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Lots of changes have happened to the way we use IT over recent years, but one that most people will remember is the need to use multifactor authentication (or MFA as it has become [...]
Pro Drive recently undertook an exercise to look for a part time virtual assistant to help out our team with some administration work to free up more time to focus on working with our [...]
You may have noticed a new 'switch' has recently appeared in Microsoft Outlook, giving you the option to switch on 'New Outlook'. The more curious amongst you may even have tried it out. For [...]
In the world of email and cyber security DMARC is a hot topic. But what exactly is it, and what does it do for your business? Pro Drive’s Technical Director Matt attempts to demystify [...]
Picking a new business IT support company is not easy, how do you know if it’s going to be a fit and if they can provide the service you need? Plus moving can be [...]
With Microsoft 365 Copilot now being available for all businesses to purchase, you may be considering deploying this exciting new technology to leverage the productivity benefits that AI promises. However, failing to prepare properly [...]
The much-anticipated release of Microsoft 365 Copilot to small businesses has now happened. As of 16th January 2024, all businesses with a added Microsoft 365 Business, E3, E5 or Office 365 E3/E5 will be [...]
Passwords are the keys to your online accounts, and they should be kept safe and secure. However, with so many websites and services requiring you to create and remember passwords, it can be hard [...]
In the modern tech enabled world, most office workers now have more passwords to use than they can remember. If they do not, they are likely committing the grave error of using the same [...]
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has just released its annual review covering the period from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023. You can read the report yourself by visiting the NCSC website. [...]
If you are using Microsoft 365 and have a license for Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard or Business Premium you may have recently noticed a new ‘button’ appearing in the bar of the [...]
Accountants have accelerated their transition from paper-based to digital-based systems, particularly embracing modern cloud-based bookkeeping and practice management software. However, accountants remain highly appealing targets for cybercriminals: Many SME firms lack the resources to [...]
In a clear demonstration of its intent to take action against data breaches resulting from poor cybersecurity practices, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which regulates and enforces the UK's data protection laws, recently issued [...]
Pro Drive IT’s Technical Director Matt Taylor shares his thoughts on how automation can benefit SME businesses: I recently attended a workshop with staff from two other technology firms about to discuss how we [...]
Microsoft have recently announced the release date for their Copilot artificial intelligence engine for Windows and the Microsoft 365 suite, including the Office apps. The Windows update is already available and will gradually be [...]
We recently wrote about the increase in ‘supply chain cyber attacks’ and how the UK and EU governments are terrified about their impact on the economy. If you are a professional services firm, you [...]
Choosing a mobile phones can be quite a personal decision – even when it comes to it being for business use. In fact many smartphones being used for business purposes are in fact owned [...]
We recently wrote about the increase in ‘supply chain cyber attacks’ and how the UK and EU governments are terrified about their impact on the economy. This has been on the radar of larger [...]
The UK government has identified supply chain security as being a key risk to the UK economy. As reported by the National Cyber Security Centre, cyber-attacks launched on businesses via their suppliers have significantly [...]
If you have been looking at replacing or upgrading a major software system recently, such as a practice management or case management system, you will no doubt have encountered the terms ‘Cloud’, ’SaaS’ and [...]
