Many organisations in the United Kingdom are moving all or part of their IT network to the cloud. But what are the advantages? What are the risks? And what measures should you take before making the switch to a cloud environment? (more…)
Why You Should Avoid Cheap Laptops
With the recent rise in home working, many businesses are scrambling to supply their employees with laptops so that they can work effectively while away from the office. The first instinct can often be to buy the cheapest laptop available, especially if you are buying multiple machines at once. (more…)
How ThreatLocker Keeps Your Organisation’s Data Safe
More and more businesses are shifting to a full- or part-time home working. At the same time ransomware attacks, phishing attempts, data breaches, and dark web leaks are becoming more prevalent. That’s why it is more important than ever to have full visibility and control over what company data is being accessed, by who, and where from. (more…)
Choosing An IT Procurement Partner for Your Business
Effective and reliable IT equipment is vital to running a successful business. There is very little activity that happens in the modern business landscape which does not include using one piece of hardware or another, be it a laptop, a phone, a desktop, a server, or a webcam, etc. (more…)
How To Boost Productivity With Microsoft Teams
Teams has seen an explosion of growth over the past year and Microsoft seems determined to make it the centrepiece of the Office 365 experience. Despite this, we are still surprised by the number of businesses we encounter who do not use Teams – even those who do use other Microsoft applications. While it struggled to compete with alternatives like Slack or Skype when it launched, Microsoft has been busy adding more features, and today Microsoft Teams is one of the best tools available to keep in touch with your co-workers and stay productive. (more…)
Private Cloud vs. Public Cloud: What Is The Difference?
Almost every business today uses some form of cloud computing. This might be a cloud storage solution through Microsoft Office 365, a cloud-based CRM like Salesforce, or one of the thousands of other cloud platforms and services available. (more…)
What Are The Benefits of Remote IT Support?
Is remote IT support the best option for your company? In this article we’re going to cover some of the most prominent ways that businesses benefit from remote IT support, based on real feedback from our customers. (more…)
Carden IT Services Is Now ISO 27001 Compliant
At Carden IT Services, we have recently added to our ever-growing collection of accreditations by becoming ISO 27001 compliant.
Oh No! Your Dark Web Scan Results Made You :( Our Advice on Securing Your Passwords
The dark web – the place where cyber-criminals conduct their business anonymously. Some parts of the dark web hold the results of the data breaches of many of the websites that you used or even still use today. This data can be names, date of births, addresses, booking information, and worst of all (but not unlikely) credit card information and passwords.
Introducing The Carden IT “Cyber Resilience” Package
The problem Although we are all used to hearing that cyber-crime is increasing, there is no real understanding of just how significantly it is rising unless you are an IT technician or are unlucky enough to be its victim. These same IT technicians and victims also understand the damage that is caused by a cyber breach. If you find your IT team are putting pressure on you to be more cyber aware and invest in cybersecurity, you should thank them for being proactive!