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We are delighted to announce that BMIT has once again been shortlisted for a prestigious EGR B2B Award, a reflection of our commitment to providing excellent customer service and IT solutions to our clients.  This year, BMIT has been shortlisted for three categories: 'Best Customer Service', 'IT Supplier', and 'Data Centre and Cloud Systems Provider'. […]

Today, phishing is one of the most prevalent and dangerous types of cybercrime that businesses and individuals face nearly three decades after the word was first recorded, in 1995.  What is phishing?   It is a social engineering attack in which a malicious actor tries to trick or lure someone into divulging sensitive information, such as […]

In today’s digital landscape, your business relies on technology for your operations and growth. This reliance on technology means that your business is a target for cybercriminals. Investing in cybersecurity is your insurance against becoming a victim of a costly breach or worse.  According to Kaspersky and B2B International, the average cost of a SMB […]

A survey last year of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) found that more than half did not have any cybersecurity measures in place, with just over a third (36%) saying they were ‘not at all concerned’ about cyber-attacks or were ‘too small’ to be a target. Cyberattacks are increasing, and no business can afford […]

Small businesses must prioritize cybersecurity. In today's digital landscape, the threat of data breaches and cyberattacks is a constant and growing concern, and small businesses are often seen as easy targets by cybercriminals. They need to be proactive if they want to protect sensitive information, prevent data loss, and maintain customer trust. In this blog […]

Nowadays, organisations have a better understanding of the potential risks associated with their reliance on technology to conduct business operations. The possibility of a cyberattack that could significantly impair an organization is a legitimate concern. Although there has been an overall increase in awareness, there are still numerous organisations that fail to give cybersecurity the […]

In today's world, cybersecurity has become an increasingly important aspect for organizations of all sizes. With the rise of digital transformation, the number of cyber-attacks has also increased, making it imperative for organisations to take steps to secure their Microsoft environments. Hardening is a process of securing and reinforcing a computer system or network to […]

Data is the lifeblood of every organisation. Yet so many business fail to take the necessary steps to protect corporate or client data. According to Consoltech, up to 94% of companies that suffer a severe data loss never recover. What is worrying is that while nearly every surveyed IT decision maker said they have backup […]

It should come as no surprise that eight in 10 hacking-related breaches are due to weak/stolen passwords. Let’s be frank, changing passwords and following stringent password policies is a hassle; that’s why so many people set one ‘strong’ password and then use it across multiple accounts. Even then, if your password is shorter than 9 […]

Microsoft 365 Business Standard gives every business the standard productivity tool set to collaborate online with access to both web and offline applications for mobile, and desktop from anywhere. The suite of cloud services includes OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and Exchange Online. Exchange Online provides your business with an email and calendar service and the basic […]