When you read a small business firewall datasheet or brochure, you may be confused by the terminology or lost in the wealth of performance metrics quoted. This problem is often made worse when different vendors use subtly different terms or use a different basis to assess performance! What figures matter when selecting a firewall? Which […]
A well-managed IT infrastructure is critical for the success and efficiency of businesses across all sectors. Much like the physical infrastructure that supports cities—transportation, water systems, power grids—your IT infrastructure forms the backbone of your company’s operations. It encompasses hardware, software, networking, cloud systems, and data storage, ensuring your business remains connected, productive, and secure.
According to Microsoft’s latest research, the “Frontier Firm” has arrived. These organisations aren’t just using AI; they are rebuilding their entire business model around the concept of intelligence on tap. The transition from AI as a chat bot or “search tool” – to AI as “digital labour” is the defining shift. Is your business leading
With the wide variety of vendors, models, and features available, firewall costs can range from a few hundred to several thousand pounds. But what represents good value for your business? How do you determine what your small business truly needs in a firewall?
The AI landscape isn’t just shifting; it’s expanding. While the cloud remains the powerhouse for massive scale, businesses now have multiple options for where their intelligence lives. Foundry Local – part of the Microsoft Foundryecosystem – allows you to browse and deploy high-performance AI models directly on your local hardware, bridging the gap between cloud
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
The majority of small businesses will already have a router, but a firewall is specifically designed to protect your network. With more complex threats, the functionality and features of firewalls and routers have evolved to include services such as intrusion prevention (IPS), antivirus, web filtering and anti-spam; often – all in one box.
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
