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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:
β’ 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.... 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 >