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The rise of phishing and how to fight back 2560 1707 Timewade

The rise of phishing and how to fight back

Blog written by Jordan Westcott, Operations Director at Timewade. We’ve all heard that cyberthreats are on the rise. In this blog we look at the rise of phishing, explaining what it is, why it’s on the rise and how to…

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Microsoft says goodbye to traditional password protection 960 619 Timewade

Microsoft says goodbye to traditional password protection

Blog written by Jordan Westcott, Operations Director at Timewade. Tech giant Microsoft recently announced a significant change to their security policy that will mean users no longer need to enter a traditional password to access their online accounts.  According to…

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Using technology to remain competitive: a manufacturer’s guide 2560 1706 Timewade

Using technology to remain competitive: a manufacturer’s guide

Blog written by Jordan Westcott, Operations Director at Timewade. With technology moving fast, it is important for manufacturers to keep looking ahead and planning their technology strategy to remain competitive.  Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, many of…

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Latest Sage 200 Upgrade Enhances Cloud Capabilities 2560 1853 Timewade

Latest Sage 200 Upgrade Enhances Cloud Capabilities

Blog written by Jordan Westcott, Operations Director at Timewade. The latest version of Sage 200 is available now and has massively expanded its capabilities. Sage 200 Professional 2021 R1 launched recently to provide users with ‘flexible access to functionality and…

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Can SharePoint Online replace a traditional file server? 1280 854 Timewade

Can SharePoint Online replace a traditional file server?

Blog written by Jordan Westcott, Operations Director of Timewade  Traditionally, companies have used on-site file servers to store their files. This is often a common drive, like an f-drive for example. These drives are accessible from any connected device and…

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A business guide to switching IT provider 2560 1704 Timewade

A business guide to switching IT provider

Blog written by Jordan Westcott, Operations Director of Timewade  If you’re not getting what you need from your current IT provider, it’s time to think about switching before your business is impacted. Businesses often have concerns when it comes to…

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Is your data as secure as you think? 1280 854 Timewade

Is your data as secure as you think?

Blog written by Jordan Westcott, Operations Director at Timewade. Microsoft 365 is a fantastic business tool. Its applications include Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, which along with SharePoint and OneDrive facilitate communication and collaboration across your team, at any time…

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The cost of not investing in your IT 1280 853 Timewade

The cost of not investing in your IT

Back in May 2019, Operations Director Jordan Westcott’s blog addressed the importance of investing in technology. Two years on, with a dramatic increase in home and hybrid working caused by the pandemic and a steep rise in cyber security threats,…

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10 top tips for getting the most from Microsoft Teams 1480 722 Timewade

10 top tips for getting the most from Microsoft Teams

Blog written by Julian Wills, Managing Director of Timewade and Founder of Technology for Success. Microsoft Teams saw a huge growth in users during the pandemic, from 20 million users in November 2019 to 44 million in March 2020, rising…

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