Category Archives: Data Management

Finding The Right Backup Drive

Posted on December 18, 2013 by itsupportblog

With the holiday season almost upon us, we’ll all be taking photos like there’s no tomorrow. Memories of friends and family getting together are precious, which is why it’s essential you have the right backup drive for your storage needs. … Continue reading →

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Why Replication Can Be a Good Thing

Posted on November 28, 2012 by itsupportblog

As an IT support company, we generally work with clients within a 20 mile radius of Stowmarket, Suffolk so we can maintain a fast and efficient service. Mind you, some of our clients have satellite offices further afield, so it … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Where Your Data Is?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by itsupportblog

That might sound like an odd question, but it has been prompted by an article by Simon Quicke in MicroScope.co.uk. According to Simon, research carried out by Varonis highlights that many senior managers only have a loose grip on understanding … Continue reading →

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Have You Taken the Cookie by the Horns?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by itsupportblog

I’m sure you’ve heard plenty of rumblings about the new EU cookie directive that’s now come into force. With effect from 25th May this year, all UK website owners must comply. That means you have to explicitly get your website … Continue reading →

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Destroy Your Data–5 Ways to Say Goodbye

Posted on April 11, 2012 by itsupportblog

The thought that you could unwittingly open your data up to unscrupulous hackers is at the forefront of most peoples’ minds. But what about when you dispose of your old computer, hard disk, or USB stick? If you don’t destroy … Continue reading →

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Mobile Data – An IT Headache

Posted on February 15, 2012 by itsupportblog

A recent article in Microscope.co.uk, looked at the changing landscape of IT and the impact it is having on data security. According to Dave Everitt, general manager EMEA at Absolute Software, the increasing use of personal devices (such as smartphones) … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Mobile Safe

Posted on January 18, 2012 by itsupportblog

They are everywhere these days. Everyone from kids to Grannies are in love with their mobile phones. In fact, it’s hard to imagine how we used to cope without them (remember those days?). Whether for business or personal use, most … Continue reading →

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Changes in Data Breach Laws

Posted on January 11, 2012 by itsupportblog

A recent article in Microscope.co.uk is giving a heads up for the proposed changes in the data breach laws across the EU. At the moment, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has the ability to dole out fines of up to … Continue reading →

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New Electronic Communications Regulations–Cookies

Posted on November 9, 2011 by itsupportblog

Sadly, we’re not talking about chocolate chip or all-butter cookies, but rather the text files that websites put on a user’s computer to store information, such as user preferences. The new rules governing cookies were brought in to play in … Continue reading →

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How Secure is Cloud Computing?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by itsupportblog

It would appear as though everyone is turning to the cloud these days. Undoubtedly, it has its advantages, such as: Cost savings Increased storage Automation Flexible Greater mobility No more worries about updates leaving you free to concentrate on innovation … Continue reading →

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