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We’re passionate about helping your business operate smoothly and securely. Our blog covers the latest cybersecurity threats, IT support tips, and technology best practices, keeping you up to date with practical insights and guidance.
The Benefits of a Managed Firewall Service
Good cyber security is essential to any business. Without it, your business holds the key to potential profits for cyber criminals. Firewalls are one of the best forms of defense against external threats. When optimised, a firewall can be the difference between business as normal and a serious cyber incident that could leave you and…
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What is two-factor authentication (2FA), and why is it important?
Only one in ten people with a Google account use two-factor authentication to protect their data online, yet it could reduce the chances of their account being hacked by 50%.It might seem like an inconvenience, but this additional layer of security is necessary to stop hackers from accessing your online accounts. In this blog, we…
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How to recover deleted files on Windows
Accidentally deleting a file or folder on your computer is more common than you might think. System crashes, malicious attacks, and unintended formatting can also wipe out your data. So, how do you get that all-important file back? Understanding the reason for the data loss will help you select the right fix. The main causes…
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The significance of IT maintenance: Its role and importance
IT maintenance is key for three reasons: Firstly, IT maintenance ensures the optimal performance of equipment, such as laptops and desktops. It also helps with meeting compliance and data protection standards where necessary. Secondly, effective maintenance helps improve your cyber security. The National Cyber Security Centre cite that attackers exploit flaws in IT equipment and…
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Phishing 101: Can you get hacked by opening an email?
More than three billion phishing emails are sent daily, accounting for over 1% of all email traffic. Every one of us has been sent a malicious email at one time, attempting to lure us into clicking a baited link or downloading an attachment. What happens if you open an email like this? Can simply opening…
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Preparing for cloud migration: A checklist
Planning and preparation are critical to a successful cloud migration. Before you start the migration process, you need a plan – without this, you won’t know where you’re heading or how to get there. This cloud migration checklist outlines some of the steps you can take to prepare. Pre-migration checklist Cloud migration is the process…
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Should you consider moving your business to the cloud?
Have you considered moving your business to the cloud? Perhaps you’re still weighing up the pros and cons for your business. If you’re not ready to take the plunge but have set yourself a task to learn more, read on. This blog looks at the benefits of moving to the cloud, the downsides (yes, there…
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What are the benefits of Microsoft Teams?
Tools like Microsoft Teams became indispensable during the COVID-19 pandemic when people needed a digital space to talk, collaborate, and share work. As hybrid and remote working have become the norm the need for platforms like Microsoft Teams has risen steadily. Since its launch in 2017, Teams has seen year-on-year growth. Microsoft estimates that more…
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Should you switch to Microsoft Modern Workplace?
The modern workplace has transformed in the last decade. It’s no longer viable to expect all your employees to commute to the same place every day and log on to a desktop computer. Today’s workforce is more likely to log on from remote locations scattered across the globe. So, how do you ensure your employees…
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What is Amazon Web Services (AWS) used for?
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the cloud has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionising the way businesses operate and individuals access information. At the forefront of this revolution stands Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform offering a multitude of services catering to diverse industries and needs. Understanding AWS: A foundation in…
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Choosing the right IT solution for your business: Hosted vs. onsite IT
In the ever-evolving landscape of business technology, the decision to opt for hosted or onsite IT solutions can significantly impact the efficiency, scalability, and overall success of your enterprise. As businesses increasingly rely on robust IT infrastructures, the choice between hosted and onsite IT becomes a pivotal moment. In this blog, we’ll delve into the…
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What is scalability in cloud computing? Exploring growth opportunities
Introduction One of the cloud’s greatest assets is its ability to scale up and down to match the needs of a business. This partly explains why so many organisations are ditching their on-site equipment in favour of cloud computing. Many businesses migrated their servers and applications to the cloud during the pandemic to accommodate the…
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What our clients say about us
What a great company to work with! Incredible knowledge within the Cybersecurity & IT space. Everyone is super friendly and the MD Craig is a top guy!
Fantastic company and customer service. Have looked after all my IT requirements to date and look forward to developing our business further with Cloudtech24.
We hired Cloudtech in for a security audit of our network. Very knowledgeable and efficient – would highly recommend.
Hi guys,just a quick one, wanted you to know that I had a fantastic time, working with Craig and his team. Their work ethic is 2nd to none
They insured that all my requests were met to the higher standards
Do not hesitate in using these guys for your needs
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Excellent customer service and knowledge
The team were extremely helpful
I highly recommend this company for exceptional IT support in London, wont go anywhere else.
Great team and quick turnaround times… thank you !
The team over at CloudTech24 were great at demystifying the challenges of cyber security, putting it in plain English and giving a concise view of where my business should prioritise the resourcing of security to mitigate the risk. Hats off to Craig, Rob and team. Highly recommended.
Really swift response from this team of experts and had my issue resolved promptly.
Craig and the team at CloudTech helped me to understand some of the threats my business could face. Put it in plain easy to understand language and made the entire process simple. Recommended.
Very professional company with top experts in what they do!
Wonderful company to deal with all around and always happy to go the extra mile to make sure all my needs are met. Would highly recommend
Met the team back in 2017 and have been using them for backup and cloud service solutions since. Very helpful and excellent communications a company I’d happily recommend
Have been working with Craig and his team for the last 6 years on various projects – highly recommended !!!!!
Cloud Tech have been invaluable in the setting up and ongoing maintenance of my company’s IT needs. The ongoing support is excellent and the level of service which they offer is exceptional. They are aware of the importance of streamlined tech support, and their service is second to none.
Knowledgeable, professional and good value.
Confidence in IT services restored A++
Nothing but a 5 star review from us. Having dealt with the guys and girls from ConnectDS for years, I have never had any issue or query too big or too small. Everybody is friendly, very knowledgable and incredibly passionate about the care that is consistently provided to us and many others. Thank you
Here in ConnectDS I learned Cyber Security is the essence of today’s technology, facing cyber threats shouldn’t be taken lightly and should be a priority. If you own a small to medium size company I recommend you get the best team of Security Engineers and it’s ConnectDS!
CloudTech24 have been looking after our Licensing, support and cloud Platform for 5 years with no Problems
CloudTech24 have been looking after our Licensing, support and cloud Platform for 5 years with no issues.
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Used ConnectDS for our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus re-accreditation and could not have been more impressed. From the first engagement to us passing CE+, they were professional, responsive, helpful and a general delight to work with.
Will absolutely be working with them again and encourage anyone needing the services they require to give them a call.
A special mention to Lisa, Rhys and Callum as they went above and beyond to make us feel supported and, most importantly, compliant.
Excellent 24hrs customer service and efficient team. I couldn’t recommend more this company.
We are a new customer and the response and resolution for our first support call was excellent.
Speedy response, highly recommend
Worth every penny! Outstanding service, supported our business for 12 months now and more than happy with their products, support team and customer service. They can’t do enough for us and I am so appreciative. Highly Recommended.
Have been working with Craig and his team for the last 5 years on various projects – highly recommended !!!!!
Knowledgeable, professional and good value.
The team at CloudTech24 have gone above and beyond expectations. We were looking to bolster our security and optimise our platform; they did all this with a quick turnaround and even proactively suggested ways to reduce operational costs. I would highly recommend.
I would like to appreciate the excellent service provided by Cloudtech Their attention to detail, great communication skills, responsiveness, professionalism and good attitude made the experience even better than I expected. Those qualities make it an absolute pleasure to work with cloudtech.
I would like to appreciate the excellent service you provided by Cloudtech Their attention to detail, great communication skills, responsiveness, professionalism and good attitude made the experience even better than I expected. Those qualities make it an absolute pleasure to work with you.
I use Cloudtech to help me with my business technical stuff and the help I get is professional. Having them on my side gives me peace of mind and if I have any problems I know I can call them and it will be resolved
Great service provided by all of the team at CloudTech.
Great service from all of the team at CloudTech.
Very helpful, responsive and just a call away. Really impressed with the service and support.
Quickly identified vulnerabilities in our set-up and mitigations. Excellent service
As someone who is learning much about IT in later life this company have been enormously helpful. The service offered by CloudTech24 IT Support is always superb. Queries are always responded to in a timely manner and in a most professional way by a good humoured team. We would highly recommend this company.
The service offered by CloudTech24 IT Support (London) is always superb. Queries are always responded to in a timely manner and in a most professional way by a good humoured team. We would highly recommend this company.
We have been utilising the services of Cloud Tech for a few years now. They have always understood the requirements of our business needs and provided a friendly, efficient, cost effective and streamlined solution. A great company to work with and a vast amount of up to date knowledge in relation to cyber security and SME IT requirements.
A recent migration from on site to cloud (Azure) backend database and storage for our data collection software was a screaming success. Pleasure working with you all:)
Fantastic company to work with, very helpful and quick to respond
Fantastic company to deal with. Great communication and managed to recover all of the data. Highly recommended
We have had great support from this company – have resolved issues for us quickly and helped with change projects.
I’ve worked with Craig, Andrew and team for a number of years across several organisations and each time have utilised ConnectDS purely based on the superb service and professionalism provided