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Why You Need A Managed Firewall

Posted on 15 May 202515 May 2025
This week we’re discussing managed firewalls. Why do we need a firewall? Firewalls are a critical part of any security stack Firewalls are crucial for small businesses for several reasons: Protection Against Cyber Attacks: Small businesses are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their typically weaker security infrastructure. A firewall…

Retailers Under Siege: Boost your Cyber Defences Now!

Posted on 8 May 20258 May 2025
You will no doubt have seen that over the past couple of weeks, some of the UK’s most notable retailers have been hit by major cyberattacks. Marks & Spencer, Co-Op and Harrods were all targeted and suffered from a loss of business as a result.   What happened in the…

Understanding DMARC: Protecting Your Email Domain

Posted on 1 May 20251 May 2025
This week we’re talking about DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance) - what it is and why your business needs it. With DMARC you can tell the world how to handle emails that fail authentication checks, ensuring they are either quarantined or rejected. This process helps prevent phishing attacks…
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April 2025 Newsletter

Posted on 24 April 202524 April 2025
Hello Welcome to our April newsletter update.       New Face on the Helpdesk We would like to introduce John who has recently joined our Helpdesk technical team. John has a wealth of experience having worked in IT for many years. Welcome to the team John! Meet the rest…

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.  

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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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