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June 17, 2025

Business downtime is more than just an inconvenience; its effects ripple through every level of an organisation. In the UK, studies have found that the average cost of IT-related downtime for businesses can be as high as £4,300 per minute, depending on the industry and company size (according to an IBM study referenced by TechRadar). For small and midsize organisations in the Midlands and Stoke-on-Trent, even a brief outage can lead to lost sales, reputational damage, and disrupted customer trust.

June 10, 2025

For many UK businesses, IT is the backbone of everything they do—yet keeping on top of constant updates, cyber threats, and growing technical needs can feel overwhelming. That’s where a Managed Service Provider (MSP) comes in, but not all MSPs are the same. Choosing the right partner is a decision that will affect your efficiency, security, and long-term growth. So, what should you really look for?

June 4, 2025

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a Board-level priority for every UK business. In 2024, the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey reported that half of UK businesses identified a cyberattack or breach in the previous 12 months, with the average cost for medium and large businesses hitting nearly £20,000 per incident. The real threat, however, goes beyond financial loss: downtime, reputational damage, and even legal repercussions can all follow a successful breach.

May 28, 2025

Think about the last online ad you clicked... Did you just assume it was genuine? If you said yes, you're not alone – and this is exactly what scammers are counting on

May 19, 2025

Imagine you're watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight?

May 7, 2025

Have you ever stopped to wonder how many phishing scams your employees encounter each day? The answer might come as a nasty surprise.