In this final part of our what we do series we explain about a client for whom there is no room for error on the day so critical checks have to be carried out. Overview One of our clients is a big venue hosting huge volumes of the public, so their systems are required to […]
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Welcome to part 2 of our what we do series. We would like to share a story about how we helped one of our clients when their internet connection ceased without warning. The Background We had a call from a panicking client who had lost their leased line internet connection. Leased line connections usually have
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At Octagon we are often asked what we do. Over the next few weeks we hope to explain in a little detail the systems we look after and what they are used for. What we do for a client with 40 people Below is a list of services and what we do for a particular
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So, what can pancakes teach us about flipping your cyber security? Just like making the perfect pancake, keeping your business secure requires the right ingredients, careful preparation, and a well-timed and successful flip. Start with a Strong Base when Flipping your Cyber Security A pancake is only as good as its batter, and cyber security
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To go along with our special days and events month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the risks of sharing your work laptop with other members of the family in Half Term or when needed. Did your children use your work laptop to play games on in
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Failing to address this NOW! will leave a sour taste in your mouth. To go along with our special days month I thought I would use this space to ensure that everyone is aware of the Windows 11 deadline. Windows 10 is no longer going to be supported after 14th October this year! Windows 11
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Ever thought about organising your files and in what order? In this day and age things need to be organised and as part of January’s theme I thought I would share some insights about Sharepoint with you. It is always good to have a set order of files and folders which have specific permissions on
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As the festive season approaches, ensuring your data has a backup becomes crucial. With offices closing for the holidays, the risk of incidents increases, especially in town centres where parties are frequent. Imagine your office being broken into, and the PC with all your data gets stolen. Or worse, a broken window allows a cigarette
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An oversimplification of the sport of Golf would be to say that the aim of golf is to play as little golf as possible while attaining the goal, fewer hits are preferable and the ultimate would be a hole in one. In this sense computer anti-virus software is similar, you want to stay protected from
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