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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…

Are Password Managers Safe?

Posted on 21 November 202421 November 2024
This week, we’re looking at password managers and if they are actually safe to use. First things first, what are password managers? A password manager is a software application designed to securely store and manage your passwords and other sensitive information. These tools help you create, store, and autofill strong,…
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October 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 31 October 202425 October 2024
October 2024   Hello, Welcome to our October newsletter update.   New Addition to the Office   We recently commissioned local digital artist Andy Buttery to create a piece of artwork showcasing the wonderful architecture of our HQ. He came to the office last week to deliver it to our…

Keeping Your IT Systems Up-to-Date

Posted on 24 October 202424 October 2024
Following our email earlier this month highlighting different ways to improve your business’ cybersecurity, we wanted to talk more about keeping your IT systems up-to-date and why it is so important to do so. Regularly updating IT systems is not just a best practice; it’s a necessity. Why You Should…

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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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