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 …
Microsoft Cyber Essentials: Strengthening Small Businesses Against Cyber Threats
Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. While large organisations often make the headlines when a breach occurs, it is small and medium-sized businesses that are increasingly being targeted. Cyber criminals often view smaller organisations as easier entry points, particularly when those businesses lack robust security measures. This growing risk has made cyber …
Top 3 Disaster Recovery Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
When business is running smoothly, disaster recovery is often the last thing on your mind. But all it takes is one unexpected event such as a ransomware attack, server failure, or power cut to bring operations to a standstill. For SMEs every hour of downtime carries real financial and reputational cost. Having a recovery plan …
How to prepare your team for the shift to VoIP
The switch from traditional telephone systems to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is becoming increasingly important for UK businesses. With the nationwide phase-out of PSTN and ISDN services set for 2027, now is the time to prepare. Transitioning to a VoIP phone system can bring significant benefits such as flexibility, scalability and cost savings, but …
Choosing the Right IT Hardware for Your Business Needs
Choosing The Right IT Hardware For Your Business Needs Choosing the right IT hardware for your business isn’t just a matter of convenience – it’s a strategic decision that directly impacts productivity, scalability, security and your bottom line. Whether you’re launching a start-up, expanding operations or simply upgrading old systems, investing in the right hardware …
New backing for small businesses to protect their intellectual property from security threats
Why intellectual property security matters Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, yet they face growing risks to their most valuable assets which are often their ideas and innovations. Intellectual property covers everything from product designs and software to trade secrets and business plans. Losing these to theft or cyber attack can be …
Easter Opening Hours 2025 QiC Systems
Since Easter is almost here, we would like to advise our customers of our Easter opening hours: Friday 18 April – CLOSED Monday 21 April – CLOSED Tuesday 22 April – Normal working hours resume Thank you for your continued support and from everyone here at QiC Systems, we wish you a Happy Easter.
VoIP Contracts – How To Avoid Being Locked In To A Bad Deal
Explanation of VoIP contracts and the importance of choosing the right provider Choosing the right VoIP provider is crucial for businesses in the Hampshire area seeking local IT and VoIP support. The importance of this decision lies in the fact that VoIP technology plays a vital role in facilitating efficient and cost-effective communication systems for …
8 Top Tips for Local SEO
With the majority of top ten Google search results now producing local websites instead of generic ones, local SEO is something that businesses can’t ignore. If you want to help your website appear at the top of Google in the local search results, here are 8 Top Tips for Local SEO to get your started: …