Guides to getting the IT right.
Short, plain-English explainers on the work we do every day, grouped by topic so you can read the ones that matter to you.
Choosing an IT partner
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Holistic managed IT vs break/fix
How a holistic managed IT provider differs from a break/fix shop — the pricing model, response times and security posture, and what Irish SMEs should expect.
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Switching IT provider without downtime
A step-by-step framework for switching managed IT providers in Ireland without downtime or losing data — the onboarding phases, and what to put in writing.
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How to choose an IT provider
A vendor-neutral, 12-criteria framework for choosing a managed IT provider in Ireland — response SLA, security baseline, compliance specialism and vertical fit.
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Managed IT
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Every device, set up and watched
Laptops, phones and servers don't look after themselves. Managed devices are set up the same way every time, kept patched and watched — so ransomware is boxed in the moment it lands.
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Email and data you can get back
A deleted file or a compromised mailbox shouldn't cost more than a few minutes. Independent backup of Microsoft 365 and your files makes recovery quick — and provable.
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Penetration testing
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What an attacker sees from the internet
External attack-surface testing looks at your business the way an outsider would — what's reachable from the public internet, and where the soft spots are.
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How far a breach could spread inside
Getting in is only step one. Internal testing measures how far an intruder could move once they have a foothold on your network.
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Testing the software your business runs on
The portals, line-of-business apps and logins your team depends on hold a lot of trust — and a lot of data. Here's what testing them looks at.
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Whether your team can be tricked
Most breaches start with a person, not a server. A simulated phishing exercise shows whether realistic approaches can fool your team — and turns the result into training.
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Your Microsoft 365 and cloud setup
Microsoft 365 and Azure are where a lot of business now lives — and their default settings are rarely the safest. A cloud security review surfaces what's quietly exposed.
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Networking & Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi designed from a survey, not a guess
Wi-Fi that drops in the back office usually comes down to guesswork at install time. Designing from a proper site survey puts coverage where it's actually needed.
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A business connection that stays up
When the line drops, the business stops. Business-grade gateways and automatic failover keep you online when a connection or device fails.
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One network you can see
A network you can't see is a network you can't fix quickly. Bringing every device onto one dashboard makes faults quick to find and quick to fix.
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A network with room to grow
Adding a floor, a unit or a whole new site shouldn't mean starting again. A network designed with headroom extends cleanly as you grow.
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Technology Success Program
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Knowing where your IT stands
It's hard to plan when you can't see where you are. Regular alignment audits measure your setup against best practice, with prioritised findings.
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An IT plan that runs ahead
Technology that's only dealt with when it breaks always feels like firefighting. A rolling roadmap keeps decisions planned, not panicked.
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Making the right technology decisions
Choosing the wrong tool is expensive twice — once to buy it, and again to switch away. Independent guidance helps you get the right fit first time.
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