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Technology Insider – February 2023

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Feb 23

Technology Insider – February 2023

Tags : digital IT transformation Microsoft Teams Password Security

Welcome to the February 2023 edition of our Technology Insider newsletter.

Have you ever felt like you’ve wasted money on technology that you thought would change your world? The wrong IT choices can end up being more trouble than they’re worth. That leaves you to foot the bill for a solution that solves nothing or, …

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Nov 22

The end of passwords within 5 years?

Tags : Passkeys Password Security

Business owners should get ready to embrace a major technology shift – that will see the end of passwords for good in less than 5 years.

That’s the prediction from local technology expert John Miller, owner of Smarter Technologies Ltd.

“I’ve seen the future of logging in. It’s called passkeys and it’s so easy,” he …

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Oct 22

Avoid consumer password managers in your business

Tags : Data Protection Data Security Password Manager Password Security

Don’t use consumer password managers in your business, as it may leave you vulnerable to cyber criminals.

Password managers generate long random passwords for each application, remember the passwords and even autofill login boxes.

They’re an essential business tool – but only if the right type is used.

“This seems like a small thing, but …

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Jul 22

Technology Insider – July 2022

Tags : Hybrid Working Meta Outlook Password Security

Technology Insider, our monthly newsletter written for humans not geeks, is now available to download.

How do you feel about hybrid working, the mix of working remotely and in the office? Working from home has a very specific effect on your team’s productivity – and we reveal all in this month’s newsletter.

Also inside this …

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Maura JacksonBackup North West

Smarter Technologies have looked after our IT for well over 10 years. They are fabulous, knowledgeable, hard working, thorough, reliable, good value for money and proactive.

Tracey PeaceRamsbottom Kitchen Company

The Smarter Technologies team are like extended members of our staff and always go the extra mile. The team come in early and stay until they finish – they even lock up for us.

Jane HaywardYMCA Black Country Group

The service I have received has been excellent, from the initial meeting where the process was explained to managers, right down to coming out to go through SharePoint with me.

Dave BagleyUrban Outreach (Bolton)

Thanks again for the swift response from Smarter Technologies to our IT needs recently. All is working perfectly.

Andrew JennerRCD Leaflets

Please pass my thanks on to the team as the whole process from quote to install was unbelievably thorough, efficient and smooth.

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David Lackner-SmithThe Sanctuary Trust

It’s great being able to rely on such prompt service from Smarter Technologies, it really gives us peace of mind knowing that our IT support is provided by a team that will go the extra mile.

Bill LeesThe Housing Link (2003)

Smarter Technologies make so many complicated things sound clear and understandable in a way that I completely understand.

Jim GowmanYMCA Black Country Group

Just to say to the Smarter Technologies team, thanks for a very smooth transition into the 21st Century of IT with our upgraded equipment. All aspects of the installation have received positive feedback from day one.

Graham EvansThe Housing Link (2003)

We have a tight budget and Smarter Technologies has enabled us to ‘work smarter’ and provide fast assistance to those who need it. It has played an integral role in the success of this charity.

Lynne Sprigings

Lynne SprigingsBolton Young Persons Housing Scheme

As a small charity it’s really important for us to have reliable and responsive IT support, which Smarter Technologies supplies.

Richard BoydRed Flame Marketing

I found the IT support for my small business to be excellent. Everything is clearly explained in non-technical language; prompt service and very affordable. Will be recommending Smarter Technologies to other businesses. (In fact, I already have!).

Sharon HamerThe Housing Link (2003)

Thank you for all your advice, help and support. I would not hesitate to recommend Smarter Technologies.

Jim GowmanYMCA Black Country Group

I want to pass on the thanks received today from across all parts of the YMCABC teams about how robust the IT systems have been. We have had to get to grips with remote working and with this pandemic it has come into its own.

Andrew BeeputThe Bond Board

Smarter Technologies really understand the pressure charities are under and consider this when making recommendations. They saved us so much money – I can’t put a price on their help. It was invaluable.

Nikki PriceInstil Bio (UK) Limited

Thank you very much for your help on a Saturday! I can’t tell you how very grateful we are to you for helping us out with this last minute request and doing it so promptly.

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