The New Year brings exciting opportunities to shake up your life for the better – and that extends to technology for your business, too.
Here, SMY IT Services Managing Director Jonathan Smy shares his tech tips every business should look to implement in 2023.
The cloud has revolutionised the tech industry. It is no longer the future – it is the reality.
Cloud computing offers businesses more agility, better performance, easier maintenance – and importantly, a reduced cost. But that isn’t the best thing about it.
Storing your files on the cloud mean you and your staff can access data wherever you are, from any device.
Almost every business you know will use the cloud in some shape or form. Now it is important your business isn’t left behind.
Thankfully for those yet to harness its power – the SMY team have been experts in cloud technology since its inception. And we want every business to realise its advantages.
Applying Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to all your business accounts is one of the most simple and effective forms of cybersecurity. Simply put, businesses without it are prime targets for cybercrime in 2023.
Using MFA means every log-in on a business account must be verified using another source. Simply logging in with the correct password isn’t enough to gain you access.
This is typically achieved through mobile apps which provide the user with a code to enter online. The simple step is said to prevent as much as 99.9% of hacks.
All accounts should have MFA in place – from the very top to the bottom of your business pyramid.
On the topic of cybercrime, the New Year brings fresh opportunity to revisit your existing cybersecurity protocols.
The world of cybersecurity is ever changing and criminals are always discovering new ways to offend. As such, it is vital to regularly update your protocols and identify any loose ends that could grant a criminal access to your business’ data.
SMY IT Services’ customers never have to worry about this – our team work around the clock to keep tabs on the latest developments and identify your vulnerabilities.
What’s more, our customers benefit from industry-leading firewalls and anti-virus technology. We’ll also alert you should your software or operating system be out of date.
Internally, it is always a good idea to check which accounts still require access to sensitive information or files.
Just like with the cloud, switching from traditional telephony to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is more than just a trend. It is the future.
Moving away from a landline phone system – known as PBX – can save your business valuable money while enhancing security.
The technology also enables clearer voice quality and can be scaled up as your business grows. What’s more, the calls can be made anywhere with a reliable internet connection – making it the perfect choice for today’s agile workforce.
The SMY IT Services team are experts in cloud telephony, what we believe to be the best communication method for businesses. Whatever your needs, we are here to help.
There are dozens of top tips and trends we’d like to share in this blog – but the reality is, we might be here for hours!
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Our biggest aim at SMY IT Services is to make your business more profitable through the power of technology. And that is why the latest technology trends make us so excited.
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