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Here are some of the most common productivity traps and how to avoid them.

A recent survey by the CM) found that over 80% of firms have switched to a remote or hybrid working model since the pandemic began.

A recent survey by the CMI found that over 80% of firms have switched to a remote or hybrid working model since the pandemic began

The use of hybrid working in technologically advanced countries like the UK is something that may become the norm for many firms after the pandemic demonstrated the possibilities this offers, but it could also create security dangers.

Remote working, much like COVID-19 is not going to completely disappear and will become a more permanent fixture for many workers. We have a look at how remote working will evolve in 2022.

Over the last couple of years, there has been a big shift towards remote working, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

In these modern times, you can make a phone call from anywhere, and at any time, as long as you have an internet connection, a smart speaker, and voice over IP, or VoIP.

Here are other trends that are expected to make some form of impact over the next twelve months.

tecting your organisation from cybercrime is a priority for everyone in your business, not the sole responsibility of your IT department or CISO, as it also falls on the shoulders of all employees to be vigilant.

Microsoft have launched the newest version of their Windows operating system, and because of this, the countdown has begun to upgrade or replace Windows 10 machines before 2025.

Employment consultancy Timewise has published a survey showing that just 26 per cent of new vacancies advertised by firms offer remote working options.

With the newest version of Microsoft Windows 11 already being rolled out, the question of how long a computer should last has been ignited again.

ZD Net reports that the hacking campaign, dubbed MirrorBlast, was first discovered in September by cybersecurity firm ET Labs.

Many companies had to pivot to remote working, and a process that would normally have taken months to plan began almost overnight.

The UK armed forces now class cyber as the fifth dimension of warfare, and are planning to make a significant overhaul of the military’s approach.

Computers, especially modern systems, are exceptionally complex, and whilst most problems an end-user is likely to see has a rational solution they can try, whether it involves restarting, checking contacts… Read More »

A new single-click button has been launched to report suspect emails directly to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Sky News reports. As cyber crime has soared during the pandemic,… Read More »

It is vitally important for your business that you make a careful, considered decision when procuring equipment. Here are some top tips.

Last year, £935 million worth of goods were lost to thefts by customers, while over 455 staff abuse incidents were reported every day.

The need for effective cyber security has been exacerbated by the pandemic, as businesses and organisations were forced to bring their operations online wherever possible. A recent global survey by… Read More »

Here are some of the biggest cybersecurity threats and how they can be addressed.

Research shows that 19 % of people are now planning to do their work while on a coastal or rural holiday, instead of working from home.

We’re forever receiving links in emails. Sometimes they make you wonder if they’re safe. Sometimes you click without thinking. SYS3’s filtering service just got a whole lot better. Our latest… Read More »

During lockdown, SYS3 have seen a huge rise in the need for tools to make remote working not only easier, but more familiar. Businesses, big and small, want to be… Read More »

SYS3 have been inundated with clients asking how they can secure their business and remain productive during this pandemic and rightly so. Many of you are used to working from… Read More »

A while ago, SYS3 were contacted by a client on the wrong side of an enormously distruptive email hack. The hacker had been sat silently eavesdropping on a private conversation… Read More »

Towards the end of 2019, SYS3 was approached by Lepra, a national charity based in Colchester, to assist with the modernisation of their ageing IT infrastructure. With ageing servers and… Read More »

Yes, we keep banging on about it but we realised that while the news is full of the potential horrors lurking around the corner for people who continue to run… Read More »

If you read our last blog post, you’ll have learned the truth about the most common misconceptions when it comes to Internet security. Today, we’d like to provide you with… Read More »

Over the years, SYS3 have come across many misconceptions when it comes to using the Internet. Unfortunately, these ‘myths’ can cause serious security issues. In the first of a 2-part… Read More »

Last year, SYS3 was approached by Hermitage Innovation Group, a software development group, who wanted to maximise the licencing benefits they had as Microsoft Partners. To achieve this, they needed… Read More »