Calnet IT Blog
The latest IT news, updates, tips, guides and insights from the team here at Calnet IT Solutions.
From cyber security to the latest releases and everything in between!
10 Cyber Security Dos and Don’ts For Businesses
The outbreak of the Covid-19 and global lockdowns saw many businesses being thrown into a tailspin as they were forced to shift business operations completely online. Twelve months later and many are still grappling with frequent closures, new regulations and...
Public Cloud vs Private Cloud vs Hybrid Cloud
What is cloud computing? Cloud computing allows us to access an infrastructure via the internet (“the cloud”) that delivers computing services such as data storage, networking capabilities, servers (both physical and virtual) and more, without having to install and...
Windows Virtual Desktop: Remote Working For Irish Business
Over the course of the last few years and as technology continues to advance, we have seen more and more organisations shift parts of their business online. 2020, however, saw that gradual growth accelerate at an unprecedented level. Entire workforces, were forced to...
IT Security Tips for Working Remotely
2020 saw the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic throw the whole world into chaos. With lockdown orders issued globally, millions of businesses and organisations scrambled to get their operations and their workforce online. Though most were able to pivot and adapt...
Emotet Trojan Virus: What You Need To Know About The Recent Rise In Spam
Many Irish businesses will have noticed the surge in spam emails in recent weeks. What you need to know is that there are very sinister threats hidden in this daily inconvenience. What is a Trojan Virus? A Trojan Virus is a type of malware program that gets into your...
Office 365 Backup: Does Office 365 Back Up Your Data?
It’s a common misconception that Microsoft Office 365 backs up your data. It is a popular and secure platform, but it does not provide a reliable data backup out of the box. Microsoft has built-in backup features and redundancy, but that infrastructure is designed for...
Migrating from On-Premise to Cloud
Many large businesses have reaped the benefits of moving from on-premise to cloud computing. However, other businesses might still be unsure whether it makes sense for them to migrate their data. What specific benefits does cloud computing offer, and is it worth it?...
Ransomware is on the rise!
Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid. Ransomware typically spreads through phishing emails or by unknowingly visiting an infected website. Ransomware can be devastating to...
How To Spot A Phishing Email
Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals send an email that appears to be from a legitimate company and ask you to provide sensitive information. This is usually done by including a link that will appear to take you to the company’s website to fill in your...
Windows 7 End of Life
On the 14th January 2020 Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 are reaching their end of life. There will no longer be any security patches and updates released by Microsoft. It means that if you keep using Windows 7 and/or Windows Server 2008/R2, you will be at a huge...
The Importance Of Backing Up Your Data Offsite
Is your data backed up? Backup is a critical part of any IT setup, and of course, you understand the importance of protecting your business data. Your business holds a network of knowledge and information that you wouldn’t want in the wrong hands, or to hinder your...
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