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  This new search feature in Edge is a revolution Microsoft’s at it again, presenting us with new features week after week. This time it’s all about making our online searches smarter and more efficient in the Edge browser. If you’ve been on the fence about switching to it, this might just be the push you need.   Edge has a cool new feature, as revealed by Mikhail Parakhin, CEO of Advertising and Web Services at Microsoft. Imagine this: you’re searching for something important for your business – maybe it’s market research or the latest trends in your industry. You type in your query, and you get results from not one but two search engines at the same time. How does it work?   Let’s break it down. Say Bing is your default search engine. Now, when you hit the search icon, you won’t just see Bing’s results, you’ll also get a peek at what Google (or your alternative search engine of choice) has to offer. This dual view works both ways, ensuring you’re not missing out on an
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    7 tips to build business resilience     Is your business resilient? Several years ago, most businesses would have answered yes easily to this. However, there has been so much turbulence in recent years; Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain challenges and an economic crisis to name just a few, that has highlighted business fragility and has left organisations questioning their resilience, or lack of.   The importance of resilience The business environment is constantly changing and throwing up new unpredictable challenges. Having a plan in place for different scenarios is essential so that you can overcome them efficiently with as little disruption as possible, and building resilience offers your business a competitive advantage too.  Challenges businesses face We have touched on some of the challenges that have been thrown at businesses over recent years. However, when we talk about preparing for unexpected challenges the range is vast. Internal challenges may
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  Are you using the all-new Teams yet? Microsoft is rolling out a brand-new version of Teams, its video conference, collaboration, and chat platform. We’re being promised a faster and easier way to work. And we all could use a bit of that, couldn’t we? The new Teams is like the superhero of apps for Windows and Mac. It’s faster than a speeding bullet… well, at least twice as fast as the classic version. Plus, it’s on a diet, using up to 50% less memory and disk space. Microsoft went back to the drawing board to reimagine it, make it simpler and more flexible. Now Teams: Plays better with third-party apps Is happier calling phones outside of Teams Gets you into meetings quicker than you can say “not another meeting” This pumped-up version of Teams uses some tech which allows it to share resources with your browser. That reduces how much memory and disk space it needs. And the initial test results? Teams is twice as quick when loading the app, joining meetings, and switchin
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  Driving efficiency with cloud ERP software   PEGASUS BUSINESS CLOUD   Cloud computing usage has grown significantly in recent years and the market is expected to be worth a staggering   £59 billion   in 2024. Within this blog post we’re focusing specifically on cloud ERP software which is forecast to grow more than   17%   between now and 2028. Cloud ERP software is at the heart of   31%   of business’s digital transformation strategies and is changing the way businesses operate, and for good reason; the efficiency gains are unbeatable.  Cloud ERP software provides the same functionality as on-premise solutions but without the costs of maintenance, server costs, and with the added flexibility that growing businesses need. Once reserved for only the biggest organisations, technology advancements have made cloud ERP solutions affordable for all businesses, large or small. Why is cloud ERP software becoming so popular? The pace of change has been relentless in recent years with the Covi

Three cyber security threats your team MUST know about

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  Three cyber security threats your team MUST know about     Your employees are your first line of defence in cyber security, and their training is as crucial as the cutting-edge tools you've invested in. Are you overlooking this vital element?   We strongly advise you make an ongoing commitment to regular cyber security training for every single one of your team. That means keeping them up to date on the latest cyber threats, the warning signs to look out for, and of course, what to do should a situation arise.   If you’re not already doing that, arrange something now (we can help).   While you wait, here are three urgent cyber threats to address right away:   Admin attack: Email addresses like "info@" or "admin@" are often less protected due to perceived low risk. But several teams may require access to these accounts, making them an easy target. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), as simple as using a smartphone, can double your security.
  That long password isn’t keeping you better protected   How secure do you think your passwords are? Do you believe that longer is always better? Well, we have some news for you. It’s time for a serious talk about password security. New research has revealed a sobering truth – even passwords that are 15 characters long can be compromised. Yes, you read that right. It’s time to face the stark reality… length doesn’t always mean strength. The eight-character password reigns supreme as the most compromised length of password. But don’t breathe a sigh of relief if yours is a longer one. The 15-character password also makes an appearance in the top ten most compromised lengths. You might ask, “How could this be?” The answer lies not only in the password length but also in the content of the password and whether you use the same password on multiple sites. The most compromised eight-character password is none other than “password” itself, while the most compromised 15-charact
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      Is that Microsoft email actually a phishing attack? You’re no stranger to the endless threats lurking in your email inbox. But have you ever considered that an email which seems to be from Microsoft could end up being your worst nightmare? Microsoft, the tech giant we all know and trust, has become the most imitated brand when it comes to phishing attacks. That’s where cyber criminals send you an email which contains a malicious link or file. They’re trying to steal your data. And whilst Microsoft isn’t to blame for this, you and your employees need to be on high alert for anything that seems suspicious. During the second quarter of 2023, Microsoft soared to the top spot of brands imitated  by criminals, accounting for a whopping 29% of brand phishing attempts. This places it well ahead of Google in second place (at 19.5%) and Apple in third place (at 5.2%). Together, these three tech titans account for more than half of the observed brand imitator attacks. But w