I started my career as most people do – at the bottom. After leaving college I went straight into an IT position at a Huddersfield based Chartered Accountants. It wasn’t long before they expanded overseas, giving me the perfect opportunity to develop my career. Whilst there, I also completed a computing qualification at the University of Leeds and polished my skills in Microsoft, Cisco, Lotus, Checkpoint, Citrix, A+ and Novell.
MSP Fusion IT Management boosts headcount by 30% as company marks 20th year in business Brighouse-headquartered managed service provider (MSP), Fusion IT Management (Fusion), is celebrating its 20th year in business. The milestone comes in conjunction with a notable growth in headcount for the firm — having increased by 30% over the past twelve months.…
A Challenging Day at Oulton Park – The Unpredictability of Motorsport. Motorsport enthusiasts know that the world of racing is filled with exhilarating highs and devastating lows. Such was the case at Oulton Park last Saturday (27th May), where the FormEvo Clark Racing team encountered an unexpected car accident during the BritCar Endurance qualifying that…
Know your Firewall? Firewalls are an essential component of network security and play a crucial role in protecting IT networks and users from unauthorised access, malicious activities, and potential threats. In fact, it’s quite common to hear people describe routers and firewalls interchangeably -with product materials stating “router/firewall” – hence the reason for this post.…
The Big Switch Off! Big changes are on the horizon for the UK’s telephone network, but shockingly, recent industry data shows that nearly three-quarters (72%) of businesses aren’t giving it the attention it deserves. Let me fill you in on the details. By December 2025, Openreach will be permanently switching off the traditional landline system…
This week I came across a very interesting report published by Forrester who are a leading independent research and advisory firm that provides insights and analysis on a wide range of business and technology topics. In this instance, the topic of focus was the Top Cybersecurity Threats in 2023. 2023’s Top Cyber Security Threats The…
Legal Technology and Deontology There is currently an ongoing debate within the Legal Sector regarding the use of Legal Technology and Deontology. What on earth is Deontology? Deontology is a moral philosophy or ethical theory that focuses on the concept of duty or obligation. It emphasises the inherent nature of certain actions or principles, rather…
Revolutionising Connectivity for Rural Property Builders In recent months my colleague Matt Gledhill – Technical Account Manager – has been investigating connectivity solutions for one of our residential property builder clients who construct very high quality homes in predominantly rural areas. Whilst the location of the properties is beautiful, often the connectivity is not is…
10 Practical Questions to your IT Provider around email security and 365 Last week I attended a Webinar which served as a useful reminder to the key points any prospective client should asked their IT Managed Service Provider regarding email security and Microsoft 365. Whilst Fusion IT is ISO 27001 accredited it is always worth…
Project Youth Cancer: Supporting Young Lives Affected by Cancer Cancer is a daunting battle, especially for young people facing the disease. In such challenging times, having the right support is crucial. That’s where Project Youth Cancer (formerly the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust) comes in. This remarkable organisation is dedicated to improving the lives of…
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot — your copilot for work! In my 27th March post Remember Clippy? Well here comes Copilot! I discussed the launch of Microsoft’s new ‘AI bolt-on’ called Copilot and how it could benefit Users. Microsoft have now published more details on the benefits Copilot can provide Microsoft 365 Users here, plus informative…