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Windows 10 and Office 2016/2019 End of life

Posted on 13 February 202513 February 2025
The countdown is on! 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…

All About Cyber Insurance

Posted on 6 February 20256 February 2025
This week we’re looking at cyber insurance. Why is it important to consider cyber insurance? Cyber risk is inevitable. No business with internet-connected devices can eliminate cyber risk entirely; rather it’s a question of how to manage it. Two of the primary approaches to cyber risk management are: treat the…
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January 2025 Newsletter

Posted on 30 January 202530 January 2025
Welcome to our January newsletter update.     Look Out for our New Quote Design From this week, all of our customers will start to receive quotes in a new format. These are being generated by our new integrated system. Our colourful new quotes will be sent as PDFs attached…

Microsoft to Stop Support for Office Apps on Windows 10

Posted on 23 January 202523 January 2025
Microsoft have announced they will no longer support Office apps, known as Microsoft 365 apps, running on Windows 10 later this year. This support cut off coincides with the Windows 10 end of life which is also happening this year. Windows 10 will reach the end of support on 14th…

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Renewed

Posted on 16 January 202516 January 2025
We are happy to report that we have just renewed our Cyber Essentials (CE) Plus certification for another year. Big well done to the team involved! We have had Cyber Essentials Plus certification for a number of years now and lots of our customers have also decided to go through…

Update to our Ticketing Portal 💻

Posted on 9 January 202529 January 2025
Hello, Happy New Year to those we have not yet spoken to! We hope you have a healthy, happy and successful 2025. There are going to be some changes to our systems over the next couple of months which we wanted to give you plenty of notice about.   New…

🎄Keep Safe Online this Festive Season 🎄

Posted on 19 December 202419 December 2024
As a managed services provider, we often talk about keeping your business secure from cyberthreats but it is just as important to protect your own personal data. In the coming weeks, there will be a spike in online shopping with any last-minute Christmas gift purchases and end-of-year sales and it…

DMARC is soon to be a Requirement for PCI Compliance

Posted on 12 December 202412 December 2024
From April 2025, DMARC will change from being best practice for PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance to an essential requirement. As technology continues to evolve, so do the methods of cyberattacks, posing significant threats to organisations, particularly those in the financial sector. And with the majority of people making payments…
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November 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 28 November 202428 November 2024
November 2024 Hello, Welcome to our November newsletter update.       30th Anniversary Prize Draw Have you seen our email about our 30th Anniversary Prize Draw where you could win one of 30 fabulous prizes? Top prize is an iPad! Find out how to enter here… Closes this weekend…

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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

  • 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 ...
  • It’s the Final Countdown! End of Support for Windows 10, Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October
    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 365 Apps (i.e. the current ...
  • All About Yubikeys
    This week we’re having another look at Yubikeys. Cyber threats are evolving, and your security strategy should too. That’s where YubiKey comes in—a powerful, easy-to-use hardware device that adds an ...
  • August 2025 Newsletter
    Hello, Welcome to our August newsletter update.     Protect your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With ...
  • Outlook Enforcing Stricter Rules for Bulk Mail Senders
    As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed, we wanted to share an important update regarding Outlook’s email authentication policies. Outlook announced it was to start enforcing ...
  • 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 ...
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