Cyber Security 802.1X RADIUS and Office 365

Security is paramount for any business, especially given the rise in cyber attacks, data thefts and major network breaches. I won’t list the major names, as that’s been done, but you can read the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2016. Much of that research was aimed at larger organisations, even though it’s far easier for enterprise-level companies to secure their resources. But what about the rest of us, Startups, Micro-Businesses and Small to Medium sized organisations?

Arun Luther - Excellence in Finance - 2017 Signature Awards

We always like to shout about our customers success, and we are pleased to announce that on Friday night at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Arun Luther of Genesis Innovations picked up the 2017 Signature Award for Excellence in Finance. The Signature Awards celebrate the best in those involved in the wealth creation process and with a […]

IP Telephony

IP Telephony is a telepphone service delivered over a network connection. Hosted remotely, it has several unique advantages. It allows you to make calls at a fraction of the cost, eliminates the need for any onsite equipment, and allows you to access a range of features that can drive productivity, encourage collaboration, or keep your business safe with a range of security options.

Office 365 Exchange Online Email Continuity and Email Disaster Recovery

Email continuity is critical. Learn how to protect email with simple, and old hat, methods in tandem with Exchange Online for email continuity & email disaster recovery. Email continuity & Email Disaster Recovery: I’m not sure if it’s just me, but there does seem to be an incessant whine regarding the demise of email. Usually from […]

Skype for Business

While email remains the primary method of communication between users, many users and companies are experimenting or committing to alternative means such as Slack or Google Hangouts. While these methods have additional benefits and limitations, Skype for Business is favoured by larger firms due to the focus on security, manageability and reliability. “When it comes […]

RJ-45 Cheat Sheets for Network Engineers

Those who work or study network or communications infrastructure will know how difficult it is to remember all the details of all the versions of all the technologies. Fortunately, over at community site Packet Life, they have produced cheat-sheets covering everything from point to point protocols, VOIP, MPLS, to physical terminations. Whether you need to […]

Getting to know Office 365 pricing

Office 365 pricing is competitive and the first choice for organisations that need a cloud-based suite of productivity and collaboration applications. Office 365 Pricing: Of course I’m someone who uses this suite in the office, and almost everywhere in fact. I’m not at all surprised to see so many other organisations choosing Office 365, even if […]

Serviceteam IT logo styled as knitted jumper

I’m sure many of you have noticed the Danish lifestyle trend of hygge, which has slowly crept into our shared consciousness this winter. While there is no direct translation into English, hygge is generally thought to refer to a particular sense of coziness tinged by nostalgia and comfort. Think sheepskin gloves, wood-fires, knitted jumpers, fragrant fresh bread with pumpkin seeds. Whether or not this appeals to you, the collective public appears to […]

Fibre Internet Leased Line

In the last few hours, thousands of businesses suffered a complete Internet outage. It transpired that the collapse of ISPs Fast.co.uk, firenet and 186k meant that businesses were completely cut off from their customers, at a crucially busy time. This is an image of the message they sent out to their customers: This advised customers to seek alternative […]

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

We can all agree that winter is almost here, given the weather in the UK this last week or so. Hats and gloves were out. I even had to listen to my daughter complain she was cold on the way to the Christmas Market in Birmingham. Obviously, she was not prepared for the cold, wearing […]