What is ransomware? Malware is a form of malicious software that is designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to a computer system. Ransomware is a particular kind of malware that prevent...
Nichols PLC is an international soft drinks business and home of the iconic Vimto brand. With its three key business streams – its cordial, international brand and ‘out of home’ brand – it has its head office i...
Our busy lives mean we need technology to run smoothly and there is nothing more annoying than a computer system in constant buffering mode or waiting too long for items to load. There could be many reasons as ...
When and how did you decide to pursue a career in IT support? When my university career didn’t pan out as I had hoped, I decided to get a job. While I was looking, I came across an opportunity to learn compu...
Prior to 2020, less than 5% of the UK workforce worked from home. Now, with the pandemic behind us, hybrid working is here to stay, with latest figures suggesting that over 25% of the workforce are choosing to ...
There has been a great deal of discussion about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the face of the business world. The technology is out of the box and businesses need to embrace it, or risk losing th...
Cybercrime is a growing threat to businesses and individuals alike. In this first part of our “Staying Safe from Cybercrime” series, we focus on one of the simplest but most powerful defences: your ...
Over the next few months we will introduce you to the Highstream team. Next up is Alan Roscoe, IT support technician at Highstream. When and how did you decide to pursue a career in IT support? I spen...
What is cloud technology? People tend to talk about ‘the cloud’ as if it is a physical object, but of course it isn’t really. The term is used to describe cloud computing technology, which is the global netw...