Preparing to go back to your workplace

During the COVID-19 pandemic many organisations have had to relocate their staff to work from home. For most, it was a rush with lots of last minute changes and an initial loss of productivity. So now that the government is slowly easing us out of lockdown, we should really be taking some time to make a plan for our business's eventual return to the workplace, ensuring that it is as smooth and quick as possible.

Work from home guide to video conferencing

Whether you are working remotely or working from home, using video calls for meetings is now part of everyday life and more popular than ever. Our new guide to video conferencing will help you to make the most of this technology, avoid mistakes and get the best possible video calls for you, your team and your business.

Business as usual - your remote working checklist

Whilst the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow, you need to ensure your organisation is prepared for the possibility that your staff may not be able to come into work. We have put together a 4 step checklist to help your organisation get ready for a potential office shutdown.

How to make cybersecurity a part of your business culture

Cybercrime is the number one threat to organisations everywhere and so making cybersecurity a part of your business culture is vitally important if you want to stay one step ahead of the hackers. Our guide takes you through 5 steps that will help your organisation to create a more secure environment.

The 9 cyber threats you need to know about now

With cybercrime on the rise and constantly headline news, the only way to try and stay ahead of the cyber criminals to is understand the threats they present. Our guide takes a look at which of the most commonly used tactics by hackers that you need to be aware of for your business and what solutions you can put in place to avoid falling prey to them.

11 Signs your business has been hacked

The rise in cybercrime is alarming and nowadays it's no longer about if you're going to be attacked but when.

Being prepared is everything, so if you are hacked, how do you recognise the signs?

Our guide takes you through 11 ways in which you can recognise the signs that your IT network systems might have been compromised and subject to a cyberattack and what your business can do about it.

The 2020 Problem

Next year, in 2020, a number of Microsoft business software packages reach End of Life and if your business is running any of them, then you could have a problem. 

Find out from our guide what 'End of Life' actually means, which software packages are affected and why you shouldn't wait until 2020 to do something about it.

Company Brochure

If you would like to find out more about Net Technical Solutions and the services we offer, please download our company brochure below.

Just like this website, our brochure aims to give you a clear overview of our core business areas - IT Support, IT Services and Software Development, as well as information on how we can work with you to provide your company with everything it needs to run and maintain an efficient and effective IT System.

IT Support Buyer's Guide

Buying the right type of IT Support for your company can be costly and time-consuming, but it doesn't need to be.

Our IT Support Buyer's Guide covers everything you need to know and what you need to consider to make the best decision for your company.

This comprehensive guide includes the different types of IT Support available; the pros and cons of outsourcing; explains the different outsourcing models and gives you points to consider when reviewing your IT Support. 

Guide to Using the Cloud

'Using the Cloud: What's right for your business' is designed to help you understand the different cloud computing options currently available for your business. 

Explaining the benefits of cloud computing, the different types of services available and the different ways of using the Cloud in business, it provides an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to know more about the Cloud.

Beating the Baddies

Cybercrime is now the number one threat to businesses everywhere. But that doesn’t mean a devastating attack is inevitable. There are plenty of ways to stay one step ahead of the Internet baddies and stop your business becoming yet another statistic.

Our guide gives recommendations on how to win the war against hackers and explains the most common cyber attacks faced by businesses today.

Manage Teams and Groups with Office 365

Good teamwork is critical for organisations to be successful. However the modern team isn't always based in the same office - or even the same country. Flexible working is a core part of daily life and Microsoft Teams, a chat and collaboration platform that’s part of the incredibly popular Office 365 suite now makes it easier than ever for groups of people to collaborate on tasks.

Teams integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft services and comes FREE with an Office 365 subscription
package. Read our comprehensive guide to discover how it works and how it could help boost your organisation's productivity.

IT Guide to Phishing Attacks

You’ve probably heard of phishing attacks but do you know what phishing actually means? We’ve written a brand new guide which explains what phishing is, how it works and more importantly what you can do to protect your business from attacks.

GDPR Statement of Compliance

On 25 May 2018 the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect and impacts each and every organisation that holds or processes personal data. Net Technical Solutions is, and has always been, committed to high standards of information security, privacy and transparency. 

We have recently been awarded Cyber Essentials accreditation through the IASME which ensures that we comply with applicable GDPR regulations now that they have come into force. We are also fully aware of our role in helping to provide the right tools, systems and processes to support our customers’ need to meet their own GDPR mandate.

Read our Statement of Compliance here, along with some thoughts as to what you can do to be GDPR compliant.

Guide to Business Broadband

We pride ourselves on providing the very best Internet connectivity to keep your business operational - be it simple access to email, the ability to run video conferencing, or having your business telephony run over the internet (also known as ‘Voice over IP’ or VoIP).

Read our useful guide which explores the different Internet connectivity options available and explains the benefits of a 'business-grade' broadband service, information on the various services available and the differences between ADSL, FTTC, FTTP and Ethernet.

IT Security Datasheet

IT Security forms a core part of our service provision and this datasheet will give you a better understanding of what Net Technical Solutions can offer you.

Our leaflet outlines how we can work proactively with you to lower your company’s risk and help safeguard your data and details our layered solution to your Cyber Security needs which will build up your IT defence and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific requirements and budget.

Five Clever Ways with Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 has all sorts of brilliant features which could really help boost your team's productivity levels. In our latest guide, we've put together five of our favourite time-saving features and show you how to make this Cloud-based software work even harder for your business.

How to conduct an IT Review for Schools

This document outlines our step by step guide to performing your own IT health check. It will help you conduct a complete review of your current situation and is ideal for anyone working within the Education sector and looking to review or update their current technology.

Now more than ever, educational establishments such as schools, colleges and universities depend on robust, reliable IT systems to keep their daily activities running as smoothly as possible and maximise their pupil's learning. However, failing equipment, outdated software and slow or difficult-to-use IT systems can have a huge impact on the overall effectiveness of a school’s operation. Add to this stretched budgets, the pace of change, rising costs and ever increasing cyber security threats and it makes sense to adopt a thorough IT review on a regular basis.

Guide to Ageing IT Systems

You’ve probably heard of the concept of ‘dog years’. For every human year, a dog ages 5 to 9 years which means that dogs age faster than we do. Well it’s exactly the same with computers and your IT setup.

An ageing IT system can mean a drain on your company's time and resources. Our guide helps you to understand the effect it might have and the signs to look out for that show when your IT setup is getting too old and inefficient and what you can do to prevent it from affecting your business. 

The Risks and Rewards of BYOD

Staff bringing their own mobiles to work may be convenient but it can also put your company at risk…

You may well have heard the term BYOD which stands for Bring Your Own Device.

Many people use their own personal mobile, iPad, tablet or laptop to do company work whether it’s travelling to and from the office, whilst at work or at home. This means that they have access to company data on devices that your company has very little or no control over.

Read our guide to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) which highlights the 6 areas that you should be concerned about and gives advice on what to do about them.