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Maintaining compliance with industry standards and government regulations is paramount for businesses in all sectors. Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, or any other industry, regulatory compliance is not only a legal requirement but also key to maintaining credibility and trust. In light of these challenges, the role of IT support in ensuring compliance has become increasingly important. Read on to learn how IT support can play a vital role in ensuring regulatory compliance for your industry. Implementing a Robust…
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Businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on IT infrastructure to operate efficiently and effectively, however, with technological advancements come inevitable challenges. Here are six common IT problems that businesses often encounter, along with strategies to solve them. Outdated Technology Using outdated technology can hinder productivity and operations within the business. Ageing systems may lack compatibility with newer software applications, require higher maintenance costs and also tend to be more vulnerable to security threats. Take the time to regularly review your technology…
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Cybersecurity is vital to businesses for safeguarding sensitive data, maintaining customer trust, and ensuring uninterrupted operations. Cyber threats such as ransomware attacks and data breaches can pose significant financial and reputational risks. With cyber threats constantly evolving, it is imperative that your cybersecurity is regularly reviewed and updated in order to keep your business protected. Robust cybersecurity measures protect against unauthorised access, data theft, and system disruptions, preserving the integrity of critical information. Cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of…
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The field of Information Technology (IT) is continually evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected world. From the early days of mainframes and the introduction of personal computers, to the current era of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and global connectivity, IT has come a long way. IT has revolutionised how we communicate, work, and interact, and continues to adapt to meet the demands of an ever-changing digital landscape. As technology evolves, the future promises even more groundbreaking advancements,…
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To remain competitive in the evolving business landscape, businesses must utilise modern technology. One such way is to adopt a cloud-first strategy, whereby all or most of your business infrastructure is transferred to a cloud computing platform. Cloud computing has proven to be a game-changer for businesses. The shift to the cloud is more than just a trend; it is a strategic move that can significantly enhance the efficiency, agility and overall success of your business. Read on to discover…
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Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365, is a comprehensive suite of productivity tools and services designed to streamline work processes and enhance collaboration within businesses. From word processing and email to project management and data analysis, Microsoft 365 offers a wide range of applications tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses. Read on to find out about some of the top apps available in Microsoft 365. Microsoft Teams Teams enables individuals and teams to collaborate, communicate and…
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People make mistakes – it is part of being human. Although mistakes give us a chance to learn and grow, they can be costly when it comes to cyber security. Unintentional or lack of action, such as downloading a virus or using a weak password, can result in a data breach. With 82% of cyber security breaches resulting from a human element, according to a report by Verizon in 2022, human error is one of the biggest threats that organisations…
Read MoreIn today’s world, IT is essential to the success of businesses of any size. Without IT, businesses would not be able to operate efficiently or effectively. IT helps businesses to communicate and collaborate more effectively, automate tasks and processes, store and manage data more efficiently, protect their data and systems from security threats, and stay competitive in the marketplace. IT can also help businesses to improve their customer service, develop new products and services, and expand into new markets. However,…
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Business continuity planning is essential in preparing organisations for potential disruptions, so that they can continue to operate during and after a disruption, and to minimise the loss of revenue and customers, and damage to reputation. It is the process of identifying potential disruptions, assessing the impact of those disruptions, and developing plans and strategies for mitigating those threats to minimise the impact they could have. Seek Expert Advice To ensure that your business continuity plan will be effective, it…
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With email being the most commonly leveraged channel of communication, email security is essential to protect businesses from data breaches, loss, and compromise. Nowadays, email and work go hand in hand. Most businesses use email daily to communicate internally between colleagues, as well as externally with customers, suppliers, and shareholders. According to recent data for 2023, the average number of emails sent and received worldwide per day is 347.3 billion. This has increased by 4.3% compared to the previous year.…
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IT Support
ECL recognises that every client is different, and every client has a different IT support requirement. Whatever the size of your business, we can offer a support scenario to suit your needs.
Cloud Services
Whether your business already uses Cloud services or you’re considering the Cloud as a possible way forward, talk to us first. We can provide anything from fully hosted IT infrastructures on our own ECL Private Cloud, to simple on-line backups. We can also give expert advice on Office 365 and other Cloud platforms.
Disaster Recovery
How would losing access to your IT systems and data for days, or even weeks, affect your business? For many if not most companies this would be a nightmare scenario, with potentially very serious consequences.
Office 365
Cloud services could potentially lower your overall costs and gives your employees all the tools they need alongside the correct layers of security and compliance.