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August 2022 – Newsletter

August 2022 – Newsletter

It's that time of the month again! Our newsletter has arrived! Here at The Unite Group we love to keep 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 August issue to see what we have...

What is Cyber Essentials Certification and why should you get it?

What is Cyber Essentials Certification and why should you get it?

We answer your questions about Cyber Essentials! You keep hearing the term cyber essentials, but what exactly does it mean? Why should your business consider being a part of the scheme? With cyber-attacks becoming ever more common, there is no better time to...

A chat with Rob, one of our Senior Service Engineers

A chat with Rob, one of our Senior Service Engineers

Rob, one of our Senior Service Engineers Continuing on with introducing you to the team that make up The Unite Group. Next up we introduce Rob. We recently had a chat with Rob about his role... Growing up, what did you want to be? I always knew I would work in...

5 Common Cybersecurity Myths Your Business Should Be Aware Of

5 Common Cybersecurity Myths Your Business Should Be Aware Of

Are you aware of the top cybersecurity myths? What are the top cybersecurity myths you should be aware of in 2022? In this article, we’ll debunk some of the biggest misconceptions about digital security. Thankfully, businesses are now more aware than ever of cyber...

A chat with Callum, our Operations Director

A chat with Callum, our Operations Director

Callum, our Operations Director Next up in our meet the team series we introduce Callum, our Operations Manager. We recently had a chat with him to find out a bit more about what he does within the Unite Group… Growing up, what did you want to be? Growing up, I always...

Why a Cyber Essentials certification is important for SMBs

Why a Cyber Essentials certification is important for SMBs

So why should you have cyber essentials certification? In recent years, it has become increasingly important for businesses to secure their IT systems to reduce the chance of falling victim to a cyberattack. In the UK alone,39% of businesses were targeted by a...

A chat with Ben, one of our Senior Service Engineers

A chat with Ben, one of our Senior Service Engineers

Ben, one of our Senior Service Engineers Next up in our meet the team series we introduce Ben, one of our Senior Service Engineers. Ben has been with us from starting as an apprentice and is an extremely valued member of our team. We recently had a chat with him......

July 2022 – Newsletter

July 2022 – Newsletter

Here at The Unite Group we are always looking for ways to keep our customers up to date with the latest deals, tips, industry news as well as what our fantastic team are getting up to! We are proud to produce a monthly newsletter to do this. In this newsletter: we...

Cybersecurity – 5 reasons why your business should outsource it

Cybersecurity – 5 reasons why your business should outsource it

Cybersecurity with The Unite Group Maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture is a significant challenge for most businesses. With complex cyberattacks becoming more common, all businesses are at risk of falling victim. To reduce this risk, businesses typically...

4 ways cloud telephony can improve the customer experience

4 ways cloud telephony can improve the customer experience

There are many elements that need to work together to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Communication is one of the most important. Most businesses give customers a variety of communication channels to support synchronous and asynchronous communication,...

A chat with Chris, our helpdesk manager.

A chat with Chris, our helpdesk manager.

Following on in our meet the team series, we introduce you to Chris.Chris Nichol is our Helpdesk Manager here at The Unite Group.We recently had a chat with Chris to find out a bit more about him and his role… Growing up, what did you want to be? Growing up I always...

A chat with Mike, our Technical Director

A chat with Mike, our Technical Director

Mike, our Technical Director Following on in our meet the team series, we introduce you to Mike. Mike is our Technical Director here at The Unite Group and mostly focuses on the IT side of the business. We recently had a chat with him to find out a bit more about him...

Six common IT challenges for fast-growing businesses

Six common IT challenges for fast-growing businesses

Extended periods of rapid growth are positive for most businesses. It means that the business is acquiring new customers, which is driving increased revenue and better business outcomes. These periods are exciting and necessary for the longevity of a business, but it...

A chat with Chris, one of our Senior Service Engineers

A chat with Chris, one of our Senior Service Engineers

Continuing on in our meet the team series, next up we introduce to you Chris one of our Senior Service Engineers. Chris joined us just over a year ago and is often out the office working on our customer sites solving any IT issues. We recently had a chat with him......

The role passwords play in a world of cybercrime

The role passwords play in a world of cybercrime

Protect your passwords against Cyber Crimes. For businesses, one weak password can be the cause of a major cybersecurity incident. Here at The Unite Group, we help businesses take measures to ensure they are doing everything possible to reduce the chance of falling...

A chat with Jack, one of our Helpdesk Engineers

A chat with Jack, one of our Helpdesk Engineers

Next up in our meet the team series is one of our Helpdesk Engineers, Jack. Jack joined us back in 2018 on a Technician apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified System Engineer. Jack is likely to be the friendly voice on the other end of the phone if you contact us...

Why use a cloud-based server over on-premises servers?

Why use a cloud-based server over on-premises servers?

On-premises servers have long been the choice for businesses when choosing how best to implement their network and backup solution. Since cloud technology was introduced, we are seeing more businesses move their local servers into the cloud and onto cloud-based...