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Rossendale Triathlon 2023 Sponsors

Posted on 6 April 202319 April 2023
We are very pleased to be sponsoring the Rossendale Triathlon again this year. It takes place on 21st May and you can find all the details on the website here > https://www.rossendaletriathlonclub.com/our-sponsors

We have Renewed our Sophos Silver Partner Status

Posted on 30 March 202330 March 2023
We are very pleased to have renewed our Sophos Silver Partner status for another year. Well done to Carl Nelson, Victoria Whittaker and Jeremy Santhouse for completing the Sophos training and examinations. We are also now a Sophos Managed Service Partner which allow us to provide Sophos products on a…
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Travelling the World….from a Desk!

Posted on 28 March 202330 March 2023
Our Technical Director was travelling the world last week...from the comfort of his desk! Last week Andrew Charlesworth worked in three continents for multiple customers and suppliers! One morning he had a session in South Africa, then a meeting in Bavaria followed by a later afternoon call in Houston. The the next…

Tik Tok Ban is Spreading Globally

Posted on 23 March 202330 March 2023
More than a dozen countries around the world have introduced full, partial or public sector bans on TikTok amid heightened national security concerns with more expected to follow suit. Most of the bans that have been introduced are limited to public sector or government devices. But a growing number of private…
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March 2023 E-newsletter

Posted on 17 March 202330 March 2023
March 2023 Hello, Welcome to our March newsletter update.       Our Helpdesk Here is our new Helpdesk Team. There have been some new faces who have joined us over the past few months so we thought we'd reintroduce you! You can find out more about all of them on…
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February 2023 E-Newsletter

Posted on 21 February 202330 March 2023
February 2023 Hello, Welcome to our February newsletter update.       New Faces on the Helpdesk A very warm welcome to Chris and Andy who have recently joined the NCS IT team as Helpdesk Technicians. You can find out more about them on our Meet NCS page >     Microsoft…

New Faces on the Helpdesk

Posted on 15 February 202315 February 2023
A very warm welcome to Chris and Andy who have joined the Helpdesk. You can find out more about them on our Meet NCS page >  

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: How Tech Users Lack Fundamental Cybersecurity Knowledge

Posted on 15 February 202315 February 2023
Internet connectivity is at an all-time high. Not surprisingly, this has led to a rise in cyberattacks: Phishing and identity theft are prevalent (yet, underreported), and the adoption of best practices continues to lag as nearly two-thirds of tech users lack access to basic cybersecurity knowledge. These are the key…

Office 2016 and Office 2019 will not be supported for Microsoft 365 From October 2023

Posted on 14 February 202315 February 2023
Older versions of Office (2016 and 2019) will not be supported for connecting to Microsoft 365 from October of this year. This means that these older versions might not be able to take advantage of all the latest functionality and features of Microsoft 365 services. There may also be performance…

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Why choose NCS?

Based in the North West, we’re used to making IT simple for businesses of all sizes across the UK. Since 1994, our knowledgeable and professional team has been trusted by many well-known businesses to provide first-class support and advice.

Whether you’re after an IT strategy for your expanding business, a secure remote system for employees on the go, a new set up for your office or firewalls to keep vital assets protected from cyber criminals – we’re ready to help.

Latest News

  • Why it’s time to replace your SSL-VPN with Zero Trust
    This week we’re looking at Secure Remote Access. It is evolving — is your business ready? Why SSL-VPN (Secure Sockets Layer – Virtual Private Network) is no longer enough Traditional SSL-VPNs ...
  • September 2025 Newsletter
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  • Stop Battling for Bandwidth – Take Control of your Internet Connection
    If broadband is slowing your business down, it’s time to stop sharing your internet connection with everyone else. When you’re using standard broadband connectivity, if the business next door ...
  • It’s the Final Countdown! End of Support for Windows 10, Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October
    14th October 2025 is going to be a big day for Windows and Office users, as Microsoft will be killing off support for the following: • Windows 10 (all versions) • Microsoft 365 Apps (i.e. the current ...
  • All About Yubikeys
    This week we’re having another look at Yubikeys. Cyber threats are evolving, and your security strategy should too. That’s where YubiKey comes in—a powerful, easy-to-use hardware device that adds an ...
  • August 2025 Newsletter
    Hello, Welcome to our August newsletter update.     Protect your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With ...
  • Outlook Enforcing Stricter Rules for Bulk Mail Senders
    As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed, we wanted to share an important update regarding Outlook’s email authentication policies. Outlook announced it was to start enforcing ...
  • Protect Your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR
    Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With over 40% of security incidents now tied to identity-based attacks, protecting your Microsoft 365 environment is no longer optional. ...
  • Possible SonicWall Threat
    SonicWall are investigating potential issues with compromised access to their Gen 7 firewalls. We have been monitoring this all week. SonicWall have not released any firm information about the full ...
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