We are excited to announce that we are expanding! As a result of consistent growth over recent years, increasing turnover by an impressive 50% over the last 4 years. We are delighted to be in the position to expand the business to second location. In addition to our head office in Gateshead, we’ve now opened…
“The Ultimate Threat Management Firewall” “has become one of those technical buzz words over recent years, but firstly let’s look at what an Ultimate Threat Management (UTM) Firewall actually means. “An UTM (Ultimate Threat Management) Firewall allows organisations to consolidate their network security services using one appliance, simplifying the protection of the network. All threats…
Smart IT have today been ranked among the best in the country for apprenticeships by the Department of Education. Today (29 June 2022), the country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers for 2022 have been recognised for their vital work boosting career opportunities for people across all industries. The leader board put together by the Department for…
We’re delighted to announce that Smart IT has been shortlisted in the Reseller of the Year (Mid-Market) category at the Comms Business Awards 2022. The Comms Business Awards are an annual ceremony that aim to acknowledge those who build pioneering solutions, contribute to innovative projects, or nurture supportive workplaces. Now in its 15th year, the…
Smile for Life is charity based in Gosforth, North East, who strive to help place a smile on the face of every disabled and disadvantaged youngster. Within the charity, there is a beautiful café, Café Beam, which gives support to enhance the life experience of disabled and disadvantaged youngsters. The youngsters help to prepare the…
Way back in 2015 BT announced they would be phasing out the ISDN and PSTN networks with the goal of deactivating the ISDN Network in 2025. It all seemed a long way off back then, but here we are in 2022 and that target date is ebbing closer. For businesses who haven’t made the switch,…
The impact of 2020 has changed our workplace practices and behaviours for the long term. Before 2020 many saw the benefits of cloud to be focused around cost savings and innovation. 2020 fast tracked the digital transformation within organisations, many being forced to switch to the cloud overnight to facilitate remote working and then new…
We are all familiar with MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) It has become a part of everyday modern life. Many of our personal accounts now require multiple methods of verifying our identity upon logging in. Everything from accessing online banking to social media accounts requests a second layer of verification. No longer is a username and password…
In today’s modern world, where a hybrid workforce has become the new working norm, apps such as Microsoft 365 have become an attractive alternative to on premise Microsoft Office. The benefits of remote access and collaboration on documents from any device with monthly costs instead of upfront costs many more organisations have migrated to Microsoft…
Since Covid-19, GP surgeries have seen the usual challenges they experience intensify, along with some entirely new challenges thrust upon them. The telephone system has become the backbone of GP surgeries. Having a telephone system that meets both the needs of patients and staff is so important. Let’s explore the benefits that a Cloud-based telephony…
