Recently the usage of both Microsoft Teams and Zoom has boomed! With millions of new installations of both Microsoft Teams and Zoom we thought it would be useful to compare the everyday features that we believe most businesses would want to use
4th May 2020
INFOGRAPHIC: Here at claireLOGIC we have been providing a wide-range of support services to our clients during this current lockdown period...and here is just a few of them...
14th April 2020
Cloud based document management solutions like SharePoint provide centralised access to documents, schedules, project plans, and tools to communicate with other team members. SharePoint however, offers all of these features, and more, particularly when used in combination with Office 365.
9th April 2020
Coronavirus crisis opens up new opportunities for criminals as number of scams increases. Businesses and residents alike are being warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the coronavirus situation. Across the country, Trading Standards has received reports of scams...
4th April 2020
Practical IT advice for businesses. Would you pass the Furlough IT security test? From an IT and Cyber Security perspective there have been many hurried changes to your risk landscape in a short period of time.
3rd April 2020
As an IT MSP, we're getting asked a lot about changing business continuity plans at the moment. So, here are our thoughts about it – and what you can do to support your team and your business.
23rd March 2020
In the light of COVID-19 we’re seeing a lot of interest in business continuity at the moment. Or more specifically, the changing of existing Business Continuity planning.
5th March 2020
Microsoft Teams has 200 million monthly users and has left its nearest competitor trailing in its wake, but the collaborative working tool Microsoft Teams is still an unknown quantity for many companies – while many of its own customers have yet to discover its full potential.
29th January 2020
Need an effective method to improve your workflow? Here's something – and, you probably already have access to it. Need an effective method to improve your workflow? Introducing Microsoft Planner – and, you probably already have access to it…
7th January 2020
Five Tools to Maximise Your Office 365 Investment and Productivity. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, claireLOGIC have identified 5 of those more recent features which we believe can help your organisation get the most out of your Office 365 subscription.
19th December 2019
Productivity Tools for the Modern Workplace - Starting with Office 365. The modern workplace is a distraction, with the blight of mobiles, social media and a plethora of communication tools. The answer? Technology - namely apps, moreover, joined-up ones.
16th December 2019
Does your IT company regularly test your IT recoverability? A solid business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solution will ensure your business is always on and resilient to any disaster and downtime scenario.
4th December 2019
We sat down with one of our newest technical engineers – Alasdair Hewitt – and discussed just what it feels like to be one of the IT crowd, here at claireLOGIC. Fun? Challenging? Impactful? You betcha...
14th November 2019
What is a human firewall? We’ve all heard the saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and the same can be said about the human element in a business’ firewall. It will be as weak as your least-trained, or least-aware staff member.
24th October 2019
The claireLOGIC team see this as a great first step in a longer journey that ourselves – and our partner network – need to take in order to tackle climate change and green issues. We will strive to be the best in class; to support our clients, partners and team members, and to do everything that we can to make a positive difference.
24th October 2019
It was standing-room only last Friday (20/09/2019), at tech giant’s Datto’s UK HQ in Reading – as experts from the business world came together to share best practice; educating delegates about the importance of planning for a disaster.
23rd September 2019
Criminals are targeting UK law firms because of the data they hold and the sheer volume of high value transactions that go through them every month. Expired domain names give the cyber-criminals an open door... shut it quick!
2nd September 2019
What often doesn't get reported is the GOOD NEWS stories of the economy… News about people running and working in SME businesses that actually keep the UK economy going and supporting local communities...
31st July 2019
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon launch here is our guide to technology we have the Apollo Missions to thank for…
16th July 2019
As a director or business owner, you may not immediately see how important it is for your HR & IT teams to work closely together. You may outsource one or both of these functions; businesses usually do this to gain a greater depth of knowledge and better overall continuity whilst saving money.
11th July 2019
We are proud to present the UK’s leading cyber security and disaster management experts. They'll share with you how to prevent, prepare and manage a data, security, cyber, or even an ‘act of God’ disaster – like a flood or fire.
10th July 2019
It’s with great pride in our team that we’re happy to announce that claireLOGIC won the ‘Customer Commitment Award' at this years’ Thames valley Chamber of Commerce business awards.
30th June 2019
Last month claireLOGIC received a perfect feedback score – yes, 100%. We are elated to have reached – and to share – this incredible milestone.However, we can’t afford to be complacent...
17th June 2019
Today we were delighted to receive a thank you card from the “Friends of Great Milton Primary School”, after our donation of a brand-new Apple iPad that was raffled as the top prize at their Spring Fair last month.
17th June 2019
We are very pleased to announce our shortlisting in the ‘Customer Commitment Award’ category award at the 2019 Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
13th June 2019
Having any level of downtime in any organisation can lead to some serious problems – and downtime can be due to anything, from a power outage to a loss of internet connection – if an application breaks, a cyber-attack happens, or even a natural disaster or fire…
3rd June 2019
Do you ever deliberate, pontificate and procrastinate, finally make a decision and then almost instantly wonder what you’ve actually done? Not necessarily in an “oh my word what have I done?!” sort of way, but more of a “I still don’t really understand what it is I’m signed up to” sort of way.
3rd May 2019
The 2019 TVCC Awards Launch was an event set to showcase the key sponsors of the awards as well as highlighting categories available.
4th April 2019
You understand your files and folders - which network drive they are on. But have you ever wondered what your IT infrastructure actually looks like? How that structure or choice of applications could impact business plans?
3rd April 2019
So, emails. You’ve probably sent a handful today already, from your phone or computer, and will undoubtedly send plenty more throughout the day. In business we use them as a way of staying in touch with multiple stakeholders, running projects and keeping on top of our work.
3rd April 2019
At some point in time you may need to restore some data. Depending on what level of backup you have, you can go as far as restoring one single email that Dave in accounts sent you about your expenses being approved - or an entire inbox.
3rd April 2019
We’re pleased to announce that we have gained our Cyber Essential status, within the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) framework.
3rd April 2019
Scroll, scroll and scroll some more, look for the ‘Agree’ button and sign your life away. Terms and Conditions are in fact, a contract. They are a contract between you and the company you are using...
21st March 2019
They say that the six most dangerous words in business are “we’ve always done it that way”. I know I know, it’s a cliché, but resistance is futile. Ok, cliché’s over, but switching your email over to Office 365 could be the smartest thing you do this year.
14th March 2019
Some things never change - our drive and enthusiasm for one. But although our passion for Managed IT services remains the same, we decided that our brand was ready for a refresh, to better reflect the company we are today.
4th March 2019
For claireLOGIC, it’s great to be in a place where we get introduced to new clients through existing customers and partners – referrals have seen our business grow to where we are today. However, it’s also important to get our proverbial business face out there…
4th March 2019
A survey (by specialist charity insurer Markel) found that only 54% of charities didn’t know, or said that their charity was not prepared to fend-off a potential cyber security attack.
4th March 2019
In a recent survey, 99% of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) predict significant increases in ransomware attacks over the next 2 years. The report was conducted by our disaster recovery partner Datt
4th February 2019
The organisation had struggled to achieve a central document storage system and data backup facility for their important business data and transactions. Prior to claireLOGIC’s assistance, files had been stored locally on staff computers and shared on a file-by-file basis.
4th February 2019
The business has a varied IT structure – from day-to-day CRM, office systems and accounting software, through to specialist diagnostic software. At the time of the scam attack they were trying to manage the IT themselves.
4th February 2019
Cyber social engineering scams have been around for more than a decade and yet people continue to fall for them every day. Down to a lack of awareness and basic cybersecurity training, people fall for the same tricks every day.
4th January 2019
Are you enjoying life? We spend a lot of time at work. How's that working out for you? I believe when you're at the office it’s important to have a good atmosphere which promotes excellence in work and promotes development at a personal level for team members.
4th December 2018
claireLOGIC are, as always, happy to participate in such a worthwhile cause. Cancer affects such a broad range of individuals, young and old, as well as having traumatic effects on the family and friends of cancer suffers – so Cancer Research UK's ongoing work is critical for all of us.
4th December 2018
We have a great opportunity for a 1st line support engineer to join us! We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our growing team providing 1st Line support to our wide range of clients via email, telephone, remote desktop and on-site. It's a very varied working environment!
6th November 2018
We’re on the lookout for more likeminded people to join our thriving team in Abingdon, so if you’re looking to be part of an expert team of IT specialists, read on. We don’t just work hard, we play hard too. You can often find us honing our hand-eye co-ordination in our breakout office space with pool and air hockey tables.
6th November 2018
If you want to work with us, where it’s not just IT that we support, where you’re rewarded for your diligence and can make a real difference every step of the way, then we’d love to hear from you!
6th November 2018
We are receiving a steady increase of support calls from clients who are falling foul of fake support calls – scammers pretending to be from either Microsoft, BT or your bank!
30th October 2018
As MD's we are responsible for more than other directors; not just to the business or shareholders, but also from a legal perspective. Attending the course is helping me to focus on core areas I should be working on - such as governance, strategy, delegation and more.
16th September 2018
Right now, a business is being attacked. And while the criminals behind the attack might never be identified, they’re absolutely professional in their approach – and they can cost you a fortune and your credibility.
4th September 2018
The Summer Fair is a popular local annual event, which attracts children and their families along with local community members to enjoy an afternoon full of stalls, performances and fun – made special this year with the wonderful sunshine.
27th August 2018
This week Microsoft will submerge a small data-rig into the sea, off the coast of Orkney, Scotland (UK). The project is being undertaken to investigate whether or not the inherently low sea temperatures can naturally cool the onboard servers, and in turn, boost efficiency.
21st August 2018
The next version of Apple’s desktop operating system will be named macOS. This replaces the long running OS X named systems over the last few years. macOS will be released in Autumn 2016 and looks to be a free upgrade.
5th June 2018
Microsoft Windows 10 S is here! It has been created as a low cost and lightweight alternative to Windows 10, making it perfect for those using low-cost computers – in education for example
5th June 2018
It’s not always easy to spot a dangerous app for children. You might think you check your child’s phone often enough and it all looks above board. Sometimes however, not everything is as your child or teenager would have you believe.
9th April 2018
We were pleased to have a team at the OX5 RUN event at the weekend. Between us we have raised over £1,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
5th April 2018
Protecting your IT systems is so important, especially with data laws being fortified through GDPR and regular news updates circulating around malware and viruses almost becoming the daily norm.
5th March 2018
Recently we refreshed our brand by incorporating a strapline, to give it a more personal touch, but primarily to help our customers.
5th January 2018
We have seen another client with issues with Sage Line 50 in a multiuser environment. Sage of course will blame “the environment” and tell you that you need PC/network/server upgrades.
5th October 2017
We seem to have found a weird bug in Yosemite Calendar when using the Office 365 hosted Exchange email service.If you like looking at colleague’s calendars you may be out of luck. The delegation screen seems to keep changing permissions on every launch or refresh of the app.
21st September 2017
We’ve recently seen an issue with Mac Calendars connected to Office 365 mailboxes. A new folder has appeared called TimeProfile. You can’t see the calendar folder via Outlook Web Access or Outlook – it’s only with non-Microsoft clients.
5th June 2017
Earlier in the year Google announced it was going to be imposing greater restrictions on online advertising, making browsing far easier and far less annoying for some of us.
5th June 2017
Many of us may welcome new smart gadgets and devices into our homes. They might have an impressive touchscreen or a smartphone app that allows you to control them from wherever you are, whenever...
5th June 2017
At first glance this advert looks believable - it's got Eamonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford in the picture. That group of people on the right of the picture must have done so well with Bitcoin that they've made it on TV?
5th June 2017
Several large organisations were hit by a ransomware attack. This is where a computer gets infected with a certain type of virus. Once infected the virus searches the computer and network for data - files and folders such as Word and Excel documents.
18th May 2017
Most people today own a smartphone, but are woefully negligent when it comes to mobile security. With some simple steps, you can stay ahead of the hackers and keep your data protected.
5th April 2017
If you use a Western Digital (WD) My Cloud product to keep your data safe, you may actually be putting it at risk due to many security holes recently found in their systems.
5th April 2017
At claireLOGIC we’ve recently taken on two new team members. We’re also continuing to look for more good people. If you’ve ever worked in management, or owned your own business, you’ll know that finding the right person is not easy!
5th March 2017
Everybody likes good news, even more so in January when it’s cold and the festive season is well behind us! Here at claireLOGIC we’ve just had some really great news and we are very pleased to be able to share it with you.
5th February 2017
Do you ever deliberate, pontificate and procrastinate, finally make a decision and then almost instantly wonder what you’ve actually done? Not necessarily in an “oh my word what have I done?!” sort of way, but more of a “I still don’t really understand what it is I’m signed up to” sort of way.
5th January 2017
Last week we saw an annoying problem with an Outlook 2007 client connected to POP accounts. Outlook would take around 60 seconds to open and take equally as long opening the first item you clicked on.
5th June 2016
Recently we saw some weird issues where contacts in the OS X Yosemite Contacts app were not appearing from an Office 365 mailbox.
5th June 2016
Abingdon IT support company, claireLOGIC, is proving to be a real local success story as they continue to expand – having recently grown their team and moved to new offices at the Vineyard in Abingdon. Despite a competitive local marketplace, claireLOGIC is leading the way in IT support in Oxfordshire as the business goes from strength to strength.
5th June 2016
Would you like to keep your business IT systems safe from hackers? Of course you do! But what about threats from within?
5th June 2016
