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Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 reaching end of support

Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 reaching end of support

Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will end on October 10, 2023. After this date, these products will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates. If you cannot upgrade to the...

The Seven Pillars Of The Zero Trust Security Philosophy

The Seven Pillars Of The Zero Trust Security Philosophy

With hybrid working models now becoming the norm, many organisations have had to rethink their traditional security practices. As a result, many Irish businesses now operate a Zero Trust security model as part of their security strategy. In the remote landscape, the...

13 Ways That Microsoft 365 Can Benefit Small Businesses

13 Ways That Microsoft 365 Can Benefit Small Businesses

There’s no doubt that in the last few years we have seen a dramatic shift in the way businesses and their teams manage their working schedules. Maintaining connections with teams working both remotely and on-site has become a focus for most businesses and finding a...

The Fundamentals of Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)

The Fundamentals of Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)

When it comes to protecting businesses, prevention is always better than cure. The evergrowing trends in cybercrime pose a continuous risk to business owners, who need to stay ahead of the game to protect their data and systems against cyber attacks. Never before has...

The Ultimate Cyber Security Checklist For Irish Employees

The Ultimate Cyber Security Checklist For Irish Employees

Businesses were forced to undergo significant transformations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and while many offices around the country have opened up again, many people are still working from home. While it is clear that remote working provides some considerable...

The Best Virtual Desktop Services For Businesses

The Best Virtual Desktop Services For Businesses

Virtual desktop services offer a vast array of benefits to modern businesses. In this article, we explore the advantages that virtual desktop services can offer your organisation, along with a rundown of the best ones on the market as we approach 2023.   Why do...

How To Protect Your Network Against Ransomware

How To Protect Your Network Against Ransomware

Ransomware is one of the most common types of cybercrime today, with analysts estimating that every 14 seconds, a business falls victim to a ransomware attack. It has become an existential threat to modern businesses. Today we take a closer look at ransomware – what...

The Best Cyber Security Practices For Irish Businesses

The Best Cyber Security Practices For Irish Businesses

Cyber security trends have evolved considerably over the past few years with companies more reliant than ever on technology and the internet. Remote work continues to be a focus for many businesses with cloud-based applications playing a key part in day-to-day...

Why Should Your Business Use Azure Virtual Desktop?

Why Should Your Business Use Azure Virtual Desktop?

The changing work landscape, resulting from the pandemic, means facilitating remote working is a key consideration for organisations that want to maintain business continuity with a seamless experience for their employees. A cloud-based solution such as Azure Virtual...

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