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Nov142024

How Microsoft 365 Geo-Location Licensing Helps Meet Data Residency Requirements and Compliance

Internet, IT Management, Microsoft, NewsBy Jamie Watson

Here’s how Microsoft 365 Geo-Location Licensing Helps Meet Data Residency Requirements and Compliance… With businesses operating globally, managing where data is stored has become more important than ever. Microsoft 365’s geo-location licensing and Multi-Geo features are designed to give companies flexibility in data residency, compliance, and performance. For organizations operating in regions with specific data…

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Nov142024

3 Guaranteed Ways To Enhance Your Email Security and Compliance with Mimecast

Cyber Security, Internet, IT Management, NewsBy Jamie Watson

E-mail, e-mail, e-mail – 3 Guaranteed Ways To Enhance Your Email Security and Compliance with Mimecast E-mails form the primary communication channel for many businesses in the modern world. They’re everywhere (I must have a hundred in my inbox at any given moment!), and, as technology often is, e-mails are frequently used as a tool…

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Nov102024

Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan for IT Systems

Cyber Security, Internet, IT Management, NewsBy Jamie Watson

Let’s discuss creating a disaster recovery plan for IT systems. In the modern world, most businesses are reliant on resilient IT systems, that ‘just work’. It is the invisible force behind your card payments, case management, data processing, communication and presentation, among others. But what happens when it fails? How do these firms continue to…

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Nov102024

5 Proven Benefits of Managed IT Services for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Cyber Security, Internet, IT Management, NewsBy Jamie Watson

Here are 5 proven benefits of managed IT services for small and medium-sized businesses… Have you tried turning it off and on again? We’ve all heard that one before. IT is often a challenging concept for most businesses outside of the IT sphere. It just needs to work. Sadly, that’s often easier said than done, without the…

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Oct292024

Can we trust Generative AI and should we believe the hype?

Cyber Security, Internet, IT Management, NewsBy Jamie Watson

I’m sure by now we’ve all heard something or other about Generative AI (artificial intelligence). Be it image manipulation, blog-writing (not this one!), code amendments and testing, content creation, or even cheating at homework, AI is taking the world by storm and showing no signs of slowing down. With viable applications in almost any industry…

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Oct282024

The Powerful Rise of Quantum Computing

Cyber Security, IT Management, News, SupportBy Jamie Watson

What it means for the future of IT security Quantum computing sounds like something from science fiction. Well, not anymore! With rapid advancements in quantum technology, the powerful rise of quantum computing is set to transform industries worldwide. Able to complete complex calculations in a fraction of the time of traditional computers, quantum computing is…

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Sep32024

The Evolution of Cloud Computing

Cloud, Cyber Security, GDPR, IT Management, News, SupportBy Jamie Watson

A Game Changer for Modern IT Support In the ever-evolving world of technology, few innovations have had as profound an impact as cloud computing. From its humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. For IT support companies like…

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Sep32024

The Future of Remote Work: 7 Reasons Why it’s Important

Cloud, Cyber Security, GDPR, IT Management, News, SupportBy Jamie Watson

How IT is Shaping the Hybrid Workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the workplace, accelerating the adoption of remote work and forcing businesses to rethink their operations. As we move forward, the hybrid workplace—a blend of remote and in-office work—is emerging as the new norm. For IT support companies like Fusion, this shift presents…

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Jul162024

Say Goodbye to Misaddressed Emails with Mimecast CyberGraph

Cyber Security, GDPR, News, SoftwareBy Jamie Watson

Say Goodbye to Misaddressed Emails with Mimecast CyberGraph Introduction In one of my recent blogs entitled Quarterly Cyber Security Research! I referenced the fact that a significant cause of Data Loss is misdirected emails with:- Whilst emails are a critical part of our daily communication, let’s be honest, we all make mistakes. Sometimes this could…

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Jul152024

Cybercrime in road transport

Cyber Security, News, Phishing, RansomwareBy Jamie Watson

Cybercrime in road transport This month Jim Houston – Client Strategy Director – and myself were featured in an article for Transport News magazine regarding cybercrime in the road haulage sector. We actually conducted the interview for the journalistic piece back in May 2024, but by the time this information has been compiled, edited, formatted…

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