We don’t need to say how difficult this year has been for everyone, but going into the holiday season, most of us at least still have our families, homes, jobs and health. Even a small Christmas in a warm house with one or two loved ones is something to be cherished. Whatever we might have…
Cloud email continues to revolutionise how businesses operate and communicate. By moving email to the cloud, businesses reduce costs, increase scalability, and more. The most substantial benefit of cloud email is its scalability. Cloud based email providers can easily meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, from small businesses with just a few employees…
Microsoft has added the breakout rooms feature to Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams has so many features to make your remote meetings easier. Breakout rooms is the latest feature to help you mimic the office experience online. Think of them like meetings within meetings. They offer a chance to break off from the larger group to…
Multi-factor authentication (or MFA) is more or less exactly what it sounds like. To access an application, you first need to pass two or more phases of verification. MFA is an extra step to ensure that you are who you say you are. For businesses, Multi-factor authentication is a security must-have. Gone are the days…
You shouldn’t notice a good IT helpdesk An IT Helpdesk desk should minimise disruption to your business by solving problems and preventing future ones. IT support desks are business-focused with sector-specific knowledge of business processes and priorities. A good helpdesk will know what’s important to your business and why. Here’s what they do: Help (of…
What to consider when investing in business IT If you’re a small business, you should be investing in your IT, not throwing money at it. For growing businesses, a risk here and there might pay off but don’t throw money at a good deal or a quick fix. You need to make wise investments in your…
Microsoft SharePoint is primarily a web-based app for business. It allows approved users to store files, share collaboratively, and create both intranet and public websites. Public sites are for JV partners or outside contacts to use. Private intranet sites relate to companies, divisions, departments, and project leaders, informing and updating employees on the latest progress…
Small businesses need easy accounting solutions. Chris McKenna knows a lot about accounting for small businesses. Director at Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers Bulley Davey, he’s worked with cloud accounting solution Xero for five years… and he loves it. In his guest blog for Microbyte he tells us why he thinks Xero is a must…
In 2016, Microsoft had the chance to buy Slack for a cool $8 billion but instead decided to enrich Skype. A year later, it released its rival software, Teams, and the virtual workspace race really took off. Since its release, Teams has gained many fans (including us!) and continues to impress users with its business-friendly…
