We’re writing at the middle of January. All around us, people are setting new goals. Nothing wrong with that – a positive start is a good thing – but we’re sticking to something that’s served us well: focusing on delivering what you need. In fact, we’re celebrating...
Lantech’s pledge to serve and protect its clients is a key message on the company’s website, but it’s far more than words. It’s how the business operates. Now that approach has been recognised in the prestigious SUPEROPS MSP Awards 2022, with Lantech declared the...
In November 2022, the Irish Times published an article with a shocking headline: Cloud reliance heightens cyber risks for Irish businesses The article was based on findings of PwC report, which highlighted an increase in cyber-attacks and pointed fingers at the rise...
Is your IT company going bust? No apologies for throwing that question straight at you. Your own business could be thriving – financially secure – but if your IT provider is on dodgy ground, you could be too. Imagine being unable to access your email or critical...
Inis is an independent boutique perfumery based in County Wicklow. Its signature collection is sold all over the globe. Over 35 years, they have grown from a tiny farmhouse-based operation to one that has employees on both sides of the Atlantic, but the SAP technology...
Peter Strahan - CEO - Lantech IT Services I decided to run a marathon. Maybe I was a bit crazy. Maybe it was the perfect challenge, but this post isn’t about pounding out the 42.2 km. It’s about challenges in a wider sense. In life, in business and in the world...
Struggling to make progress Back in 2007, Leinster Rugby was tackling a problem. Their mission to encourage, promote, grow and boost participation in the game across all twelve counties of the province was sound. Their people were determined, their will was evident,...
The trouble with IT specialists is they don’t quite talk the same language as most people. We’re all a bit guilty of it – we’ll hold our hands up and admit that the phrase ‘on-prem Exchange’ is one you won’t hear in general conversation. But we’re still urging you to...
Medical records are often a prime target for cybercriminals as they are perceived as high value. Ransomware and social engineering attacks are just a few examples of the different ways criminals can gain access to healthcare organisations to steal healthcare data. It...
We have witnessed the fastest year on year growth and innovation for technology in businesses. Covid began an acceleration in technology adoption as a means to adapt to a rapid shift in product and service consumption in order to survive. Businesses large and small...
There’s so much talk of “the cloud” however it can be difficult to understand the true benefits and total cost of ownership for the business amongst all the noise and hype. It’s true that when done right, migrating to Microsoft Azure can enable your business to lower...
The Cloud, however much we rely on it, is an odd beast. Despite being so pervasive, so colossal in its sheer scale, it’s essentially invisible to the countless millions that use it; proof, perhaps, that we trust the Cloud providers to keep our work protected and...
Cloud computing continues to involve and make a big impact on the business world. Using cloud computing solutions offers a wide range of benefits, whether it's improving collaboration, giving you more scalability, or data protection. Learning all about the features of...
An incident response program is an essential part of the overall information security management program. Being able to identify and respond to security incidents will help you prevent threats that originate from inside and outside of your network. Below is a brief...
Outdated, incomplete, and absent information security policies continue to plague organisations of all sizes. This article provides an overview of information security policies and outlines exactly why they're so important to your Business. What is An Information...
There are many qualities you need to look for when choosing a managed service provider for your business. We have covered many of these in: How to choose an IT services provider What to look for in a managed services provider. However, we have seen over the last...
Did you know that most Cybersecurity incidents in the workplace occur due to human error. Identifying ways to avoid human error is key to preventing data breaches and limiting downtime. Following good cyber hygiene practices can also make a big difference in your...
In one of the more recent and convincing phishing scams, attackers send authentic-looking emails that very closely resemble Outlook quarantine messages and provide links for recipients to click to enter their credentials in order to release emails that have supposedly...
Learning how to keep your small business protected from cyber threats is critical in today's work environment. A cybersecurity incident can impact your company in numerous ways, whether you are dealing with the fallout from a data breach, loss of trust with clients,...
Ransomware attacks are a major issue facing businesses, as Europe experienced a 234% surge in attacks in 2021. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to ransomware schemes due to the lack of IT resources. Taking a proactive approach to limiting these cyber...