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Thanks to all of our lovely clients who have given us awesome feedback (in over 1400 responses) via Net Promoter Score for our IT support services! As our mission here at Pro Drive IT [...]
We provide business IT support but we care about mental health support too. We’re sponsoring some of our team, who are taking part in fundraising events organised by Oakleaf, a mental health charity based in [...]
Our IT solutions include cybersecurity services. Cyberattacks are, sadly, increasing but we show you how to protect your online accounts with 2-Factor Authenticators like Authy. See our video! Have you wondered about your cybersecurity when [...]
Remote working presents huge cybersecurity risks for businesses because home networks aren’t generally set up properly to prevent attacks. Here are the reasons why and what you should do … Many weeks have gone [...]
There's an increase in phishing attacks on businesses, as well as home-workers. We explain what they are and how to reduce the risk with better cybersecurity. If you’re unfamiliar with the term ‘phishing’, it’s [...]
We have some answers to common questions we’re getting asked about IT essentials, to ensure your business is ready for the ‘new normal’. First, let’s set some context. At the time of writing, the latest [...]
We offer many IT services and are always looking out for useful tools to make clients more productive. Calendly is free Online Appointment Scheduling Software and it's one of our favourite go-to's. If you [...]
There are so many apps and IT solutions out there aimed at helping individuals and teams to work more productively. They include those that focus on collaboration and project management, as well as specific tasks [...]
Business continues as we steer through the lockdown and we can help with all your IT support and cyber security. We listen to our clients and are working to make things easier, so businesses can [...]
If you weren’t already considering updating your phone system, we bet you are now! Amid all the uncertainty of the current coronavirus situation, one thing is sure: businesses all around the country are starting to [...]
Most business IT systems weren’t designed for everyone to be working from home at the same time — yet that is exactly what is happening right now across the country. In the rush to [...]
Businesses that provide professional services are terrified about the consequences of confidential information falling into the hands of the wrong people. Particularly when it is client data and especially when it is personal data. The [...]
Suddenly having to up sticks and get all staff set up to work from home has left many businesses shell shocked. Not just culturally (we’re already missing the tea breaks together), but also in terms [...]
With the COVID-19 epidemic hitting the income of businesses hard, and the reality of trying to run an organisation with all staff working remotely hitting home, it is good to know that many of the [...]
We all know that business is a numbers game. Without knowing precise figures, you’ve got no chance of maintaining focus and complete visibility over what is going on in your company. If you’re a finance [...]
Last updated: Tuesday 17 March (we will be monitoring government advice closely and updating this blog when further information becomes available). With the threat from the coronavirus (COVID-19) now at an all-time high and official [...]
For decades, work has been associated with a nine-to-five job in an office. But although this is still the case for many people, times are changing. Over the past few years, flexible working has gained [...]
Okay, hands up — how many of you still use fax machines, paper statements and paper documents? If so, why?! For many businesses, particularly accountants and lawyers, going paperless sounds pretty daunting. Both law and [...]
Buying computers has always been the traditional way of securing tech for your business. But sometimes traditions are made to be broken, right? High upfront costs, crippling cash flows, lagging equipment and a disgruntled, unproductive workforce mean [...]
Are you currently storing all your data on a physical server that sits in the basement of the building? What happens if someone accidentally unplugs it? If building works are being done on the office [...]
