Cyber Essentials was launched eight years ago. It is a government-backed set of standards which were introduced to help businesses build a robust infrastructure to minimise the risk of cyber attacks. Because it is an externally-recognised certification, in addition to making a business more secure, Cyber Essentials can also provide assurances to customers or potential
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Do you sometimes find it unnecessarily time-consuming, trying to schedule customer meetings? Do you find yourself going back and forth, trying to agree on a meeting time that works for both you and the customer? Microsoft Bookings is designed to make scheduling and managing appointments as efficient as possible. It includes a web-based booking calendar
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Indications are that many businesses will be relocating over the next 6 – 12 months. Some will be driven by business growth; others may be looking for smaller premises due to some staff working from home. In amongst all the planning, legal work, finances and logistical considerations, you will need to make sure that your
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You have probably heard warnings about the risks of using an unsecured WiFi network – for example in a coffee shop or other public place. However, had you considered that the WiFi within your own home might also leave you vulnerable to hackers? If you work from home, then a WiFi vulnerability could potentially put
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You may be aware that earlier this year, data roaming charges were re-introduced by the mobile networks, affecting UK travellers in the EU. The good news is that the networks all have travel bolt-on packages which can be purchased for a few pounds per day. These aim to remove the risk of large unexpected bills
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Are you receiving warning messages, advising that you’re about to run out of mailbox space? If so, here are some tips to help resolve the issue: Empty your deleted items folder. In Outlook, go to Files / Tools / Empty Deleted Items Folder. Check your junk mail. Unless any of the items are required, delete
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With so many business functions being reliant on software, and so many choices of software available, it’s not always easy to determine which will be best for your organisation. Whether you’re looking at “line of business” software that is specific to your industry, or software to run your accounts, your payroll, your HR records or
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Congratulations to HJS Technology’s Technical Director, Kevin Tilyard, on completing his inaugural century bike ride, participating in the Ride 100 London – Essex event. He raised well over his target for the very worthwhile charity Prostate Cancer UK. What an achievement! Kev said: “After a very early start, I had an hour’s walk with the
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HJS Technology is proud to be one of the sponsors of this year’s Friends of PICU Golf Day. Friends of PICU is a registered charity supporting children and their families on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Southampton General Hospital. PICU is a regional centre of excellence for intensive care, admitting over 1000 children each
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Warnings about online scams are nothing new. Technology provides fraudsters with a shield to hide behind and also helps them to simulate genuine situations. Two scams which have been in the news recently are: 1. Screen-sharing with “investment advisers” This scam stems from the world having become accustomed to online meetings and screen-sharing, due to
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