What is satellite internet?
We get a lot of inquiries for satellite internet from M247 – there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly it is and when its best used and what the differences are between wireless internet...
View ArticleGigabit internet and why your business needs it
Gigabit internet speeds have had to come a long way. Back in 1993, when the internet was launched, public connections were restricted to ‘dial-up’ modems capable of speeds of just 56 kilobits per...
View Article2022 – the year the industry tackles the data explosion
It’s that time of year where we start to look ahead to 2022 and consider what new focuses this will bring to the industry. As the famous saying goes ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ and this will...
View Article2022 – Cloud first, cloud native
In our tech trends for 2022 series, we’ve already talked about how businesses will be looking to get on top of the data explosion that’s happening across their ecosystems. One of the major contributing...
View Article2022 – Breaking down siloes to deliver a Total Experience
In the third instalment of our blog series looking forward to the anticipated tech trends of 2022, we take a look at the drive towards delivering Total Experience (TX)… Building on UC tools...
View ArticleIt’s the most vulnerable time of the year: IT security for Christmas closures
As many businesses prepare to wind down and shut up shop for Christmas, cyber criminals are preparing for their busiest time of the year. Make sure your business is ready to weather the festive...
View ArticleTrust no one: Zero Trust the latest development in network security
New ways of working call for new methods of network security. As remote working continues to grow, we thought we would take a look at one of the key trends that is building in popularity and what this...
View ArticleWhy law firms need to rethink their data security
The march of technological innovation continues apace, and in many areas the legal sector has gone along with it. In the midst of a global pandemic, legal firms looking to maintain open lines of...
View Article6 ways cloud storage can save your law firm money
Across the legal sector there is a reluctance to adopt cloud data storage solutions on the basis of cost. Law firms generate and hold an incredible amount of data, and many cloud providers price...
View ArticleThe ever-evolving workplace
Digital technology continues to profoundly shape every aspect of our work. The ability to deliver products and services at unprecedented speeds in the race to gain competitive advantage is business...
View ArticleBuilding an effective and scalable cloud strategy
Building an effective and scalable cloud strategy Manchester’s long-awaited Tech Week launched last month, and the M247 team were thrilled to be on-site and part of the action. The event focused on...
View ArticleProtecting your law firm’s data in the Cloud
Best practices for cloud data storage security A growing number of law firms are embracing cloud technology for everyday functions. Collaboration platforms have become commonplace, videoconferencing is...
View ArticleTackling rising IT costs for businesses
Three step approach to reducing IT costs It’s not just households who are feeling the pinch at the moment; most businesses are feeling the strain too, with rising costs hitting everything from supply...
View ArticleWhat is the future of connectivity – do you know your SD-WAN from your MPLS...
As business connections continue to evolve, we take a deeper look at the options available With so much of our lives now being lived and conducted online, it makes sense that tech companies are...
View ArticleRansomware: Are you defending your data?
Ransomware is cited as the most significant threat facing the UK, how prepared are you? The number of ransomware attacks on businesses hit dizzying new heights last year. In the most recent research by...
View ArticleDisaster Recovery and Planning for your Business
Businesses often store highly valuable and sensitive data and are widely recognised as prime targets for cyberattack, exploitation and ransom. There are, of course, plenty of measures you can implement...
View ArticleDMaaS 101: What is Data Management as a Service?
Following the surge in data usage over the last few years Data Management as a Service (DMaaS) has been thrust into the limelight. But what is Data Management as a Service? What can it do for...
View ArticleDMaaS Vs. BUaaS: All the information to decide which is best for your business
With data usage at an all-time high and, the number of IT systems and applications to maintain it continuing to rise, the management and protection of data is a business-critical consideration....
View ArticleM247’s summer party has raised £3,000 for Manchester Youth Zone, our charity...
M247 are delighted to announce that we raised £3,000 for our charity partner, Manchester Youth Zone, during our summer party on Wednesday 17 August Live music, delicious food, and mocktails were...
View ArticleGain control of your Microsoft 365 subscription costs with a Partner of Record
IT teams are facing multiple challenges right now with costs spiralling across the board and a skills shortage making all but the most routine of tasks difficult For businesses using Microsoft Online...
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