At Manx Technology Group (MTG), we’ve always viewed cybersecurity as a core component of our IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) model. As we look toward April 2026, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and IASME are introducing the most significant updates to the Cyber Essentials (CE) scheme in years. The “Danzell” update (v3.3) introduces strict auto-fail criteria that […]
Outsourcing IT support in the UK typically costs between £60 and £150 per user, per month in 2026. While “break-fix” models exist, most SMEs benefit from Managed IT Services which include 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, and M365 management. Outsourcing is generally 40-60% cheaper than hiring a full-time internal IT Manager.
UK law firms and legal teams sit on a mix of high-value assets: confidential client data, case strategy, identity documents, and (often) client money. That combination attracts phishing, ransomware, payment diversion and supplier compromise. The tricky part: most legal regulators don’t publish a single “do these 25 controls” checklist. Instead, they set outcomes (confidentiality, governance,
For years, the rule of thumb was simple: if you want real speed (or have IP phones), plug it in. If you want convenience, use Wi-Fi. But with the arrival of Wi-Fi 7, Teams Voice, etc – is that still true? In this post, we weigh up the considerations when deciding between a wired network
Microsoft Teams has evolved into an AI-powered workplace assistant. If you are still just using it for “calls and chat,” you are missing out on significant productivity gains. Here are the 10 most impactful modern features in Microsoft Teams that you should be using right now: Features To help your employees enable speaker recognition, they
If you have ever asked an employee to use their personal iPhone or Android for work email, you have probably encountered “the resistance“. The moment you ask them to “enroll” their device in your IT system, the walls go up. “Will you see my photos? Can you track my location? What if you accidentally wipe
If your business doesn’t have a live, up-to-date IT Asset Register, you aren’t just disorganised – you’re losing money. In 2026, an asset register is no longer a “nice-to-have” document for the IT cupboard; it is a critical pillar of business strategy. Warranty & Cash-Flow Management This is where the register becomes a budgeting superpower.
A Zombie Server is a physical machine that is powered on and drawing resources but performing no useful work. It sits there, humming away, “ghosting” your profits, consuming power, and eating your budget without contributing to your productivity. Most business owners think of their server room as a “set and forget” utility. But as we
We have all sat through meetings that digress, drift off-agenda and end without clear next steps or documented actions. While standard transcription tools have existed for a while, Microsoft has taken a significant leap forward with the Microsoft Teams Facilitator – an AI agent capable of actively chairing your calls. In this post, we cut
Reducing IT costs is on every small business’s radar, especially with rising energy prices. Beyond just cutting bills, optimising power usage is a responsible move toward sustainable operations. From using cloud solutions to configuring sleep settings on desktops, here are some actionable tips to help your small business save on IT power costs (by up
Microsoft’s direction is pretty clear: move organisations through a four-step journey to “password freedom” (i.e. getting rid of passwords!). Start with a strong replacement (Windows Hello for Business / FIDO2), then reduce password prompts, then go properly passwordless, and eventually remove passwords from your business altogehter.
Most businesses reach a point where their firewall needs attention. It may be ageing, poorly performing, no longer fit for purpose, or simply not aligned with how the business now operates across cloud services, remote users, and multiple sites. At that point, organisations have a choice. You can replace the firewall as a traditional project,
