Smart IT have today been ranked among the best in the country for apprenticeships by the Department of Education. Today (29 June 2022), the country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers for 2022 have been recognised for their vital work boosting career opportunities for people across all industries. The leader board put together by the Department for…
It’s easy to become complacent about IT Business Security. We’re always informing our customers of the latest threats and security issues that may increase the risk to their business. Sometimes however going back to basics is required, just as a double-check to make sure you’ve got all bases covered. In this article, we’ll be outlining…
Phishing is the biggest threat of small organisations, accounting for more than 30%* of data breaches based on Verizon’s 2020 DBIR report. What is Phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that uses a disguised email as a weapon. The aim is to trick the recipient into giving valuable information, often a request from their bank or…
In the small to medium business sector, companies were forced to invest heavily into their IT infrastructure and have an IT Budget Increase as they had no other choice but to have their employees shift to working from home and gain access to work remotely, migrated to the cloud, and bolstered their security. In an…
This week we are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2022 – Build the Future, running from the 7 – 13th February 2022. The 2022 National Apprenticeship Week’s theme is “Build the Future” – a theme that is very much aligned to our own apprentice program. At Smart IT, we strongly believe that investing in young talent…
“The Ultimate Threat Management Firewall” “has become one of those technical buzz words over recent years, but firstly let’s look at what an Ultimate Threat Management (UTM) Firewall actually means. “An UTM (Ultimate Threat Management) Firewall allows organisations to consolidate their network security services using one appliance, simplifying the protection of the network. All threats…
Congratulations to Martin Simnett on gaining promotion to Customer Success Manager. This is a senior role within Smart IT and will be an integral part of the business moving forward. Martin brings over 20 years’ experience within the IT sector, working both in the field and as a senior network consultant with a strong focus…
We are excited to announce that we are expanding! As a result of consistent growth over recent years, increasing turnover by an impressive 50% over the last 4 years. We are delighted to be in the position to expand the business to second location. In addition to our head office in Gateshead, we’ve now opened…
Each New Year, we all make resolutions to achieve a new challenge, or take up new hobby. Most of us give up on our diets or going to the gym by the end of January. Our Cyber Security New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 will keep your organisation secure throughout the year ahead. 1. Always Remain…
This week we’ve had the pleasure of delivering cheques to three amazing North East charities, Smile for Life, Newcastle Vision Support and Tyneside Women’s Health. We wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of our customers for their support throughout the year and wish them and their teams a Merry Christmas.…
