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The blog section of our website contains a wide array of interesting and useful posts, covering the full spectrum of business IT topics. We will share important advice on how to protect your business from common threats, offer tips on how to plan for disasters, and explain the true value of some of the services we provide - all with a view to helping you to become more informed and better equipped to tackle modern business challenges.
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When Technology Stops the Game: Why Invisible Infrastructure Matters
A six-minute delay in the North London derby was a small disruption with very visible consequences. Tens of thousands waited. Millions watched. All because the technology, which is usually invisible, briefly stopped working. In this piece, we explore what that moment reveals about modern infrastructure and why reliability now underpins experiences far beyond the stadium.
Hybrid Work in 2026: Are Your Systems Still Built for 2021?
Hybrid work is no ‘temporary fix’. It’s the operating model for many UK businesses. But while ways of working have matured, much of the infrastructure behind them sometimes hasn’t. From legacy VPN dependence to collaboration sprawl and uneven identity controls, systems built in urgency are now showing their age. This piece explores whether your architecture is truly ready for sustained hybrid operations in 2026.
AI Readiness in 2026: How Organisations Can Prepare for What Comes Next
AI adoption is accelerating, but readiness is lagging behind. As organisations head into 2026, the real challenge is no longer access to AI tools, but whether the foundations around data, infrastructure, security and governance are in place to use them effectively. This piece explores what AI readiness really looks like, and how businesses can prepare for responsible, long-term adoption.
Cloud, Infrastructure and Digital Transformation in 2026: What Organisations Are Preparing for Now
Cloud adoption is no longer a question of if, but how well it is governed, scaled and sustained. As we move into 2026, organisations are shifting from experimentation to maturity, rethinking cloud strategy, infrastructure investment and digital transformation as core operating decisions. This piece explores what has changed, what is solidifying, and what businesses should be preparing for next.
2025 in Review: The Cyber Incidents That Redefined Risk and Resilience
2025 was a defining year for cyber security. From major outages to supply-chain attacks, organisations were forced to confront systemic risk and the limits of assumed resilience. This review examines the cyber incidents that mattered and the lessons they hold for the year ahead.
The Rainbow Six Siege Breach and the Hidden Cost of Holiday Cyber Risk
The Christmas period is meant to be quiet, yet the Rainbow Six Siege breach shows how cyber incidents thrive when attention drops. As servers were taken offline and data integrity collapsed, the real story goes beyond gaming disruption, revealing the risks that always-on services face when attackers strike during holiday downtime.
The True Cost of Not Investing in Security
When thieves broke into the Louvre Museum, the biggest shock wasn’t what they stole - it was how easily they did it. Yet, a password allegedly set to “Louvre” is what’s really exposed one of the world’s most secure institutions. The incident is a reminder that under-investment in cyber security doesn’t just risk data loss; it threatens trust, reputation and millions in avoidable cost.
The Clock’s Ticking: What Windows 10 End-of-Life Means for You
Windows 10 support ends on 14 October 2025. That means no more security updates, and a greater risk the longer you delay. From upgrading to Windows 11 to exploring Extended Security Updates, here's what businesses need to know - and the options available to you.
When the Wheels Stop Turning: What the JLR Cyberattack and Heathrow Shutdown Teach UK Businesses
When Jaguar Land Rover and Heathrow Airport both ground to a halt in September 2025, the message was clear: cyberattacks don’t just take systems offline anymore. They stop business in its tracks. What can UK organisations learn from these incidents, and how can you prepare before it happens to you?
Is Your Email Filtering Hitting DMARC?
If someone sent an email pretending to be your CEO, would your systems catch it? Would your clients know the difference? Could you stop it? Email spoofing is one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to impersonate your brand, trick your clients, and cause chaos in your business.
And it works. All too well.
Join us for a look at all things DMARC and learn how it can keep you (and your inbox) safe from malicious outsiders.
Beyond the Breach: What the M&S, Co-op, and Dior Cyberattacks Reveal About Modern Business Risk
In recent weeks, you've likely seen, read and maybe even experienced how major brands have fallen victim to significant cyberattacks. From empty shelves to disruption and worry, these incidents underscore a critical reality: no organisation, regardless of size or industry, is immune to cyber threats.
Understandably, such a volume of attacks breeds uncertainty, fear and worry amongst all of us, so we're going to delve into the details of these breaches, the methods employed by attackers, and the lessons that businesses must heed to bolster their cybersecurity posture.
Upcoming Changes to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus – April 2025 Update
Changes are coming to the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications in April 2025. Learn about what they are - and how it could impact you - in this blog.
Fifosys Wiredscore-Certified Engineers: Elevating The Property Management Sector
Fifosys is proud to offer Wiredscore-certified engineers who provide property managers with expert assessments of digital connectivity and smart technology within buildings. Discover how this in-house capability helps attract tenants, improve retention, and boost rental income while streamlining the certification process.
Cyber Security Guide: Navigating the Chaos After a Cyber Attack
Cyber attacks can strike any business at any time, regardless of size, shape, or industry. At Fifosys, we're here to guide you through immediate response strategies and long-term security enhancements to safeguard your digital assets.
Defending Your Digital Pantry: Cyber Security for Food Retailers
In today's fast-paced world, where digital transactions are the norm, food retailers face unique challenges in safeguarding their digital assets. It's not just about protecting sales data; it's about ensuring customer trust, maintaining reputation, and complying with legal requirements. Here's why cyber security should be at the top of every food retailer's priority list.
Do Your Employees Need A Firewall When Working From Home?
Stay ahead of the curve with remote work trends in the UK. Learn about work from home firewall and the growing adoption of flexible working arrangements.
Time to Standardise your IT?
A standardised IT infrastructure isn’t out of reach to any business - and it can even help set you apart from the competition. But how?
Don’t try to be the expert; hire one instead
If your iPhone has issues, you’ll take it to the Apple Store. If your car breaks down, you’d go to a mechanic - so why treat IT differently?
Navigating Change Management Strategies in IT Projects
Successful project delivery isn't just about meeting deadlines and staying within budget; it's about ensuring that the people who use new systems and processes are ready, willing, and able to embrace change.
From 2007 to the Present: The Cloud's Unstoppable Evolution
The Cloud has undertaken a drastic change since we first embraced it back in 2007, but what does it mean for your business?