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March 2022 Update

Posted on 9 March 202210 March 2022
Hello, Welcome to our March 2022 newsletter update. Lancashire Business Expo 2022 We will be exhibiting at the Lancashire Business Expo 2022 taking place on Friday 25th March 2022 at Preston Guild Hall. It's a free-to-attend event so please pop to our stand to say hi if you're there. IT equipment…

IT Equipment – Cost of Ownership

Posted on 9 March 20229 March 2022
With the rising cost of living at the forefront of everyone's mind at the moment, have you thought about how much your IT equipment actually costs to run? For example, a standard Dell or HP fileserver with twin power supplies can cost over £2,000 per annum in electricity costs alone.…

Disaster Recovery – What would you do?

Posted on 16 February 202216 February 2022
Consider this business scenario It’s 9am on Monday morning. You arrive and the office and realise your IT systems are down. Email is not working either, and your main business programs aren’t loading. What do you do next? Do you have a plan to find the cause and solve the…

7 Ways to Work Smarter in the Cloud and Drive Greater Impact

Posted on 16 February 202216 February 2022
Thank you for visiting our website. Here is Microsoft's 7 Ways to Work Smarter in the Cloud and Drive Greater Impact whitepaper. Click the link below to download it for free. 7 Ways To Work Smarter In The Cloud
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Newsletter February 2022

Posted on 10 February 202210 February 2022
Hello, Welcome to our February 2022 newsletter update.   New Partnership We have just confirmed our newest vendor partnership with Acronis. Acronis offer next-generation anti-virus, anti-malware backup, disaster recovery and endpoint protection solutions. Read more about backup and disaster recovery on our website here >   Lancashire Business Expo 2022 We…

Newsletter January 2022

Posted on 12 January 20229 February 2022
Hello, it's been a while since we sent out a newsletter, so here's a quick update on what's been happening at NCS over the past few months. Happy New Year First and foremost, we'd like to wish you a very Happy New Year! We hope 2022 is a healthy, happy…

How Often do you Back Up your Data?

Posted on 16 December 202116 February 2022
In the event of hardware failure, virus infestations, theft or even just accidental deletion, would you be able to recover your data from a backup? The impact of any of these situations could be catastrophic for your business and end up being very costly. To combat this occurring, you should…

Log4j advisory – December 2021

Posted on 14 December 202114 December 2021
You may have seen in the press about a new, extremely severe Java vulnerability called Log4j that can affect all Windows computers, including fileservers, laptops and PCs. It has put some of the biggest services in the world such as Amazon, Twitter, and Apple iCloud at risk. (Articles here: Microsoft…
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Making the Shift to a Modern Desktop with Microsoft 365

Posted on 9 December 202116 February 2022
How do you keep desktop environments secure while providing information protection and integrated identity and access management? Are you keeping your users happy and secure with the most up-to-date IT experiences? A modern desktop empowers your  organisation through: A secure workspace Increased productivity Enhanced teamwork and collaboration experiences Microsoft 365 brings together Office 365 with Windows 10…

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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

  • 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 ...
  • July 2025 Newsletter
    Hello! Welcome to our July newsletter update.     The Ransomware Epidemic – What Your Business Needs to Know Ransomware continues to be one of the most disruptive threats facing ...
  • Weak Password Allowed Hackers to Sink a 158-Year-Old Company
    You may have seen the BBC Panorama episode which was shown earlier this week about cybercrime. The programme followed the story of KNP, a 158 year old Northamptonshire transport company, where one ...
  • The Ransomware Epidemic – What Your Business Needs To Know
    This week we’re looking at ransomware which continues to be one of the most disruptive threats facing businesses today. A recent global study revealed that over 70% of organisations experienced a ...
  • Less than 100 days to go! End of Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October
    Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will end on October 14, 2025 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. All of your Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps will continue to ...
  • 6 Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Business Owners from Microsoft
    This week we’ve got some cybersecurity tips for small business owners from Microsoft. In today’s digital world, protecting your business from cyber threats is just as important as locking your front ...
  • June 2025 Newsletter
    Welcome to our June newsletter update.   Welcoming Local Students This week we have welcomed a student from The Valley Leadership Academy to NCS IT HQ for a week of work experience. Jack has ...
  • Are Cloud Solutions Better than On-Premise?
    This week we’re looking at I.T. in the Cloud vs I.T. in the Office – which is the better choice? In the ever-evolving landscape of IT, trends often come full circle. One such phenomenon is the ...
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