Do you need Cyber Essentials to win government contracts?
Short answer: often, yes. Not always, and not for everything, but if you’re bidding for UK public sector work there’s a good chance Cyber Essentials
Month: September 2026
Fast IT Support Isn’t a Feeling, It’s Three Numbers in Your Contract
Fast IT support comes down to three numbers: response, restoration and resolution times. What to ask for, and how to check it, before you sign a contract.
7 Things to Look for When Choosing an IT Consulting Partner
Seven things to check before choosing an IT consulting partner, from scoping and security to response times, proof of delivery and support after go-live.
SOC Monitoring vs IT Support: Why Your Helpdesk Isn’t Watching for Hackers at 2am
IT support keeps systems running. A SOC watches for attackers and can act on what it finds, day and night. How to tell them apart, and what to ask.
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: Which Is Better for UK SMEs?
Somewhere in most growing businesses there’s a meeting that goes a bit like this: someone in finance wants proper Excel because the accountant sent over
The Cyber Resilience Pledge: What You’re Actually Signing Up For
The Cyber Resilience Pledge is voluntary, but its commitments are specific: board training, Early Warning and a Cyber Essentials supply chain audit.
What IT Support Really Costs a 30-Person UK Business, Line by Line
Ask five IT providers what support costs and you’ll get five different answers. Ask what an in-house hire costs and you’ll usually get one number
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Small Business: Is It Worth the Cost in 2026?
If you’ve asked yourself whether Microsoft 365 Copilot is worth it for your small business, you’re not alone, and you’re right to be a bit
In-House IT vs Outsourced IT Support: Which Is Right for Your Growing Business?
Every business hits this fork in the road eventually. The printer’s on fire (metaphorically, usually), someone’s clicked a phishing link, and the CRM has decided