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Recently, Rebecca gave us a call no one ever wants to make—hundreds of irreplaceable photos lost, with no clear backup and a possibly corrupted external drive. For a small business owner whose entire service revolves around those precious images, it was devastating...
When it comes to IT, there are plenty of myths floating around, but one of the most dangerous misconceptions is that small businesses do not need to invest in their cybersecurity...
Just like physical clutter, outdated systems, unused software, and security vulnerabilities can slow you down, making your IT environment inefficient and even risky. A ‘spring clean’ mentality doesn’t just apply to your home or office—it can work wonders for your business technology too.
In every industry you will notice trends come and go, IT is no different. Here are some industry buzz words explained...
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These are the key criteria we assess when evaluating an IT solution, we have found that these principles create a solid foundation for further advancement.
Every year we ask ABM employees: 'If you could have anything technology-wise for Christmas, what would it be?' Here are our responses...
What is it all about? Where did it come from? Fun facts and figures...
A key mistake we see businesses make is with their office layouts and internal infrastructure. Whether you are moving into a new office, or revamping your existing, you should always troubleshoot the environment to cater for your IT...
The whole month of November seems the month for online sales, discounts and deliveries. While exciting, it is a cyber security nightmare. We have created a checklist to help guide you through your busy buying season, in the hope it will help you dodge a cyber attack.
We demonstrate an example of what a phishing email could look like, highlighting the key factors to observe.
We know you have heard it all before, but these steps are truly proven to make a difference. Feel free to share this content, sometimes all we require is a refresher on best practices. Moving into the busy season for cyber attacks means staying extra vigilant. Follow the link below to watch the video...
Alienated with the security assessment procedure? No problem, let ABM handle this for you. Read our infographic to get an idea of the process we follow, and contact us to discuss further.
AI seems to be a marmite subject, whether you love or hate it, you can't deny the potential benefits for your business. (These pointers do not involve replacing employees for AI.)
Are you struggling with inefficient tech? These tips may help!
Safeguard your company's technology with this workplace agreement. This infographic lists some examples of how to best keep your office equipment cared for and utilised in a professional manor. There is nothing worse than investing in quality IT and then having it not stand the test of time.
The process of making several types of hardware, such as servers and desktop PC's non - physical.
Anthony (ABM's owner) reviews his multi-screen setup for his Microsoft Surface Studio after his struggle to travel and work efficiently without a multi-screen setup...
Quishing is the terminology for QR Phishing. If you have an Etsy sellers account, please be careful as to the messages you engage with...
World backup day is celebrated to remind everyone about the importance of protecting data and keeping your systems secure. We have created this quick article to ensure your business understands the best practices of keeping data backups.
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face a dual challenge: fostering innovation to stay ahead of the competition while maintaining robust IT security to protect sensitive data and assets. Balancing innovation and IT security is a delicate tightrope act that requires careful consideration and strategic planning...
While remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it also presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to communication and collaboration. Fortunately, a wide range of collaboration tools have emerged to bridge the gap and empower virtual teams to work together seamlessly. In this article we highlight some of the most effective solutions available.
I recently attended a fantastic event called 'Grow Digital', several speakers touched on small businesses navigating the digital world, and one of the main seminars was about cyber security. It was extremely interesting to hear all of the discussions taking place within the group of small business owners, and realising how much misinformation has shaped the IT security landscape...
Tips on how to make an important purchasing decision for your business...
Read our infographic, use it how you wish and share it with others!
Whether the meeting be via call, email, video, or in person, carving time out of your day to discuss your business expansion, new business venture, project management or system audit allows you to delegate some of the responsibility, and gain expert advice on the most efficient step forward for your IT infrastructure...
We received very IT security focused questions, but take a look, they might help you with your own business.
Please take note of these upcoming EOL dates. We can assist you if any of these notices affect your business.
we recognise that prevention does not always apply, and that bad things happen. Lets talk about how your reaction to a hack can help limit some of its nasty side effects, what clues to look for to decide how safe your data is after a hack, and what steps to take if you feel you are under further threat.
We decided to ask ChatGPT about how it thinks AI will improve the IT support industry, here is its response:
There has been a consistent trend in the use of zero click attacks to obtain private data and to spy on victims. These attacks exploit the vulnerabilities in a device or software, this allows the hacker to remotely execute malicious code...
As new exciting releases hit the market, we want to show you your options, rather than highlighting one product. There are budget-friendly solutions to your AR/VR device requirements.
We have now reached the season of office moves! Here are our pointers to ensure that your business relocation stays within budget and to your specified timescale.
We have put together a list of pointers about what makes up an effective phone system for a business, and how it benefits your staff...
We have collected all of the questions we have been asked by customers, potential customers, friends, relatives, business associates and through our online form and we answer them here. This page is updated regularly.
IT Security
Celebrated to remind everyone about the importance of protecting data and keeping your systems secure. We have put together some important data backup and cyber security information to keep your business secure.
Technology Insight
When you work a desk job a huge concern is always the affect it may have on your body. Sitting down for 8 hours (or more) a day has been proven just as bad as laborious jobs. Here are some products we recommend.
IT Security
Don't panic. It happens to the best of us, these criminals have become highly capable at achieving their goals. We recommend following these steps...
IT Security
We recently learned of a case where a person wasn't able to send or receive emails in Office 365. Upon investigation it turned out that their account had been hacked, likely through clicking into a phishing email and then entering email address and password on a fake webpage.
IT Information
In warmer weather you run the risk of letting your technology over heat. Here in the 'never-really-that-hot-UK' (until it is, and then we all melt) most office environments have fans cooling employees down, but leaving technology to fend for itself.
IT Security
No matter how careful you are, getting a virus on your machine can sometimes happen. Different infections complete different tasks. Read below to understand what each virus aims to achieve.
When anyone mentions 'server', immediately the first reaction is dread followed by, 'cost' and then 'downtime'. At ABM we have been supplying comprehensive server solutions for over 20 years. We know how to save a company money where required and how to complete a server migration with as little downtime as possible (if any at all). Here is our process for understanding what a company will require from their server...
IT Security
Public WIFI has become a common selling point for many businesses. It is so easy to visit your favourite coffee shop and almost instantly have access to the internet, for free. But what are the dangers of using this open network? There are many precautions you can take to prevent a data breach...
Technology Insight
ABM have researched the top 20 technology products released / greatly improved year on year since the 2000's, and have put them in a timeline for you all.
IT Information
The university of Utah completed a recent study, confirming that with two monitors, task productivity increases by 25% and with three monitors 35.5%.
IT Security
How do you create an effective password? What are the do's and don'ts of password use?