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Seven security predictions for small businesses in 2017

Digital life for businesses started out with dumb screens, keyboards and the days of the mainframe. This gave way to a simple set-up: a few PCs connected to a server with staff tapping away on keyboards at their desks. Then came laptops, mobiles, tablets and the era of computing on the move. Next, cloud computing
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How to prepare your website for Black Friday traffic

In 2015, shoppers spent over £3 billion on Black Friday according to Experian data. 2016 is expected to be an even bigger year, with more and more retailers taking advantage of the event (which falls on 25th November). A well planned and executed Black Friday campaign can have many benefits for your business. As well
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Why regional co-location is a great option for small businesses

It is no secret that businesses are becoming ever more dependent on data due to a number of changes including an upsurge in cloud services, digitisation and the internet of things. As a result a key priority is the safe and efficient storage of this vital data with companies looking for the best solution to
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Cisco global cloud index projects cloud traffic to nearly quadruple

Cloud traffic is expected to rise 3.7-fold, up from 3.9 zettabytes (ZB) per year in 2015 to 14.1 ZB per year by 2020, according to the sixth annual Cisco Global Cloud Index (2015-2020). This rapid growth of cloud traffic is attributed to increased migration to cloud architectures due to their ability to scale quickly and
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Savvy SEO tips for new businesses that won’t break the bank

With 50 per cent of new businesses failing within five years, recent research has revealed that many small businesses are missing out on opportunities to market their business online; such companies could benefit from helpful SEO tips. The research finds that 73 per cent say they do not advertise online and 42 per cent report
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How to help your customers avoid online fraud

UK consumers are more likely to be a victim of online fraud than any other type of offence in the UK. They’re 20 times more likely to be scammed out of money on the web than to be mugged in the street. According to the latest figures, British consumers face one-in-ten odds of becoming a victim of
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9 tips for small business owners contemplating a PC purchase

Making a PC purchase can be a confusing process for a small business owner, who have to contend with a long list of specifications, brands, and prices, not to mention differing online reviews. Here, Dell has put together the top tips for SMEs looking to update their technology. 1. Define the role and select the right solution
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