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1. Ensure all network device firmware is regularly updated to reduce the risk of security vulnerabilities. 2. If you do not have a boundary firewall on your company network, then consider installing one or at least implement and enable firewalls on all individual devices (laptops/desktops). 3. Make sure that all default passwords supplied with devicesRead more

Energy prices are at the lowest they have been in 3 years, but they will increase again soon warns our resident utilities expert, Paula Brown. Paula tells us, “Recently we have seen oil prices hit a 17 year low, which in turn has caused energy prices to hit a 3 year low. However, since thenRead more

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation escalating daily, we believe it’s important to be transparent about how Curveball Solutions is responding to the epidemic. We’re committed to delivering full continuity of our service to the very best of our ability, both to our clients and the wider business community, whilst at the same time protecting theRead more

As Coronavirus continues to spread and government advice shifts, businesses are quickly preparing employees to begin working from home. We’re here to help our customers manage this shift to home working. As Number 10 directs the UK workforce to work from home, where possible, its critical to ensure that your business is prepared, reducing the impact on operations as much as possible. The world’s largest work fromRead more

In our previous post ‘What is the cloud and why do I need it?’ we saw that while the cloud can be viewed as a concept, in physical terms it’s simply a network of servers. Some servers provide data storage, whilst others are responsible for running programs and applications. Put simply, cloud technology refers toRead more

As Microsoft prepares to retire both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 on 14th January 2020, we take a look at what this means for businesses. Why are Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 retiring? From Tuesday 14th January 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Microsoft’s popularRead more

We’ve heard of ‘the cloud’ in tech terms, it’s been a bit of a buzz phrase for quite a while. But what is it exactly, what is it used for and how can it benefit your business? What is the cloud exactly? Ask Google ‘what is the cloud?’ and you will find a range ofRead more

How does outsourced IT Support work?   Organisations will partner with an IT specialist MSP (Managed Service Provider), who will offer a subscription plan that includes service level agreements. Put simply, your MSP would become your IT department, proactively managing updates and resolving IT issues. What should business owners ask themselves?   Am I experiencingRead more

According to the Association of British Insurers, 80% of businesses that suffer a major incident fail within 18 months. However, being prepared in case of emergency with a Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery plan makes sure your organisation is primed to continue core business activities as quickly as possible and avoid potentially disastrous downtime. ConsiderRead more

IT maintenance may not be your primary focus when running a business, however to achieve your goals it can be shrewd to consider how to avoid the disruption caused by IT problems before they strike.   1.  Data Disasters We have all accidentally deleted a file at some point, it’s frustrating to say the least.Read more