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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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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Having done Groundhog Day and Cyber Security, it looks like it is me who is going to have to squeeze IT Support into Valentine’s Day as part of Diana’s February newsletter theme. I really thought it was someone else’s turn! Then I had an idea! I am part way through creating my Geek Mother’s Day
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As part of my cyber security process here at Octagon, I regularly review the policies and procedures related to my responsibilities. One of those jobs is keeping the Incident Response Plan up to date. Here is one result from our incident response plan review: Incident Response Plan – “WHAT IF” Incident Response An incident response
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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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I know we haven’t had Christmas yet, but many business owners use part of December to make plans for the new year, so it’s the perfect time to set meaningful resolutions for your business. Here’s a vital one: make 2025 the year you take a serious look at your cyber security. Specifically, it’s time to
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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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