5 Ways to Prevent Data Loss Within Your Business

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Data loss: something that no business ever wants to experience or endure. In today’s digital world, our data is more vital and valuable than ever before — driving creation and innovation, boosting businesses, and connecting a variety of people from all around the world to each other. However, with our data being of such utter […]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: Keeping You Safe

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The digital world is consistently evolving and growing, and becoming increasingly more cunning. With this in mind, it is imperative that we remain cautious and well-educated about any threats or dangers that we may encounter. Halloween isn’t the only frightening thing about October… In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, we want to […]

Employee Onboarding: Securing New Beginnings

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Employee onboarding is an exciting moment for every company, marking growth, fresh perspectives, and potential. But as businesses increasingly lean on digital platforms, it’s crucial that this onboarding journey is not only seamless but also secure. In today’s data-driven landscape, integrating IT and cybersecurity into the onboarding process is more than a best practice – […]

Direct Technical: A New Chapter Begins

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We are proud to share the news that we have recently merged with Lewes-based Direct Technical, one of the region’s leading Private Cloud and Managed Service Providers (MSP). Harry and Greg from Direct Technical were welcomed to the wider Wessex IT team earlier this month and work is already underway to start integrating the two businesses.  This […]

Windows Server 2012 End of Life

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The clock is ticking for businesses still relying on Windows Server 2012 as it is reaching end of life on October 10th, 2023. With the end of support just around the corner it’s crucial to take action and upgrade promptly. Failure to do so can leave your business vulnerable to cyber threats and non-compliant with […]

Microsoft Renames Azure AD to Microsoft Entra ID

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Microsoft recently made an announcement that Azure AD (Active Directory), their popular identity and access management solution, will be undergoing a transformation and rebranding to become Microsoft Entra ID. This strategic move is part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance and simplify secure access experiences for users. Starting from August 2023, users will gradually begin […]