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SonicWall Elevate 2024

Posted on 27 June 202427 June 2024
Our MD Carl Nelson and Technical Director Andrew Charlesworth are in Lisbon this week to join other SonicWall EMEA partners at SonicWall Elevate 2024. This event showcases everything new and exciting happening at SonicWall. 🚀 Get ready to take your Cyber Security game to the next level! Here's a few…

All About Microsoft Copilot

Posted on 20 June 202420 June 2024
This week, we’re going to look at Microsoft Copilot. First of all, what is Microsoft Copilot? Copilot is Microsoft’s new AI-powered productivity feature. It uses artificial intelligence, deep learning techniques and data to understand, summarise and generate content for you. One of its flagship features is its integration with Microsoft…

All About Business Email Compromise

Posted on 13 June 202412 December 2024
This week, we’re going to explain what Business Email Compromise (BEC) is and what you can do to help prevent it. First of all, what is Business Email Compromise (BEC)? Business email compromise (BEC) occurs when a criminal accesses a work email account to trick someone into transferring money, or…

Windows 10 End of Life

Posted on 6 June 20246 June 2024
Microsoft have announced that Windows 10 will reach end of support on 14th October 2025. The current version, 22H2, will be the final version of Windows 10. After this date, Windows 10 will stop receiving any updates, software patches and critical security fixes. If you continue to use Windows 10…
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May 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 30 May 202430 May 2024
May 2024 Hello, Welcome to our May 2024 newsletter update.   We are Now a Member of the NWAA We are pleased to reveal that we are now a member of the NWAA – the North West Aerospace Alliance. The NWAA (North West Aerospace Alliance) is the professional trade association…

NCS IT are now a Member of the NWAA

Posted on 23 May 202420 June 2024
We are pleased to reveal that we are now a member of the NWAA - the North West Aerospace Alliance. The NWAA (North West Aerospace Alliance) is the professional trade association for all companies operating in the Aerospace, Defence and Space sectors and it’s supply chain in the North West…

All About Cyber Essentials

Posted on 9 May 20246 November 2024
This week, we’re going to explain what Cyber Essentials (CE) certification is and why it could be worth considering for your business. First of all, what is Cyber Essentials certification? Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that lays out a set of policies and procedures that organisations can put in…

All About Passwords

Posted on 2 May 20242 May 2024
This week, we’re going to delve into the world of passwords. These essential security components play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital lives. What is a password? A password is a sequence of characters used to authenticate a user and grant access to a system or application. Typically, passwords are used in conjunction with…
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April 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 25 April 202425 April 2024
April 2024   Hello, Welcome to our April newsletter update. NCS IT is 30 30 years ago, technology as we know it today, wasn’t even a thought!   But 1994 was a momentous year for the tech industry, NCS IT began trading as NCS Support Services Ltd .   So…

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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

  • 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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