An IT Support Blog from London

Companies across London use essential IT for everything under the sun: from communication and data management to customer relations and product development.

It’s a dynamic business environment, characterised by rapid growth and intense competition – and London-based companies need reliable IT to make the most of it. The diverse range of commercial sectors present specific IT hurdles.

There are other factors, too, like high-density urban infrastructure and stringent data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR). Add to that constant pressure to innovate, and it’s easy to see that London-based companies need an IT support company with a solid understanding of the local landscape.

It’s an interconnected online world so cyberattacks are no longer a matter of "if" but "when." It’s an escalating threat landscape which is becoming a huge challenge for B2B enterprises.

Targets are broad too: from sensitive data. to the IT systems of a company, and through to the interconnected networks companies rely on. These are all lucrative targets for cybercriminals. 

In this article we explore the critical role of cybersecurity training for employees in the enterprise environment. We demonstrate how you should not see cybersecurity training as a cost but instead, as a crucial investment.

Gone are the days when IT support was just considered a convenience. Today, it’s a lifeline for most organisations. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) especially, quick resolution of tech issues, timely software updates, and prompt response to network troubles are no longer optional. These are essential for keeping things running smoothly. Reliable IT support ensures that employees stay productive, systems remain secure, and businesses adapt to an increasingly digital world.

But here’s the catch, though. Most small enterprises don’t have the resources for a full in-house IT team. That’s where remote IT support services, usually contracted through managed services providers, can come in and provide valuable tech expertise. In this blog post, we dive in and discuss how you can ensure your remote support strategy can contribute most effectively to your success.

Technology is the backbone of your business – but it’s also increasingly complex. From cloud vendors through to AI tools, many businesses lack the knowledge to fully support their internal IT systems, and to manage vendor relations.

That’s why companies turn to a group of internal and external experts to help them keep their IT in tip top shape.

The brunt of COVID19 has come and gone, but some adaptive approaches implemented at the height of the pandemic remain in its aftermath. Responding to employees’ preference of working from anywhere, many organisations are continuing remote work and/or hybrid work arrangements for suitable roles and duties. Remote IT support for instance, is one service that can be performed optimally with the right tools and solutions. 

Whether for IT support or other departments, the remote work setup has been a welcome move for many employees. But it has also opened up many challenges for IT teams, particularly in the area of cyber security. To address these concerns, enterprises have turned to a proven reliable solution for secure remote work: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure or VDI. VDI allows offsite employees to access a virtual desktop environment hosted on a centralised server. This is a more secure alternative than storing data on individual devices, thus keeping sensitive information off personal laptops and desktops.

No matter the size or industry, every organisation today should offer IT support services. These services could be for internal customers—employees, or external customers—clients, subscribers, and business partners. With the myriad of software solutions and devices being utilised in the modern work environment, IT support has unquestionably become a vital part of business enterprises.

The fact is, the absence of an IT helpdesk or even just subpar tech support can have far-reaching implications that will eventually outweigh any cost savings a company may enjoy in the interim. For instance, an hour of IT downtime could lead to substantial revenue loss and decreased employee productivity, among other consequences. Now having IT support is one thing. But offering proactive IT support is completely another thing because it elevates your IT services and ensures smoother, more efficient operations.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has so quickly transformed the way we live and work. Billions of devices are connected thanks to IoT technology: these devices actively collect and exchange data – from anywhere in the world.

Smart homes, wearables, industrial sensors… and even connected vehicles, IoT is now integrated into almost every industry and sector. Exponential growth, yes, but with a profound impact on IT infrastructure.

Exciting opportunities often come with significant challenges. In this blog post, we will take a look at the key opportunities companies have when they consider investing in IoT or expanding their use of IoT.

There’s no denying that IT support teams are crucial for keeping an organisation’s IT infrastructure such as networks, devices, and data storage running efficiently. Their offered technical assistance is also a service that is valuable for both employees and customers. But with malware threats continuing to rise, the role of IT support services has evolved to more than just ensuring smooth technical operations.

Tech support teams now often function as a business’s first line of defense against cyberattacks. Whether it’s verifying phishing emails, dealing with ransomware attacks, or investigating system vulnerabilities, IT support teams are at the forefront of the enterprise’s IT security.

We know businesses rely on IT systems to get things done – and do so heavily, to the extent that some businesses simply can’t operate without their technology stack. This reliance makes companies vulnerable to disruptions whenever there are things like system failures, cyberattacks, or even simple human IT errors.

Any disruptions mean big financial losses, damage to reputation and so forth. That’s why companies need resilient IT that is designed to withstand and recover quickly from disruptions, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.

In today's fast-paced business environment, the IT service desk could be the determining factor that can elevate good service to great. Acting as the main interface between the IT organisation and employees and/or users, the service desk or IT helpdesk handles everything—from incident management to service requests and change coordination.

Merely having an IT service desk is not enough, however. Your organisation also needs to optimise service operations to ensure seamless IT support. This blog post aims to illustrate how enterprises can transform their IT help desks into effective centres of support and innovation. We explore various strategies that can aid in streamlining processes, boosting response times, and improving general IT service quality.