The Unite Group News and Updates
What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot: How AI Levels the Playing Field for SMEs
Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMEs is essentially an extra pair of digital hands working across Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and the wider Microsoft 365 app. It turns plain-English prompts into drafts, summaries, action lists and even workable spreadsheets. Therefore a...
Stop Business Email Compromise: How to Lock Down Your Microsoft 365 Mailboxes
Business email compromise happens when criminals trick or hijack real business email accounts to redirect payments or steal sensitive information. To stop business email compromise in UK SMEs using Microsoft 365, you need to lock down how people sign in, harden...
Beyond Antivirus: The Ransomware Defences That Actually Reduce Downtime
Ransomware defences that actually reduce downtime go well beyond ‘better antivirus’. They combine strong endpoint protection, modern monitoring, resilient backups, and a planned recovery process so you can get core systems back quickly, even if an attacker breaks...
Why More UK SMEs Are Turning to Managed Service Providers in 2026
Managed service providers are becoming the default way many UK SMEs run their IT. Instead of trying to hire every skill in-house, more owners are choosing an MSP to handle day-to-day support, cyber security and cloud platforms. They then use their internal teams to...
Windows Server 2016 Support Ends January 2027: Is Your North East Business Ready?
If you still rely on Windows Server 2016, you now have a clear deadline. Windows Server 2016 end of support is 12 January 2027. After that, Microsoft stops providing regular security updates, which means any new vulnerability stays open on any server you have left on...
Safer Internet Day 2026: Promoting AI Safety and Cyber Awareness at Work
Safer Internet Day 2026 is a good moment to reset how your organisation handles AI use and cyber awareness at work. This year’s theme is about making safer choices with ‘smart tech’, which is exactly where most day-to-day risk sits: what people share, click, download,...
Identity Threat Detection (ITDR): The Cybersecurity Shift Your Business Cannot Ignore
Identity threat detection is about spotting and stopping attacks that target user accounts rather than the perimeter. Instead of only watching firewalls and antivirus, IT teams focus on unusual sign-ins, suspicious use of permissions and signs that someone is abusing...
Achieving Cyber Essentials Certification: Step-by-Step Guide for SMEs
If you already know that Cyber Essentials is on your to-do list, the next question is simple: how to get Cyber Essentials in a way that's realistic for your team. This guide gives you clear Cyber Essentials certification steps from start to finish. It focuses on the...
Business Broadband vs Leased Lines: Choosing the Right Internet for Your SME
If you're choosing between business broadband and a leased line, the key question is simple: how critical is your internet connection to daily operations? For many smaller organisations, good business broadband is enough. Once phones, Microsoft Teams, cloud...
How SD-WAN and Backup Connections Keep Your Business Online
If your phones, tills or cloud systems stop when the internet drops, you're exactly the sort of organisation that can benefit from SD-WAN. In simple terms, SD-WAN lets you use more than one internet connection intelligently, so if one link fails or slows, traffic...
On-Premise vs Cloud Phone Systems: Which Is Right for Your Business?
If you're choosing between an on-premise vs cloud phone system, you're really deciding how much control you want to keep in your own comms room and how much you want a provider to handle for you. For some UK SMEs, an upgraded on-premise PBX still makes sense. For many...
Cyber Essentials Certification Body: What You Need to Know
What Is a Cyber Essentials Certification Body? A Cyber Essentials Certification Body is an accredited organisation that has been officially approved to assess, support and certify businesses against the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme. This...
Why Your Business Needs a Reliable IT Support Service
Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, the right IT support service can keep your operations running smoothly. In addition, it boosts productivity and protects you from costly downtime. At The Unite Group, we believe technology should enable your...
Cyber Essentials Service: Why It’s a Must‑Have for Your Business
In a world where cyber threats evolve constantly, a simple security framework can make all the difference. That’s where a Cyber Essentials service comes in. A foundational certification that helps businesses defend against the most common online attacks. Provided by...
Why Reliable IT Technician Support Is Essential for Modern Businesses
Every business relies on technology to operate smoothly. From day-to-day communication to data storage, cyber security and cloud systems, technology underpins almost every process. When something goes wrong, the impact can be immediate and costly. Therefore,...
The Definitive Guide to Business Cloud Solutions Newcastle: Why Your North East Business Needs to Migrate
Businesses in the North East from bustling startups on the Quayside to established firms in the wider Tyneside area are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and stay ahead of cyber threats. The solution? Adopting robust business cloud solutions...
Why Choosing Managed Service Providers in the UK Matters for Your Business Growth
Outsourcing your IT management is not just a trend — it’s a strategic move. Many organisations are now turning to managed service providers in the UK to handle everything from daily support to major technology transformation. According to a recent study,...
Automatic Replies: The Simple Tech Tweak Your Business Can’t Afford to Ignore
Why Automatic Replies Matter More Than Ever Communication is king. Whether it’s a customer waiting on a response or a colleague needing support, the expectation for quick replies has never been higher. But what happens when your team is out of office, on annual leave,...