With cyber threats rapidly evolving having a team on your side that understands how to identify risks and respond to IT challenges is a must. According to a study conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered surveyors (Rics,) 27% of companies reported that their building had suffered a cyber-attack in the last 12 months. At …
At QiC Systems, we know that the backbone of any successful business lies in its network infrastructure. A robust and scalable network not only ensures seamless operations, but also fortifies the organisation against escalating cyber threats. For business owners, understanding and investing in solid network infrastructure is paramount to sustaining growth, maintaining security, and ensuring …
Everything you need to work from home If your business is looking to switch to hybrid or remote roles in a post COVID world, you must first identify which jobs can be done from home and the IT infrastructure required to facilitate these. In the article that follows, we explore the recommended equipment and tools …
In today’s technology-driven world, ensuring your business has the best IT support is vital to staying competitive and successful. Yet many companies are hesitant to outsource their IT services due to cost or lack of expertise. But what if you could gain access to a team of experienced professionals who could provide a range of …
Cyber security is typically overlooked in small and midsized businesses, and yet given the often-devastating nature of a cyberattack, it is well worth putting proactive measures in place to protect your business and data before the worst happens.
There are 5 key steps to consider when implementing an IT Disaster Recovery Plan: Step 1: Identify the risks: in what scenario would your data or IT systems be at risk? Consider natural disasters, power failures, cyber-attacks. Step 2: Impact: analyse the impact an IT failure, data breech or data loss would have on …
1. Competence What training or certifications do they have to make them competent enough to work on your IT systems? Any reputable IT service provider will have a recognised association with the products they supply. For example, QiC is an approved supplier of Dell and Microsoft products, including Office 365, and a certified supplier of …
1. Emails – Most Ransomware attacks occur as the result of a user opening an attachment that has come in on an email. This email may look innocent enough, and in some circumstances could even appear to come from somebody within your own company. All users should be extremely cautious before opening attachments. If there …
Make sure you’re getting the most out of your Office 365 subscription, and explore the additional benefits it could be bringing to your business – there’s far more to it than just the Office suite! Features you may want to try… • Planner – Make it easy for your team to create new plans and …
QIC offers a range of cost-effective IT support services to small and medium sized businesses throughout the South of England. These services include… • Full Microsoft Office 365 set up and support, including email hosting and management • Server management and optimisation • Backup solutions for your business-critical data • Installing and administering anti-spam …