With the recent changes Microsoft have made to their use of basic authentication, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to look at what this means. What is it? Basic authentication is ...
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, connects all the people in your business, regardless of their location. On a VPN, your remote workers can access all your office systems and applications. They’re se...
Gone are the days when business mobiles were only used for calls – and the occasional text. With software packages like Microsoft 365, users can have their work emails and documents at their fingertip...
Many things can affect your broadband speed, from the equipment you're using and it's location, to the physical network in your premises. Remember, data-hungry businesses need an appropriately fast co...
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a way of securely connecting multiple business locations, either locally using Point-to-Point Ethernet (P2P) technology, or nationally using VPN. What is a Wide Area Ne...
There are two main types of phone system: on-premises systems, and cloud-based phone systems. Businesses choosing on-premises systems want the security of having the equipment on site. But these sys...
SIP trunking is a type of technology that lets you make calls over a data connection. Of course, there’s a lot of clever technology behind it but we’re not going into the technical detail here (SIP st...
There are three types of business phone numbers you can choose to let your customers call you. Freefone numbers (0800 and 0808 prefixes) and low-cost numbers (03 prefixes) encourage customers to call ...
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a great way for smaller businesses to make and receive calls over the internet.If your business has up to four users, all you’ll need to make VoIP calls is: S...
With all the different options, it can be hard for businesses to get the best broadband service for their needs. Let’s take a look at what’s available to BT Business customers to help you find the rig...
There’s lots you can do to maximise your Wi-Fi connection, from changing your setup, being mindful of where your router is placed, and using add-ons to help extend your coverage. Here’s some tips on h...
Phishing is a type of identity theft where scammers use online messages to appear as if they’re from a genuine company, to try to trick you into giving out private information. Here’s some tips on h...
Back in July, we talked about the importance of digital skills now more than ever. Now new data from Salesforce says that 80% of the UK workforce admit that they don’t feel ready for the digital-first...
Did you know BT has a new partnership network, specially created to help micro-businesses with 0-9 employees grow? Micro-businesses are defined as businesses with 0 to 9 employees. Small businesses...
Does your business rely on fast and reliable internet? Are you struggling with slow speeds? A leased line might be the answer to your problems! BTnet is a leased line for your business, giving y...
In 2020, BT signed a deal to exclusively sponsor British eSports group Excel eSports. You might be familiar with BT’s involvement in real-world sport, but what about the world of virtual sport? eSpo...
The digital world is evolving at a fast pace and sometimes it’s difficult to keep up with the new developments and terminology. One of these is Web 3.0 but what does it mean and what are the implicati...
Fraud is one of the major issues facing the telecommunications industry today, with criminals finding new ways to take advantage of operators and consumers. Read on for the latest on fraudulent activi...
Are you fed up with paper bills piling up in your office? Want to take the stress out of paying for your BT Business services and avoid those late payment fees? By changing to direct debit, you coul...
We wrote back in May about what Cloud is and mentioned we have several different products that fall under the name ‘Cloud’ – one of which is called Cloud Voice. Today, I’m going to expand on Cloud Voi...
As expectations and requirements for faster internet continue to grow, the conversation around broadband is shifting towards Fibre nationally. There are several different terms for Fibre and the diffe...
We posted an article in June talking about 5G and what it means for businesses. Progress on the 5G infrastructure is rapidly advancing with Vodafone announcing they’re installing two private 5G networ...
Mobile-network operators in the UK are set to switch off the 3G network, with BT and Vodafone looking to phase out 3G by 2023. The entire 2G and 3G mobile networks are expected to be retired by 2033. ...
Email addresses have a few foibles that people aren’t aware of. What do you know about emails? I’m going to run through the different options you have; to stay in touch with your customers, on the go,...
Many of us are continuing to work from home after the recent pandemic, making digital skills more important for businesses than ever. Check out our top tips below on bringing your business into the di...
2 years ago, the unthinkable happened; the world stopped going to work and we were instructed to not leave the house. Businesses had to learn how to adapt to survive Covid-19 by introducing homeworkin...
Want to make sure you’re getting the best possible speeds out of your Broadband? Here’s some tips on how to optimise your connection. Check your broadband wiring: Connecting your router directly i...
As every day passes, advertising is moving further away from billboards and bus stops, to a more cloud based digital solution. Whether you’re loading up a webpage or streaming music or videos online, ...
In the news, you’ve probably seen articles talking about the next steps of technological advancement using words like Cloud, IoT or 5G. We want to help de-mystify these terms and get you and your busi...
It feels like everyday a new scam is reported on the news so it’s important to know how to keep you and your business safe. With the Covid pandemic forcing many businesses to move online, a recent gov...
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