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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Posted on 10 October 202410 October 2024
Hi! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month so in this week’s newsletter we’re going to look at ways to improve your business’ cybersecurity. Check your passwords are secure Passwords are an essential security component which play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital lives. Some of the best passwords are biometric…

Thinking About Business Continuity

Posted on 3 October 20243 October 2024
This week we’re looking at business continuity and what you should consider when thinking about when creating your disaster recovery and business continuity plans. What do we mean by business continuity? Business continuity is a plan for how to minimise the effects of any disruption to your business due to…
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September 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 26 September 202426 September 2024
September 2024 Hello, Welcome to our September newsletter update.   Lock Down your Firewall As part of a response to an increased number of attacks from around the globe, firewall manufacturer SonicWall is proposing a security update which would limit VPN access to UK initially. We can add country exceptions…

All About Leased Lines

Posted on 19 September 202419 September 2024
Hello! This week, we’re going to explain what leased lines are and why they could be worth considering for your business. If you’re looking at ways to connect your business to the internet, you might think that broadband is your only option. But did you know that there is another…

An Introduction to Internet of Things

Posted on 12 September 2024
This week, we’re going to explain what Internet of Things (IoT) is about and why it could be worth investigating for using in your business. First of all, what is Internet of Things (IoT)? The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical devices that are embedded with sensors, software,…
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August 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 29 August 202422 August 2024
August 2024 Hello, Welcome to our August 2024 newsletter update.   Pleased to Support the NWAA Last week we had the pleasure of donating an iPad to the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA), which we are a member of,  as a prize for their raffle. The raffle is being held…
Empowering Remote Work with Microsoft Teams

Copilot for Microsoft Teams – Videos from Microsoft

Posted on 20 August 202420 August 2024
Microsoft have released a number of videos explaining the Copilot features available when using it with Microsoft Teams. Please find these below. 1.With so many meetings and so little time, organising meeting action items so you can get to what's important quickly is essential. Watch this video for a demo…

All About Endpoint Security

Posted on 15 August 20246 November 2024
Hackers continue to target endpoints, with research showing that 70% of breaches worldwide originate at an endpoint. Add that to the fact that IT networks have an increasing number – and wider variety - of endpoints, it is more important than ever to ensure your endpoints are secure.   First…

Poor Security at the Electoral Commission Let Hackers Access 40 Million Voters’ Details

Posted on 1 August 20241 August 2024
You may have seen the recent news that the Electoral Commission has been formally reprimanded by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) over a cyberattack which occurred in 2021. The ICO found voters’ personal details were left “vulnerable to hackers” because passwords were not changed and the Electoral Commission’s software had…

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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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