Voice over IP (VoIP), or IP telephony, is a technology that enables voice calls to be made using your existing internet connection rather than the traditional method of using a dedicated phone line. One of the biggest benefits is that you don’t have to be confined to the building, property, or even city where you […]
Now more than ever, businesses need to be more aware of the dangers of cyber-attacks. Attackers are doing it for profit and are organised! Criminals are now more likely to be sitting in a plush office behind a powerful computer than physically breaking into your business premises. The damages of a cyber-attack to businesses can […]
Research shows that when it comes to productivity suites in the cloud, Office 365 is at least twice as popular as Google’s G Suite. Implementing Office 365 can bring many benefits to any organisation. In this article, Bean IT looks into the biggest benefits of using Office 365. Enjoy! 1. SECURITY A very common misconception […]
To prevent ransomware infecting your system you need a multilayered security approach. From comprehensive and regular staff training, to machine learning antivirus software, to cloud storage/backups with version control, you need all of this to prevent viruses such as WannaCry taking hold. What happens, however, when the virus finds a way through? This is when […]
For a long time businesses only had the option of a server to underpin their IT. Well maintained servers perform well and provide the support businesses need. That said they are often physically bulky, needing a dedicated space, and they come with infrastructure and support costs. This no longer has to be the case, as […]
CryptoLocker has cost Business an Estimated $3M USD CryptoLocker and other viruses often hit the headlines for the disaster they bring both to businesses and the individuals. Although it is clear that being locked out of your computer is distressing and unpleasant it is only when you realise the far-reaching implications of Cryptolocker that you […]
It’s Monday morning, you have an important meeting in the next few hours which was booked last minute therefore haven’t had time to plan. You sit at your desk, poised to start your preparations. You start your computer and you hear a loud beeping sound as your computer crashes. All the data you require for […]
An IT maintenance contract is an agreement between your business and a supplier to perform necessary maintenance on your IT systems for a fixed monthly cost. This has been proven to be more cost effective than fixing issues when they occur.
VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol facilitates voice communications similar to an ordinary phone. Skype is arguably the most famous VoIP system in the world. Hosted systems, however, offer a range of features that allow you to take calls, providing you have an internet connection. This includes taking calls on smartphones and mobile devices. Providing […]
We have all done it, you go for a coffee with a friend, out for dinner with the family or you’re waiting for a product or service and you ask; ‘Can I have the Wi-Fi password?’ Whilst it seems harmless from the outside, and a service which we have become accustomed to when out and […]
