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Microsoft has launched a live transcription tool for Teams. In other words, it provides a written record of the spoken word during a meeting. How it works The tool identifies each speaker and automatically captures in real-time what each speaker says. As a result, the transcript is available during and after meetings. The speech is … Continue reading Live Teams Transcriptions →

Personalising our experience with technology is becoming easier and more important to users. But do you know how to adjust sound for specific apps? Adjusting volume settings allows you to remove unwanted noise and prioritise specific sounds like email notifications, for instance.  Changing the volume levels of individual applications can be done quickly and easily … Continue reading Tech tip – how to adjust sound for specific apps →

SMY IT Services has expanded with the addition of an extra engineer to support the rising number of home workers in the region. The company, which offers a range of services to businesses who rely on computer and phone systems, has seen business boom in the last year as more and more people chose to … Continue reading Expansion as businesses continue to seek help →

Just under half of all cyber-attacks are aimed at small to medium-sized businesses but, the risk isn’t limited to just those organisations. It is a risk that everyone faces, even national and international brands. This week, budget airline company, EasyJet, fell victim to a cyber-attack. Around nine million people’s travel information and contact details were … Continue reading What SMEs can learn from high-profile cyber-attacks →

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the working landscape for everyone. Many people are working from home having set up makeshift offices in their dining room. But working from home has its risks. In a Government daily briefing, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, highlighted the rise in cyber hackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities in an attempt to … Continue reading Top tips for working from home security →

43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. With technology continually evolving and cyber criminals rife in our society, it’s important to make sure your valuable personal data is protected. Read our top tips to ensure your personal data is safeguarded. 1. Change the default credentials of your devices Your passwords and … Continue reading Five top tips to protect your personal data  →

Recent figures have revealed a widening skills gap for the computing industry. Fewer pupils are opting to study for a GCSE in either computing or ICT and there is a growing gender gap, with boys outnumbering girls. Here, our managing director Jonathan Smy, and his niece Chloe Matthews, who is studying computer science at A … Continue reading Dispelling the myth that computing is for boys →

A leading Suffolk IT company has given a football club a boost this season after agreeing to be the team’s main sponsor. SMY IT Services, based just outside of Ipswich, has donated money to East Bergholt Football Club for the sponsorship package over the next two years. The club’s three senior teams, featuring more than … Continue reading SMY IT signs sponsorship deal with East Bergholt Football →

Technology is a huge part of most peoples lives, as many of us use computers, smartphones and tablets regularly. However, as technology advances, so does the complexity of viruses, scams and hackers. Below we have highlighted six simple steps to help you increase your computer security and keep your computer safe. Keep your computer up … Continue reading Six top tips to increase computer security →

A leading IT company in Suffolk has gained a Microsoft Silver Partner accreditation for the fifth year running in November 2018. SMY IT was shortlisted in this year’s East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards for the small business category. They also and got the accreditation from Microsoft for their expertise in the cloud and also … Continue reading Microsoft accreditation awarded to SMY IT →