The Unite Group News and Updates
A chat with Carl, our Helpdesk Apprentice
Carl is our newest member of our team here at The Unite Group. Having joined us just before Christmas. Carl has joined us on an apprenticeship. He will work closely alongside Chris, our helpdesk manager as well as the other helpdesk engineers. We recently had a chat...
What are the 5 Cyber Essentials?
In this blog, we cover the 5 cyber essentials elements. The Cyber Essentials certification assessment covers all 5 of these areas. Certification can only be achieved if all 5 areas are in place within a business. Cyber Essentials As covered in previous blogs, Cyber...
Festive season cyber threats: Are you prepared?
Have you thought about the cyber threats your business could face this festive season? Christmas is around the corner and most businesses are beginning to unwind and prepare for the festivities. Therefore, our minds are filled with presents, wrapping, and preparing...
The Festive Period at The Unite Group
Wow, what a busy December we have had here at The Unite Group! As we prepare for Christmas, we look back over our action-packed December. From supporting local causes to Secret Santa, attending networking events & our Christmas night out. Norah’s North Pole As...
December 2022 – Newsletter
We're back a little earlier than usual this month to ensure our newsletter reaches you before the festive period! Here it is our December addition of our monthly newsletter. What a year we have had! Thank you & here's to 2023! In this newsletter: Don't forget to...
How can we provide Cyber Essentials support?
In this blog we talk through the guidance you can seek for Cyber Essentials support. So, you’ve realised you need a Cyber Essentials certification but you are unsure where to start? Well here at The Unite Group, we strongly recommend using a registered, qualified...
Join us in supporting Norah’s North Pole!
Again this year, The Unite Group are proud to support Norah's North Pole. What is Norah’s North Pole? Norah's North Pole works right here in the North East. Providing a small sack of Christmas presents to those children who would go without. Over the past 6 years...
Computer Security Day
Today marks National Computer Security Day. This day demands our attention every year due to the shift to a more digital way of life. Although technology has enriched our lives, it has also left us vulnerable to data security issues and cyber-attacks. It’s no secret...
November 2022 – Newsletter
We've had a super busy month here and we are excited to share with you what we've been getting up to! As The Unite Group we love keeping our customers up to date with the latest deals, tips, industry news as well as what our fantastic team are getting up to!...
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)– The Basics!
If you have a website for your business, the likelihood of you hearing about Search Engine Optimisation (or SEO) is high! SEO is optimising your website to make them appear in a higher position in organic search results. Organic search results are related to results...
Answer your business line anytime, from anywhere with Voice 365 – FAQs
Here at The Unite Group, we offer Voice 365 – our hosted telephony solution. Voice 365 is a cloud based telephone system that means your calls which can be accessed from multiple devices anywhere. The system offers an IP desk phone and Webex softphone for every user...
Cyber Essentials vs ISO 27001
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials vs ISO 27001? We often get asked by companies looking to strengthen their cybersecurity which is the better option Cyber Essentials vs ISO 27001. Here at The Unite Group we always stress how different the two schemes are...
Are your Microsoft 365 mailboxes backed up?
In today's business world, email is the backbone of communication. Complete365 reports that Microsoft Office 365 Email is the most popular 365 product among medium-sized companies. Ontech claims emails contain 60% of business-critical data. No doubt, emails are...
A chat with Jack, our newest Helpdesk Engineers
In continuation of our Meet The Team blog series, we introduce you to Jack. Jack is one of our Helpdesk Engineers here at The Unite Group. Jack is the newest member of our team having started with us just a few weeks ago. He has settled in great and we can’t wait for...
October 2022 – Newsletter
We're back with our monthly newsletter! As The Unite Group we love keeping our customers up to date with the latest deals, tips, industry news as well as what our fantastic team are getting up to! Read our October issue to see what we have got up to in the...
A chat with Paul, our Sales Director
In continuation of our Meet The Team blog series, we introduce you to Paul. Paul is our Sales Director here at The Unite Group having started The Unite Group back in 2009. Paul is often out networking and usually finds a way for it to be on the golf course! We...
Top 9 Tips to Work Smarter in Microsoft Teams
Companies are rapidly implementing Microsoft Teams to be able to enrich their businesses’ communications structures, and it's proving successful. Teams is by far the most rapidly growing unified communications solution, and is not looking to stop anytime soon. With...
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus?
Are you interested in achieving a Cyber Essentials certification but unsure as to what level of certification is best for you? In this blog, we break down the main differences between Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus. As well as offer recommendations for...