
Windows Vista End of Support April 11, 2017
Windows Vista End of Support is coming next month on April 11, 2017. What “End of support” means for ...
24 March, 2017
Meet our Managing Director – Stuart
Read on and you will find more interesting facts about our Managing Director. 1. How long have you been a...
16 March, 2017
Security Solutions for Jackson Stops & Staff with Sophos UTM
Customer at a Glance Jackson Stops & Staff Industry Property Management Size Over 150 users across 13...
20 February, 2017
The Ultimate Disaster Recovery Checklist
Are you prepared in the event of data loss, natural disaster, cyber-attack, hardware failure or human err...
01 February, 2017
Improve IT efficiency – Why better equipment matters
You may have heard of Moore’s Law which is an observation of the speed in the advancement of comput...
30 January, 2017
10 Hidden IT Risks That Might Threaten Your Business
Today’s big IT advantages come with major risks. Your networks and systems serve as your silent partner...
01 January, 2017
Introducing Desktop Assistant 2.0
Our Desktop Assistant, Monitoring & Automation tool – Sentinel is getting an upgrade, new code ...
23 November, 2016
Urban Network wins Thames Gateway Business Customer Service Award
Urban Network has been announced as the winner of Customer Service Award at the Thames Gateway Business A...
03 November, 2016
10 steps for better cyber security
Security breached are costly and rarely a day goes without you seeing a headline about a new data breach....
31 October, 2016
Create strong password – DOs and DON’Ts
A strong password is your first defence against hackers and cyber criminals. This month is Cyber Security...
20 October, 2016
How to spot Macro-based Malware attachment
In 2015, we observed an increase of macro-based malware along with the spike in spam volume. The majority...
19 October, 2016
How to spot fake email
There are numerous ways to spot a fake email. The list below is not exhaustive but covers most common typ...
07 October, 2016
Safe Browsing best practices
The World Wide Web is a wonderful thing, never has it been so easy to find information, research your fav...
06 October, 2016
What is Malvertising? Know the security tips
What is Malvertising? Malvertising, short for malicious online advertising, is a combination that describ...
06 October, 2016
Email from your friend can be a phishing scam
In some cases, cybercriminals may have managed to gain access to systems belonging to somebody that you k...
05 October, 2016
Protect yourself against Vishing scam
What is Phone Phishing, Voice Phising or Vishing? Phone Phishing or Vishing (short for Voice Phishing) is...
04 October, 2016
What is Spear Phishing and how to avoid it?
What is Spear Phishing? Spear Phishing is a form of Social Engineering. It may be defined as ‘highly ta...
26 September, 2016
What is Phishing? Learn how to spot a scam
What is Phishing? Phishing is the most popular form of Social Engineering. Via email mainly, this describ...
23 September, 2016
What is Social Engineering?
What is Social Engineering? When the term ‘Social Engineering’ is used in the context of cybersecurit...
22 September, 2016
Urban Network finalist in Thames Gateway Business Awards 2016
We are excited and proud to announce that we’ve been selected as finalist in this year’s Thames Gatew...
21 September, 2016
Understanding the cybersecurity landscape
The reality is that EVERY business and individual are at risk from cybercrime and awareness is perhaps th...
22 August, 2016
Urban Network support local John Scurr Community Centre
As many of our clients may know, Urban Network are proactive in helping community and charity as part of ...
18 August, 2016
9 free tools to up your computer performance
Slow computers are the bane of most people’s existence and can put anyone in a bad mood. Luckily our te...
10 August, 2016
CompTIA Spotlight on Success: Growing Talent and Reaping Rewards
In the last edition of CompTIA “Spotlight on Success” blog series, our CEO Perry Ashby, a mem...
28 July, 2016
Urban Network obtains Sophos MSP Connect accreditations
We are delighted to announce that Urban Network has obtained the Sophos Managed Service Provider (MSP) Co...
27 July, 2016
Get to know our team members – Paul
Here at Urban Network, we offer a full range of services, and these include physical cabling within our c...
03 June, 2016
12 things you didn’t know about Urban Network (but totally should)
Do you know we watch 4000 hours of movies a month? Sort of… Who’s our favourite politician? What ...
20 May, 2016
Urban Network CEO elected to CompTIA UK Channel Executive Council
We are pleased to announce that Perry Ashby, CEO of Urban Network has been elected to CompTIA’s UK Chan...
13 May, 2016
Urban Network wins at Essex Digital Awards 2016
WE MADE IT!! Woohooo! We are excited to announce that Urban Network won Silver Award at the Essex Digital...
18 April, 2016
Meet us at SOPHOS Partner Conference & Global Awards 2016
This April the Urban Network team will head to the annual Sophos Partner Conference and Global Awards cer...
22 March, 2016
Traditional Backup vs Business Continuity Solution
Your business can’t afford without protection, especially when the threats of downtime is all aroun...
15 March, 2016
Urban Network finalist in the Network Group Awards
We are delighted to announce that Urban Network have been nominated as finalists in this year’s Net...
10 March, 2016
10 myths about moving office to the cloud
Most companies have decided they need the business agility and want the cost savings that come when movin...
05 March, 2016
Why business should hire apprentices? Our story
On the occasion of the National Apprenticeship Week 2016, Urban Network co-founders Perry and Stuart shar...
28 February, 2016
Urban Network are finalist in the Essex Digital Awards 2016!
We are very excited and proud to announce that we’ve been selected as finalist in this year’s Essex D...
20 February, 2016
3 reasons to cloud connect your file server
As a guess, half of your employees love the file server, since it is fast, easy, and centralises all work...
05 February, 2016
Apprenticeships – Another success story
Kelvin has been with Urban Network for over a year as a Helpdesk Analyst apprentice. Today, he shares his...
31 January, 2016
7 security risks from consumer-grade file sync services
Love it or hate it, the Cloud is now ever-present in corporate life. It is now commonplace for businesses...
10 January, 2016
5 ways to maximise your employees mobile productivity
Virtually every employee today has a smartphone. Many also have tablets, such as iPads and Android device...
15 December, 2015
Get to know Lauren
At Urban Network, we are extremely proud of our smart and talented people. We will introduce a new blog s...
16 November, 2015
Urban Network earns well-respected CompTIA IT Business Trustmark
London, UK, October 6, 2015 – Urban Network, a London-based Managed Service Provider announced today it...
14 October, 2015
Moving to the cloud – A Case Study
Our customer is a London based transformation consultancy, providing business coaching, executive placeme...
28 September, 2015
Urban Network joins MacMillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising event wh...
10 September, 2015
Time is running out…
Broadband Connection Vouchers are being delivered by 50 cities across the UK. Each local scheme is desi...
20 August, 2015
Meet our apprentice – Miz
Miz is our Helpdesk Analyst apprentice and has been with Urban Network for more than a year. Today, he sh...
04 August, 2015
Urban Network and Sophos announce new channel partnership
London – June 30, 2015 – Urban Network, a London-based IT Managed Service Provider has today anno...
25 July, 2015
Office 2016 for Mac is here
Make your Mac users more productive with Office 2016 for Mac. Office works great across multiple devices ...
24 July, 2015
It’s a Knockout Summer Fun Event!
Last week, our CEO Perry Ashby attended “It’s a Knock Out!” Summer Fun event at Ardenco...
13 July, 2015
Windows Server 2003 End of Support
After July 14, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If...
13 April, 2015
National Apprenticeship Week 2015
It’s National Apprenticeship Week, time to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they h...
13 March, 2015
Managed Wifi Case Study
Urban Network recently delivered a fully managed WiFi system to one of our clients in the hospitality sec...
19 December, 2014
Urban Network proud to support Save the Children
The Urbanites are making the world better with a sweater this Friday! Christmas Jumper Day is an annual f...
12 December, 2014
