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Changes are Coming to Microsoft Teams

Posted on 18 April 202418 April 2024
We have been notified of some changes coming in the way Microsoft supplies their Teams software program, which is currently part of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. From later this year, you will have to purchase a Teams add on in addition to your other Microsoft 365 licenses. Why…

9 Reasons Why You Need To Back Up Your Microsoft 365

Posted on 11 April 202418 April 2024
While Microsoft 365 continues to gain market share, it is important to note that this platform does not provide out-of-the box backup and data recovery solutions. With the increase in frequency and severity of cyberattacks — especially ransomware — businesses face the real risk of unplanned downtime and potentially devastating…

NCS IT is 30!

Posted on 4 April 20244 April 2024
NCS IT is 30!   30 years ago, technology as we know it today, wasn’t even a thought! There were no smartphones, no Netflix and not even Google! But 1994 was a momentous year for the tech industry, the World Wide Web was just starting to be used more by…
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March 2024 Newsletter

Posted on 28 March 202425 April 2024
March 2024   Hello, Welcome to our March newsletter update. Supporting Salford Red Devils   We are happy to announce that in addition to our two NCS IT advertising boards pitch-side at Salford Red Devils matches, we are also one of the Salford Red Devils Ladies team shirt sponsors.  …

And the Good News Keeps on Coming!

Posted on 21 March 202421 March 2024
We are pleased to announce we have just received platinum partner status with Acronis who provide brilliant backup and recovery options for businesses of all sizes. We are the only platinum reseller in the north of England. The nearest ones are Birmingham and Nottingham. Carl Nelson, MD of NCS IT…

We are now a SonicWALL Gold Partner

Posted on 21 March 202421 March 2024
We have just received GOLD partnership status with SonicWALL who many of you will be aware of as they supply state-of-the-art firewalls which we highly recommend. We were able to achieve this thanks to a number of our staff doing some difficult assessments and courses to improve our accreditation so…

All About YubiKeys

Posted on 14 March 202415 August 2024
What are Yubikeys? YubiKeys are literally a key-sized device, similar in size to a USB memory stick, which you can plug in to your laptop or PC as a multifactor authentication (MFA) method.  It can work with business and home software, especially logins to Microsoft, Google and Meta (Facebook, Instagram)…

Curious about what a Yubikey does?

Posted on 14 March 202414 March 2024

6 Terrific Tips to Improve your IT Health

Posted on 7 March 202420 March 2024
Here's 6 tips from Microsoft to help safeguard your privacy and protect your PC >   1 Learn how to protect yourself from phishing and other scams - one of the most common attacks we see are phishing attacks. This is when an attacker contacts you pretending to be a…

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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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