Posts by Ryan Norfolk

Have you ever assessed your IT provider by asking, “Do they know my name?” It’s a simple question, designed to make you think about your relationship with your IT provider. Your provider’s goal should be to understand you and your business—how it runs, what it needs, and where it’s headed. These are important determinants of…

In recent blogs and videos, we’ve discussed cloud computing and its business value to companies of all types and sizes. When buying new technology, it’s important for customers to remember that getting the best support possible is a key part of getting the most business value out of your IT. While you’re busy running your…

In recent years, the cloud has emerged as the leading technology for delivering services across industries How have cloud technology-as-a-service solutions come to dominate the market so quickly? The internet continues to improve and is the backbone of delivering cloud solutions anywhere. Cost-effective, high-speed networks and broadband used by individuals, small businesses, and enterprises. Server…

Announcement by Login VSI on 8th June 2017: Beeso IT has been added to the Login VSI family. Login VSI provides predictive and advanced insights for virtualised desktop and server based computing environments. Their software ensures Enterprises can provide their employees with the best end-user experience. We believe this partnership will help facilitate the continued success of both Login VSI and Beeso IT within…

Why does the Modern MSP think ‘cloud first’ for its customers? The cloud is here to stay. It provides enormous benefits customers, especially the SMBs, that have never been realized in the technology world. But, what is the cloud? Quite simply, cloud computing means that premises-based IT systems, applications and databases are hosted in one…

Last week we discussed the push for providers like us to focus on delivering business outcomes for customers like you. “Business outcomes” is a relatively new term in the traditional IT world, especially among providers that have focused on delivering technology in general. Today, delivering tech isn’t enough; businesses have increased needs beyond uptime, availability, and…

So, we know by now this isn’t something you’ll be able to ignore.  What are the steps you need to take to meet the regulations? Firstly, lets break the actions down into 4 areas: Discover Identify what personal data you have and where it resides Manage Govern how personal data is used and accessed Protect…

Until very recently, we have lived for decades in a world full of technology for its own sake. You know that world: technologies called mainframes, min-computers, PC’s, laptops, networking gear, big software, PBX’s, etc. These were considered necessary for businesses to function. In this model, SMB’s received their technologies from resellers called VARs (Value-Added Reseller),…

Here are the comments we’ve heard about GDPR and the reasons they’re just Myths. “THE UK WILL NOT ENFORCE GDPR FOLLOWING BREXIT” Unlikely, as the UK was a key contributor to creating the new legislation and will likely map GDPR into post-Brexit law and replace the UK Data Protection Act. “I AM A SMALL BUSINESS…

We have all seen the security breaches in the media.  In fact, it has become a significant issue.  To give some clarity on the seriousness of these turbulent times: 2 billion records have been compromised in the last year. 140+ Days between infiltration and detection in some cases. An estimated$15 Million of average cost/business impact per…