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5 IT-Related New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on 11 January 202311 January 2023
Happy New Year! We hope 2023 is a happy, healthy and prosperous year for you. Like many others, we have bene thinking about New Year's Resolutions and we've come up with 5 IT-related New Year's Resolutions that you could adopt in your business too! Patching and update regularly – see…

Updates and Security Patching

Posted on 11 January 202311 January 2023
One of the most effective things you can do to protect your computer and network is to ensure all updates and security patches are installed as soon as they become available. PC Security Patching Ensure you download and install all updates on your PC as soon as they become available.…

What is DMARC

Posted on 21 December 202213 March 2024
Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) is used to authenticate an email by aligning SPF and DKIM mechanisms. By having DMARC in place, domain owners large and small can fight business email compromise, phishing and spoofing. With DMARC you can tell the world how to handle the unauthorized use of your…

Review of 2022

Posted on 12 December 202212 December 2022
Hello, We have been looking back at some of the projects we have worked on this year (there has been a lot) and we thought we would put together a quick overview so you can see the kind of things our team get up to!   An aging fileserver and…
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November 2022 E-newsletter

Posted on 30 November 20227 December 2022
Hello, Welcome to our November 2022 newsletter update.       Who's the new voice when you ring the Helpdesk? If you have telephoned our Helpdesk in the past few weeks you may have spoken to our newest member of staff - Beth! Beth has joined us as our Helpdesk…

Imposter Phishing Techniques on the Rise

Posted on 23 November 202223 November 2022
It's the run up to Christmas and cybercriminals turn to imposter phishing techniques. Frequently, this involves asking a member of staff to purchase gift cards for Amazon, Apple etc. for someone they know, such as a colleague, manager, work mate etc. Sometimes, they ask the recipient to purchase a number…

How to Spot a Phishing Email (3 Easy Clues!)

Posted on 1 November 20221 November 2022
This is an example of the phishing emails we see every day. It is a real email that was sent to one of our generic email addresses. We have highlighted below some of the clues that show it isn’t an email from who it claims. It is trying to tempt…
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October 2022 E-newsletter

Posted on 25 October 202210 November 2022
Hello, Welcome to our October 2022 newsletter update.     Exhibiting at North West Business Expo Last week, on Friday 21st October, we joined lots of other North West companies in exhibiting at the Shout Network North West Business Expo 2022 at the Bolton Stadium. We had a great day…

The End of the Line for Broadband is Coming

Posted on 25 October 202225 October 2022
Having a leased line installed for your business is fast becoming a viable option for some businesses due to a big drop in price. If you’ve not had a price for a leased line installed in the last 12 months, you may be presently surprised. Another reason to consider a…

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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

  • 🔐 Shop Smart, Stay Cyber-Safe This festive Season!
    This week we’re looking at staying cyber-safe this festive season. As a managed services provider, we often talk about protecting your business from cyberthreats—but safeguarding your personal data ...
  • Unlocking the Full Potential of Microsoft Teams
    This week we’re looking at how you can use Microsoft Teams for more than just online meetings. When most people think of Microsoft Teams, they picture virtual meetings and video calls. But Teams is ...
  • How AI is Transforming Business – The Pros and Cons
    This week we’re looking at how AI is transforming businesses. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here and it’s changing the way businesses operate. Tools like ...
  • October 2025 Newsletter
    Welcome to our October newsletter update. What can we learn from the AWS outage? Last week, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced one of its most disruptive outages in recent memory. Spanning over 15 ...
  • What can we learn from the AWS outage?
    This week we’re looking at the Amazon Web Services outage and what can be learned from it. What was the outage? Earlier this week, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced one of its most disruptive ...
  • Is Cloud Still King? Why some businesses are bringing IT back in-house
    This week, we’re asking a key question: is storing data in the cloud still the best option — or is it time to bring IT back in-house? Over the past few years, cloud computing has become the go-to ...
  • 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
    Welcome to our September newsletter update. Cyberattacks are on the rise! You may have seen in the news about Jaguar Land Rover being the latest “big-name” to be targeted in a cyberattack. There have ...
  • 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 ...
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