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Switch2IT considers wallpaper as an IT security solution
Hackers to get pasting from anti-WIFI wall paper
We thought we would go for something a bit off the wall for this article- aherm, sorry! Have you heard that there is a new type of wallpaper on the horizon that could help support IT security? The Switch2IT technical support team is very intrigued...
It is true, researchers from two French institutions, Grenoble Institute of Technology and the Centre Technique du Papier, have developed innovative wallpaper with hidden technol... Read more >
Switch2IT Director attends Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
Switch2IT Director educated at Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
We're very proud to announce that Royal Holloway, University of London, has been recognised for its excellent cyber security research and been named an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research by the British intelligence agency Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). This accreditation is music to our ears since this is the very college that Switch2IT's Director,... Read more >
Switch2IT considers cloud computing and the associated IT security issues
What is Cloud Computing?
You can think of cloud computing as the delivery of computing as a service instead of a product, whereby shared resources, software, and data are provided to computers and similar devices via a network. End-users will usually access cloud based applications through a web browser or a mobile app while software and data are stored on servers at a remote location.
What are the IT security issues related to Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing sec... Read more >
Switch2IT's Top Tips to avoid IT security risks associated with free WIFI
Holiday time is just around the corner and this got the Switch2IT team thinking about how we might help business owners and other professionals avert the potential IT security risks presented by free WIFI, which tempts us while away from the office.
Free WIFI might seem like a bonus and we are sure that many business owners will use it when away to keep in touch with their office, colleagues and clients. However, there are many risks involved when using WIFI hotspots and our technical sup... Read more >
Switch2IT warns about data security scams and computer viruses
As IT service providers specialising in digital investigations, Switch2IT are only too aware of scams, tricksters and hackers just waiting to catch out Internet users. We recently saw a chart released by the Better Business Bureau via Mashable. This chart reveals the biggest scams of last year. We thought we would share the top internet scams with our blog readers to make sure you don't get caught out by data fraud and computer viruses... Read more >
Broken router? Switch2IT can help within 24 hours
No more excuses - internet connectivity restored promptly and effectively
The Switch2IT team has been using Twitter more and more to communicate with customers and potential customers as well as individuals and businesses connected with the IT support services and IT communication products industries. Using Twitter is a great way to catch up with what is going on in the fast-paced world of IT and is also a fantastic way to troubleshoot IT problems and provide instantaneous computer solut... Read more >
We believe effective IT support services do not need the hard sell
Switch2IT does not believe in the "hard sell"
Research commissioned by Damovo UK, consisting of survey of 100 IT directors at UK organisations across multiple business sectors and with more than 1,000 employees, has revealed that the selling of IT devices has been overhyped just recently - a stance which Switch2IT does not adopt when marketing technical support services.
Many feel that IT salespersons, particularly those selling IT communications equipment such laptops and smartp... Read more >
Switch2IT works with big companies to keep their data secure
Big companies should take IT data security seriously
It is a common misapprehension that just because a company is large it is good at keeping its IT data secure. Safety in numbers is not a failsafe method when it comes to data security and sometimes it is worth larger companies considering a partnership with a smaller firm, such as Switch2IT, who specialises in technical support and excellent customer service. This is the most effective way for large companies to make sure they ar... Read more >
Switch2IT says Dispose of Old Smartphone Data with Care
Did you realise that when you get rid of your old smartphones some important data about you and your business could still be accessible and could easily fall into the wrong hands? Second-hand phones that have undergone factory resets and are put back on the market could even contain a minefield of data that's putting your business in a compromised position.
A digital forensics company recently found that, when looking at a handful of smartphones gained via the secondary market, data ... Read more >
Switch2IT's Guide to internet Connections: Medium to enterprise businesses
Making the best choice of internet connectivity for your business is very important. We are here to advise you and help you make the right choice and if you are a small business you might consider the options discussed here. If you are a growing business then you might want to look at your current Internet connectivity solution and ask yourself whether it is still adequate for your business needs. As your business grows so do your options and Switch2IT's technical support team is here to ma... Read more >
The technical support experts ask: How is your Active Directory?
What is Active Directory?
Most businesses will have heard of Active Directory but many might think that it just controls logins. The truth is that Active Directory is far more complex and far more integral to your business than that, and it may not be getting the attention it deserves to work effectively. Switch2IT is here to make sure that your Active Directory is in excellent working order.
Active Directory is a directory service created by Microsoft for Windows domain networks... Read more >
How to clean your computer - Outside
Did you know that dust and lint could clog your computer's cooling vents, making your computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU) overheat?
This could cause your computer to freeze, create issues when shutting down or even blow up the electrics!
Have you ever given your monitor a good wipe to get rid of fingerprints and smears?
Have you ever tried to get rid of biscuit crumbs down in between your keyboard keys?
Have you ever ventured inside your computer'... Read more >
Switch2IT's Guide to Internet Connections: Home and Small businesses
When it comes to your business, making the best choice of internet connectivity as part of your communication solutions is key. The IT service providers at Switch2IT are here to advise you and help you make the right choice. Here is a brief look at the most common internet connections available:
Dial-up modem - this is the classic connection but it is still used in some areas. Modems require a dedicated phone line and voice calls cannot be used at the same time as internet connection. Wit... Read more >
Make sure you are all backed up for Christmas
With so many businesses getting ready to close the lids of their laptops and reach for the mince pies it's important to make sure that you're backing up your data properly. It doesn't matter whether you are a sole trader or a network administrator, the last thing you want when you return to the office after Christmas is a bunch of corrupted files and a backup and restore process that has failed to deliver.
We are sure many of you will have a backup and restore routine and t... Read more >
Are fake Facebook users putting your business at risk?
According to a study from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, businesses could be at risk from fictitious Facebook users. They conducted an experiment using fake accounts - complete with realistic names, photos and status updates - and demonstrated how easy it is to steal personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers.
For the benefit of this study, the fake users were actually scripts or "socialbots" programmed to look like real Facebook users. The study re... Read more >
Switch2IT Growth Continues
Organic growth along with an expanding client base has resulted in a number of new services being developed around client requests. Referral clients are also finding dissatisfaction with existing providers, including major players who offer superb marketing but lack the levels of service and focus that Switch2IT offer.
Director Daniel Piggott said "We would like to thank our clients for their support, recommending us to other clients and hope we have exceeded their expectations of what an... Read more >
Switch2IT launches Digital Forensic Investigation service
Switch2IT announced on Thursday that it has launched its new Forensic service to enable clients to Investigate, Analyse and secure their data should an incident or breach occur in their business.
The new service allows customers to get quick access to qualified Forensic investigators who can bring investigations faster and cheaper and in a much more flexible manner than the past in what is very fast moving sector of the IT Security industry.
"Previously SME companies might have tho... Read more >
Spring news - Marathon success
Switch2IT were proud to sponsor the charity raffle at the recent Builders Conference AGM at the Savoy, London. The raffle raised £2,150 for Charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer. We hope all our guests had an enjoyable day following the successful event and speech by Denis Turner.
David Cato completed the Brighton Marathon this year in a time of 3:18:48, an improvement of 48 minutes and 13 seconds! His placing was 251 out of 8000 runners. Our congratulations to him on this achievement.... Read more >
Spring News - Switch2IT sees strongest first quarter sales since 2008
Despite the economy Switch2IT has seen the strongest first quarter since 2008. Once again our reputation has brought us some new clients and we continue to work on innovative strategic business IT related projects for existing clients looking for that sharp creative and assuring edge.
Our new data recovery service has also been expanded - contact us for more details on this and other services.
We will once again be hosting a table at The Builders Conference AGM on the 4 May 2011 ... Read more >
Your New Years resolution? Leave the IT to us and focus on your core business!
We wish all our customers a very happy new year for 2011. We are very busy at present with customers refreshing their IT infrastructure. Don′t get left behind with outdated kit and unreliable IT, contact us now for a quote for review! This is what our customers are saying about us and what we are about.
First Class Service
High level of expertise
Never let us down
Expertise in the field is unparalleled
No hesitation in recommending
Ability to deliver solut... Read more >
Switch2IT Charity Donations
Switch2IT were proud to sponsor the Worshipful Company of Paviors Golfing Society′s Charity Golf Day at Woburn which this year raised £62,000 for the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research and The Wooden Spoon.
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Switch2IT announces Charity Sponsorship 2009
As part of our commitment to charitable causes Switch2IT are once again proud to be sponsoring the Worshipful Company of Paviors Golfing Society′s Charity Golf Day at Woburn. Last year over £50,000 was raised for the Bobby Moore Fund for Bowel Cancer Research and the Variety Club.
This year The Wooden Spoon children′s Charity for disadvantaged children in Britain and Ireland will also benefit from the day.... Read more >