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Global Trade Tensions Spark Concerns Over Tariffs on IT Services

Posted on 24 April 202524 April 2025
As trade tensions intensify around the globe, governments are turning their attention to the tech sector—not only targeting IT services but also expanding tariffs to cover essential hardware such as PCs, laptops, servers, and networking equipment. With digital infrastructure now central to nearly every industry, these developments could have far-reaching…

Less than 6 months to go!

Posted on 17 April 202517 April 2025
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 Office 2016 Microsoft Office 2019 Microsoft 365 Apps (i.e. the current version of Microsoft Office) on Windows 10 (Read more)…
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March 2025 Newsletter

Posted on 27 March 202527 March 2025
Welcome to our March newsletter update.     Microsoft Price Adjustments from April 2025 Microsoft Price tweaks are coming! From 1st April, monthly billing plans for annual subscriptions will be 5% pricier. But don’t panic! Annual billing and monthly term subscriptions stay the same. Read more here >    …

Introducing Microsoft Teams Premium

Posted on 27 March 202527 March 2025
Every business has unique collaboration requirements, but not all Teams setups are created equal. Microsoft Teams Premium enables organisations like yours to customise meetings, enhance security, and leverage AI-powered productivity tools. Watch this video for a breakdown of two key factors influencing how you can tailor Teams to fit your…

Microsoft Zero Trust Workshop Video

Posted on 27 March 202527 March 2025
Here is a video about Zero Trust from Microsoft.  

Microsoft Price Adjustments from April 2025

Posted on 20 March 202520 March 2025
Starting on April 1, 2025, Microsoft are introducing a pricing update across their platforms to standardise their billing structure. All new and renewing monthly billing plans for annual subscriptions are priced five percent higher than the annual billing option for annual subscription plans. There are no price increases for annual…
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Changes Coming to Microsoft 365 Subscriptions

Posted on 13 March 202526 March 2025
Microsoft have announced changes to Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with two features being removed next year. 1. You will no longer have access to Skype calls to mobile numbers and landlines. On 3rd March 2026, Microsoft are removing access to 60 minutes of monthly Skype calls which were part of Microsoft…

All About Sophos AI-Powered Cyber Defences

Posted on 6 March 20256 March 2025
This week we are looking at Sophos’ AI-powered cyber defences. Cybersecurity is awash with AI hype. Organisations are bombarded with both alluring promises of AI-powered cybersecurity transformation and dire warnings that AI is ushering in a new era of cyberattacks. Sophos’ AI-powered cyber defences combine AI technology and human expertise…

Zero Trust – what does it mean?

Posted on 27 February 202527 February 2025
Hello, This week we are looking at Zero Trust Principles in cybersecurity. In the past, you may have focused your defences on protecting network access with on-premise firewalls and VPNs, assuming that everything inside the network was safe. But today, as data footprints have expanded to sit off-premise in the…

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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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