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Cyber Essentials in 30 days: our playbook
Lose a contract because you can't show certification and the cost is real. Getting Cyber Essentials needn't be painful, here's the 30-day plan.
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Microsoft 365 licensing: are you paying for shelfware?
Every unused E5 licence and over-specified plan is money leaving your account for nothing. Auditing them is one of the fastest wins in IT.
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Managed firewall vs DIY: the real cost comparison
Running your own firewall feels cheaper, until one misconfiguration or missed patch takes the network down. We price up what DIY really costs.
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Windows 10 end of life: what to do before support runs out
Free Windows 10 support ended in October 2025. Extended Security Updates buy you time, but the clock is louder than most businesses realise. Here's the practical plan.
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Microsoft 365 pricing changes 2026: what UK businesses need to know
Microsoft's biggest Microsoft 365 pricing and packaging update in years lands on 1 July 2026. Here's exactly what's changing, who it hits first, and how to protect your renewal.
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