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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…

Opening Hours Over the Festive Period

Posted on 8 December 202115 December 2021
We will have different opening hours over the festive period. These will be: Friday 24th December 2021 - 8am - 1pm Monday 27th December 2021 - CLOSED Tuesday 28th December 2021 - CLOSED Wednesday 29th December 2021 - 9am - 1pm Thursday 30th December 2021 - 9am - 1pm Friday…

10 Myths About Moving to the Cloud

Posted on 12 November 202115 February 2022
  Most organisations that have moved to the cloud, have done so because they have decided they need to for business agility and the cost savings that come with it. If your organisation is considering moving to Microsoft 365 , Microsoft have created this myth-busting guide for-all things cloud. To…

Great Black Friday Offer? Here’s How to Stay Safe when Buying Online

Posted on 11 November 202111 November 2021
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday 26th November, however many retailers have started to offer their Black Friday deals now. If you're looking to take advantage of the promotions and grab yourself a bargain, here are some tips to help you stay safe when buying online > 1. Think…

All About Two-Factor Authentication/Multi-Factor Authentication

Posted on 10 November 202117 February 2022
We have seen an increase in apps and websites insisting on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Whilst it may seem to be unnecessary, standard security procedures requesting only a username and password are becoming increasingly easy for criminals to attack and gain access to data. Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of…

What are Password Generators and should I be using them?

Posted on 9 November 202117 February 2022
Have you ever used a password generator? We recommend to our customers to use LastPass’ excellent password generator (https://www.lastpass.com/password-generator) which you can even download as a browser add on. Then you can let it create secure passwords as you sign up and it will even remember them all for you!…

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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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