Articles

  • Router vs Firewall

    Many businesses nowadays require users to access resources remotely. That could mean a remote-access VPN for users in the field, a website hosted on a server within the network, or a remote desktop solution for people working from home. All of these systems are a potential target for attackers. Upgrading your standard issue ISP router…

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  • Why you should ditch paper and switch to Microsoft Forms

    Are you still using paper forms to collect data – from customer satisfaction surveys to employee feedback? It’s time to make the switch to digital.

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  • Working from home – are you there for the long term?

    With a lot of us now working from home for the majority of the week, it’s a good time to have a think about what equipment we have around us and if it’s fit for long-term use.

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  • Getting the most out of your Teams Telephony

    Whether you’re talking to colleagues two floors up, or 200 miles away, Teams is a great collaboration tool. Even the free version can help people communicate and collaborate – either within, or across, organisations. So why should you add Teams Telephony to your package?

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  • What is the most secure MFA method?

    MFA stands for Multi-factor Authentication. It means users have to provide two or more verification factors to access a resource, such as an application, online account, or VPN. If you have MFA on all your business and personal online accounts, then you are already more secure than 85% of businesses. Let’s compare the various MFA…

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  • How Datcom helped QK Cold Stores thrive during Covid

    As Covid-19 news hit companies across the region, QK, like many others, were worried and anxious about what the next few months would look like for them.

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  • In Out, In Out, Shake It All About!

    Will you return to the office? Would you prefer to stay working from home? Or are you looking to offer your staff a mix of both?

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  • The Spam Test

    Scammers have become increasingly competent over the years which has made spotting malicious emails more difficult. Whilst It is still the case that the grammar and general sentence structure tend to be poor, this has reduced as foreign attackers have got more proficient and translation tools have improved.

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  • The Importance of Updates

    Keeping your IT infrastructure updated is critical to maintaining a secure network and protecting your data.

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  • Getting the most from Microsoft 365

    Are you getting the most from your Microsoft 365 subscription? Are you using Power Apps or Power Automate to help make efficiency and cultural improvements in your business? Here is an example at Datcom of how we used Power Apps to improve team members communication and to prompt team working.

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