Business continuity planning (BCP) is the process of creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats to a company. In its widest senses, any event that could negatively impact operations is included in the plan, such as supply chain interruption, loss of or damage to critical infrastructure. This assessment is focused on…
Backing up your data is critical for any business. Would your business be able to continue running if it suffered a loss of data? Downtime and data loss can have a substantial cost to your business both financially and to your reputation, highlighting the importance of your business being prepared for such catastrophe. It is…
A recent study shows that businesses that run older versions of operating systems and web browsers are more likely to fall victim to data breaches than those who update their software regularly. BitSight, a security ratings company, found that 2,000 firms out of 35,000 from over 20 different industries were running on operating systems that…
BYOD stands for brings your own device. This is the practice of allowing the employees of your business to use their own computers, smartphones or other devices for work purposes. Many haven’t heard of (or understand) the benefits that this method can bring to your business. Allowing BYOD in the workplace can bring some advantages:…
Microsoft Teams is provided as a part of Microsoft Office 365 services. The idea is to provide a place where people can easily communicate and share data, outside of back-and-forth email methods, but within the secure environment of enterprise level computing. Here are the benefits it brings for your business. Online Meetings. Never miss a meeting…
Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details often for malicious reasons. This is usually by disguising as a trustworthy entity or organisation in an email. Smishing is very similar. This is the attempt to obtain information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details often for malicious…
What is Making Tax Digital? Making Tax Digital for Business is a key part of the government’s plans, with MTD coming into effect in April 2019. This means submitting manually is no longer an option – meaning the end of the annual tax return for millions. From April next year onwards, the ability to file…
Here at Matrix IT, we are dedicated to helping you think through the process of moving applications from traditional data centres to modern cloud providers. The Cloud is one area where we can make a real difference. We will guide you through the decision-making process to ascertain whether, or not, the Cloud is right for…
Choosing to outsource IT support can be beneficial to any sized business, as long as you choose the right company. This allows you to focus on running your business in day-to-day circumstances without worrying about the IT and at Matrix, we will sort and maintain the IT part for you. What benefits will this bring…
Working remotely is easier than ever before. The Cloud is now part of our everyday lives at work and at home. It is becoming a popular solution as bandwidth and internet connections become quicker and more stable proving very beneficial to many business’. However, there are still risks of working remotely that you still need…