Integration Debt: Why the Connections Between Your Systems Need Attention
By Grant Taylor-Davis
The links between your systems tend to fade into the background once they’re up and running. Here’s why integration debt builds up over time, and how sharing the operational load gives your team the chance to get ahead of it.
Alert Fatigue: Why Too Many Security Alerts Can Put You at Risk
By Lee Dugdale-Shutts
One of the quickest ways to overlook something important is to see it all the time. When the same alerts keep popping up and never come to anything, they fade into the background. That’s why reviewing your monitoring matters just as much as setting it up in the first place…
When you bring in a new tool, the focus is naturally on what it can do. The question that gets asked less often is what it’ll need from your team once it’s settled in. Each platform takes a bit of time, attention and ownership, and over the years those small asks start to stack up…
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1-Fix East: we’re now supporting businesses across Norfolk and the East
By Craig Atkins
We’ve opened 1-Fix East to support businesses across Norfolk and the East of England. Here’s what we’re offering, how it works, and how to get in touch.
What UK Financial Services Firms Should Ask an IT Provider in 2026
By Craig Atkins
Regulated firms have to evidence how their important services stay running, and that includes the technology partners behind them. Here is what UK financial services firms should expect from an IT provider, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
Microsoft is retiring SMS and voice MFA. What your business needs to do before February 2027
By Tom Berry
Microsoft is retiring its own SMS and voice authentication for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. From 1 February 2027 the text messages and phone calls stop, and anyone relying on them will be blocked at sign-in until they set up a passkey. The good news is that this is a very manageable change if you start early. Here's the timeline, who's affected, and the steps to take.
How to Choose Managed IT Support for UK SMEs in 2026
By Dan Coady
How should UK SMEs choose managed IT support services? A buyer's guide covering security, Microsoft 365, Azure, VoIP, pricing and reliability, with a provider scorecard.