The last couple of years have seen a significant increase in digital impersonation scams specifically targeting professional services, accountancy, and law firms, and their clients. These scams exploit human error and IT related vulnerabilities, and their impacts can be devastating, ranging from financial loss to reputational damage. Why Law and Accountancy Firms Are Prime [...]
Accountancy firms have good reason to ensure they are reviewing and mitigating cyber security risks in their practices. They are prime targets for cyber criminals, in part due to the valuable financial data they hold on other companies and the significant payments they make on behalf of clients, for example, for payroll activities. The [...]
‘Quishing’ is a relatively new form of cyber scam, which is based on the familiar ‘phishing’ technique but instead uses fake QR codes to trick victims into disclosing confidential details to waiting cyber criminals. Why are so many people falling victim to Quishing? In recent years QR codes have become prolific both in consumer [...]
When Microsoft made their last price adjustment to their Microsoft 365 licensing, they outlined that all future global pricing would be based on US dollar pricing going forwards and reviewed based on exchange rate changes on a semi-annual basis. Due to the strengthening of the British Pound, this has resulting in Microsoft announcing a [...]
………and yes Copilot did assist me with this Blog! In today's fast-paced world of technological advancements, it's crucial for businesses to embrace new concepts and technologies to grow and develop. Staying ahead of the curve is essential for maintaining a leading position in any sector. If we sit back and wait, we risk falling [...]
Debbie from our Sales Support and Finance has kindly shared her experience of life as a team member at Pro Drive. As a working disabled mum, finding a job that accommodates my needs while allowing me to thrive professionally and personally has been a game-changer. Here’s a peek into my life at Pro Drive [...]
Legal and Accountancy firms faced with difficulties in recruiting enough staff are increasing turning to technology to find efficiency and reduce the burden of their workload. Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant tool, has been seen significant interest as its incorporated across the Microsoft office suite. With almost all workers using these applications, there [...]
Everyone knows that all online accounts should be protected by “Multi Factor Authentication”, known as multifactor authentication for short, or sometimes as 2FA which stands for “Two Factor Authentication”. It’s the simplest thing you can do to increase the security of your online accounts no matter which method you use. Recent studies indicate that [...]
Microsoft 365 Copilot, released early in 2024, is already transforming the way businesses are using the Microsoft 365 apps, vastly increasing productivity and collaboration and bringing new skills to the workforce. The biggest impact so far has been in Microsoft Teams and in Teams meetings. Copilot has completely changed the way meetings are run, [...]
Accountancy practices are often viewed as a traditional profession and whilst some firms have grasped the digital revolution and use technology at the forefront of delivering client services, many are still struggling with software that is time consuming to use, a lack of enthusiasm and skill to utilise the latest technology and ultimately a [...]
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