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Accountancy firms have good reason to ensure they are reviewing and mitigating cyber security risks in their practices. They are prime targets for cyber criminals, in part due to the valuable financial data they [...]
‘Quishing’ is a relatively new form of cyber scam, which is based on the familiar ‘phishing’ technique but instead uses fake QR codes to trick victims into disclosing confidential details to waiting cyber criminals. [...]
When Microsoft made their last price adjustment to their Microsoft 365 licensing, they outlined that all future global pricing would be based on US dollar pricing going forwards and reviewed based on exchange rate [...]
………and yes Copilot did assist me with this Blog! In today's fast-paced world of technological advancements, it's crucial for businesses to embrace new concepts and technologies to grow and develop. Staying ahead of the [...]
Debbie from our Sales Support and Finance has kindly shared her experience of life as a team member at Pro Drive. As a working disabled mum, finding a job that accommodates my needs while [...]
Legal and Accountancy firms faced with difficulties in recruiting enough staff are increasing turning to technology to find efficiency and reduce the burden of their workload. Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant tool, has [...]
Everyone knows that all online accounts should be protected by “Multi Factor Authentication”, known as multifactor authentication for short, or sometimes as 2FA which stands for “Two Factor Authentication”. It’s the simplest thing you [...]
Lawyers are trusted by their clients to protect a significant amount of their most confidential information. From negligence claims to custody battles, a huge amount of personal data is stored by law firms in [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a huge number of applications for law firms. From help with drafting emails and letters to support with managing documents and legal compliance tasks, AI can revolutionise lawyer’s case management [...]
In the face of a startling increase in the sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks in the UK, especially against essential everyday services including water, energy, and transport, the UK government has confirmed their plans [...]
What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing refers to the on-demand availability of computing resources, such as storage and infrastructure, as services over the internet. This eliminates the need for businesses to manage physical resources [...]
In the modern age, AI is revolutionising the way we live our daily lives. From our digital assistants like Siri and Alexa to the autocorrect function on our text messages and emails, AI is [...]
Banks manage an enormous amount of highly sensitive personal data, making the ongoing sophistication and ever-increasing frequency of cyberattacks a serious consideration for the banking industry. Banks are also an especially attractive target for [...]
The introduction of IT has transformed the accounting industry. Modern accountants can now collect, manage, and process accounting data more safely and efficiently than ever before. Gone are the days of paper bookkeeping and [...]
All employers will use some form of payroll software to hold and use their employees’ personal data. Employees will usually provide personal data to their employer at the beginning of their employment, as well [...]
Impressive advancements in technology are made daily, including an increase in the sophistication of cyber security threats. As cyber criminals continue to become more advanced in their approach, an ever-increasing challenge is posed to [...]
Microsoft 365 Copilot, released early in 2024, is already transforming the way businesses are using the Microsoft 365 apps, vastly increasing productivity and collaboration and bringing new skills to the workforce. The biggest impact [...]
Accountancy practices are often viewed as a traditional profession and whilst some firms have grasped the digital revolution and use technology at the forefront of delivering client services, many are still struggling with software [...]
Over the last few years Pro Drive has invested significantly in changing the way we provide our IT support service. Our Operations Director Chris Morrell has taken to the blog to explain how and [...]
In the King’s Speech introduced by the new UK government in July 2024, the UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill was one of two pieces of legislation introduced to strengthen the UK’s cyber defences. [...]
